Solar [Enhanced]

1. Vete de Mí

2. Sólo a Tu Lado Quiero Vivir

3. Te Vuelvo a Encontrar

4. Rumba

5. Ayer

6. What He Don't Know

7. Cada Vez Que Pienso en Ti

8. Dime Lo Que Quieres Que Haga

9. Fantasy

10. Como Te Miro

11. I'm Still Standing

12. I Want to Spend My Whole Life With You

Solar,Jyve V,EMI International,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop

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Average customer rating: A Must Have Broad Spectrum Virtuosity Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture Virtuosity Knows No Musical Boundaries

Music for Two (Bonus DVD) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Eccles, Henry | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Bluegrass Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Jam Bands | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Perpetual Motion Uncommon Ritual The Telluride Sessions The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2 Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites: Performed on Double Bass ASIN: B0001XAMS6 Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. Bug Tussle
2. Invention 10, BWV 796
3. Pile Up
4. Prelude No.24, BWV 869
5. Solar
6. Blue Spruce
7. Canon
8. The One I Left Behind
9. V. Menuet I - II, BWV 825
10. Prelude No.2, BWV 847
11. Palmyra
12. The Lake Effect
13. Largo/Allegro Vivace
14. Allegro Vivace
15. Wrong Number
16. Woolly Mammoth
17. Wishful Thinking

Amazon.com

On Music for Two, banjo wizard Béla Fleck and stand-up bass maestro Edgar Meyer effortlessly sail through a challenging program that includes compositions by Bach, a sonata by Henry Eccles, a Miles Davis tune, and a number of self-composed finger twisters. The amazing thing about this varied selection is not its eclecticism--which is only to be expected with these two--but that it all blends together so seamlessly. Fleck's jazz-tinged compositions (like "The Lake Effect") and Meyer's bluegrass-inspired tunes (like "Wishful Thinking") sit so comfortably next to Bach's baroque jewels and Davis's cool jazz that it makes you question the entire of concept of musical classification. (In fact, the Bach preludes, inventions, and partitas translate so well to the banjo/bass arrangements, you have to wonder if old JSB might not have had a bit of bluegrass in his soul.) Music for Two was recorded live at a series of 2001 concerts, where Fleck and Meyer proved conclusively that the banjo and the bass were capable of remarkable subtlety and not just twang and boom. --Michael John Simmons

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have.......2007-04-25

These two really sound good together. If you're not so impressed with the music when you first hear it (I don't know if that's possible), check out the DVD that comes with it. You will gain such an appreciation for the music that's being played. Watch out for the guy making the banjo jokes. This CD is really an incredible work, I can't say it enough. Very relaxing music.

Broad Spectrum Virtuosity.......2007-04-23

This album runs the gamut of styles and genre. It is hard to get bored when a musical turn is but a few notes away. The two musicians integrate their instruments with incredible skill. I hate to give it a four star rating. The music is worth the 5. The loooooong, live applause tracks detract from the album. The asides by the musicians are sometimes hard to hear. Minor aggravations aside,this album plays frequently, very frequently, in our home,car, iPods, etc.

Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans.......2007-01-02

I've seen both Edgar Meyer and Bela Fleck live (unfortunately not together) and I really think this album just captures the magic of their live shows: I can almost see them in my living room together! For those not so familiar with the music of one or both the inclusion of classical tunes with those composed by Meyer/Fleck and other contemporary songwriters is a cool drink of water. Music for Two is a good intro to the world of cozy bluegrass.

Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture .......2006-11-10

Bela Fleck is one of the my jazz favorites... And hi with combination called Edgar Meyer are... great music!!!

Virtuosity Knows No Musical Boundaries.......2006-10-22

Béla Fleck & Edgar Meyer are both extraordinarily accomplished musicians who spend much of their time in very different worlds: Fleck in his newgrass space and Meyer in a more classical mode. But each has travelled in the other's territory before, and on this CD they connect around more genres than you can shake a stick at. In addition to their own compositions they tackle many of their joint favorites. The affection shows in the passion of the playing and the obvious camaraderie. And the accompanying DVD is a treat. Don't miss this one.

