Europe

Europe

Track Listings

1. In the Future to Come

2. Farewell

3. Seven Doors Hotel

4. King Will Return

5. Boyazont

6. Children of This Time

7. Words of Wisdom

8. Paradize Bay

9. Memories

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Part of the Sony Music Memory Collection. 2003 reissue for the soft metal act's 1983 debut album, featuring 9 tracks. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Volare
Bamboleo
Djobi Djoba
Bem, Bem Maria
Baila Me
Pida Me La (previously unreleased)
Soy
Sin Ella
Vamos a Bailar
A Ti A Ti
La Rumba de Nicolas
No Vivire
Allegria
La Dona
Oy
A tu Vera
Solo por Ti
Oh Eh Oh Eh (previously unreleased)
A mi Manera

Tracks:

Tu Quieres Volver
Un Amor
Escucha Me
Habla Me
No Volvere
Caminando por la Calle
Mujer
Este Mundo
Ternuras
Quiero Saber
Inspiration
Camino
Trista Pena
Viento del Arena
Passion
Mi Corazon
I've Got No Strings
Hotel California

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There's very little doubt that the Gipsy Kings are good at what they do--they've become the brand name in Sevillana, the pop-oriented flamenco style. Since 1989, when the single "Bamboleo" and their Gipsy Kings album broke through and went gold in the United States, they've found a willing audience in America for their style, which, while flashy, doesn't demand a great deal of the listener, unlike more hardcore versions of flamenco. This double set collects 37 of their biggest tracks, including a version of the Eagles' "Hotel California," into one package guaranteed to satisfy fans of their precise, jubilant playing. And there's no denying they have the power to move people with their singing and fretwork, making this a must for those who want to experience all the familiar material in one sitting. Like the band themselves, the record is an unqualified success as a greatest hits package. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

This is my second copy!.......2007-01-10

This double CD by the Gipsy Kings is one of my all-time favorites! I now have 2 copies of this CD and I introduce the Gipsy Kings to as many people as I possibly can. Everytime "Volare" plays, I feel like dancing! Just really great, infectious, "feel-good" music! You do not have to understand Spanish to enjoy!

I'm dancing as I write this!!!.......2006-07-25

While I am not a music connoisseur, I can tell you that my whole family LOVES this album. From my 34 yr. old husband right down to our 1 yr. old son and all others in between. You will not be disappointed! This is our favorite album of the summer and we try hard to be flamenco dancers while singing along and cleaning the house-it's quite a show, I assure you...

Rumba Flamenca I love!.......2006-04-04

I must say that the Gypsy Kings are simply musical geniuses. Every song of theirs is a "Hit" in itself. The history of how they came together is also very fascinating. I grew up listening to these guys thanks to my dad. The first time I heard the Gypsy Kings was in 1991 (this is when I didn't even know who they were!). When sitting in the car, he would pop his cassette in the tape player and all of a sudden, this music would put me in a trance. I finally found out who they were in 96' and I was glad that I did. Bem, Bem Maria; Tu Quieres Volver, and El Verano are my all time favorites. I could listen to these 3 songs over and over and never get tired of it. It's not only the strong rhythm that they bring in their music, but its also the hard melody they play out in all of their studio recordings. For anyone who is reading this and is not familiar with the Gypsy Kings, I suggest you buy an album from them. I recommend "Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy..." Since it has all their greatest hits. Once you do, you will fall in love with the sounds of Rumba Flamenca!

Great music!.......2006-03-13

I had been meaning to buy music by the Gypsy Kings for some time - having always heard mention of them. I am really glad I finally did! The collection is a great introduction to their wonderful music. It is fun and energetic - beautiful songs in spanish!

Buy it already.......2005-12-15

Whether you have all the previous albums, seen them in concert, or are just discovering this band you will love this album.
It is a must have for anyone with a little spice in their collection.
This 2 disc album brings to life the history of this group, it fills the room you play it in with love and energy, and it fills you with a taste of their inspirations.
Enjoy!

