Soy Yo

Track Listings

 
1. Llévame Con Tu Babalao
2. Paloma Blanca
3. Soy Yo
4. Cualquiera le Toca
5. María Rosa
6. Estrella de Amor
7. Yo Si Sé
8. Sígueme Si Puedes
9. Se Te Va la Vida
10. ¿Quién Se la Llevará?
11. Tú Verá Tú Va' a Ver
12. Soy You [Reggaeton Remix]

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Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The most noble voice
  • PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN
  • luminous artistry from a genius
  • A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.
Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al

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ASIN: B00000I4KQ
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

  1. El rossinyol
  2. El testament d'Amelia
  3. Adios meu homino
  4. Mina nay por me casare
  5. Tengo que subir
  6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
  7. La vi llorando
  8. Ya se van los pastores
  9. Campanas de Belen
  10. Jaeneras que yo canto
  11. A dormir ahora mesmo
  12. Granadinas
  13. Hincarse de rodillas
  14. Cancion de trilla
  15. Parado de Valldemosa
  16. Nik baditut
  17. Andregaya
  18. Din, dan, boleran
  19. Mariam matrem
  20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
  21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
  22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
  23. No me llames segalaherba
  24. Ay, luna que reluces
  25. En esta larga ausencia
  26. Molinillo que mueles amores
  27. Confiado jilguerillo
  28. Seguidillas religiosas
  29. Cancion de cuna
  30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
  31. El canape

Tracks:

  1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
  2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
  3. Estavase la mora
  4. Aquel rey de Francia
  5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
  6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
  7. Ay que non hay!
  8. Rosa das rosas
  9. Maravillosos e piadosos
  10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
  11. Paseabase el rey moro
  12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
  13. Si no's huviera mirado
  14. Dexo la venda
  15. Puse mis amores
  16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
  17. Pues que me tienes
  18. Gentil dama, non se gana
  19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
  20. Una hija tiene el rey
  21. Una matica de ruda
  22. Si la noche se hace oscura
  23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
  24. Ay triste que vengo
  25. No soy you quien la descrube
  26. Pase el agua, Julieta
  27. Aquel caballero, madre
  28. Duelete de mi, Senora
  29. De Antequera salio el Moro
  30. De los alamos vengo, madre
  31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
  32. Dame acogida en tu hato
  33. Morenica, dame un beso
  34. Senora, si te olvidare
  35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

  1. La rosa enflorece
  2. Ven querida
  3. Adio, querida
  4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
  5. Paxaro d'hermosura
  6. Avrix, mi galanica
  7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
  8. Ya viene el cativo
  9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
  10. Una matica de ruda
  11. Anda, jaleo
  12. Los cuatro muleros
  13. Las tres hojas
  14. Los mozos de Monleon
  15. Las morillas de Jaen
  16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
  17. El cafe de Chinitas
  18. Nana de Sevilla
  19. Los pelegrinitos
  20. Zorongo
  21. Romance de Don Boiso
  22. Los reyes de la baraja
  23. La tarara
  24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
  25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
  26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
  27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
  28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
  29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
  30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
  31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
  32. Panxolina
  33. Tu pupila es azul
  34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
  35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
  36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
  37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
  38. Clavelitos
  39. Adios, Granada
  40. Madrigal

Tracks:

  1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
  2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
  3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
  4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
  5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
  6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
  7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
  8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
  9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
  10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
  11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
  12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
  13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
  14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
  15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
  16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
  17. El tripili
  18. Llorad, corazon
  19. Iban al pinar
  20. No lloreis, ojuelos
  21. Mananica era
  22. Mira que soy nina
  23. Gracia mia
  24. El pano moruno
  25. Seguidilla murciana
  26. Asturiana
  27. Jota
  28. Nana
  29. Cancion
  30. Polo
  31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

5 out of 5 stars PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

5 out of 5 stars luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

5 out of 5 stars A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.
Yo Soy el Tango
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    Yo Soy el Tango
    Miguel Calo
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    Revés/Yo Soy
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Obra de Arte Mal Entendida
    • An interesting experimental album
    • Incredible stuff!!
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    Revés/Yo Soy
    Café Tacuba
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    ASIN: B00000JMBW
    Release Date: 1999-07-20

    Tracks:

    1. El Padre
    2. La Locomotora
    3. El Rio
    4. El Polen
    5. Dos Ninos
    6. La Muerte Chiquita
    7. El Espcacio
    8. Guerra
    9. Untitled
    10. El Hombre
    11. El Ave
    12. Esperando
    13. Arboles Frutales
    14. Arboles Frutales
    15. Arboles Frutales
    16. Arboles Frutales
    17. Arboles Frutales
    18. Arboles Frutales
    19. Arboles Frutales
    20. Arboles Frutales
    21. Arboles Frutales
    22. Arboles Frutales
    23. Arboles Frutales
    24. Arboles Frutales
    25. Arboles Frutales
    26. Bicicleta
    27. Bicicleta
    28. Bicicleta
    29. Bicicleta
    30. Bicicleta
    31. Bicicleta
    32. Bicicleta
    33. Bicicleta
    34. Bicicleta
    35. Bicicleta
    36. Bicicleta
    37. Bicicleta
    38. Bicicleta
    39. Bicicleta
    40. Bicicleta
    41. Bicicleta
    42. Bicicleta
    43. Bicicleta
    44. Bicicleta
    45. Bicicleta
    46. Bicicleta
    47. Bicicleta
    48. Bicicleta
    49. Bicicleta
    50. Bicicleta
    51. Bicicleta
    52. Lento

    Tracks:

    1. 11
    2. 2
    3. 9
    4. 5
    5. 3
    6. 8
    7. 10
    8. 5.1
    9. 13
    10. M.C.
    11. 6
    12. 7
    13. Bonus Track 1

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Obra de Arte Mal Entendida.......2005-07-13

    Este es probablemente el mejor disco de los tacubos. Sin embargo, muchas personas sienten que no sirve porque es tan diferente a otros disco de la banda, pero esa diference es lo que hace este album una obra de orta. Canciones como El Padre y Dos Ninos demuestras la madures del grupo. Este grupo es mas a alegre en otras producciones, pero no hay nada de malo en ser mas analitico. La primera vez que escuche este disco no me gusto francamente, pero despues me di cuenta de que el disco es impresionante despues de escucharlo varias veces La musica es genial. Este album es una excellente inversion.

    5 out of 5 stars An interesting experimental album.......2005-05-06

    In 1999 Café Tacvba released this double album entitled `Reves/Yo soY' (both were also sold separately) Again, the graphic design is very unusual but compelling at the same time, the double cd edition didn't have any bonus at all but the two cd's in a carton box with a very suggestive design on it.

    The idea behind this double album seemed interesting but odd at the same time: `Yo soy' would include 52 new tracks (they are actually 15, but two of them are divided into many) from the band and `Reves' would include 12 instrumental themes original from the band and performed by themselves and other artists, such as Kronos Quartet, Arghul and Compañia Nacional de Danza Folklorica.

    Yo soY

    This album is different from its antecessors, we listen to a more mature and calm band, the vocal style of Nru has obviously improved from last album (listen to `El rio' and you will know what I'm talking about) and the mature ness of the band is present in the entire album. This album may not contain their most famous pieces but I believe what happened is that a lot of people got so caught with `Re' that they were expecting something similar.

    Songs like `El rio', `El polen' (sung again by Emmanuel) are pieces that didn't transcend as much as `La locomotora' for example, but that are very interesting pieces, the piano and the vocals in `El polen' are something like never before shown in their albums, `Bicicleta' is another very interesting piece from this disc.

    Reves

    Among all the Café Tacvba albums this is the one I find the most experimental. It contains 9 instrumental songs performed by the band in a variety of styles that are hard to define. One of the highlights of these is track 9, that would later be entitled `Reves'.

    The most interesting pieces from this album are tracks 7, 8 and 10. `10' is a musical piece made with the sound of people dancing, what you actually listen to is people stomping their feet on the ground directed by Nieves Paniagua, this track gives you a sense of emptiness on the performance but it definitely is one of a kind song. `5.1' performed by `Arghul' is a classical type piece performed with `clarinetes'. The last piece is `M.C.' performed by none other that the `Kronos Quartet', this song is just beautifully played and well executed.

    Overall, this is a very enjoyable album for any Café Tacvba fan interested in the evolution of the band and not in having another `Re'. It shows an evolution and mature ness, but it is not definitely the ideal album if you are going to listen to them for the first time, you had better buy their first two albums, enjoy them, understand them and then listen to how they evolved in these two interesting pieces that are `Reves/Yo soY'

    5 out of 5 stars Incredible stuff!!.......2004-01-02

    These guys are re-inventing music!! It is such a refreshing CD!! After years of being bombarded with the boy bands and the britney spears, and the limp biscuits this album is an oasis of beauty, creativity, talent, and courage! Once you listen to this album you will get hooked forever! It is like nothing you have heard in your life! Buy it!