Average customer rating: Monumental album

Solar Soul Samael Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Alt Industrial | Industrial Dance General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aeonics: An Anthology In Sorte Diaboli The Apostasy Ithyphallic Reign of Light ASIN: B000QUUDCY Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Solar Soul
2. Promised Land
3. Slavocracy
4. Western Ground
5. On the Rise
6. Alliance
7. Suspended Time
8. Valkyries' New Ride
9. Ave!
10. Quasar Waves
11. Architect [*]
12. Olympus

Customer Reviews:

Monumental album.......2007-07-25

Samael have released a true masterpiece.For me,this is their best album since Eternal.It really reminds me alot of that album-it has the same vibe and flow.It also has the drive of their earlier material but with a much more mature performance.They've hit on truly one of the better lps to come out this year.I give it an A+!

Average customer rating: Good!!! If you like depech mode and understand spanish, here you go! Y el viaje continúa....

Solar Moenia Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Papito Stereo Hits Memo Rex Commander y el Corazon Atomico de la Via Lactea Hits Live Adicion+ ASIN: B000MX7SRS Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Sufre Conmigo
2. Lo Que Tu Digas
3. La Flama Del Amor
4. Pasos
5. Lugares Fantasmas
6. Me Equivoque
7. Sacrificios Y Lealtad
8. Hoy No Es
9. Subete
10. Siempre Igual
11. Lo Mas Grave
12. Un Rato

Customer Reviews:

Good!!!.......2007-05-22

This album is just good.And it is not true that if you like Moenia,you LOVE Depeche Mode.

If you like depech mode and understand spanish, here you go!.......2007-05-10

This is he Spanish Depech Mode. the singer sounds like Dave and the music is what depech mode sounded like in the 80's.

Y el viaje continúa...........2007-03-30

Yo solo le doy cinco estrellas a albumes que te cambian la vida, que forman parte del "Soundtrack" de tus momentos, pero este definitivamente no es uno de esos, sin embargo es muy claro que Moenia ya forma parte y estandarte de la musica electro-pop en español. El disco está lleno de momentos hermosos, como los paisajes mentales que crean en mi los sonidos de canciones como Pasos, La Flama del Amor o Subete. Los cambios de humor se notan y ahora el sonido de moenia está mas cerca a lo que ellos presentan en vivo. Lo malo ha sido la seleccion de los sencillos a presentar, Lo que tu digas no fue buena punta de lanza y sufre conmigo es floja, ese privilegio lo debieron tener Subete y pasos. Es un disco para fanaticos de la buena musica sin complicaciones.

Average customer rating: Para el hombre de Miami que no sabe de que habla Viva Panama! Brilliant except for 2 cuts excelente un reflejo de nuestra tierra

Buscando América Rubén Blades & Seis del Solar Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Escenas Siembra Bajo El Signo de Cain Endorfinas en la Mente Siembra ASIN: B000002H25 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Decisiones
2. GDBD
3. Desappariciones
4. Todos Vuelven
5. Caminos Verdes
6. El Padre Antonio Y El Monaguillo Andres
7. Buscando America

Amazon.com

Ruben Blades and the innovative group Seis del Solar delivered something very special with this album. The spirit of Buscando America ("Looking for America") is defined by a restless, searching attitude and a willingness to struggle with deep issues and to confront painful parts of life with strength and resolve. This is a groundbreaking work that adapts global influences, such as the doo-wop intro to "Decisiones" and the reggae underpinnings of "Desapariciones," into a cohesive and powerful musical vision of what Latin American music can be. It engages the mind, touches the heart, and definitely provokes the dancing feet. Even if you don't understand Spanish, the vocals will grab you, and before they let you go, you just might find yourself inspired to learn the language so that you can understand Blades's profound poetry. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