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WONDERFUL
if you love living, you will love this
The best accoustic band in the world
Disappointed
bad mistake, it sits buried, never to be played again

The Best of the Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005J38
Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

Djobi, Djoba
Viento Del Arena
Baila Me
Un Amor
Moorea
Volare
Quiero Saber
Escucha Me
La Dona
Montana
Bem, Bem, Maria
Trista Pena
Bamboleo
Galaxia
Vamos A Bailar
Love & Liberte
A Tu Vera
Medley: Bamboleo/Volare/Djobi Djoba/Pida Me La/Baila Me

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Hailing from the Reyes and Baliardo Gypsy families, this ensemble from the south of France has been playing "rumba flamenca" since the late 1980s. With this 1995 compilation, the songwriting talent and virtuosity this unique group possesses were gathered together in one comprehensive CD. Notable inclusions are the anthemic hit "Bamboleo," from their debut, Gipsy Kings; the slowly emotive "Trista Pena" the Italian cover "Volaré," from Mosaïque; and assorted live cuts that wonderfully capture the wild energy these players spark onstage. In short, the Gipsy Kings are a celebratory bunch who know how to rock with a rhapsody of acoustic guitars, passionate vocals, and walls of congas, timbales, cabasas, and bongos. Check this caravan out. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

WONDERFUL.......2007-07-26

I remember their hit "Bamboleo" back in the 80's...and decided to get this CD, thinking that that was the only song I would like. I was never a fan of the Gipsy Kings, but I am one now!!!! I can listen to their songs over and over, "Baila Me" is such an upbeat song, you cant help but want to dance. "Viento de Arena" must be in another language other than Spanish, cant understand a word of the song, but also one of my favorite.

The mix of traditional Flamenco guitars with a modern beat, is perfection in itself.

if you love living, you will love this.......2007-05-21

I guess to each his own, but this disc is breathtaking, soothing, emotional, fun, spicy, and many other thing all in one. My daughter loves their music as does everone I know. It is great for every age. I would rate this even more, if possible. Full of soul!!

The best accoustic band in the world.......2007-03-17

Beautifull rythms, I like this the best because of viento del arena.

Disappointed .......2007-03-16

If this is the "Best" then I definately don't want to buy anymore.

bad mistake, it sits buried, never to be played again.......2007-02-27

I was expecting something along the lines of Strunz and Farah, after hearing only one tune on the radio. What a disappointment! There is that one song, it is clearly different from the rest of the tracks. And thankfully, it contains no Kings vocals, which are as grating on the ears as pigs in heat! Of course, there are some reveiwers, as reflected by all the stars following this album around, who relish this stuff.
If you are new to these guys, beware! Taste the sauce first on someone else's dime before you buy.

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Songs To Remember
Delightful!
Best Silly Songs for Tots
Simply wonderful
Wish there were more like this for kids!

Songs in French for Children
Lucienne Vernay with Les Quatres Barbus
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Customer Reviews:

Songs To Remember.......2007-04-05

I have the original LP. I got in when I was in french immersion school in MD back in the late 70's. I am currently teaching my children french and am so glad to see this now comes on CD. I remember every song that I sang back in elemtary and the words of the singers so clear and the voices are such a delight to hear. This album brings back so many good memories. I cannot wait to share these songs wiith my children.

Delightful!.......2007-02-13

Our three boys (6y, 4y, and 2y) *love* this cd! We listen to it almost every day. The music is cheerful and gentle and the singers are pleasant to listen to.

Best Silly Songs for Tots.......2006-05-30

These songs are universally appealing to the 2 - 6 y.o. age group to whom I teach French. The arrangements are clear, sparkling, and very entertaining. The gregarious spirit of the album draws kids into repeating and singing along with little concern for content. As they become more interested and start asking questions, parents can find lyrics, and in some cases history, of these classic songs by entering titles into an international search engine.

