Carlos Gardel

1. Tomo y Obligo

2. Rosal

3. Melodia de Arabal

4. Cuando Tu No Ests

5. Silencio

6. Mañanita de Sol

7. Recuerdo Malevo

8. Criollita de Mis Ensueños

9. Me da Pena Confesarlo

10. Estudiante

11. Criollita Deci Que Si

12. Cuesta Abajo

13. Amores de Estudiante

14. Rubias de Nueva York

15. Golondrinas

16. Amargura

17. Apure Delantero Buey

18. Volver

19. Día Que Me Quieras

20. Sol Tropical

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Average customer rating: If you like tango, this CD is a must The best of Carlos Gardel The Grandfather of tango! Not the best sound of the Carlos Gardel reissues Gardel rocks

The Best of Carlos Gardel Carlos Gardel Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tangos Inmortales Lo Mejor de lo Mejor The Best Tango Album in the World, Ever! Tango Project/Tango Collection Tantalizing Tangos of Argentina ASIN: B000006Q60 Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Mi Buenos Aires Querido, Tango
2. Melodia De Arrabal, Tango
3. Leguisamo Solo, Tango
4. Tomo Y Obligo, Tango
5. Silencio, Tango
6. Golondrinas, Tango Cancion
7. Por Una Cabeza, Tango
8. Sus Ojos Se Cerraron, Tango
9. Volver, Tango
10. Rubias De Nueva York, Fox Trot
11. El Dia Que Me Quieras, Tango
12. Cuesta Abajo, Tango
13. Madreselva, Tango
14. Armargura, Tango
15. Estudiante, Tango
16. Soy Una Fiera, Milonga
17. Buenos Aires, Tango
18. Arrabal Amargo, Tango
19. Volvio Una Noche, Tango
20. Lejana Tierra Mia, Concion

Amazon.com

The dates and facts surrounding the birth of Carlos Gardel, even his real name and nationality, are still argued about--more than 60 years after his death in a plane crash. But his place as the greatest singer in the history of tango is indisputable. Gardel not only nearly singlehandedly defined the tango-cancion (sung tango) and set the standards of interpretation. For many, he embodied the very spirit of tango--urbane yet streetwise, romantic but also tough, sensual but oh-so-cool. This collection, smartly selected and reasonably improved aurally, offers ample proof. North American audiences may recognize songs such as El Dia Que Me Quieras (sung by Luis Miguel, Julio Iglesias), Mi Buenos Aires Querido (Iglesias) and Por Una Cabeza (soundtrack True Lies). Gardel brings to his performance impeccable intonation, precise phrasing and just the right pathos. These are the definitive versions by a master at the peak of his powers. --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

If you like tango, this CD is a must.......2007-04-29

Fantastic CD. Really enjoyed listening to it!

The best of Carlos Gardel.......2007-03-28

Brings back lots of memories, but the recordings are old and dated, mono and scratchy, so as memorabilia, is a wonderful compilation, don't know if they could have improved the end product updating and cleaning the original sources.

The Grandfather of tango!.......2006-01-10

There 's a famous Argentine aforism:"Gardel is like the good wine; everydays sings still better".

The tango is winter 's memory; unfinished happiness, indifference ' s smile, old livings and memories either pleasant or unpleasant. Single poetry masked by the collective stardom.

Carlos Gardel `s legend has enhanced through the years. His undeniable abilities and countless virtues, impeccable diction and stage presence gave the tango a special status that surmounted its intrinsic level (Borges called it once a reptile of brothel) and make the definitive leap in the good taste of every melomaniac around the world.

The tango as memory, nostalgia 's matrix, about what it could have been and was not. A musical genre that accounts the little and if you want insignificant anecdotes of unknown and crepuscular human beings; that revives those livings of our vanished childhood and youth; that reminds Mi Buenos Aires with the same sensation of desperate anguish interweaved with hopeless; the appropriate immigrant 's song.

A magnificent selection of Gardel , best known as "El morocho del abasto", where each June 24th of every year in many corners of the world a crowd of people gather with the only purpose to remind his memory.

Not the best sound of the Carlos Gardel reissues.......2005-02-11

Yes, the recordings here are core treasures of Tango. But the audio processing causes there to be resonances at certain midrange frequencies that are harsh and irritating. Better sound, and twice the tracks for 1/3 more, can be found in "Lo Mejor de lo Mejor" (as it is listed on Amazon --- the CD actually is called "Carlos Gardel 40 Temas Originales").

Gardel rocks.......2002-05-17

What can I say, Gardel was the king!

Average customer rating: Music Poetry Romance Il Postino (Le postier) True Romantic Cd - www.michaelpalmer.net lovely! WHAT DID THEY DO?!