Para el hombre de Miami que no sabe de que habla.......2004-04-01

Rubén no es un hombre de boca nada más como el tipo este aclara. Un ejemplo de sus acciones lo son su lucha por sacar la marina estadounidense de Vieques P.R.. Otro ejemplo es, el cancelar sus presentaciones por asistir al entierro de Tite Curet. Sabes quien fue Tite? No pero sabes quien fue Celia Y Gloria Estefan. Supiste que Rubén tambien tocó en una carcel de Puerto Rico con Bobby Valentín. Mi hermano, Rubén ha realizado dos conciertos en P.R. con Willie Colón, a los cuales he asistido. Así que Rubén Blades no es un hombre para bochinchar sobre el, sino para seguirlo en su rumbo. "Usa la conciencia latino, no la dejes que se te duerma, no la dejes que muera" Todos los discos de Rubén valen la pena. Pero si quieren saber mas sobre la maestría de Rubén y Willie deberian comprar los dos discos de Maetra Vida

Viva Panama!.......2003-11-11

Y'know, I was fortunate enough to visit Panama for my Honeymoon. We vacationed for about 3 weeks throughout this luscious isthmian oasis.

My (now) ex-wife is from Da Bronx NY via Colon, Panama.
I was completely in-love w/ her... and Oh, what a knockout!
So it's no surprise that I became deeply interested (and ultimately patriotic) with her homeland.
I was THE honorary (gringo) Panamanian for awhile>ha! ha!
It's a truly beautiful country and they've offered so much to this planet's growth & progress on many levels.
For hours at a time, she & I would listen to old Fania records together... Of course she loves Ruben!

I must also mention how my Dad turned me onto Mr. Blades back in the day. As a young musician, he directed me towards the intricate (yet flowing) arrangements, cascading (yet memorable) melodies and very thoughtful (and politically right-down-my-alley) lyrics of Ruben & his worthy constituents.
Alone one night in NYC, when dashing back to the bar at a Gilberto Gil concert, I ran into Ruben. He was simply sitting there talking to a few friends. I was nervous, yet poised to talk to him. I explained how I felt about his music and politics. We had a very cool chat...What a genuinely NICE GUY!!! :-) Feeling guilty, I got his autograph for my (then) wife. She was pretty envious of my experience.

Now, I know what y'all are thinking --
There isn't a whole lotta continuity in this post of mine. But hey, I'm just reflecting on some vivid thoughts. Memories of a man I greatly admire, whose music will forever remind me of the woman I cared so much about...
This I celebrate, singing and dancing the tears away.

Brilliant except for 2 cuts.......2001-12-13

Buscando America - the title cut is just absolutely amazing. It literally brings tears to my eyes sometimes when I hear it. And I don't even speak the language. So I apologize if i'm missing some of the beauty in the lyrics. I'm coming at it purely for the music, arrangements, and emotion. The music is just brilliant and the singing is emotional and evocative. I'd probably ball like a baby if I could speak the language.

Padre Antonio Y... is a great cut as well. Some of the music (on the album) is extremely sophisticated and particularly engaging.

Cuts #2, and #3 don't really turn me on that much but all the rest are great stuff. That's the reason for the 4 stars rather than 5. But still... Highly recommended

excelente.......2001-08-29

Es uno de los mejores discos que ha hecho Ruben, con una musica sublime, y letras inmejorables, cargadas de sentimiento y contenido socio-politico. Todas las canciones estan buenas, todas. En resumidas cuentas, si no tienes este disco, no eres un verdadero fan de Ruben Blades.

un reflejo de nuestra tierra.......2000-12-07

desde que escuche pedro navaja ,ruben blades me parecio un musico totalmente diferente a los centroamericanos que conocia. este cd es para mi su trabajo mejor logrado. Con lindas melodias describe las realidades tan variadas y terribles de nuestra querida tierra americana. Como argentino, el tema desapariciones, que es mi predilecto,me atrae en la melodia y me recuerda en su tan descriptiva y realista letra los terrribles momentos que vivimos. Pocas veces se puede oir una narracion tan acertada sumada a una musica atrayente. Creo que es un CD indispensable de tener para todos los latinos sin diferencias de paises.