Simply wonderful.......2005-11-03

I am so glad I bought this and will buy it as gifts for others. The musical arrangements are lovely (to mother, young child, and baby) and Lucienne Vernay has such a beautiful, clean and simple voice. What a delight to listen to.

Wish there were more like this for kids!.......2004-05-28

I thought the songs/tunes were very nice but couldn't understand most of the lyrics even though I took years of French in college and high school. My daughter (6) doesn't seem to care. Wish I could find more bilingual songs -- I highly recommend Global Village Kids Sing and Learn CD -- they have nursery rhymes in French and English. Since the words are familiar to my daughter, she can pick up the French meaning. Does anyone know of any more bilingual music like that?

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This CD ROCKS.
Fun Music

Teknochek Collision
Slavic Soul Party!
Manufacturer: Barbes
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ASIN: B000NIIUU6
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

Ladies (And Gentlemen)
Teknochek Collision
Sisko's Blues
Opa Cupa
Occapella (Have A Beer)
Rumenka Takes A Drive
Iruchenista!
Djelem, Djelem
Vranje
P At The River
Never Gonna Let You Go
Bonus Track 1

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Slavic Soul Party bills itself as the "No. 1 brass band for Balkan-soul-gypsy-funk." While the competition may be a bit thin in this niche genre, there is no argument about the validity of the tag. The band, made up of members of varying backgrounds from the U.S. and Japan, introduces the brash-but-intricate horn lines of the Balkans and adds some New Orleans grit and groove to the stew. On the Brooklyn-based group's third album, one can't help but marvel at the ensemble playing of knotty horn lines on tunes by leader Matt Moran (the percolating "Ruchenista!" stands out) or Slavic traditionals like the sadly romantic "Djelem Djelem," which features guest vocalist Eva Salina Primack. Those ready to party need look no further than the uproarious "Vrainje" or the title track. No matter which direction the nine-piece band goes, it easily takes the listener along for the ride. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

This CD ROCKS........2007-07-26

I never tire of it. Sure it's different, but that's one of the main reasons it's so great. Like most gypsy music, it's dark but peppy, sometimes frantic even. Mad fun. Highly recommended.

Fun Music.......2007-07-07

When I first heard about this on NPR, I immediately got a big grin. This is a fun, funky collection of tunes. I'm also a big fan of The Art of Noise, so take that into account. This isn't full of sound effects, just cool tunes with a fun beat.

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Oktoberfest is the Best
Oktoberfest
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Excellent!
Best German Oktoberfest Music

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Customer Reviews:

Oktoberfest is the Best.......2007-01-09

Was lucky enough to go to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany during 2006 and wanted to bring a little piece of Oktoberfest (Music) home with me.

Could not find what I was looking for in Germany so I came home and ordered the Oktoberfest music from Amazon.

Great.

Oktoberfest .......2006-09-07

Great music...fun and catchy. I can understand some the songs, little disappointed that the lyrics were not included..

Great Oktoberfest Music!!!.......2006-04-18

As manager of "The Oktoberfest Webring," I am always on the lookout for good sources of authentic Oktoberfest music. This is a low-cost, high-quality CD that fully meets my expectations. I highly recommend it!

Excellent!.......2005-08-09

Excellent toe-tapping German music. Good for listening or dancing. Good background music for a German festival.

Best German Oktoberfest Music.......2002-06-13

As a real Bavarian (living in Munich, Bavaria) this one of the best Oktoberfest music compilations.
Listen, take a big glass of beer (1 Liter) and enjoy !!!!!!!!!!