The Postman (Il Postino): Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack (1994 Film) Luis Bacalov , Pablo Neruda , Luis Bacalov , Riccardo Pellegrino , Symphony Orchestra of Rome , Luis Enríque Bacalov , and Carlos Gardel Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Poetry | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Il Postino Love Cinema Paradiso: Original Soundtrack Recording (1988 Film) Life Is Beautiful (La Vita E Bella) On the Blue Shore of Silence: Poems of the Sea ASIN: B000000OEM Release Date: 1995-06-27

Tracks:

1. Theme From Il Postino
2. Morning - Pablo Neruda / Sting
3. Poetry - Pablo Neruda / Miranda Richardson
4. Leaning Into Afternoons - Pablo Neruda / Wesley Snipes
5. Poor Fellows - Pablo Nevuda / Julia Roberts
6. Ode To The Sea - Pablo Neruda / Ralph Fiennes
7. Fable Of The Mermaid & The Drunks - Pablo Neruda / Ethan Hawke
8. Ode To The Beautiful Nude - Pablo Neruda / Rufus Sewell
9. I Like You To Be Still - Pablo Neruda / / Glenn Close
10. Walking Around - Pablo Neruda / Samuel L. Jackson
11. Tonight I Can Write - Pablo Neruda / Andy Garcia
12. Adonic Angela - Pablo Neruda / William Dafoe
13. If You Forget Me - Pablo Neruda / Madonna
14. Integrations - Pablo Neruda / Vincent Perez
15. And Now You're Mine - Pablo Neruda / Julia Roberts & Andy Garcia
16. The Postman
17. Bicycle
18. Madreselva - Carlos Gardel
19. The Postman Lullaby
20. Beatrice
21. Metaphors
22. Loved By Women
23. The Postman
24. Sounds Of The Islands
25. The Postmans Dreams
26. Pablito
27. Milonga Del Poeta
28. Madreselva (instrumental
29. The Postman Poet
30. The Postman (Harpsicord And String Version)
31. The Postman ( Guitar And Bandoneou Version)

Customer Reviews:

Music Poetry Romance.......2007-03-08

Don't be put off by the negative comments judge for yourdelf as I did. I found this by accident looking for some romantic music for my lady and that is exactly what I found. Now I need to see the film. The music conjures up such a feeling, relax listen and enjoy. Imagine moonlight skys, the sea gently lapping along the shoreline,candlelit dinners with the one you love. This will leave you with a warm feeling and if not then you will not know romance. The poetry is warm sensitive and well read, a bonus to the CD.

Il Postino (Le postier).......2007-02-01

Excellent album. En plus de la musique originale du film, plusieurs lectures de poëmes de Pablo Neruda par des acteurs et actrices de renom, sur fond musical.

True Romantic Cd - www.michaelpalmer.net.......2006-12-18

If you are a true romantic, you will love this cd, even IF you are not a fan of some of the famous stars who read the poetry - I know I am not a fan of most of these actors, but it does not take away from the excellence of this soundtrack. If you like this cd, please look at the tv series Beauty and the Beast cd. It is called "Of Love and Hope". It is a must have cd.

lovely!.......2006-09-07

The musical score is haunting without resorting to melancholy. It befits Pablo Neruda's timeless poems. Highly recommended, even if not all of the poetry readings are well executed.

WHAT DID THEY DO?!.......2006-04-01

What is this trash?! This film is beautiful but the soundtrack sucks big time. They should have used the actor who was playing Pablo Neruda to read the poems in ITALIAN! It's a beautiful and romantic language but no..they screw it up with actors from the U.S. OMG! I HATE JULIA ROBERTS! she makes the soundtrack even worse. I spit on this cd! believe me..I would so give this trash 0 stars but amazon doesn't allow it!

Average customer rating: Beautifully Done Unexpected and Old-Fashioned Latin Pop with a Gifted Florez in His Element A bit disappointing EXQUISITE Fabulous!

Sentimiento Latino Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Juan Diego Florez ~ Rossini Arias Una Furtiva Lagrima Great Tenor Arias Opera Recital [Includes Bonus DVD] Rossini - Il Barbiere Di Siviglia / Juan Diego Florez, Maria Bayo, Pietro Spagnoli, Ruggero Raimondi, Bruno Pratico, Gianluigi Gelmetti, Madrid Opera ASIN: B000EGDCGE Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

1. Alma Llanera
2. Ella
3. La Flor De La Canela
4. El Dia Que Me Quieras
5. Granada
6. La Jarra De Oro
7. Princesita
8. Jurame
9. Estrellita
10. Fina Estampa
11. En Mi Viejo San Juan
12. Siboney
13. Aquellos Ojos Verdes
14. Bello Durmiente
15. Mexico Lindo Y Querido