Average customer rating: Replacing my well-worn vinyl copy a timeless classic Underrated and forgotten but great music An overlooked prog album of considerable quality

Solar Fire Manfred Mann's Earth Band Manufacturer: Friday Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nightingales and Bombers The Roaring Silence Messin' Angel Station The Good Earth ASIN: B00029RTL2 Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

1. Father of Day, Father of Night
2. In the Beginning, Darkness
3. Pluto the Dog
4. Solor Fire
5. Saturn, Lord of the Ring/Mercury the Winged Messenger
6. Earth, The Circle, Pt. 2
7. Earth, The Circle, Pt. 1
8. Joybringer [*]
9. Father of Day, Father of Night [Edited Version][*]

Album Description

After riding the worldwide pop music charts for over a decade, Manfred Mann created an even larger chapter in rock music history with his Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Created at the height of album rock radio, Manfred Mann's Earth Band landed their first three albums on the charts as they increased their loyal following throughout concert halls in the United States. 1974 proved to be a pivotal year for the band as they released their biggest selling album at that time with Solar Fire. Originally released in the States with the international hit single "Joybringer" (based around Holst's Planets Suite), this album has stood the test of time and is regarded as one of the band's strongest efforts ever.

Aside from the thematic approach of rocking tracks like the title song "Solar Fire" and "Darkness, From The Beginning", this album really gained a whole new audience with the epic Bob Dylan remake of "Father Of Day, Father Of Night." This ten-minute anthem would go on to be one of Mann's most respected and most articulate works of this era. The fans dug it and have gone on to make this album one of their most enduring of the Manfred Mann's Earth Band diverse catalog.

By popular demand, Friday Music's good friends at Creature Music are proud to present another installment in the Manfred Mann's Earth Band Re-Masters series with the classic Solar Fire. Originally released on Polydor in 1974, this amazing album hasn't seen the light of day in North America for many years until now. Aside from the great songs that you already know, Manfred has gone back into the vaults and found an unreleased alternate 45 edit of "Father Of Day, Father Of Night", as well as the aforementioned international hit single of "Joybringer" which was never featured on the European vinyl release. As always, Mann and Creature Music team have overseen the entire process of remastering the original recordings and artwork restoration, maintaining the importance of this timeless classic and the other CD's in this exclusive series. As you will hear with this following recording, this was the start of something big for Mann & Company as decades of million sellers and hit recordings would follow the lead created by the fantastic Solar Fire.

Customer Reviews:

Replacing my well-worn vinyl copy.......2006-06-07

Despite the long delay and higher price, I went ahead and ordered this from Amazon so I can replace the record I have had since I was in college. I don't know why Joybringer is listed as a "bonus track" when it was included on the original LP, but as long as it's on the CD I'll be happy. I can't recommend this music highly enough.

a timeless classic.......2006-05-07

I just recently repurchased this album, and I am absolutely thrilled with the great sounds on it. When I was a kid back in 74 I used to love it, but then it disappeared, like so many things... The musicianship is great, every song develops into great musical expression, interesting guitar and organwork, phantastic. I am sometimes reminded of Gentle Giants contemporary music. Get it if you see it.

Underrated and forgotten but great music.......2005-10-11

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, This is agreat album. The Dylan cover Father,,, is worth all the space it takes up and Circle, Pluto, the title track and most of all Joybringer are classic. Manfred Mann might have better songs in his bag but no better album than this one.

An overlooked prog album of considerable quality.......2004-11-30

A fine 1974 progressive rock album loosely, pretentiously and comically echoing Holst's Planets Suite. I recommend to fans of the ilk and era.

Average customer rating: Some Difference from Hotel Costes 6 Musical Milk Chocolate Great album Excellent Collection in the Costes Tradition Ancore POMPOUGNAC !