Tracks:

Cumberland Blues
He's Gone
One More Saturday Night
Jack Straw
You Win Again
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Brown-Eyed Woman
Hurts Me Too
Ramble On Rose
Sugar Magnolia
Mr. Charlie
Tennessee Jed
The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)

Tracks:

Truckin'
Epilogue
Prelude
Morning Dew
Looks Like Rain
Good Lovin'
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)
Who Do You Love?
Caution (Do Not Stop On The Tracks)
Good Lovin'
Bonus Track 1

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This sprawling three-records-on-two-CDs set offers a healthy cross-section of material and finds the band honing even further its blend of musical languages. There are country-inflected boogies, blues rave-ups, passionate ballads, and, of course, the extended, adventurous jams that made them famous. Many of the Dead's best-loved tunes made their initial vinyl appearances here, including "He's Gone," "Jack Straw," "Brown-Eyed Women," "Ramble on Rose," and "Tennessee Jed"--most of which reveal a heavy country influence, especially in Robert Hunter's lyrics. In addition to introducing these new songs, Europe '72 also showcases brilliantly fine-tuned versions of "Truckin'" (complete with a lengthy "Epilogue") and "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider," which became the first of the band's many magical song combinations. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

Expanded & remastered in HDCD, this reissue of 1972 live album includes seven bonus tracks, 'The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)', 'Looks Like Rain', 'Good Lovin', 'Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)', 'Who Do You Love?', 'Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)' & 'Good Lovin'. Featuring some of Jerry Garcia's last-ever pedal steel guitar playing with the Grateful Dead. Includes expanded booklet as well with rare photos & all-new liner notes, packaged in double gatefold Digipak. Warner/Rhino. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

this should be the greatest hits!!.......2007-06-30

greatest album ever by these guys!

american beauty is just as good, but shorter

this one is longer and worth the money

Dead invade Europe.......2007-04-23

Undoubtfully one of greatest Grateful Dead records, "Europe 72" gives us a general view on the European leg of 1972 tour. The group sound was changing and by then it was balanced between the jams of the late sixties and the country/folk excursions of "Workingman's Dead" and "American Beauty". Another cause for the change in sound was the addition of Keith Godchaux on beautiful acoustic piano, since Pigpen was not in good shape to handle the keyboards (and in fact, this was his last tour with the Dead before his death in 1973). Anyway, Ronald "Pigpen" McKernan gives it all, and there are still some really nice organ touches in some numbers, plus his powerful vocal renditions (even though his voice was notably weaker). As for the rest of the band, they were at their very best. Kreutzman was playing better than ever, Lesh was as outstanding as always, Weir had taken a lot more prominence on stage with his own songs, and Garcia, well, he was Jerry Garcia and that seems to be enough.
This album is not entirely live, we should add. Most of the vocals were overdubbed on studio. It should be pointed out that it was possibly done because most of the material was new and the Dead surely wanted to have neat and always-in-tune vocal tracks for the record where these songs were going to be featured for the very first time. Among these new compositions there are real Garcia-Hunter gems (Ramble On Rose, He's Gone, Brown-Eyed Women) and some really interesting Weir works (Jack Straw, One More Saturday Night), plus Pigpen's "Mr.Charlie". Hunter wanted the Dead to record some of these songs on a studio album which was going to be called "Rambling Rose", but the tour and the rehearsal sessions with new-comer Godchaux didn't allow time to do so.
This expanded edition provides a long "Good Lovin'" jam and "Two Souls In Communion", maybe the best Pigpen composition ever, which was left out of the original album only God knows why.
So, folks, this is top Dead. Classics, new material, atonal abstract instrumental jams, etc. etc.
(Note: for raw, not-overdubbed material from this tour, look for "Hundred Year Hall", "Rocking the Rhein" or "Steeping Out With The Grateful Dead England '72". While listening, you will find they sounded even better without any overdubs).