Amazon.com

This is Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez's first non-classical CD. He brings to the popular music of Latin America and Spain the same scrupulous musicianship, bright tone, and charm with which he approaches Donizetti and Rossini. Some of these songs are accompanied by full orchestra and some (such as "Ella" and "Mexico lindo y querido," for example) are with a shiny mariachi band, while a couple ("Fina stampa," "Bello Durmiente") have solo guitar as their backup. Florez has plenty of opportunity to show off his high notes--there are brilliant high Cs here and there--and his perfect vocal placement and portamento are most welcome. "Jurame," a sensual tango, is a fine example. While he can sing softly at times, Florez doesn't do quite enough with dynamics. A bit more variation would have been welcome, but he's very much in the spirit of this music. His "Granada" is stunning, and he gets the idiom of the "lounge music" numbers as well. His fans, and fans of music with this Latino tinge, will not be disappointed. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully Done.......2006-06-05

I bought this CD on a whim while on a road trip this weekend and boy wasn't it a pleasant surprise. Juan Diego Florez brings an elegance and beauty of timbre that I have not really heard in this genre. His phrasing is impeccable and he avoids the histrionics that most tenor CD's of this type are littered with. Technically, he has always been a marvel, but this CD seems to have more heart, soul and an excellent sense of timing than any of his prior CD's (and I'm a Rossini and bel canto nut).Hope he makes more like this! Bravo!

Unexpected and Old-Fashioned Latin Pop with a Gifted Florez in His Element.......2006-05-24

This is a splendid recording that represents blessed synchronicity between voice and material. The singer is Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez, and the repertoire here consists of popular early-to-mid-20th century Latin American and Spanish songs. Barely in his thirties, he produces a sweet, warm sound that combines effortlessly with a youthful vigor. Florez can also conquer impressive coloratura passages with superb breath control. All these attributes have served him well in bel canto roles, and now he uses the same technique in these romantic ballads and ranchero songs.

Pedro Elias Gutierrez's "Alma llanera" opens the disc with a flavorful, syncopated arrangement that would not sound out of place at the Tropicana nightclub in Havana, while the melancholy mariachi-style horns of Jose Alfredo Jimenez's "Ella" provides a nice Mexican atmosphere. There is a trio of songs by Maria Isabel Granda Larco from his native Peru all arranged impeccably by the singer himself - the openly romantic "La flor de la canela", the more somber "Bello durmiente" and best of all, the intimate-sounding "Fina estampa" with impressive fretwork by David Galvez. Florez dares to tackle the warhorses that are Agustin Lara's "Granada" and Ernesto Lecouna's "Siboney", and while he puts out the necessary stops, the songs are a bit too familiar to have full dramatic impact. The arrangement on "Siboney" especially gets a bit too bombastic with syrupy strings and pounding jungle drums.

Better are the decidedly old-fashioned "Princesita" with Daniel Binelli's tango-infused bandoneon (an accordion-like instrument) and Maria Grever's "Jurame", which sounds almost like a Mario Lanza operetta-style number from an MGM musical. My personal favorites come near the end of the recording - the tropically tinged ballad, Nilo Menendez and Adolfo Utrera's "Acquellos ojos verdes" and Chuco Monge's "Mexico lindo" with its dramatic tempo changes. With his stunning voice, Florez has such an affinity for this music that it is easy to overlook some of the overdone arrangements. This is a solid example of how a crossover recording can be done with the right blend of talent and music regardless of what genre we expect from a prodigious singer.

A bit disappointing.......2006-05-22

I read the reviews on your site and hearing this album was just a bit disappointing. I exected much more. His rendition of this type of song doesn't hold a candle to Domingo's. Many of the songs seems lifeless and rather amateurish. He should stick to what he does best and leave stuff like this to Domingo. He is however much better than other opera singers who try to sing this repetoire.

EXQUISITE.......2006-05-05

This recording is wonderfully exquisite. As an opera singer, I have sung these songs in recitals many times and listening to Juan has been like a master class. His technique is superb. His "En mi viejo San Juan" brought me great memories and got my eyes wet. This tenor has brought so much hope to belcanto and fine singing. Thank you very much, Juan. Best wishes and thousands of blessings.

