https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-27 https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/wild-club daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3b17ce8b0fb76851c71a90/1581632670345-YZHOT8ZKPV506UK0MOTN/Stocksy_comp_1827681.jpg WILD CLUB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3b17ce8b0fb76851c71a90/1581635582521-TLYPJY6JQSWK3SHSW95U/Stocksy_comp_1827681-BLUR.jpg WILD CLUB - HEAR IT FIRST Pre-released tracks, upcoming releases, behind the scenes studio recording sessions – all exclusively available to club members only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e3b17ce8b0fb76851c71a90/1581696175830-BKCJU02T9MPQZWCL4HK9/tee-shirt-crew-WILD.jpg WILD CLUB - SPECIAL EDITION MERCH Enjoy access to limited run merchandise, designed by innovative artists and made with the highest-quality materials on the market. https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/artists daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627606841158-KA0DHVZG6HDCHSWRHDQI/IZ-3_crop-site.jpg Artists - 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Taimane https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/iz-bio daily 0.75 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1625263853357-2CRNQBP8XYU7TYFGRQHF/IZ-3.jpg IZ Bio - Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole On May 20 1959 in the final days of Hawai’i’s territorial era three months before the Hawaiian Islands would become America’s 50th state a baby was born in Honolulu’s historic Kuakini hospital whose voice would unite the Hawaiian people and be heard all over the world. He was the third child of Evangeline Keale Kamakawiwo’ole a Hawaiian woman born on Ni’ihau and Henry “Tiny” Kaleialoha Naniwa Kamakawiwo’ole a part-Hawaiian born on O’ahu. His proud parents knew he would be special even before he emitted his first bold vocals. They named him Israel Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole. In Hawaiian his last name translates “the fearless eye the bold face.” Tiny and Evangeline would spoil Israel far more than his brother and sisters he could do no wrong. This native son was a rare breed an almost pure Hawaiian of unusual lineage he could trace his ancestral roots to an island that even today remains the most Hawaiian of all the so-called “forbidden” island of Ni’ihau. His first taste in performing was at Steamboats in Waikiki where his father was a bouncer and his mother was the manager. He got to meet everybody and spend time with Gabby Pahinui and the Sons of Hawai’i. As early as 10 years old they would call him up onstage with his ‘ukulele. Israel won the admiration and praise of his elders. All the musicians thought Israel was something special. They knew someday he would be somebody. For now they called him “the kid with the ‘ukulele.”Israel now in his early teens resisted a move to the country. Israel had no idea nor could he have ever known how the move to O’ahu’s Wai’anae Coast would cause fundamental change in his life. In Makaha he would form a band that would rock the islands. The chance encounter of two truant schoolboys (Israel and John Koko) at the beach was the beginning of a band everyone would soon know as the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau. The Makaha Sons went on to record 21 albums win many Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and change Hawaiian music history.In 1993 following a successful run as one of the members of the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau IZ decided to venture out on his own. He reached out to me because of my success as a producer of contemporary Hawaiian music giants like the Brothers Cazimero, Brother Noland, Rap Reiplinger and many more. Our meeting would set the stage for the rest of Israel’s career. IZ made it known that he wanted a solo career and wanted my help to chart this new course in the music industry. IZ felt that my track record as a producer and the strength of the Mountain Apple Company organization perfectly suited his needs. Our relationship blossomed and for the rest of his life I was IZ’s producer confidant and musical mentor. Our first release was his remarkable solo CD Facing Future. The production focused on Israel’s stunning voice and launched his incredibly successful solo recording career. Facing Future was followed with the release of another five remarkable recordings E Ala E (1995) N Dis Life (1996) IZ In Concert: The Man and His Music (1998) Alone In IZ World (2001) and Wonderful World (2007). Facing Future remains the top selling Hawaiian music album in the world. In 2002 it was certified gold by the RIAA a first for a Hawaiian record label. In 2005 it was certified platinum for sales of over 1 million units. Then Alone In IZ World was certified gold. With each passing year IZ’s presence in the music industry and the sales of his recordings continue to grow despite the trends that surround the industry. An amazing story about an amazing man the man referred to by some as the “Hawaiian Suppaman”. While IZ has always been revered in Hawai‘i his worldwide influence came later. IZ’s music first gained national attention in the mid 1990’s. Billboard Magazine writer Doug Reece writes: “In 1997 there were only seven weeks when Hawaiian musicians–citizens of a state whose population is a fraction of all others–did not appear on the Top World Music Albums chart. Even more impressive was the individual tally scored by cherished recently deceased vocalist Israel Kamakawiwo`ole. His (most recent) album N Dis Life ran a remarkable 39 weeks on that