Perhaps the best intro to the Dead for the uninitiated: superb.......2007-02-05

This is an enduring classic, for one simple reason: the playing and the material are uniformly superb. It has its detractors, who are often critical of the fact that vocal tracks were overdubbed in the studio, but this merely points out that what Deadheads tend to value is not necessarily what ordinary music-lovers value. In the case of the Dead, whose live vocals were extremely inconsistent and often painfully unprofessional, the overdubbing is, in my opinion, a definite advantage. Those who prefer to hear music played in tune will, I'm sure, agree with my assessment. Now that we've got that out of the way, the playing is very tight-- everyone is consistently firing on all cylinders. The material in many cases may be seen as drawing from the same inspirational well that is evident in The Band's music-- described by one writer
as an "evocation of a semi-mythological rural America" -- and represents some of the best of the material penned by Garcia and lyricist Robert Hunter. Deadhead's seemingly obliviousness to the brilliance of Bob Weir's rhythm guitar playing is very puzzling. He was perhaps at his absolute peak when this was recorded, and his playing is astoundingly good. Likewise, Deadheads tend to display what to my ears is an entirely unfounded dislike for Keith Godchaux's piano playing, which covers many different styles here with authority, authenticity, and inventiveness. The way he weaves his parts around the bass, organ, and two guitars is fantastic, adding beautiful harmonic colors and rhythmic drive. And the sound of acoustic piano was just what this material called for. The bass playing and drumming are terrific-- to my ears, the band always sounded a bit heavy-handed and leaden-footed with two drummers. Kreutzman is all the drummer they ever needed and proves it here, in spades. Garcia tends to play many shorter solos rather than extended ones, but makes every note count. His playing throughout is masterful, achingly lyrical and inventive. Lesh, perhaps the most consistent bandmember,displays his usual virtuosity, like a giant anaconda, slithering along-- displaying fluidity and pinpoint accuracy at the same time. In short, if you love good music you can't lose with this one.

Could be better.......2006-12-29

It's a good cd; but feel deceived as title is Europe '72 I expected it to be a "live " cd, and found out it was recorded in a S.F. warehouse!!

The Best Dead......still.......2006-12-13

I remember when this album was issued....everyone had it. You couldn't get away from it if you tried. In my personal opinion (this coming from a definate NON-dead head) I believe this to be their very best live album. The band is tight, the harmonies pretty glorious, the late Pigpen still alive and along for the ride, the then recent addition of Keith Godchaux adding serious musicianship to the band (his wifes' off key wailing kept to a minimum on this album..bonus days), drummer Bill Kreutzmann alone without Mickey Hart and playing his a** off.....it's all pretty much here on this album.

Hardcore fans will probably disagree with me, but I think this is an essential album by the band. The expanded version just gives more of a perfect thing..........buy this if you don't already have it.

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Otis Redding Live in Europe
Great performance, lousy mix
Another Grreat Live Performance by Otis Redding
Not the best live Otis, but still wicked good
You gotta hear it to believe it!

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Otis Redding's studio recordings remain some of soul's greatest moments, yet it was primarily his live performances that made Redding's reputation so stunning in the years prior to his death. In fact, at the time of his death, Redding had recently stolen the show at 1967's legendary Monterey Pop Festival. This live document was released only a month after that California performance in July of '67--and it's an even better set than the one that made him famous here in the States. In fact, it's a tossup between this and In Person at the Whisky a Go Go (released posthumously), in regards to capturing the soul great onstage in all his glory. But as much as the California hippies seemed to love Redding at the Whisky and at Monterey Pop, the Europeans simply adored him. That may be what gives this performance the slight edge as Redding runs through a standard set, spotlighting both some of his biggest hits as well as covers of tunes made famous by the Beatles, the Stones, the Temptations, the Isley Brothers, and Sam Cooke. Critic Sid Griffin suggested that this "is simply one of the few albums to give James Brown's breathtaking Live at the Apollo a run for its money"--and, really, you can't do any better than that. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

Otis Redding Live in Europe.......2007-01-09

You can actually feel his soul listening to this CD.
Much better than the Whisky a Go Go recordings that I also bought , and they are good too .

Great performance, lousy mix.......2006-02-07

This is a good album. Otis gives a fine performance, and the crowd is way into it. Personally though, I feel the mixing of this recording borders on terrible. Otis' vocals take a back seat to the horn section, which is up far too loud. The drums are also a bummer, as they are practically inaudible. This is an album worth having, but not one worthy of being in the top 25 albums of all-time as Rolling Stone billed it.

Another Grreat Live Performance by Otis Redding.......2001-03-16

I would actually give this four and a half stars. One reason is the sound quality. There is alot of audience noise and sometimes the vocals seem distant. Other then that, Otis Redding Live in Europe is a great album. It is not quite as good as In Person At The Whisky A Go Go, but it is still really good. The setlist is great. Respect kicks the album off great with one of the best versions of the song ever. This recording of Can't Turn You Loose is not as good as the one on Whisky, but it is good. This is followed by a very inspired version of I've been Loving You Too Long. The cover here of My Girl is probably even better then the version on Otis Blue, which is saying alot. Shake is done great and a very good version of satisfaction, but nowhere near as good as the one on Whisky. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa is one of the highlights of the album, with alot of audience participation, which could be considered good or bad. I think that it still sounds really good. These Arms of Mine is another highlight. It's followed by a good version of Day Tripper that is drastically different then the Beatles version. The album closes with Try A Little Tenderness, which is the best song on the album. Overall this is a great album, but I would reccomend buying In Person At The Whisky A Go Go over this album.

Not the best live Otis, but still wicked good.......2001-01-19

Otis is the man. His voice is powerful, his melodies stirring, and his energy onstage is unmatched. Unfortunately, it doesn't show as well on this album as on some of the others. On this cd, recorded (I think) in '67 in Europe, his backup band includes writing partner Steve Cropper as well as the rest of the members of Booker T & The MGs. Unfortunately, while the production and sound may be better on this album than on the other live Otis album, the songs come off somewhat sissified, less powerful, missing the vibrant energy heard (or felt!) on the other release, Otis Redding In Person at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go (released after his death). If you're looking for a reasonable introduction to Otis Redding, this is a good start - the songs are recognizable, the production is fairly clean, and it is enjoyable. Stand out tracks on this album include Daytripper (Beatles cover), Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa, Try a Little Tenderness, and Shake. Satisfaction is okay, but Respect and I Can't Turn You Loose sound tired and old. A good beginner record. If you're a hard-core R&B fan looking to groove, though, check out the Whiskey-A-Go-Go record. That will blow your socks off...

You gotta hear it to believe it!.......2000-07-15

"Live in Europe" by Otis Redding is one of the 4 or 5 greatest live albums that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I bought the CD last year, and have enjoyed it immensely ever since. Interesting that Redding covers both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. All of the songs here are superb. The audience participation here contributes greatly to the mood and atmosphere, and Redding knows exactly how to interact with the audience. This is exactly what a live album should be. This disc comes highly recommended.

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OLEEEEEE!!!!
Will take your breath away...
Have you ever been to Spain?
Always in the mood for this music
Universally Appealing

Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B000002H6X
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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Moorea
Bem, Bem, Maria
Un Amor
Inspiration
A Mi Manera (My Way)
Djobi Djoba
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Quiero Saber
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More than any other band, the Gipsy Kings are responsible for the renewed interest in gypsy music, and this is the album that broke them through to the international mainstream. Although their carefully crafted music is not "pure" gypsy, their impassioned performances create a window for the uninitiated into the deeper world of flamenco and other styles. If you're not a purist, the Gipsy Kings provide powerful, highly contagious, mostly acoustic music that may represent a new form of contemporary gypsy music for the masses; or you can view it as pure pop. This disc lays down their trademark mix of guitars, handclaps, and percussion over 12 varied tracks ranging from intense dance numbers to passionate love songs such as "Un Amor." Linking it all together are the throaty, emotional vocals, notably those of Nicolas Reyes, evoking the smoky campfires of his underprivileged brethren where this highly polished music originated. --Derek Rath

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OLEEEEEE!!!!.......2007-05-05

La rumba flamenca llevada a su maxima expresion por este brillantisimo grupo de franceses que canta un español muy peculiar; desde rumbas picantes como DJOBI DJOBA, BEM BEM MARIA y BAMBOLEO hasta baladas preciosas como TU QUIERES VOLVER y QUIERO SABER; incluye instrumentales ricas en armonias como MOOREA e INSPIRACION y un clasico como A MI MANERA (MY WAY); este disco fue precisamente el DEBUT de los reyes gitanos (Y QUE DEBUT, BARBARO!!), un disco que merece ser parte de toda coleccion.

Will take your breath away..........2006-08-30

They are amazing. There are no words to describe just what an incredible talent the Gipsy Kings have. You get lost in the sound, it touches your soul, makes you weep and move. Check out Duende, high volume, close your eyes. It's spiritual it's so good. They have got to be the best guitar players...no the best band..on the planet.

Have you ever been to Spain?.......2006-08-17

This album will make anyone who has ever seen Spain (in a postcard, photo album, or through their own eyes) be mentally reteleported- and if you had no idea that Spain is one of the most musical countries in Europe, you will now. To say that this is a great example of how the Spanish guitar should be played and how Spanish music should sound is an understatement! The guitar sounds like a person, an identity of its own and the male voices blend in harmonies that no other nation (except Spain) could concur. I was left in a state of awe the first time I heard it, and now (after MANY instances of replay) I get chills every time I hear "Un Amor", "Bamboleo", "Djobi Djoba", and "Faena". Even for a non-Spanish speaker this is a great album to own; anyone can easily identify with the rhythm and feel of each song. It is truly a musical masterpiece and one of the Gipsy King's best albums.

Always in the mood for this music.......2004-07-18

This CD is excellent. It makes for great party music and always puts me in such a great mood. Their remake of My Way (A Mi Manera) is excellent. This is a classic!

Universally Appealing.......2004-03-15

This is the album that got me hooked. After you give it a listen, you won't care about categorizing it as Flamenco or whatever. This is hot-blooded, passionate music appealing to the same kind of music afficionado. Listen or dance or both, it's all good!

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Slightly less repetitious and dull as it is edgy and seductive
Proto-electronica
Really good
Another one to add to your collection.
Through a Glass Electronically

Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1995-09-26

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Europe Endless
The Hall Of Mirrors
Showroom Dummies
Trans-Europe Express
Metal On Metal
Franz Schubert
Endless Endless

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It's ironic that electronica's forefathers include two German bands whom, at least on the surface, were polar opposites. On the one hand, there was Can--shaggy, Stockhausen-trained advocates of trance improvisation--and on the other, Kraftwerk: clean-cut control freaks and masters of the pristine machine groove. Yet, even at their most robotic, Kraftwerk manages to locate the soul of the machine, as they demonstrate throughout this 1977 outing. Hell, the mannequin manifesto "Showroom Dummies" alone is worth the price of admission. For a band so closely tied to technology, it's a testament to Ralf and Florain that their music continues to sound fresh more than two decades down the autobahn. --Bill Forman

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Slightly less repetitious and dull as it is edgy and seductive.......2007-04-25

3 1/2

It's good, quite good for Kraftwerk's body of werk, of course appreciated infinitely more in it's proper context, though I always felt these rightful legends were more producers then artists. These grandfathers of electronic music indeed pioneered the euro-techno-minimalist template to an astounding degree, though they seemed, as is with many innovative musical groups, to often eclipse substance with style. What some consider their finest disc, certainly may be a solid piece of the coldly melodic kraftmenship fans have come to expect, but usually remains pretentiously detached for an unfamiliar crowd. Most of a short run time is spent on the purposely restrictive but calculatedly executed beats, melodies and vocals in an enticing enough way that makes the album a worthy visit now and again, but hardly merits frenzied devotion.

Proto-electronica.......2007-04-16

The seminal work that influenced all of the pop-rock music of the 80's, and the ambient music movement of the 90's and beyond. An important milestone in electronic music.

Really good.......2007-03-24

Kraftwerk is a good ensemble. I say ensemble for lack of a better term. Anyway, this album is great. Start to finish good. One must listen the whole way through without skipping around to truly appreciate how good it is. Their other albums, particularly man machine and computer world, while both excellent can get boring. But in this case, you don't have to worry. I haven't gotten bored yet, and even after the glamor of the whole object has been lost, I can still return to individual tracks for pure joy. Just lie down on the floor, throw it on, and relax. Cool.