Fabulous!.......2006-04-04

What a great album! Yes, this is how you do crossover!
This collection blows any other tenor's effort out of the water. I did not think that fully fledged operatic tenor could sing such swinging Latin music and sound so good. Domingo and his often tacky Broadway collections, and Carreras misguided attempts, it's all forgotten now. Florez is the new Mambo King.
I love all the songs, what incredible finds they are. There is only one rehashed song, the famous Granada, but Florez version is fantastic. I have to admit I do not love all of his opera singing, his quick vibratto works only intermittedly, and certainly he is very good in Rossini, but his Verdi is disappointing... not that it matters on this album. I did not know he started singing in the popular music field, but it certainly shows. Muchas gracias, Sr Florez for this fabulous gift, this Sentimiento Latino. Very cool and highly recommended.

Average customer rating: POWERFUL VOICES Best discovery in music in a quite some time. Larger Than Life very good "brilliant arrangements and performances ~ The Ten Tenors"

Larger Than Life Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vangelis | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Here's to the Heroes Ten Tenors in Prayer The Ten Tenors - Larger Than Life Tenology Tenology - the Best of So Far ASIN: B0002SPPG4 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Water/Va Pensiero
2. Stonde
3. The Way Away From You
4. Angel
5. Por Una Cabeza
6. Together
7. Feet Lift Off The Ground
8. Cast In Stone
9. Sundance
10. World Anthem
11. Destiny Lies
12. Thunder Point
13. Conquest Of Paradise
14. Bicycle Race

Customer Reviews:

POWERFUL VOICES.......2006-02-28

Young tenors at their individual and collective best. Powerful, dynamic, and emotionally charged performance.
Good selection of vocal works for the newcomer, some light, some heavy.

Best discovery in music in a quite some time........2005-07-08

I happened to see this ensemble perform in concert on PBS one night last winter during a fund raiser.

All that I can say is, "Wow".

Since that time I have purchased this CD for myself and as gift to three other music lovers; all of which have offered me their gratitude.

It is not very often that a musical experience of skill and talent surfaces. They hold us within the magic of voice, combined with musical stanzas and lyric, and the chemistry of TEAMWORK.
The gentlemen excel in such offerings as Vangelis' "Conquest of Paradise", "World Anthem", and the melancholy Irish "Thunderpoint", which sends chills down my spine.

If I can choose one group to open the next Olympics celebration it is The Ten Tenors.
I can only hope that they broaden their US tour.
I can also only hope that they continue to produce and record more albums.

Bravo

Larger Than Life.......2005-07-04

Yes, clearly the name alone is a homage/copy from the Three Tenors and, no, they aren't as operatic as the others. However, they are 10 guys who sing a cross between choir, Broadway, opera and a capella. That said, you'll find these guys encapitvating. First of all, the operatic aspect is a misnomer, because when they're having fun, they're at their best. Listen to them do their Dancing Queen Melody. Not only is it well done, it's fun and hysterical.

This all said, the CD contains a bonus DVD disc, which in my opinion blows away the CD. Not that it's as well produced; however, you need to see these 10 guys interact to get the idea of how good they are. Their faces express the emotion, as all 10 of them work together to take you across various musical genres. Their interaction is what makes them special, which is why I say, "Buy this CD for the DVD"

very good.......2005-07-04

Delta Air Lines featured most of this album on thier in-flight audio, and I heard it on a long flight and its equally long return. Bought the album after that. Not a fan of opera, classical, or pop, I was surprised to find that The Ten Tenors did all of these better then any of the three genres' more popular artists. I enjoy the album and recommend it as adult contemporary.

"brilliant arrangements and performances ~ The Ten Tenors".......2004-10-23

Rhino Records presents not just Three Tenors or Irish Tenors...but the latest surprise on the classical scene is The Ten Tenors with their new album "Larger Than Life", featuring a fourteen track compact disc and four cue bonus Live DVD...Australian gentlemen who will thrill you with classical vocal repertoire of ballads and even a classic rock tune or two.

Students in 1995 studying opera classics, they performed in 1998 while attending the University and began touring...haven't stopped since ~ their individuality and comradeship with close touching harmony will soon grab you and never let go ~ outstanding performances "STONDE" [Patrick Abrial/Jean Marc Grossi/Thierry Micaelli], beautiful beyond words, "POR UNA CABEZA" [Carlos Gardel/Alfredo Le Para], the tango from the film "Scent Of A Woman", the vocal is extraordinary, "SUNDANCE" [Andy Arthurs/Philip Chambon], folk genre beat with tempos that get completely under your skin, terrific arrangements by the composer, "DESTINY LIES" [Craig Atkinson/Stewart Morris], lead vocal by Jason Turbull reads like a Top Ten New Age Hit, full orchestra and chorus abound ~ "CONQUEST OF PARADISE" [Vangelis], non stop harmony and brilliant orchestration with the full voices of The Ten Tenors, enough power to light up a big city block ~ "BICYCLE RACE" [Freddie Mercury], the ultimate big hit of Queen, brilliant arrangements by Shannon Brown and Drew Graham.