    5 out of 5 stars The greatest mexican rock cd of 20th century.......2003-02-06

    Just get to your closest music shop and buy it, no matter if it is extremely expensive (wich it isn't)

    5 out of 5 stars very good.......2002-12-27

    Very good album from Cafe Tacuba, with this recording they have impressed anyone who has heard music before.
    Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Like a religious experience
    • Dissappointing soprano
    • A balm for any soul
    • Ten stars if possible...
    • Historical re-release
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    Release Date: 1999-06-08

    Tracks:

    1. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Ni?a y vi?a
    2. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Propide melyor
    3. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Como no le andaro
    4. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Recercada
    5. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Fantasia
    6. Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Pavana
    7. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Al alva venid, buen amigo
    8. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Perda mi rrueca
    9. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: A los badel amor
    10. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Fantasia
    11. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Romanesca
    12. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Pues bien para esta
    13. Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Si av dicho, marido
    14. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Si d'amor pena sent
    15. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: O voy
    16. Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Qu'es de ti, desconsolado
    17. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 4
    18. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 5
    19. Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 6
    20. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Yo me soy la morenica
    21. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Si la nocha haze escura
    22. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soleta s ac
    23. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Con qua lavar
    24. Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soy serranica

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    1. Sephardic Romaces: Pregoneros van y vienen
    2. Sephardic Romaces: El rey de Francia tres hijas tenia
    3. Sephardic Romaces: Una matica de Ruda
    4. Sephardic Romaces: Palestina hermoza
    5. Sephardic Romaces: Nani, nani
    6. Sephardic Romaces: El rey que tanto madruga
    7. Sephardic Romaces: Por que llorax blanca nina
    8. Sephardic Romaces: Moricos los mis moricos
    9. Sephardic Romaces: Lavava y suspirava
    10. Sephardic Romaces: Paxarico tu te llamas
    11. Sephardic Romaces: La Reina xerifa mora
    12. Sephardic Romaces: Por alli paso un cavallero

    Amazon.com

    Before their expulsion in 1492, the Jews of medieval Spain developed a rich and lively culture, including an exquisite repertory of songs called romanceros--and they kept that repertory alive as they settled in places as diverse as Morocco, Bosnia, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Lovely as the romanceros are, they would have languished as the objects of ethnomusicological studies and might have disappeared altogether, were it not for the efforts of gifted musicians like Hespèrion XX. Jordi Savall and his ensemble, fronted by the unique soprano Montserrat Figueras, just about single-handedly brought those songs to the attention of the modern public with this 1976 recording (now reissued at a bargain price). Disc 1 features a selection of secular music from "Christian" Spain--that is, the courts of Ferdinand and Isabella and the Catholic nobility. The music is elegant and occasionally austere, but Figueras, Savall, and colleagues give the livelier pieces a flavorful swing. Yet disc 2, which features the Sephardic songs, is the real drawing card here. It was in Moorish Spain that Jewish culture flourished, so Hespèrion XX performs the romanceros with Arabic instruments, such as the 'ud (the ancestor of the European lute) and hand drums. These musicians, rechristened Hespèrion XXI in honor of the new century, perform this repertory with more polish now than they did in 1976, but--just as A Feather on the Breath of God did for Hildegard von Bingen--this recording made its own little bit of musical history. --Matthew Westphal

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Like a religious experience.......2007-03-28

    This disc is pure magic that transends and defies definition. It is time period music that has been rereleased to capture the magic of the original recording. Each song is amazing. The music creates a mood that is best enjoyed alone ,in private so that your thoughts can be elevated to the point of inspiration. Although I like both discs I prefer the one that features Sephardic Romances over the disc that is Court Music and Songs. Montserrat Figueras angelic voice lends itself to beautiful interpretations of these beautiful songs from the Age before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. This ancient music is preserved and freshly interpreted under the masterful leadership of Jordi Savall for an authentic recreation. If you have never heard Hesperion XX check this one out, it is fantastic. Recommended for classical music fans who want to hear something different. Once you hear Montserrat Figuerras voice you will feel the inspiration and be hooked on her angelic voice.

    3 out of 5 stars Dissappointing soprano.......2006-02-22

    I was excitet buying this CD, expecting the quality of songs equal or better than
    Begona Olavide and Carlos Paniagua on MA recodings. The music was fine but singing by soprano Montserrat Figueras was borderline annoying.

    5 out of 5 stars A balm for any soul.......2001-01-02

    Attempting to review a Savall/Figueras CD is a frustrating task. The arsenal of superlatives is so quickly depleted. Terms like 'matchless' and 'unique' might be used, but lack strict definition. After all, a 'matchless' voice needn't be a good one. Terms like 'divine' or 'angelic' tend to remove Montserrat's singing from the real and human. She's nothing if not human. Having been blessed with watching as well as hearing her perform, vouching for her vitality on a stage is easy. But the superior quality of her voice and presentation is so far above the mundane or common as to become nearly indescribable. Anything less than adulation for her seems to indicate shortcomings in the disk or performer. Neither performance nor disk quality falls short here. That she performs religious songs here simply adds to the power of her impact on the listener. You necessarily hesitate, cease other activity, and, if moved enough, drop to your knees in respect and admiration. Tough to do in a crowded concert hall, but the motivation is there. And this from someone who shunned listening to vocal performances for many years. Dame Kiri was one exception and Argenta another, but the discovery of Figueras was the discovery of a voice without flaw.

    Anyone visiting this page must certainly know of Jordi Savall and Hesperion XX. You may, however, have missed the glory of Montserrat Figueras' voice. Make up for that lack right away. The selections available here are pitifully limited, but this CD is as good an introduction as any. Don't hesitate to sit and enjoy this music. The sounds received will be a reward to whatever spiritual sense you possess.

    5 out of 5 stars Ten stars if possible..........2000-01-27

    I agree completely with Stephan: outstanding performance. Montserrat at her best. If "Si d'amor pena sentis" doesn't bring tears to your eyes, what does?

    3 out of 5 stars Historical re-release.......1999-07-20

    Hesperion XX were pioneers in reviving this music, and collectors will value these recordings which first came out in 1976. However most listeners may prefer more recent recordings by Wimmer on Naxos, and Alia Musica on Harmonia Mundi which have digital sound and include Spanish, and occasionally Hebrew, texts and translations.
    Yo Soy el Tango: 1941
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      Yo Soy el Tango: 1941
      Anibal Troilo
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      ASIN: B00022FPQU
      Release Date: 2004-11-01

      Tracks:

      1. Yo Soy El Tango
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      Digitally Remastered Edition. Includes a Bonus Multimedia Enhanced Section with Lyrics, Text, Photos, Newspaper Articles and Information Over his Musical Career. Features Francisco Fiorentino.
      Bella Terra
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Completely enthralled
      • Okay CD
      • Stunning new talent
      • Just beautiful
      Bella Terra

      Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000U1EHI
      Release Date: 2004-01-13

      Tracks:

      1. L'Amor
      2. Yo M'enamori D'Un Aire
      3. Dona'M La Ma
      4. Mester D'Amor
      5. El Mariner
      6. El Viaja
      7. Els Ulls
      8. Apreciemos El Instante
      9. Yo So De Mi Amado
      10. Aquest Cami Tan Fi
      11. Per A Ser Cantada En la Meva Nit
      12. Hi Ha Un Remoli

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Completely enthralled.......2005-03-08

      This is a delightful disc. If you appreciate the technique of Jordi Savall, and the siren sweet voice of Montserrat Figueras, you will be instantly captivated by their daughter.

      In what appears to me to be a very personal project based upon moving poems authored by Miguel Marti i Pol (dedication appears untranslated in Catalan), Ms. Savall is invoking a song tradition of harp playing accompanied by the singer which was long ago lost in all but a couple of cultures. It thrives in the rich cultural Catalan region, as is evidenced by Ms. Savall's own compositions.

      You too will submit to her enthralling spell.

      3 out of 5 stars Okay CD.......2005-01-19

      This CD is okay, but once you have heard one song you have heard them all. The music gets a little repetitive, and Arianna has a bit of heaviness in her voice that I do not personally like. It is a nice CD, but not one that I would listen to over and over again.

      5 out of 5 stars Stunning new talent.......2004-09-25

      Whilst the classical training shines through, her composition often surprises with its contemporary feel (although she nods to her Catlan roots).

      Lovers of harp, and young soprano voice need look no further. The lady has some pair of lungs.

      Musically this is ocassionally reminiscent of Andreas Vollenwieder although far more minimalist.. but then she starts singing...and quite simply...WOW!

      She's so perfectly in control of her vocal instrument, and she's so pitched. How she manages this but still sounds so relaxed, I will never know. I could go on about her technically, but that would diminish her voice, a thing of great beauty.

      Worth the entry for "Bella Terra" alone. I look forward to more of this young woman's work.

      5 out of 5 stars Just beautiful.......2004-04-13

      Arianna Savall proves herself to be quite an accomplished singer, composer, and harpist in this new collection of mainly her own compositions. This is not my typical type of music, but I still listen to it constantly, and I bought it as soon as it was available in America. I'm glad that it is once again available, as it was out of stock for a very long time. Savall's pure straight-tone may not appeal to some classical vocal buffs, but as part of the Catalan early music scene ruled by her parents, Jordi Savall and Montserrat Figueras, straight tone comes natural to her. Her voice is clearer than her mother's and, if somewhat less emotional, it is also more ethereal and her technique is solid. The songs themselves run from Middle Eastern influenced to Catalan folk songs.
      Yo Soy la Cancion Misma
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Yo Soy la Cancion Misma
        Bola de Nieve
        Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000549Z4
        Release Date: 2000-10-23

        Tracks:

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        3. Dme Recordar
        4. Que Dir de M
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        13. Arroyito de Mi Casa
        14. Me Contaron de Ti
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        Yo Soy Aquel
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          Yo Soy Aquel
          Raphael
          Manufacturer: EMI Latin
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00005MK0M
          Release Date: 2001-07-31

          Tracks:

          1. Yo Soy Aquel
          2. Hablemos De Amor
          3. Ave Maria
          4. Que Sabe Nadie
          5. Digan Lo Que Digan
          6. Y Como Es El?
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          9. En Carne Viva
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          11. Provocacion
          12. Amame
          13. La Cancion Del Tamborilero
          14. Balada De La Trompeta
          15. A Veces Llegan Cartas
          16. Como Yo Te Amo
          17. Que Tal Te Va Sin Mi?

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          1. La Cancion De Trabajo
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          6. Aleluya Del Silencio
          7. Desde Aquel Dia
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          10. Payaso
          11. Hava Naguila
          12. Amor Mio
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          Music of the Spanish Renaissance
          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
          • Nice
          • The voice of an angel
          • Great CD at any price
          • Pleasant music
          • Accomplished one-woman show
          Music of the Spanish Renaissance

          Manufacturer: Naxos
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000013UY
          Release Date: 1994-02-15

          Tracks:

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          21. Tiento
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          24. If The Night Is Dark

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars Nice.......2007-03-09

          Delightful album in a small way. A good companion to her Music of the Italian Renaissance (which I thought had a litle more oomph).

          5 out of 5 stars The voice of an angel.......2002-12-21

          Just listen to the samples. Shirley Rumsey is truly gifted.

          5 out of 5 stars Great CD at any price.......2001-06-04

          This is one of my favorite CDs, out of a large collection of early vocal music. Shirley Rumsey has a wonderfully pure and clear voice, which compliments the elegant simplicity of the arrangements (single lute and voice). Certainly, this is not likely to be absolutely true to the original -- some of the more lively songs are still performed in a measured, almost somber tone. Yet this does not take away from the quality of the CD as a whole. There are numerous recordings of many of the same pieces, each with its own merits, and this interpretation is certainly one worth owning -- certainly at this price!

          4 out of 5 stars Pleasant music.......2001-02-11

          I liked the music, the songs, and the voice. I give it 4 stars because of the slight English accent that the singer has (we're talking about Spanish songs!)

          3 out of 5 stars Accomplished one-woman show.......1999-07-11

          Shirley Rumsey accompanies her singing with accomplished lute playing, and gives a good cross-section of Spanish renaissance solo pieces. Some of this material will probably be familiar to some listeners from the many programmes of Spanish solo music featuring Montserrat Figueras, and won't be surprised to hear that Rumsey's singing lacks the genuine Spanish feel of Figueras - but then Figueras doesn't accompany herself! This is Rumsey's second disc for Naxos and a companion to her equally good Italian Renaissance disc (Naxos 550615).

          While we are on the subject, credit is due to Naxos for making this kind of repertoire available at budget price and anyone who likes this will also enjoy these releases:
          (1) Cancionero Musical de Palacio / Wimmer, Ensemble Accentus / Music of the Spanish Court / Audio CD / Released 1996 / Spanish texts and English translations. 553556
          (2) Early Music - Sephardic Romances / Wimmer, Ensemble Accentus / Released 1997 / Spanish texts and English translations. 553617
          (3) Royal Songbook / Thorby Musica Antiqua London / Recorded 1995 / But be warned - No texts or translations with this one. 553325

          In a similar price bracket the Hyperion 'Music from a Palace Songbook' has now been re-released on the Helios label.
          Villancicos y Cantadas
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            Villancicos y Cantadas

            Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            Release Date: 2005-06-21

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