Saks Fifth Avenue: Stephane Pompougnac Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hotel Costes, Vol. 8 Hotel Costes, Vol. 9 Hotel Costes, Vol. 7 Hotel Costes, Vol. 2: La Suite Hotel Costes, Vol. 3: Etage 3 ASIN: B00007GUHH Release Date: 2003-05-13

Tracks:

1. Tengo Nada
2. Feeling Good
3. Jazz Music
4. Hoping
5. Closer To Julie
6. Jungle
7. No Reason
8. Tropical Soundclash
9. Higher Power
10. Jazz By #'S
11. Bang In Your Face
12. Feed The Cat
13. Fallen Angel
14. Good Life

Album Details

Sak's Fifth Avenue is Known Widely Known for the Quality of It's Merchandise, Service and Atmosphere. The Store is Referenced in Countless Films, Magazines, Literature and is Ensconced as an Icon of Popular Culture. It is Only Fitting that the World's Chic-est Mixmaster Be Asked to Create a Musical Backdrop for Sak's Devotees. The Resident DJ of Paris' Hotel Costes was Honoured to Handle this Task and Has Delivered a Mesmerizing, Groove Laden Mix of Tracks that Does the Store Proud. He Uses Tracks from Pals Charles Schillings and Jay-j as Well as De-phazz, Agent K, Kaori Manbana and More. Like the Hotel Costes Collections that Brought Him Initial International Fame, this Mix Establishes Him Once Again with Another Brand of Quality and Distinction.

Customer Reviews:

Some Difference from Hotel Costes 6.......2004-01-01

I ordered this CD after seeing 5 star reviews at amazon.
It very well may simply be a matter of preferences, but I would definitely rate Hotel Costes 6, also compiled by Stephane Pompougnac, as excellent and worthly of 5 stars. However, in comparison, the Saks Fifth Avenue sound is not quite the same, with the exception of a few songs of the same flavour. This could have been intentional to differentiate it from the Hotel Costes series.

Musical Milk Chocolate.......2003-11-12

Picture this: driving down the road in a convertable on a sunny fall day. The wind is rushing through your hair, and the temp is perfect enough to be wearing a light sweater. To the left you see the ocean, and you get a big ol' smile on your face. That's what listening to this CD is like. Far better than the previous Costes albums (which, if you know them, is saying TONS), this album delivers on all fronts. Not only does it present seemless jazz tunes with full vocals (track 4's "hoping"), but it also let's you get funky on more than one occasion. This is the definitive collection of electro-jazz-blah blah blah... get it! And yes, it's kind of cheesy that it's marketed through a department store, but who cares... you can't see the cover when it's playing in your convertable!

Great album.......2003-07-17

Well, I am a HUGE fan of Stephane Pompougnac and this album is, in my opinion, fantastic, just like the costes series. He doesn't disappoint. I especially love tracks 5-8, but really all the tracks are good, and different in their own way. Way cool!

Excellent Collection in the Costes Tradition.......2003-07-01

Stephane is a talented DJ and his compilations are not limited to those released as Hotel Costes collections . If you know the Costes series, this is an excellent addition to your music library.

Ancore POMPOUGNAC !.......2003-05-31

I'am surprise to be the first one to rewiew this excellent CD. It's a Costes series but with a different name, but the music are always the same : good music!.Messieur Pompougnac here again make well his business. 14 traks without one to skip. De-Phazz, Charles Schillings, and many others (who are Toka Projec? with a very funny and nice version of Fallen Angels?).If you already bought Costes 1,2,3,4,5, dont'miss this CD, 67 minuts of high class d.j. club/music.

Average customer rating: Blades's Dark Horse un disco solo para conocedores y amantes de la buena musica No muy conocida, pero extraordinaria

Amor y Control Rubén Blades con Son del Solar Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Salsa | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Salsa | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caminando Rosa de los Vientos Mundo Tiempos Escenas ASIN: B000002DLO Release Date: 1992-09-22

Tracks:

1. El Apagon
2. West Indian Man
3. Adan Garcia
4. Naturaleza Muerta
5. El Cilindro
6. Piensa En Mi
7. Amor Y Control
8. Canto A La Madre
9. Canto A La Muerte
10. Baby's In Black
11. Creo En Ti
12. Conmemorando

Customer Reviews:

Blades's Dark Horse.......2003-09-16

This is Ruben Blades's "dark horse" recording. A disc full of political allusions and full of the pain of loss (his mother had recently passed away). Standouts on this disc are: Apagon (Blackout), which criticizes both the American invasion of Panama but also the corrupt Panamanian society that accepted it; Cilindro (Cylinder), which chronicles the true story of an energy company that dumps nuclear waste in the Chilean countryside; and Adan Garcia, the bitter-sweet story of a desparate poor man trying to get out of his poverty; and West Indian Man, which talks about his own English/Caribbean roots--his grandfather was English (contrary to what many Spanish speakers insist Ruben's last name is pronounced in English, not "BLAH-des; this fact comes from Ruben himself in an interview on National Public Radio)

Blades's music, though based in salsa and Afro-Latin rhythms, is not for dancing, but steadfast contemplation and social action.

Que sigas la lucha, Ruben!

un disco solo para conocedores y amantes de la buena musica.......2002-02-01

Capaz es uno de los discos mas personales de Ruben.. Se podria decir que Amor y Control es el mejor tema del disco. auque pienso en ti haya sido la mas difundida. Hay que tomar en cuenta el segundo y tercer tema.. Dedicados a su madre. y al cilindro. Lo maravilloso de ruben es la duracion de sus letras... Uno las puede escuchar 10 años despues y parecen escritas ayer..

No muy conocida, pero extraordinaria.......1999-02-07

Esta produccion, entendida en el contexto en que fue hecha, es otra de las grandes producciones de Ruben (una de las mejores en mi opinion). En ellas imprime una fuerza extraordinaria en musica y letras que llaman a la reflexion sobre la vida, la sociedad de ese entonces y de ahora y una vision interesante sobre la Conquista de America, rememorando el quinto centenario.

Average customer rating: Not a huge salsa fan but this is a touchstone RUBEN'S BEST WORK. Ruben Blades and Son de Solar Live! El poder de la letra great!

Rubén Blades y Son del Solar...Live! Rubén Blades y Son del Solar Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Caminando Buscando América Mundo Antecedente Siembra ASIN: B000002H7A Release Date: 1990-03-12

Tracks:

1. Decisiones
2. Cuentas del Alma
3. El Padre Antonio
4. Pedro Navaja
5. Todos Vuelven
6. La Cancion del Final del Mundo
7. Ojos de Perro Azul
8. Buscando America
9. Muevete

Amazon.com

Ruben Blades puts in a dynamic performance, recorded in New York, that shows why he is known foremost as a singer rather than a film star or politician. The native Panamanian has a distinctive take on Salsa, combining an innate jazz sensibility along with Salsa's inherent dance grooves. His band Son del Solar is one of the best in the business, following Blade's warm and personal vocals through every move with some great solos and arrangements. Several of his successes are featured, such as "Pedro Navaja" and "Todos Vuelven," and "Muevete" gets a scintillating 12-minute workout. With a little Caribbean influence in the mix, Live delivers a smooth punch with a velvet glove that will definitely rock you. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

Not a huge salsa fan but this is a touchstone.......2006-09-04

I have not been put on this planet to celebrate pan-Hispanic culture, but what can I say? This collection of toons makes my teeth sweat. The power of the vibe here is nuclear, I kid you not.

Ruben's output over the years has been patchy from where I sit, but he makes not a wrong move in this collection. The Son del Solar are gods one and all.

Buy this platter and feel the power.

RUBEN'S BEST WORK........2004-12-30

ALTHOUGH NOT THE FIRST ALBUM I OWNED OF RUBEN, CERTAINLY THIS ONE COMBINES HIS POWERFUL MESSAGES WITH ONE HELL OF A PERFORMANCE BY THE BAND. THE ADRENALINE STARTS PUMPING FROM THE FIRST SONG AND LEAVES YOU DANCING AND WANTING MORE BY THE END OF THE NIGHT. IF YOU OWN JUST ONE RUBEN BLADES CD, THIS ONE IS IT. BTW, the first time I bought this cd, some of the tracks didn't play well on ANY cd player. I noticed that only a partial album is available at i-Tunes and that the same songs that gave me trouble are the ones missing from their list too... maybe mine wasn't the only bad copy out there

Ruben Blades and Son de Solar Live!.......2003-08-11

Ruben Blades and Son de Solar's Live! is a refulgent live album. I have the tape version containing an extra track on it-Patria. Son de Solar sounded remarkably well. It is not surprising since Son de Solar is one of the best concomitant bands Blades can have: Marc Quiñones and Izbarra-I misspelled his name but nevertheless one of the best timbaleros in Latin jazz-taking care of the rhythm section.

Live! segues through most of Blades' Elektra -post- FANIA days repertoire starting with Decisiones and with the denouement of laudatory live renditions of Patria- cassette version only- and Muevete. The latter is a Los Van Van song showing Blades' openness to the seemingly modern and `electric' Cuban rumba. Blades' sonero voice is timeless as usual. The downside is that Live! seems to come up short and that might be explained because it is missing FANIA classics- except for Pedro Navaja. Notwithstanding, even without the FANIA classics, this album is filled with worth post-FANIA exemplars.

El poder de la letra.......2001-10-03

El poder de la letra de las canciones de Ruben Blades es reconocido en todo el mundo. Muchas canciones de salsa tienen textos obsoletos; afortunadamente tenemos a Ruben Blades que compone canciones que siempre llevan en significado, ya sea social, político o hasta económico. Ruben Blades se hizo famoso con Pedro Navaja, una canción muy larga que uno no quiere que termine.
Éste CD contiene otras canciones como El Padre Antonio, Decisiones o Buscando América que son inolvidables. Qué suerte que tuvo Latinoamérica cuando Ruben perdió las elecciones en Panamá. Haz música Ruben que allí eres el primero.

Virgilio Krumbacher

great!.......2001-04-05

Captures his unique brand of salsa. The "Decisiones" alone is worth the price of admission to this gig. Ruben Blades is a PANAMANIAN!!

Average customer rating: Good Jazz-Rock.

Solar Plexus / Belladonna Ian Carr & Nucleus Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elastic Rock/We'll Talk About It Later Labyrinth/Roots Under the Sun / Snakehips Etcetera Live in Bremen Alleycat/Direct Hits ASIN: B00006CY64 Release Date: 2002-10-28

Tracks:

1. Elements I & II
2. Changing Times
3. Bedrock Dreadlock
4. Spirit Level
5. Torso
6. Snakehips Dream
7. Belladonna
8. Summer Rain
9. Remadione
10. Mayday
11. Suspension
12. Hectors House

Album Description

UK two-fer for one of the earliest pioneers of electronic jazz-rock & a major force in British jazz since 1970. Featuring the 1971 album Solar Plexus & 1972's Belladonna, both originally released on Vertigo & now highly collectable. Guests include Kenny Wheeler, Harry Beckett, Brian Smith, Tony Roberts, Karl Jenkins, Chris Spedding, Brian Smith, Dave Macrae, Alan Holdsworth & Roy Babbington. 12 tracks on 2 CDs. 2002.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Two Original Early 70's Vertigo Albums Reissued on One CD. These Jazz Classics features all Star Musicians Like Kenny Wheeler, Chris Spedding, Allan Holdsworth, Karl Jenkins, Dave Macrae, Roy Babbingston and Harry Beckett.

Customer Reviews:

Good Jazz-Rock........2003-05-22

Good Jazz-Rock. Allan Holdsworth plays guitar on Belladonna.

Average customer rating: What goes up must come down? A great disc Caminando: Ruben Blades is Brilliant Smooth and compelling! Typically incredible Blades with Son de Solar.