If you love classical and outstanding vocals by young talent, then this one has your name on it...watch out world here comes some of the best of the best around today...hats off to Rhino and Warner Bros. for this one of a kind release...hope to see more of the same...piano, arranger and synthesizer by Steven Baker..the DVD is really a trip and a half...great job by one and all ~ The Ten Tenors

Total Time: 56:12 on 14 Tracks/DVD on 4 Tracks ~ Rhino Records 76525 ~ (9/21/2004)

Average customer rating:

100 por Carlos Gardel Carlos Gardel Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Carlos Gardel Carlos Gardel: El Dia Que Me Quieras Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Tangos Inmortales En DVD: 4 Peliculas ASIN: B0001I2BOY Release Date: 2004-02-17

Tracks:

1. Alma en Pena
2. Como Abrazado a un Rencor
3. Soledad [From el Tango en Broadway]
4. Cancie Buenos Aires
5. Confesi
6. Silbando
7. Marioneta
8. Yira Yira
9. Farolito de Papel
10. Cuesta Abajo [From Cuesta Abajo]
11. Vieja Recova
12. Tiempos Viejos
13. Siga el Corso
14. Acquaforte
15. Cuando TEst[From Melodde Arrabal]
16. Recordote
17. Victoria
18. Cualquier Cosa
19. Amurado
20. Estudiante [From Espme]
21. Bajo Belgrano
22. Dicen Que Dicen
23. Silencio
24. Copa del Olvido
25. Griseta

Tracks:

1. Madreselva
2. Duelo Criollo
3. Caminito
4. Volver [El DQue Me Quieras]
5. Ventarr
6. Adiuchachos
7. Rosa de Oto
8. Cuando Llora la Milonga
9. Volvia Noche
10. Guitarra M
11. Esta Noche Me Emborracho
12. Melodde Arrabal [From Melodde Arrabal]
13. Rubias de New York
14. Naipe Marcado
15. timas
16. Del Barrio de las Latas
17. Media Luz
18. Por Una Cabeza [From Tango Bar]
19. Que Se Vayan
20. Mi Mocosita
21. Ausencia
22. Ciruja
23. Nubes de Humo
24. Patotero Sentimental
25. Brisa

Tracks:

1. Mi Buenos Aires Querido [From Cuesta Abajo]
2. Rencor
3. Sueuerido
4. Viejo Smoking
5. Anclao en Par
6. Canchero
7. Golondrinas [From el Tango en Broadway]
8. Palermo
9. Taconeando
10. Barrio Reo
11. Mariposa
12. Aquel Tapado de Armi
13. Suee Juventud
14. Dandy
15. Clavel del Aire
16. Tomo y Obligo
17. Han Visto Con Otra
18. Arrabal Amargo [From Tango Bar]
19. De Puro Guapo
20. Madame Yvonne
21. Carnaval
22. Soy Una Fiera
23. Sentimiento Gaucho
24. Recuerdo Malevo [From LA Casa Es Seria]
25. Sobre el Pucho

Tracks:

1. DQue Me Quieras
2. tima Copa
3. Yo No Se Que Han Hecho Tus Ojos
4. Amigazo
5. Si Soy As
6. Me da Pena Confesarlo
7. Mano a Mano
8. Sus Ojos Se Cerraron [From el DQue Me Quieras]
9. Contramarca
10. Me Enamorna Vez
11. Buenos Aires
12. Viejo Rinc
13. Mata de Sol
14. Pan
15. Bandonerrabalero
16. Tropez
17. Lejana Tierra M[From Tango Bar]
18. Senda Florida
19. Caminito Soleado [From el Tango en Broadway]
20. Pripe
21. Cumparsita (Si Supieras)
22. Milonguita
23. Callejera
24. Almagro
25. Fea

Album Details

Four CD Set of 100 Songs from the Tango Legend.

Average customer rating: One of the BEST guitar cds ever! OLE

Tango Argentino Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Latin American Guitar Music Guitar Music of Argentina Guitar Music from Cuba Manhã de Carnaval Guitar Music of Argentina ASIN: B0000ZKRTE Release Date: 2004-02-17

Tracks:

1. Kite-Flying Dream
2. Milonga Of Confusion
3. The Last Woman
4. Libertango
5. The Day You Love Me
6. Coming Back
7. Military Tap
8. Melancholic
9. Nostalgic
10. South
11. For The Tilingos
12. Farewell Nonino
13. Midnight In Buenos Aries
14. Jacinto Chiclana
15. Triumphal
16. La Recoleta
17. Milonga Of My Loves
18. 71 Milonga