chart…” Listeners around the world were becoming aware of the power of the music including those involved in film and television. These great fans were insistent in their desire that IZ’s music be used in their projects. The more IZ was exposed to the world the more fans responded. Universal Films contacted The Mountain Apple Company about an exclusive license to use IZ’s recording “Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” in the movie “Meet Joe Black”. The call was the result of director Martin Brest’s (“Scent Of a Woman”, “Beverly Hills Cop”) love of this remarkable version. Next eToys.com adopted IZ’s music for a series of national television commercials. Israel’s sweet voice was matched perfectly to these television commercials which celebrate the innocence and beauty of childhood and the discovery of a world filled with wonder. This success prompted feature articles in the Washington Post and TV Guide. More exposure led to more fans and the fans were truly passionate in their support. In December 2000 best-selling author Dean Koontz honored Israel in the front of his new book “From The Corner of His Eye”. Koontz’s quote pays tribute to the power of this music: “As I wrote this book the singular and beautiful music of the late Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole was always playing. I hope that the reader finds pleasure in my story equal to the joy and consolation that I found in the voice the spirit and the heart of Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole.” Koontz followed this tribute by yet another kudo to IZ in another best-selling book “One Door Away From Heaven” released in December 2001 by saying: “For the second time (the first having been as I worked on “From the Corner of His Eye”) I have written a novel while listening to the singular and beautiful music of the late Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. When I mentioned Bruddah Iz in that previous book a couple thousand of you wrote to share your enthusiasm for his life-affirming music. Of his six CDs my personal favorites are, “Facing Future”, “In Dis Life” and “E Ala E.” Once a presence as large as IZ gets moving it’s very tough to stop and it didn’t. The momentum continued into late 2000 as once again his music was featured in a major motion picture “Finding Forrester” starring Sean Connery and directed by Gus Van Sant (“Good Will Hunting”). The only vocal track included on the film’s soundtrack with Miles Davis Ornette Coleman and Bill Frisell it exposed IZ to jazz fans world-wide and respond they did. In July 2001 IZ’s music hit the big screen once again this time in the movie “Made” starring Vince Vaughan and Jon Favreau. On January 29 2001 America On Line (AOL) included information on IZ on their welcome screen unheard of for a Hawaiian musician. Millions of AOL subscribers were introduced to IZ and his music as they logged on-line. 2001 also saw the release of IZ’s CD Alone In IZ World which debuted #1 on Billboard’s World Chart and #135 on Billboard’s Top 200. This CD is one of only 12 to ever debut at #1 on the World Chart. It has remained consistently in the Top 10 of Billboard’s World Chart until it was required to move to the world catalog charts where it has remained a fixture ever since its release. Indeed Facing Future has remained on the World Chart for an astonishing 493 weeks with Alone In IZ World staying there for 300 weeks (all in the top 5) each with no hint of faltering. To this day IZ’s music is still on Billboard’s charts. Facing Future is bearing down on 700 weeks in the top 10 of the World Chart Alone In IZ World has been on the chart for 423 weeks and Wonderful World enjoys 150 weeks on the chart (at the end of 2009). The release of Alone In IZ World garnered articles in the prestigious Washington Post and Chicago Tribune and again more fans followed. In May 2002 producer John Wells selected IZ’s music for the top-rated television show “ER”. Wells placed it in the season finale that was viewed by 50 million people. Following the exposure of his music in “ER” IZ was featured in People Magazine and Parade Magazine. Again more exposure brought more loyal and passionate fans. The result was even further exposure when the music was used in the hit film “50 First Dates” starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The music served to highlight the final emotional scene drawing raves from viewers. Immediately following the release of the film “Over the Rainbow” hit the R&R (Radio & Records) Adult Contemporary Chart as well as the Billboard AC Single Chart climbing steadily as AC radio stations across the country started adding the song to their playlists. The ability of Israel’s vocal to make an immediate connection with the listener has made him a favorite of major advertising agencies. His recordings are featured in commercials throughout the world which remain in rotation because of Israel’s unique ability to connect. For reasons that cannot be adequately explained or understood people feel good when they hear his voice they feel safe and they feel happy. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from. It doesn’t matter whether you are a truck driver or a movie star. That indefinable unique characteristic which is at the core of all great music burns bright in Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s voice. It is for that reason that Hawaiians worldwide consider him their standard bearer. It is why his fans include Bette Midler Adam Sandler Jim Carey Sarah Jessica Parker Sean Connery Drew Barrymore Dean Koontz Paul Simon Jimmy Buffett Jon Favreau New York Mets’ Benny Agbayani director Martin Brest producers John Wells and Zalman King Japan sumotori Konishiki Akebono and Musashimaru and people of good will throughout a world sorely in need of it. What a Wonderful World indeed it IZ. -Jon de Mello Israel’s producer and CEO of The Mountain Apple Company https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/about daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1626993764237-3XRIAKK1BWXQSRVA7SQI/avatar.jpg About For more than 50 years, Jon de Mello and The Mountain Apple Company have been involved in almost every facet of the music and entertainment industry. From publishing, producing, recording, distributing to staging performances for scores of Island musicians and entertainers, The Mountain Apple Company is proud to have worked with some of Hawaiʻi’s most elite performers. Over the years, The Mountain Apple Company has enjoyed producing and marketing many of the best-selling recorded music in the history of Hawai‘i and it is also one of Hawai‘i’s most successful music and video distributors. Talent management and consulting for many of Hawai‘i’s most successful entertainers was also one of the The Company’s premier services. Innovative concert promotion, stage design and production, for events such as the Brothers Cazimero’s annual May Day Concert at the Waikiki Shell amphitheater was a highlight each year. Today, The Mountain Apple Company is focused on its vast catalog of recordings and music publishing division. Our catalog contains one the most extensive Hawaiian and Polynesian music libraries in the world. Additionally, our licensing division continues to provide music worldwide for television, motion pictures, music videos and broadcast advertising. https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/licensing daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/3f38648a-36fe-41b4-af7a-b05156ae908e/Lilo_%26_Stitch_2025.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Lilo and stitch (2025) Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole ʻAmaʻama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/7315ab76-0191-4a7e-9551-26a7e1c98ac0/Rescue-Hi-Surf.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Rescue: hi-Surf Willie K “Christmas Island” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/c4f86645-5c5e-4abd-a4bb-c0f025d91c41/So-help-me-todd.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out So help me Todd Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/7315ab76-0191-4a7e-9551-26a7e1c98ac0/Rescue-Hi-Surf.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Rescue: hi-Surf Makua Rothman “Ulili E” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627691047396-K9VZGT03DYFN8RK97QGQ/finding-ohana-2.jpeg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Finding Ohana Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Henehene Kouʻaka” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627691568574-DXSDQQSF67V8HJZXSGLB/Copy_of_EASUFC4keyartRGBvert-2.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out UFC 4 Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “E Ala Ē” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693000437-ESYF9CTGZCM3S5OT2FY8/I-was-a-simple-man.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out I Was a Simple Man James Iʻi “Makeʻe Ailana” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693656275-NAIS51092V9M0W6JJIMN/magnumpi.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Magnum P.I. Makua Rothman “Ulili E” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694183684-0PX0ZQ4WKTS9HLWRTE23/Stoke.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Stoke Willie K/Sol Brightman “Hawaiian Cowboy” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694832440-WAF0E4DSFXK2HY3NLC7S/hallmark.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Hallmark Musical Products Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627695278066-WWLTGADZRRNRMDIMU3O4/danicng-with-the-stars.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Dancing With the Stars Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1629322949518-KNSCXPTE4DFXRRBLEA29/finding-forrester.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Finding Forrester Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627691182716-3UNT3VZRBCUVGONHH09A/white-lotus-2.jpeg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out The White Lotus Tony Conjugacion “Lehua Maʻemaʻe” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627692655727-672ZWB7NJTVENFW4Z9IO/magnumpi.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Magnum P.I. Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “White Sandy Beach” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693288698-42L0UJV4EB6Y89HR8QYV/Aerial-America.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Aerial America: Hawaiʻi Israel “IZ” Kamakawioʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693729937-PW0PY2AVVX3VAYW2OKPE/magnumpi.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Magnum P.I. Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “‘Ama'ma” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694417254-OQ28FVP0DB9SOYD7JMBE/Starbucks-Logo-600x600-300x300.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Starbucks Playnetwork Taimane “Bodysurfing” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694896301-2QL28TD4F88LIA5XO4HO/Hawaii-5-0.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Hawaii Five-0 Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Ka Huila Wai” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1629322785451-8ZKNZFU2HC8TRD0P337Y/50FirstDates.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out 50 First Dates Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1629323089584-DQQU9SVHCDUQM2TVWFHY/kelloggs-logo-1.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Over the Rainbow” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627691319819-K3RESLUTFEI1PN88MU43/ncis-hawaii2.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out NCIS Hawaii Willie K “Katchi Katchi Music Makawao” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627692888565-EF5NPLGXUJNEI7FA30ZC/I-was-a-simple-man.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out I Was a Simple Man Moe Keale “Ua Mau” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693526131-DQQZRCQOP38IHFQUEVUR/POISONING-PARADISE-POSTER-FINAL-as-of-11.10.171.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Poisoning Paradise Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Hawaiʻi ‘78” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627693911934-P9FVYNWOGX2TP10V1DWA/Hawaii-5-0.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Hawaii Five-0 Brother Noland “Great Hawaiian Man” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694576783-RTXBBRCCT2ZLLGQGL1C8/Kelly-Slater.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out 24/7: Kelly Slater Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Panini Pua Kea” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1627694967956-IGCHMPH1TG8K3EXID6VY/Hawaii-5-0.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Hawaii Five-0 Troy Fernandez “Waikiki” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/1629322868749-54R0P24YOXSQJVU72A2E/Meet-Joe-Black.jpg Licensing Requests - Make it stand out Meet Joe Black Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-08-10 https://www.mountainapplecompany.com/palani-volume-1 daily 0.75 2022-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60df7013addbaa58621b30c0/d12f0e0a-76df-46eb-9fac-1a63bd86baaf/Volume+One+Front.jpg Palani Vaughan - Iaʻoe E Ka La - Vol. 1 The story of Hawail's past has yet to be told by a Hawailan with a Hawaiian heart. What happened to the Hawaiians from the time of Captain Cook until the overthrow of the monarchy is a story that should record the reactions and the responses of the Hawalians themselves. Someone has yet to describe the perplexity as well as the graceful indulgence of the Hawaiians as the tidal wave of foreign cultures overwhelmed their land. King Kalākaua typified his people at a most crucial period of this “tidal wave.” Although husky of body and determined of spirit, he could not withstand the onslaught. This is not to say that he was an embittered or conquered man any more than his people were totally suppressed by the "tide." The soul of the Hawaiian thrives internally and quietly. The Hawaiian soul thrives on music and poetry and the inner joys that are spiritual. In this new recording we find that deeper Hawaiian spirit shine through with great brilliance. King Kalakaua is the key to these particular songs because he was a true representative of his race. The songs he composed are especially striking because of his deeply-felt emotions which he speaks of poetically in the most expressive Hawaiian words and phrases. Songs written about him reflect the same careful use of words to describe their sense of respect and love for this great man and all he symbolizes. Thirdly, a few contemporary Hawalian songs in this collection breathe once again the genuine Hawaiian sentiments that only the Hawaiians can evoke in such musical poetry. What I am saying is that this recording is beautifully Hawaiian. The poetry, the music and the inner spirit are intangibles, but they make this a superior recording. Palani Vaughan has obviously spent much time and effort for the sake of authenticity, as well as the uniqueness that pertains to things Hawaiian. He has deliberately brought together tunes, that are old and new, spritely and hymnal, solemn and humorous. Throughout the record there is the patent spirit of joy and laughter as well as the spirit of quiet reverence- these are qualities that sparkle in every Hawaiian song. The use of violins in some of the songs is a neat touch of the past. Probably the first instrument that Hawaiians saw on board the ships of the early explorers was the violin. They inquired what it was and were told it was a fiddle. Requesting more music from it, they asked the musician to strike the violin with its bow: "kani ka pila" (play the fiddle). In so many Hawaiian songs, the composer included imitative or suggestive sounds according to the subject matter; Palani Vaughan has done this in his own composition concerning the Kahului-Wailuku train. Such little details in Hawaiian music give it a flavor and style that is truly charming and beautiful. Perhaps there is no better description of this recording than to say it is charmingly Hawaiian. You hear the call of history in this music together with the sounds of Hawaiian joy and the lilt of humor of both words and music. You sense the respect in the very pronunciation and production of Hawalian words. You feel the warmth of the Hawaiian heart. Up to present times the Hawaiians have told their own story best in songs. It is the one avenue that lends itself to nostalgia, as well as, joy, to love, as well as humor, to poetry, as well as, prayer. Fortunately there are people like Palani Vaughan who try to be faithful to the Hawaiian story, as well as, to their musical method of telling their story. 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