Another one to add to your collection........2007-02-22

Not all Kraftwerk albums are worthy of purchase, but this one is. Careful when a CD has multiple songs with same title. That usually means the creativity has given way to duplication. Not here. So, this should be added to your colletion.

Through a Glass Electronically.......2007-01-19

I've listened to quite a few Kraftwerk albums since college friends introduced me to this talented and innovative group back in the early '90's, but somehow I'd missed out on "Trans-Europe Express" until this last Christmas. This is really excellent electronic music, possibly one of Kraftwerk's best efforts. Sometimes it seems that their sense of musicality and melody and such gets just a bit swamped by their fascination with mechanical and computerized sound, and sometimes this makes some of their pieces seem to drag just a bit on the verge of monotony--never completely, but a tad too close for comfort. They have deftly dodged this minor glitch in this album, though, even with the wonderfully harsh, mechanistic "Metal on Metal" to say nothing of the beautifully transcendental "Endless Endless" or the disturbingly surreal "Hall of Mirrors." On a humorous note, "Showroom Dummies" inevitably evoked for me the classic Doctor Who villains known as the Autons (aggressively colonizing beings who inhabit plastic mannequins and attack earth, starting with our shopping malls) but I suspect this was unintentional on Kraftwerk's part. In any case, I think this may well be the most approachable album for those newly wishing to explore Kraftwerk's work, but old explorers like myself will undoubtedly enjoy it as well.

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Relax and enjoy wonderful Mozart!
Very Relaxing
This is so beautiful
A Musical Tranquilizer
guaranteed to relax you whether at home or in the car

Mozart for Relaxation

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ASIN: B00000I9M0
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Concerto For Flute and Harp, K. 299: II - Andantino - London Symphony Orchestra
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: II - Romanze : Andante - Guarneri Quartet
Piano Sonata In B Flat, K. 333: II - Andante Cantabile - Alicia De Larrocha
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Andante K. 315 - Chamber Orchestra Of Europe
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Clarinet Quintet In A, K. 581: II - Larghetto - Richard Stoltzman
Concerto No. 21 In C, K. 467: II - Andante - English Chamber Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Relax and enjoy wonderful Mozart!.......2007-07-30

Many, Many great takes here and it is just a great collection of some of his work. Not for official fans perhaps trying to collect a lot of his music, but for the money this one is not a bad one to get. These are both elegant and relaxing and I feel I got a great deal for the price! There are more of these kind in terms of the relaxing style series so check them out!

Very Relaxing.......2007-04-03

I love this CD! I listen to it every time my world feels like it's about to spin out of control because I have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Very calming and serene. My 12 year old daughter now knows who Mozart is and can recognize his music on the radio!

This is so beautiful.......2006-02-07

I've been a massage therapist for seven years, and I have lots and lots of relaxation music. I have owned this c.d. three different times because I have listened to it to the point of wearing it out several times over. It is so beautiful and rich in perfection, and if your smart its really easy to time your massage to. If your not an M.T. just get it to have in your collection when you'd like to relax, you won't be sorry.

A Musical Tranquilizer.......2000-07-22

This is a terrific collection of many of Mozart's best known and most beloved pieces. You will probably recognize many of the melodies - and with this CD, of course, you'll learn their names. This CD is really aptly named - it is a very 'relaxing' collection of beautiful music. One reviewer said that its great for the car - but also after that long, grinding day at work - you know, the kind of day where you feel especially eaten-up. You just want to go home and sit in your favorite chair and put on some music... It is also an excellent album to get the kids started on lovely classical music. Highly recommended!

guaranteed to relax you whether at home or in the car.......1999-04-23

this assortment of melodies is the perfect gift for the new mother, the new baby, or anyone else who wants to be stimulated by the classical sounds and soothed by the melodies. a definite must for the car - where much stress occurs in traffic jams.

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