Amazon.com

If you want to find out if you'll enjoy this collection of guitar transcriptions, listen to track 7, the "Military Tap" by Mariano Mores. If you can resist the ingenuity of the arrangement and the verve of the performance, this disc is not for you. For further evidence, try track 13, Astor Piazzolla's "Midnight in Buenos Aires," an amazing example of Villadangos's imagination as an arranger. This guitarist, who comes from Buenos Aires himself, has obviously absorbed the tango tradition and idiom completely. You might think guitar solo arrangements would be disappointing, lacking the inherent color of the typical tango band. Not so in this exhilarating collection, which also juxtaposes internationally known tango composers like Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel with others much less well known. Villadangos also supplies his own helpful program notes for this completely satisfying, memorable recital. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

One of the BEST guitar cds ever!.......2006-12-27

This is by far one of the best guitar CDs and the best performance I have ever heard. So far I have 3 cds from Villadangos and they are all brilliant. Strongly recommended!

OLE.......2004-06-07

This is a wonderful album of acoustic guitar music. I've always loved the Tango and the so-called "classical" guitar. This album brings them together delightfully. The album transports me to a smoke-filled Argentinean nightclub where the Tango is danced very passionately. I agree with the review to this album; tract 13 is wonderful.
If you are into the Tango or guitar music or just want to be transported, in your mind, to a different time and place, buy this disc.

Average customer rating: The Sound But Not The Soul Sweet & Warm... Excellent Tango Compilation This is stunning--dance-able, listen-able tango music.

The Symphonic Tango Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Symphonic Boleros The Best Tango Album in the World, Ever! Symphonic Bossa Nova Los Tangueros Tantalizing Tangos of Argentina ASIN: B000000SHO Release Date: 2007-03-02

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Tango: Adios Nonino
2. Symphonic Tango: Caminito
3. Symphonic Tango: Fuimos
4. Symphonic Tango: Astoreando
5. Symphonic Tango: El Choclo
6. Symphonic Tango: El Dia Que Me Quieras
7. Symphonic Tango: La Cumparsita
8. Symphonic Tango: Milonga En El Viento
9. Symphonic Tango: Cafetin De Buenos Aires
10. Symphonic Tango: Oblivion
11. Symphonic Tango: Uno
12. Symphonic Tango: Inspiracion

Customer Reviews:

The Sound But Not The Soul.......2001-06-04

I am a hard-core tango fan but have to say I find very little to like about this CD. I bought it on the strength of the line-up of musicians in El Quinteto Buenos Aires who are joined by the Royal Philatelic Orchestra conducted but the illustrious Ettore Stratta. With accomplished tango artists like Antonio Agri, Leopoldo Federico, Pablo Ziegler, Osvaldo Berlingieri and Hector Console at the nucleus, how could I go wrong? After all, Ziegler's Tango Romance with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was a winner! Sadly, this isn't. The tango presented here is of the type one would expect to hear in an elevator. There is almost no passion and play is lackluster on nearly all cuts. The one exception is a fine rendition of the Ziegler composition Milonga En El Viento. They destroyed Cafetin de Buenos Aires! While this CD would be fine as background music in a corporate office, I can't see myself listening very often. Symphonic Tango may have the sound of tango, but it lacks the soul of tango.

Sweet & Warm..........1999-03-13

I love all the "Symphonic" series by Mr. Stratta who is ingenious in arranging music. I heard his music by some chance at a CD shop for the first time. The melody was so sweet and I asked a shopboy what the song was. The CD was "Symphonic Bolero" with nice cover art. Since then I've been a big fan of him. This CD is also one of my favorite. This always lets me be in a warm and happy mood. I'd like to recommend you to try his other albums. Good buy!

Excellent Tango Compilation.......1999-01-08

Will attract both hard-core tango fans and newcomers. It includes both classic pieces as well as a couple of Piazolla's best.

This is stunning--dance-able, listen-able tango music........1998-09-29

There is a nice mix of old and new "standards." The accompanying booklet has a brief, but authoritative history of the tango and the composers and performers on the cd. It really makes you want to dance but listening is OK too. Energizing and inspirational in its lushness.