Caminando Rubén Blades y Son del Solar Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Salsa | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Salsa | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Amor y Control Mundo Tiempos Buscando América Rubén Blades y Son del Solar...Live! ASIN: B000002DJP Release Date: 1991-05-28

Tracks:

1. Caminando
2. Camaleon
3. Mientras Dueme La Ciudad
4. Ella Se Esconde
5. Tengan Fe
6. Obalue
7. Prohibido Olvidar
8. Cipriano Armenteros
9. El
10. Raiz De Suenos

Customer Reviews:

What goes up must come down?.......2007-03-14

I simply consider Ruben Blades in the top 3 musicians of the spanish language. His lyrical approach and the level of musicianship he exhibits with his albums is truly top notch. I have reviewed more than one album by this Master of his genre so this is not the first time. I bought "Caminando because I had been so impressed with some of his other efforts that I wanted to build a collection of this great musician. "Caminando" had a couple of songs that I have heard in one of the two albums I have bought by him. This time I found some of his songs a little on the boring side and lacking some melodic aspect I can't quite put my finger on. A little more difficult to appreciate which basically proves that sometimes what goes up must come down or what was once down did go up for the other two albums I own I truly like. One of them is "Mundo" and the other I just can't remember and I am somewhat against the idea of looking through my many discs as I write this review. I give it a 3 star rating and no more. That is almost like listening to the early Police albums and then listening to something like "Nothing like the sun" by Sting or "Synchronicity" a few years later by the Police. I guess I am not a die hard fan that idolizes whatever is put out, regardless of their name. I have experienced this same situation with Bob Dylan. He has released a lot, I mean a whole lot of material and some of it is as boring as a grey day at the beach, but his greatest songs are unsurpassed in my opinion. That is my point, I am not taking any thing away from Ruben. He is the best but "Caminando" does not reach the higher plateus (is this a valid word?) 3 stars for "Caminando" and I am also gonna walk my way out of here while I still got time!

A great disc.......2004-09-06

A great group of songs including a song to open your mind about society (Prohibido olvidar). The song "Caminado" (Walking) reflects about how we walk trough life and how it affects us. Blades is a great composer and his music is not just poetic, is social. ¡Viva la salsa!

Caminando: Ruben Blades is Brilliant.......2001-08-12

I love good Salsa music. Panamanian Ruben Blades is my favorite Salsa Artist. 'Caminando' has some of the best original Salsa, in my opinion, that Blades has ever created in his brilliant career.

If you like the superb latin music Blades makes, you need this CD in your collection.

Several songs in this CD are among the best he has ever produced, in my opinion. 'Tengan Fe' has a strong and energetic horn, rhythm combination that drives hard and fast while Blades soars above with an artful but strong vocal. It's a fantastic piece.

'Prohibido Olvidar' is one of the most political, humorous and thoughtful Salsa songs Blades has produced. If you have an aversion to tolitarian and authoritarian goverments, along with corruption and collective stupidities associated with them, you'll find the lyrics en Espanol to be excellent. They also translate very well in English.

Without this CD you don't have a full appreciation of Ruben Blades and the music he is capable of.

Saludos

Smooth and compelling!.......2000-01-03

This is the third album of Ruben Blades I have bought, and I am amazed at the variety of "flavors" he can produce. The musicians on CAMINANDO have a very smooth jazz brass sound, making everything sophisticated and classy. This seems to me to be the most "political" album of the three (others are LA ROSA DE LOS VIENTOS and TIEMPOS); the lyrics are gritty, smoky, challenging, and at the same time very moving and poetic. I love the clarity of Blades' Spanish - plus, this album includes direct English translations of all the songs, a real benefit.

Typically incredible Blades with Son de Solar........1998-08-04

No one else mixes rhythm, politics and emotions quite like he does. He doesn't have the greatest voice on the planet, but everything he sings rings so true, who cares? And anyway, you sure can dance to it.

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1. Sonando Contigo
2. Sonidos de Su Espiritu
3. Sudaka
4. Sufriendo A Solas
5. Tesorito...Baila Conmigo
6. Todo Me Recuerda a Ti
7. Ufforia Latina
8. Um Novo Tempo [Import]
9. Verdades Norteña
10. 12 Desencadenados Exitos

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Howie Beck [Import]

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This Time It's Personal [Import]

Respighi: Belfagor

Thrills & Chills [Import]

The Music of Magnus Lindberg

The Other Side

She Bangs [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

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Live at Bogart's

Beyond the Mind's Eye