Average customer rating: Terrible How Can You Give This Less Then Five Stars ??? This is really very nice! Below Their Standards

Star Crossed Lovers / Domingo, Fleming, Barenboim, Chicago SO Leonard Bernstein , Giuseppe Verdi , Carlos Gardel , Federico Moreno Torroba , Charles Gounod , Edward Duke Ellington , Franz Lehar , Chicago Symphony Orchestra , Daniel Barenboim , Renée Fleming , Plácido Domingo , and Duke Ellington Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ellington | Ellington, Edward Duke | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Barenboim, Daniel | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Fleming, Renee | C to G | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Renee and Bryn: Under the Stars Renee Fleming - The Beautiful Voice ~ Gounod, Lehaair, Orff, Puccini, Rachmaninov, Strauss Renée Fleming - Visions of Love ~ Mozart Arias / Mackerras Renee Fleming: By Request HOMAGE: The Age of the Diva ASIN: B00000I088 Release Date: 1999-02-02

Tracks:

1. West Side Story: Prologue
2. West Side Story: Tonight
3. West Side Story: Rumble
4. West Side Story: Somewhere
5. Faust: Il se fait tard...O nuit d'amour!
6. El dia que me quieras
7. !Quisiera verte y no verte!
8. Jota castellana
9. Otello: Gia nella notte densa
10. In a Sentimental Mood
11. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
12. Prelude to a Kiss
13. Das Land des Lachelns: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
14. Die lustige Witwe: Lippen schweigen

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Romeo and Juliet were the original star-crossed lovers; Shakespeare coined the phrase in his tragedy about their young love and tragic death. But the expression can be applied to doomed couples of all kinds: Faust and Marguerite, Othello and Desdemona, and of course Tony and Maria in West Side Story, which updates Romeo and Juliet to modern New York. This recording, taped at a gala concert in Chicago in 1998 and videotaped for a telecast on the PBS series Great Performances, presents music about doomed love composed by Leonard Bernstein, Charles Gounod, Franz Lehar, Duke Ellington, and others, including several Spanish songs that show Plácido Domingo in top form. After all the tragedy, there is a duet that signals one happy ending: the Merry Widow waltz. Domingo and Renée Fleming are two of today's greatest singers, and they live up to their reputations. The voices are too operatic for West Side Story, but Bernstein would have disagreed. For his definitive recording of the show, he chose similar voices: José Carreras and Kiri Te Kanawa. --Joe McLellan

Customer Reviews:

Terrible.......2002-09-01

I must say that this album was not what I had hoped, and as it was my introduction to Renee Fleming, it was sometime before I bought another of her CDs. Domingo, I would hope, would have better judgement in his recordings, for I found this album nowhere near standard.

Please only purchase this item if you have enjoyed better works from both artists, for it was my introdution to them both, and I regret to say that I was most dissapointed! ~

How Can You Give This Less Then Five Stars ???.......2002-08-16

This recording is just great. When I first saw it in the store, I was so affraid that this would be a live recording. Its not! Yay! The only thing I did not like about this recording was the West Side Store Prologue. Renée would make a really good Maria. Placdio would not make that great of a Tony. He really is limited to opera and art song. Renée, however, can do it all. I really love Renée's "Prelude to a Kiss". I have this song on a recording with Kathleen Battle and I have to say that I really prefer Renée's rendition much better. I say so because I think jazz should be for bigger voices. Renée shines on this recording and blows Placido out of the water. Get this for Renée but not for Placido.

This is really very nice!.......2002-02-17

I loved this. I thought Renée was just wonderful. It's so wonderful when we have opera singers who grace our ears with doing something out of there element and doing it PHENOMINALLY!! So it's nice to have Renée singing the "Tonight" duet with Domingo in West Side Story. But I do agree with the reviewer below me, in that Domingo sounds a little operatic for this role. After all, it is a musical (not everyone's as versatile as our diva). Her "Somewhere" is just gorgeous, althought, my favorite "Somewhere" is sung by Jessye Norman (for all you West Side Story finatics out there). My personal favorites on this disc are the jazz songs by Renée. Who knew she had such a talent for jazz? I wish there were more Renée Fleming jazz recordings out there.

Below Their Standards.......2000-02-22

While both Domingo and Fleming are among today's outstanding singers, this is a very dissappointing disc. Even in the Othello selection, which comes from their normal operatic repetoire, they are not engaging. The dramatic tension is suprisingly slack. Unless you need to have every disk they made, pass this one up.

Average customer rating: Tango at its best Mixed emotions Impressive collection. A MUST have. Fabulous! tango y mucho mas........

A Passion for Tango Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best Tango Album in the World, Ever! Tantalizing Tangos of Argentina The Rough Guide to Tango Nuevo Narco Tango, Vol. 2 The Tango Lesson: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1997 Film) ASIN: B000002SKH Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

1. Mi Buenos Aires Querido/Payadora
2. Cafetin De Buenos Aires
3. El Internado
4. Nostalgias
5. La Cumparsita
6. Uno
7. Milonga De Mis Amores
8. Ojos Negros
9. Canaro En Paris (Instrumental)
10. Rapsodia De Arrabal
11. Melancolico
12. A Media Luz
13. Asi Se Baila El Tango
14. Celos
15. Balada Para Mi Vida
16. Libertango (Instrumental)
17. Fuga y Misterio
18. Adios Nonino
19. Onda Nueve

Customer Reviews:

Tango at its best.......2001-01-26

Sexteto Mayor has moved the old tango to today's music values, without loosing the essence of the tango, the 2x4 rythm. It combines then two things, highly professionally executed music with the virtues of the Argentine tango. A perfect combination. Even if you are not a tango fan, you should not miss this one. This CDs reflects a performance that has today over 500 presentations around the globe, from China to Albulquerque, from Turkey to San Diego, and has performed in the best theatres and music center around the world. Do not miss it.

Mixed emotions.......2000-07-20

I admit it, when it comes to tango, I tend to be a purist. Therefore, I still have a hard time accepting many of the latest "fusion" trends such as certain songs found in this CD which are not real tangos [e.g. "Ojos negros" a traditional Russian song, played in a tango tune] as well as the "bilingual" versions of some traditional tangos (sung with a pathetic accent, reminiscent of the early days of Julio Iglesias, I might add!)] The orchestra however, sounds wonderful, exceptionally balanced and very assertive.

Impressive collection. A MUST have........1999-10-31

Sexteto Mayor has been known for years in Argentina as being some of the best in tango interpreting and playing. This production meets all expections. This is Argentinian Tango at its best. Great examples were chosen for this CD, I buy it often to give to friends that want to know about my Argentinian origins.

Fabulous!.......1999-06-04

Sexteto Mayor is a MUST HAVE in every tango lover's collection. This is authentic Argentinian tango at its best!

tango y mucho mas...............1999-03-27

Excelente música para alguien con una vida moderna, ancioso de recordar el pasado....!

Average customer rating:

The Very Best of Carlos Gardel Carlos Gardel Manufacturer: Disconforme ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Carlos Gardel Tango: Zero Hour Carlos Gardel, the King of Tango, Vol. 2 Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Astor Piazzolla - The Soul Of Tango: Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005EBTL Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. DQue Me Quieras
2. Guitarra M
3. Mi Buenos Aires Querido
4. Arrabal Amargo
5. Criollita Decue Si
6. Volvia Noche
7. Aquellas Farras
8. Noche de Reyes
9. Cumparsita
10. Silencio
11. Yira Yira
12. Desd
13. Malevaje
14. Por un Cabeza
15. Harag
16. Por Que das Dique?
17. Farolito de Papel
18. Buenos Aires
19. Alma en Pena
20. Siga el Corso
21. Te Aconsejo Que Olvides
22. Mi Noche Triste
23. Mano a Mano
24. Bandonerrabelero
25. Me da Pena Confesarlo
26. Viejo Rincon
27. Rosal
28. Como Abrazado a un Rencor
29. Arrabalero
30. Ad Muchachos

Tracks:

1. Tomo y Obligo
2. Tropez
3. Aquel Tapado de Armi
4. Ultima Copa
5. Media Luz
6. Chorra
7. Corrientes
8. Lo Han Visto con Otra
9. Flores de Tu Balc
10. Caminito
11. Melodde Arrabal
12. Dandy
13. Esta Noche Me Emborracho
14. Milonga Sentimental
15. Cuesta Abajo
16. Sus Ojos Se Cerraron
17. Te Odio
18. Vieja Recova
19. Madreselva
20. RPayaso
21. Quacache
22. Matala
23. Recuerdo Malevo
24. Caminito Soleado
25. Soledad
26. Senda Florida
27. Araca Coraz
28. Cieguita
29. Mala Entra
30. Volver

Album Description

60 Greatest Hits. 2 CD set.

Mexican Music:

1. Carta a los Liricos
2. Como Te Extrano
3. Con la Costena
4. Con La Tinta De Mi Sangre
5. Con Poder Vallenato, Vol. 3
6. Con Sabor Tropical
7. Con Tu Carino
8. Corrido Mexicano El, Juan Charrasqueado - Rosita Alvirez, El Siete Leguas
9. Corridos del Milenio
10. Corridos Preferidos de Amado Carrillo

Mexican Music

mexican music

Mexican Music

The Singles + [Import]

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

Blues on the Bayou

Music: Keep on Smile [Import]

Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1980-1984 [Box set]

Afro Carribean Jazz

Barbara Cook's Broadway! [Live]

Beethoven: String Quartet No11; String Quartet No15

Banco [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Bach: The Italian Connection, Transcriptions of Music by Corelli, Legrenzi, Vivaldi

Blue Haze

Bailar con el Chupacabras

20 Exitos Romanticos

Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf, Cinderella (excerpts from Ballet) / Neeme Jarvi

For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson