Music of Eastern Europe

1. Sirba and Doina Alergata

2. Poljana, Poljana/Poracki Zenicky

3. Melodies from Bukovina

4. Hora de Nunta

5. Hutsul Fantasy

6. Bodaj Tobi Dole

7. Marama

8. Kolomyky Na Dvodencivci

9. Tylynka

10. Hej, Janicku Za Vodov

11. Ej, V Komori Na Ladi

12. Hungarian Suite: Hallgató and Friss: Akácos Út/A-Moll Friss/Most Kezdod

13. Dze Ty Idzes

14. Gypsy Songs From Solvakia: Mande Ola Love/Joi, Mamo/Loli Rokl'a

Music of Eastern Europe,Harmonia,Traditional Crossrds,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Beat,World Music

Average customer rating: This CD ROCKS. Fun Music

Teknochek Collision Slavic Soul Party! Manufacturer: Barbes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bigger Nu Med Balkan Beat Box In Makedonija Bahamut ASIN: B000NIIUU6 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Ladies (And Gentlemen)
2. Teknochek Collision
3. Sisko's Blues
4. Opa Cupa
5. Occapella (Have A Beer)
6. Rumenka Takes A Drive
7. Iruchenista!
8. Djelem, Djelem
9. Vranje
10. P At The River
11. Never Gonna Let You Go
12. Bonus Track 1

Amazon.com

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.

Average customer rating: Gipsy Music Fantastic The reality of Romany--thanks, Johnny Depp Magical Music I thought I'd heard it all

Taraf de Haïdouks Taraf de Haïdouks Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romania | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Band of Gypsies Dumbala Dumba Sérgio & Odair Assad Play Piazzolla Continuing Adventure of Taraf De Haidouks (W/Dvd) Echo Park ASIN: B00000I6FD Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

1. Tell Me, Tell Me, Old Man - Ion Manole/Marin 'Marius' Manole/Marin A Lu Mincoi/Viorel A Lu Murgoi
2. Rustem - Anghel 'Caliu' Georghe/Constantine 'Costica' Lautaru/Marin 'Marius' Manole/Ionel 'Ionita' Manole...
3. Ballad Of The Dictator - Nicolae Neacsu/Ionica 'Tsagoi' Sandu/Ionica Tanase/Marinel Sandu
4. Love In Clejani - Ion Manole/Dumitru 'Cacurica' Baicu/Marin 'Marius' Manole
5. The Peasant's Belt - Ion Falcaaru/Constantin 'Costica' Lautaru/Ionel 'Ionita' Manole/Marinel Sandu/Viorel A Lu Murgoi
6. The Bear-Leaders' Circle Dance - Napoleon/Nadia/Mioara/Dauta/Fratuianu
7. The Shepherd's Circle Dance - Nicolae Neacsu/Marin 'Tsagoi' Sandu/Dinu/Viorel A Lu Murgoi
8. Dumbala Dumba - Viorica Rudareasa/Marin A Lu Mincoi/Marin A Lu Petre/Ion Falcaru
9. Sabarelu - Dumitru 'Cacurica' Baicu/Ilie Iorga/Paul 'Pasalan' Giuclea/Ion Manole/Anghel 'Caliu' Georghe...
10. Cacurica's Serb Dance - Dimitru 'Cacurica' Baicu
11. Indian Song - Ion Falcaru/Marin 'Marius' Manole/Ionica Tanase/Anghel 'Caliu' Georghe/Marinel Sandu
12. Turkish Song - Ionel 'Ionita' Manole/Marin 'Marius' Manole/Anghel 'Caliu' Georghe/Constantin 'Costica' Lautaru...

Amazon.com

They are the consummate show band, highly skilled musicians with a flair for the theatric and a circuslike sense of timing. Romania's Taraf de Haïdouks have been one of the few Gypsy ensembles to represent their culture's folk music on the world stage, and with three albums to their credit, they have made a remarkable showing. This is a compilation of the three recordings they made in the '90s for the German Crammed Disc label. They are now on Nonesuch due to the personal fascination with the music shown by Kronos Quartet member David Harrington, who chose the songs for this self-titled release. Taraf de Haïdouks are a wondrous band, with a crew of brilliant violinists, singers, and cimbalom, flute, and accordion players who could break your heart one moment and leave you in laughter the next. The songs run the gamut: sweet love songs and paeans to broken hearts, subtle politics and social comments, and plenty of warp-speed dance tunes played with a ferocity that leaves their live audiences breathless. This is a great introduction to a band any fan of great musicianship on acoustic instruments should know. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Gipsy Music.......2007-07-17

You can say this is a great example of gipsy customs, pure gipsy music (This is not gipsy jazz).

Fantastic.......2007-01-07

I was skeptical at first but took the chance, and I'm glad I did. What a CD! Hora Ca La Ursari is agreeably best song on the CD. Not only am I going to buy the rest of Taraf De Haidouks' CDs but my friends are too! With a sound you can actually call music this CD is inspiring and fun. It makes you want to learn to play the fiddle, if you only had the time...

Buy it, don't think twice, there is no need. You won't regret it.

The reality of Romany--thanks, Johnny Depp.......2006-11-30

No wonder Johnny Depp had these guys playing at The Viper Room--what a sound!

We were in Europe last summer and we encountered a band of gypsies in the French Metro. They sounded JUST LIKE THIS. The sound is authentic and can fit a variety of musical tastes.

Magical Music.......2005-10-11

I bought this CD after listening to the sample tracks. The musicianship is incredible, and the rhythm unstoppable!!! I am always on the lookout for new music like this. I belly dance, and I prefer the Gypsy rhythms that CD's like this one offer. I also like to pop this one into my car CD player and listen while I drive!

I thought I'd heard it all.......2004-07-15

Amazing music! Not what I expected + not like anything else I've ever heard. These guys are up to something strange and powerful, and it's a treat to try to figure out what the hell it is.

Average customer rating: Hypnotized by clock radio Purity Outstanding quality My favorite album of all time Lovely dissonance and, in spite of its modernism, a bearer of endangered heritage

Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bulgaria | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, Vol. 2 Voices of Life Music of Bulgaria Ritual Spirituals ASIN: B000005IYL Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Pilentze Pee (Pilentze Sings)
2. Svatba (The Wedding)
3. Kalimankou Denkou (The Evening Gathering)
4. Strati Na Angelaki Doumasche (Haiduk Song)
5. Polegnala E Pschenitza (Harvest Song From Thrace)
6. Messetschinko Lio Greilivko (Love Song From The Mountains)
7. Brei Yvane (Dancing Song)
8. Erghen Diado (Song Of Schopsko)
9. Sableyalo Mi Agontze (The Bleating Lamb)
10. Pritouritze Planinata (Song From The Thracian Plain)
11. Mir Stanke Le (Harvest Song From Thrace)
12. Schopska Pesen (Diaphonic Chant)
13. Polegnala E Todora (Love Song)

Customer Reviews:

Hypnotized by clock radio.......2006-12-25

I heard Pilentze Pee on my clock radio in the late 80's and went down and bought the album immediately, and it is still a favorite.

Purity.......2006-12-16

This album, and the music of the choir is magnificent - in richness of sound, vocal artistry and spiritual depth. The blending of rural folk music -- in itself highly sophisticated harmonically and rhythmically -- with modern composition results in an almost otherworldly mood. Their earthy, unadorned vocal style seems all at once ecstatic, elegaic, and humble. Their performance style, no vibrato, clear, sharp, high toned calls, seems to plumb the root of the human condition, and...beyond. I do not believe there is a universal musical language. However, this is as close as it gets.

Outstanding quality.......2006-07-05

Both the choir and the compositions / arrangements are of an unchallenged quality. The music is unique in itself, and the performance is fantastic.

My favorite album of all time.......2006-06-11

I discovered this album about 10 years ago and I have remained transfixed with these ladies ever since. The first song I heard was "Kalimankou Denkou," and immediately, my whole idea of what music is changed forever. The dissonant harmonies and power behind these voices more than make up for the fact that I cannot understand a word of Bulgarian-- which doesn't matter-- their incredible talent comes shining through.

My other favorite on this CD is "Sableyalo mi Agontze" for the absolutely ethereal harmonizing.

If you haven't bought this CD yet but are curious, buy it because I can practically guarantee you've never heard anything like this before. This is the best CD in my library.

Lovely dissonance and, in spite of its modernism, a bearer of endangered heritage.......2005-11-25

Released in 1988 after Marcel Cellier brought never-before-heard recordings to the West, LE MYSTERE DES VOIX BULGARES was an explosive suprise for music lovers. Thirteen songs performed by the Bulgarian State Television Female vocal choir, the disc displayed a highly exotic method of singing where each singer has limited vocal range but piercing projection and resonance, and polyphony using intervals never heard in traditional Western art music.

One thing should be said from the start: this is not authentic Bulgarian folk music, but rather sophisticated arrangements made by composers during the Communist era. Many of the lyrics here are from old folk songs, and the method of singing each singer displays is truly old, but you're crazy if you think any folk music has four-part counterpoint. Still, folk cultures are dying across Europe, and these arrangements are becoming all we have left of a precious tradition snuffed out by Western decadence.

The disc opens with the droning "Pilentze Pee" which immediately gives the listener a full blast of this exotic tradition. With parallel seconds in the harmonic writing, pitches fluctuate strikingly yet under perfect control. Ditto for the eerie diaphonic chant of "Schopska Pesen". The mournful "Kalimankou Denkou" and "Pritouritze Planinata" are simplest in their harmony, and most nearly approach village singing. "Erghen Diado", where the choir is accompanied by drum, shows the humour stereotypically attributed to the people of the Shopsko region.

While the music is phenomenal, I'm unhappy with Nonesuch's packaging. No lyrics or translations are provided for the songs--although since most are about death and unrequited love, this may be to spare some sense of magic for the listener who doesn't speak Bulgarian. The transliteration used is meant for speakers of French, and is filled with typos to boot, which makes it hard for one to reconstruct the original Cyrillic title of each song. Still, this is the best introduction to a fascinating choral tradition, and heavily recommended for open-minded music fans, lovers of Bulgarian culture, and students of the Bulgarian language. The four-star rating is given only because there's some dead wood, and to get thirteen songs that truly represent the best of this choral writing, you'd have to buy several CDs.

Average customer rating: Wonderful Music- Buy it today! A good sampler. dance like no one is watching dance like no one is watching Pleasant but lacks bite, the Manteca compilation is better

Gypsy Caravan Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Hungary | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ukraine | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Mediterranean Odyssey: Athens To Andalucia Putumayo Presents Greece: A Musical Odyssey Arabic Groove Gypsy Music from Hungary & Romania Celtic Tides ASIN: B000056KXN Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

1. Diri, Diri, So Kerdjan? - Romanyi Rota
2. Mori Shej, Sabina - Kalyi Jag
3. Pena - Saban Bajramovic
4. Gipsy Song - Vlatko Stefanovski
5. Les Yeux Noirs - Coco Brianval
6. L'Amour S'Envole - Thierry Robin
7. Al Likindoy - Miguel Angel Cortes
8. Korkore Zav Ande Kalyi Ratyi - Romanyi Rota
9. Kutka Avel E Sej Bari - Amaro Suno
10. Codru - Djelem
11. Sza Tele Zsav - Ando Drom

Amazon.com

Call this the melodic side of the Romany diaspora, an easier companion than the Rough Guide: Music of the Gypsies, which covered not only Central Europe but also the Indian roots and even British tradition of the "traveling people," as they're known. Gypsy Caravan concentrates its energy on the song element, which can range from the klezmer style of Romanyi Rota to the more folkish quality of Ando Drom. The influence of the Rom on Spanish music is explored in the flamenco of both Thierry Robin and Miguel Angel Cortés, connecting the dots between cultures and emphasizing the influence of the this oft-persecuted people. Frequently life-affirming in its joy, but also capable of aching, lamenting sorrow, Gypsy Caravan shines a warm light on one facet of an ancient and complex culture, making for a strong introduction to some intoxicating music. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Music- Buy it today!.......2005-09-08

My husband and I LOVE this cd, the songs are well crafted and catchy, the artists are highly talented, and you will be tapping your foot without knowing you did it!- I dance and sing along to this cd, and you will also. Whereas it may not cover all the areas that the Rom have traveled, I highly recommend this compilation as a great starter or addition to any collection. If you are a Dancer- this CD is a must have. We love to listen to it on road trips as the miles slip by hardly noticed through the joy of the music.

A good sampler........2004-02-02

The music in this compilation is as varied and the musicians as spread out as the gypsies themselves. The four tracks from the Hungarian groups stands out the most because they have a haunting sadness to them interceded with hallow drums and passionate guitars. Track 5 from France is playful while Coco Brival's "Le Yeux Noirs" reminds one of the style the Gypsy Kings have made familiar throuthout the world. For me the song that stays with me the most is "Codru." It is full of sorrow in a romantic sort of way. It is the way I typically romanticize the lives of Gypsies,that's why it is my favorite. Over all, this is a good compilation for people trying to investigate the flavor of European gypsy music. All the songs are wonderful to listen to. Some reviewers are already recommending other compilations and musicians to try. This is the great thing about Putumayo World Music, it serves as a window into other worlds that we can visit thru beautiful music.

dance like no one is watching.......2003-09-04

I don't often dance to music, preferring it to stay in the background as a pleasant voice as I get on with my daily chores or engage in my other hobbies. But with this CD I found myself dancing, swaying, and shaking as I worked in the garage or cooked in the kitchen, I even put a speaker in the backyard so I could dance as I picked veggies from the garden. This music filled me with joy and accented and at times overwhelmed my other hobbies. While the CD did lack a selection from the Romany indian roots, it did provide a wide range of Romany styles from the Hungarian to French to Spanish to the obscure Russo/Slavic Romany. I was also intrigued by this CD by its modern sound as tradtional Romany melodies were merged with progressive airs to show that this music is alive and growing and not a just an anthropological genre of folk songs. So if you want a sample of the roots of Gypsy Music and discover where it has been, Latcho Drom , or other fine CDs can help you, but if you want to Dance to the rythmns of where it is going then this CD is for you.

dance like no one is watching.......2003-09-04

I don't often dance to music, preferring it to stay in the background as a pleasant voice as I get on with my daily chores or engage in my other hobbies. But with this CD I found myself dancing, swaying, and shaking as I worked in the garage or cooked in the kitchen, I even put a speaker in the backyard so I could dance as I picked veggies from the garden. This music filled me with joy and accented and at times overwhelmed my other hobbies. While the CD did lack a selection from the Romany indian roots, it did provide a wide range of Romany styles from the Hungarian to French to Spanish to the obscure Russo/Slavic Romany. I was also intrigued by this CD by its modern sound as tradtional Romany melodies were merged with progressive airs to show that this music is alive and growing and not a just an anthropological genre of folk songs. So if you want a sample of the roots of Gypsy Music and discover where it has been, Latcho domo, or other fine CDs can help you, but if you want to Dance to the rythmns of where it is going then this CD is for you.

Pleasant but lacks bite, the Manteca compilation is better.......2003-07-26

Putumayo's compilation of gypsy music follows their usual vein of output: palatable introduction for neophytes, but not always the most inspiring or brilliant material. Nevertheless there are some gems on this CD that truly have the gypsy fire (Diri Diri So Kerdjan, Pena) but others are rather maudlin. I've travelled extensively through Eastern Europe and seen the gypsies in their natural habitat (brass bands in the Balkans, Budapest violin ensembles, Romanian tarafs) and I can assure you they sound spunkier and more soulful than some of these artists (who are a bit too polished). So buy the CD and get acquainted with the music, but remember this is a rather glossy take on the Rom culture. A much better compilation is Manteca's "From an early age: the incredible music of the gypsies" featuring giants such as Vera Bila, Esma Redzepova, Taraf de Haidouks, Muzsikas, Roomal, Fanfare Ciocarlia and a host of other luminaries. Also highly recommended is Saban Bajramovic's new album "Gypsy Legend" which is truly brilliant (he contributes probably the best track on this compilation, Pena).

Think of this compilation as the junior high school of gypsy music: important and providing the necessary foundations for further study, but by no means the apex of achievement.

Average customer rating: Who can improve upon perfection? a pleasant surprise One of my favorites! A comment Maramaros IS Hungarian

Maramaros: The Lost Jewish Music of Transylvania Muzsikás Manufacturer: Hannibal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music Hungary | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hannibal Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bartók Album Csardas Hungarian Gypsy Music Morning Star Gypsy Music from Hungary & Romania May I Kiss Your Hand: Hungarian & Gypsy Fiddle Music & Songs ASIN: B000000625 Release Date: 1993-05-04

Tracks:

1. Khosid Wedding Dances
2. The Rooster Is Crowing
3. Dance From Maramaros
4. Lamenting Song
5. Ane Maamin
6. I Have Just Come From Gyula
7. Farewell To Shabbat
8. Jewish Dance From Szaszregen
9. Hat A Jid A Wejbele
10. Jewish Csardas Series From Szek
11. Khosid Dance
12. The Greeting Of The Bride
13. Haneros Halelu
14. Farewell To The Guests

Customer Reviews:

Who can improve upon perfection?.......2007-04-14

I refer mainly to the technique and musicality of the players. The atonality, the nuances, the striking of the bows stay with me.I feel a sense of place and close to the music through this impeccable recording. I look forward to sending this CD to some of my friends . One small change I would have made though, I would have concluded it on a livelier note. Actually not... I agree, bitter sweet.

a pleasant surprise.......2006-02-04

Little I can add the the excellent reviews already offered here below. One thing, There are two vocal performances. I have the lyrics to Rooster Is Crowing, but the other I do not. Although it is apparently in Hebrew, the pronunciation is so idiosyncratic I can't make out the words, nor can any of my Jewish friends, including one who is Israeli. The problem could be Ms. Sebestye'n but I doubt it. Her teacher is perhaps not Jewish, or else this is correctly pronounced but in a very distinctive and strong Transylvanian accent. In any case I need help. If the text is taken from a prayer, you could simply refer me as I read Hebrew just fine. Otherwise I would appreciate any help. The performance is so wonderful I really would like to know what she is singing. By the way I can certainly show my appreciation in like fashion. I have lyrics to all Muzsikas recordings in Hungarian and to most in English as well and would be glad to share.

One of my favorites!.......2006-02-02

This is one of my favorite Jewish music albums! I'd absolutely recommend it, I think the price I paid for it at Amazon was great too!

As far as some of the reviews concerned ("Red granite", "Tziganul") about whether this music has some Hungarian or Romanian influence I have something to say from my personal experience. I've lived with a Jewish family for 2 years (I was a Nanny) in England and got to like Jewish music a lot, that's why I bought this album and it brings back good memories too.

The Family (from the Mothers side) came from Transylvania and speak Hungarian. I also have relatives living in M?ramaros who are Hungarians. Also, Transylvania belonged to Hungarians (Magyarok) from 895. ...and even before, from 380(Huns). So I just cannot imagine not to have any Hungarian influence on this music.

On the other hand, along the years many people of different nationalites settled down in Hungary (therefore to Transylvania too). Of course, before Hungarians and the Huns settled in todays Hungary, territories were rarely populated (and back then weren't countries only tribes and tribes did move around). Again, Slavic people say that it is not true because Slavic people largely populated that territory. Then, Romanians say that they were living at that territory as the descendants of the Romans. We, Hungarians say that they didn't, Romanians used to live elswhere.

As far as who Transylvania belonged to on the first place and who the minority and majority (Hungarians vs. Romanians) when after WWII Transylvania has been taken from Hungary and was given to Romania are hard telling now. We, Hungarians say Romanians were the minority and Hungarians the majority and we have evidence of it. Of course Romanians say it the other way around.. But who knows the truth? We cannot go back in time and detect the truth, unfortutely...but this is another subject already which seams like a never ending controversy.
In my humble opinion, the best solution would be if Transylvania wouldn't belong to anybody. It'd have autonomy.

So that's said, We all know there are so many nationalites that have lived (many of them assimilated already or fluorished) or still living in Transylvania; cultures being so close to one another are going to have an impact on each other in music and in many other ways too.

A comment.......2005-05-08

Both of the previous reviewers have said some true and some false statements.

Regarding what Cinkapanna said: Yes, the word "Maramaros" is Hungarian, but not the region which it designates, which is, and was inhabited by Romanians. Although under Hungarian military and political rule until WW1, Maramures (NW part of Transylvania), was inhabited by Romanians for the most part. Nowadays there are some 72% Romanians and 20% Hungarians in Maramures. The figures were largely similar immediately after WW1, according to censuses of that time.
Being said that, it is no wonder that there _are_ undeniable Romanian music influences here.
And no, the music does not have Hungarian roots, it has of course Jewish roots, and Romanian influences. I can't tell, however, if it also contains some Hungarian elements.

Maramaros IS Hungarian.......2005-04-02

I hope any semi-informed individual will disregard the comment made by "tziganul" stating that the music on this CD does not have Hungarian roots. Maramaros WAS Hungarian until WWI with about 53,000 Hungarian speakers. Please, do some research before misguiding people.
The CD is great and has wonderfully haunting melodies!

Average customer rating: Great Hungarian Music Music from Hungary Music from Hungary A giant musician! Nice, but...

Music from Hungary Sándor Deki Lakatos and His Orchestra Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hungary | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Csardas Hungarian Gypsy Music Gypsy Music from Hungary & Romania Gypsy Virtuoso The Rough Guide to Hungarian Music The Art of the Gipsy Cimbalom ASIN: B000001VM7 Release Date: 1990-01-23

Tracks:

1. Gipsy Song
2. The Lark
3. Valse Triste
4. a)Hungarian Dance No. 1/b)Hungarian Dance No. 2/c)Hungarian Dance No. 6
5. Wonderful Violin
6. Romance
7. Csardas
8. Hora
9. Staccato capricci
10. Whistle-Hora
11. March- Hora
12. Serenade
13. Enchanted Violin
14. The Mail
15. Hora Dance
16. Zigeunerweisen

Customer Reviews:

Great Hungarian Music.......2007-05-20

I think there is some room for confusion the way this album is marketed. I have a hunch some people are buying this album thinking it is Sandor Lakatos. There is a difference between Sandor Lakatos and Sandor Deki Lakatos. They are two different people. In fact, Deki Lakatos is Sandor's son. There is also Sandor Deki Lakatos Jr. The Lakatos dynasty (which is exactly what it is) carries on a long tradition of playing excellent Hungarian music. For me though, no one comes close to the father, except maybe Boross Lajos.

"Music from Hungary" is a good CD to buy for those familiar and not familiar with Hungarian music. As I said the Lakatos family is well known in Hungary for their amazing skill, so musicians and Hungarian music lovers will instantly take note of Lakatos' great skill while the unfamiliar listener will sit back and enjoy something they have probably never heard before.

I admit I'm a little bias when it comes to this kind of music as I am Hungarian and a musician (as well as the son of a son of a musician) who plays this kind of music. It is something I have heard everyday of my life. It is music which gives me the most joy to listen to. So if I gush at this music, keep in mind, I simply can't help myself. At the same time I want to remain objective and keep in mind how other people might react. Those who do not like or know very little about this kind of music.

Most of the songs on the CD actually are not really Hungarian. Over half of the songs are Romanian. Kind of makes you wonder whats on the "Music from Romania" CD! Half of the songs were written by the great Romanian composer Grigoras Dinicu. There is "The Lark", "March Hora", "The Mail" and a "Hora Dance"

My favorite tracks on the album are "The Lark" (great cimbalom solo. Sadly, as usual, no mention of who it is. It would be nice to know whose playing I'm copying) for something a little different, more slower "Valse Triste" is just beautiful. A duet between cimbalom and violin. I also like the medley of Hungarian dances (No. 1, 5 and 6). The old standby's are here and played quite well, "Monti's Csardas" and "Whistle Hora".

For the price of the CD honestly it is well worth it. I'm glad I bought the CD. I wish amazon had more Hungarian CDs at such resonable prices. For that matter, I wish amazon had more Hungarian CDs at ANY price from artists as talented as Lakatos.

Bottom-line: Great sample of what the Lakatos dynasty is all about. Good, fast arrangements of old standard Hungarian and Romanian songs that lovers of this type of music should enjoy!

Music from Hungary.......2007-02-16

It should be listed under classical music! Maestro Lakatos is a true Virtuoso!

Music from Hungary.......2006-03-10

I just loved the Hungarian music on this CD. The delivery and the condition were excellent.

A giant musician!.......2005-08-26

Lakatos bas become a reference by himself at the moment to measure the grade of performance of any particular ensemble evolved with this musical field.
Lakatos impregnates the whole Band of inspired mood and vigorous pronouncement. His results can not be better expressed: an immediate rapport will be established between you and Lakatos since you listen the first bars of any of his themes.
The Magyar spirit, the Csárdás or the ancient gypsy songs find in Sandor a robust expressiveness and assertiveness interpretative.
Go for this extraordinary compilation that resumes, takes back and preserves the vitality and charm of this fabulous and untamed millenary musical genre.

Nice, but..........2005-05-06

...almost one third of the tracks on this disc are not Hungarian, but Romanian music played by Hungarians, though it doesn't explicitly say so (I'm speaking of tracks 2, 8, 10, 11 and 15).
Firstly, the Lark ("Ciocârlia") is a famous traditional song composed by Romanian Gypsy musician Anghelus Dinicu in 1889, based on a Romanian folk tune. The song was later made popular by his grandson, virtuoso violinist Grigoras Dinicu and by violinist/composer George Enescu.
As for the "horas": The 'hora' is a Romanian folk dance music found in all parts of the country. And, actually, the track "March Hora" contains themes from the piece "Hora staccato" by Grigoras Dinicu.
The horas on this CD are definitely Romanian dances, especially in their lively parts, with some slow parts thrown in, consisting of a waltzy-restaurant-style music.

Average customer rating: A stellar and festive tribute, highly recommended.

Queens and Kings Fanfare Ciocarlia Manufacturer: Asphalt Tango Ger. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romania | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baro Biao: World Wide Wedding Gili Garabdi Gypsy Caravan: Music in and Inspired by the Film Alevanta! Iag Bari ASIN: B000MRA45W Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

1. Kan Marau La
2. Que Dolar
3. Sandala
4. Pana Cand Nu Te Iubeam
5. Cuando To Volveras
6. Duj Duj
7. Ibrahim
8. Ma Maren Ma
9. Mukav Tu
10. Nakelavishe
11. Ma Rov
12. Mig Mig
13. Farewell March
14. Born To Be Wild

Amazon.com

Anyone who attended one of the New York "Gypsy Caravan" tour concerts will probably recall Fanfare Ciocarlia's unwillingness to let the evening end. After the final encore, the multi-generational Romanian brass ensemble marched and shimmied around the hall, playing hell-bent-for-leather, to the delight of exiting patrons and the dismay of exhausted venue staffers. Some of their fabled brand of antic lunacy was captured during Jasmine Dellal's recently released Gypsy Caravan documentary but the 14 tunes on this album make an even better souvenir. Famed for their intricately interwoven thematic lines and insanely fast tempos, as well as for spot-on accuracy amid what sometimes sounds like total mayhem, the ensemble meant this album to be a memorial for their late bandleader, Ioan Ivancea. With this in mind, they invited the cream of European Roma (the correct term for "Gypsy") musicians to participate, creating a breathtakingly star-studded roster. Esma Redzepova, known far and wide as Macedonia's "Queen Of The Gypsies," is here in all her clarion-voiced emoting extravagance, along with Bucharest-based pop star Dan Armeanca, Kal from Belgium, Mitsou from Hungary, Bulgaria's Jony Iliev, plus many more. All are wonderful, each in his or her own way. The final track is Fanfare's bound-to-become-immortal cover of Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild," originally recorded for the Borat soundtrack. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

A stellar and festive tribute, highly recommended........2007-06-10

Romany brass orchestra Fanfare Ciocarlia presents their latest music CD album, Queens and Kings, a celebration of Gypsy culture and song that transcends national borders. Drawing upon inspiration and Romany contributors from Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and France, Queens and Kings embodies the vivacious splendor of live traditional music. The tracks are Kan Marau La (4:31), Que Dolor (3:55), Sandala (2:49), Pana Cand Nu Te Iubeam (4:06), Cuando Tu Volveras (4:30), Duj Duj (3:56), Ibrahim (3:05), Ma Maren Ma (3:50), Mukav Tu (2:09), Nakelavishe (2:58), Ma Rov (4:38), Mig Mig (3:19), Farewell March (1:36), and Born to be Wild (3:11). A stellar and festive tribute, highly recommended.

Average customer rating: THE REAL STUFF CD Bent bluegrass played by Cossacks on methamphetamine. Some of most amazing music and creative virtuostic musicians of our time!!!!! Great stuff

Band of Gypsies Taraf de Haïdouks Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romania | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Taraf de Haïdouks Voi-La Intruder Dumbala Dumba East Infection Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony ASIN: B00005M98J Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Dance of the Firemen
2. A la Turk
3. Aorrow, Only My Sorrow
4. The Return of the Magic Horses
5. A Gypsy Had a House
6. A Stork Crosses the Danube, in the Company of a Raven
7. Absinth I Drink You, Absinth I Eat You
8. Cacurica Dances
9. Carolina
10. Green Leaf, Clover Leaf
11. I'm a Gambling Man
12. Little Buds
13. Bride in a Red Dress
14. Back to Clejani

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Romania's best-known music export, Taraf De Haidouks, returns with a live album that perfectly displays their ample talents. On tracks like "The Return of the Magic Horses," the playing is incendiary, accelerating almost to the speed of light, while the songs have their trademark, mournful gypsy quality. The album might share its title with a Jimi Hendrix record, but this is the real deal, bringing in enough guests from around the Balkan, including Macedonia's Kocani Orkestar Brass Band, to qualify as a joyous summit on modern Roma culture, and completely irresistible. Concert recordings aren't always successful, but this brings the atmosphere right into your living room--you can almost see the musicians smiling as they try to outpace each other, before launching into the kind of instrumental passage that seems beyond human ability--only to pull it off without breaking a sweat. Growing international success hasn't spoiled the band--they're still rooted in the village tradition. But when the fiddle bows scrape and the improvisations hit the stratosphere, the village becomes the world. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

THE REAL STUFF.......2007-07-15

Why didn't I come across this band before! I love eastern European music --klezmer, Ivo Papasov, Yuri Yanakov-- and I love kicking bands. Taraf de Haidouks definitely kicks! On "The Return of the Magic Horses," they start off at furious pace --violin, woodwinds, cymbalum, double bass and accordion-- and never flag, handing the lead from one instrument to another, over and over, without any hitch in the tempo and no letting up of intensity. The band plays simultaneously tight and loose in ensemble, separate instruments weaving their own lines around each other, following each other's lead but each one creating a niche of sound and melody. But it is the vocals that appeal to me most: the sweet romantic "Little Buds," the trading off of vocals in the marvelous "Absinthe I Drink You, Absinthe I Eat You," and in "Green Leaf, Cover Leaf" and "Sorrow, Only My Sorrow." When I listen to this magical recording it brings memories of my father-in-law singing around the house in Slovak. The musicianship of the members of this band, and their guests for the concerts, is exceptional. I am especially impressed by Neculae Neacsu's playfully pizzicato violin solos on the first and last cuts ("Dance of the Firemen" and "Back to Clewjani") and the lightning fast accordion playing of Ionel "Ionitsa" Manole ("A Gypsy Had a House," "A Stork Crosses the Danube..." and "Green Leaf, Cover Leaf"). The cymbalum, which I've considered a musical instrument designed by a committee --part percussion, part zither-- fits here!

CD.......2007-01-11

This CD is great! It is nice to have a different cultural input!

Bent bluegrass played by Cossacks on methamphetamine. .......2006-03-23

Closer to human speed than I recall on their eponymous 1999 CD, but still it generates a sense of bent bluegrass played by Cossacks on methamphetamine. Minor chords and ancient shadows have hooks in their souls, and they play like demons striving for the light. Remember to look for the strange attractor that offers an archetypal inner sstructure for the whirling, wild sparks of music. Focus of the calm center and let the whirling particles around it just fly right by. Live performance brings hints of Negresses Vertes. Stand-out: tr 13-Bride in a red dress (one instrument hands off to another, rotating a formidable pulse of power).

Some of most amazing music and creative virtuostic musicians of our time!!!!!.......2005-09-29

If you haven't seen theese guys live yet you are missing some of the most inspiring and electrifing musicians of our time. Raw gypsy that will make any of your hairs stand up!
I hope they make more albums in the near future.

Great stuff.......2003-10-16

I heard this CD playing at FNAC in Paris two years ago. I bought it and 'Chagrin Seulement' and 'Une Tsigane' are now always on my laptop (and therefor always where I am). These guys play great and sing greater. The rawness and elemental qualities of the music make this a must have CD in any international music collection

Average customer rating: Very Moving Music Not bad for what it is Too many dirges soul stirring voices Just wonderful.

Russian Cossack Music from the Urals Michail Minsky Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Russia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music of Russia Balalaika: Russia's Most Beautiful Songs Best of the Red Army Choir Russian Favourites Best of Russian Folk Songs ASIN: B000001VNY Release Date: 1991-03-12

Tracks:

1. Prayer Litany
2. The Lord's Prayer
3. To You We Sing
4. Praise The Name Of The Lord
5. In The Mercy
6. To Love's Might I Pray
7. For Many A Year
8. Oh, You Lanes
9. The Lonely Bell
10. I Met Her
11. The Legend Of Ataman
12. Song Of The River Dnjepr & Song Of The Volga Boat Men
13. Kalinka
14. Evening Bells
15. Sledge From Moscow

Customer Reviews:

Very Moving Music.......2007-05-13

At first I was disappointed. Now I find it very enjoyable. It is hauntingly beautiful and plaintive. There are, of course, religious tracks which add to the beauty of this music. There are also tracks of folk music which makes for a nice variety of music. Overall the music is very soothing and good for the soul and heart.

Not bad for what it is.......2006-02-24

There's some good music on here, performed well. I like that there's a cross-section of liturgical and folk songs. It's got a very Russian, rich texture.

The songs are mostly "folk ensemble stanbys" - The Volga Boatmen, Stenka Razin, Kalinka . . ., so the title baffles me a bit. Only one or two of the songs could be called "Cossack" by any stretch of the imagination. Neither are they from the Urals.

For real Cossack music, which is unique and very powerful, look for Kazachii Krug, Bratina, or the Kuban Cossack Chorus. They're hard to find, but definitely worth it. Enjoy this one as an inexpensive sampler of popular russian folk and sacred music.

Too many dirges.......2003-05-19

The voices are great, of course, but there's very little of the rousing boisterousness I like in Russian chorus music. I guess I'm more of an 'Army Chorus' fan.

soul stirring voices.......2002-03-24

There are some glorious voices on this CD, mostly bass/baritone, with a few marvelous turns by a tenor (track # 9, "The Lonely Bell" by Glinka is exquisite !).
The first few songs are a cappella, with the balalaika and organ accompaniment starting at track # 8, and it includes one instrumental (# 10, "I Met Her"), which is beautiful.

With the exception of "Kalinka", all the songs are slow, melodic, and very moving...with many having a religious feel to them. The highlight for me is the medley of "Song of the River Dnjepr" and "Song of the Volga Boat Men". It's an emotional rendition, with the baritone giving us some lovely pianissimos.

There are no liner notes that come with this CD, which is a pity. I would have liked to know more about these extraordinary voices, and also to know why the solo voice on the first track, "Prayer Litany", sings in what sounds like German...perhaps a future more knowledgeable reviewer can tell us why.
This is a terrific CD for any Russian music collection, and at a nifty price for 54 minutes of great singing.

Just wonderful........2000-07-27

The more I listen to this album the more I like it. Some of the richest baritone and bass voices I've ever heard. This music truly expresses the soul of old Russia and its strong, artistic people.

Average customer rating: Best Of Communism: Revolutionary Songs Good CD Oh this brings back the memories ....................! Das Communism Clarification and opinion...

Best of Communism: Revolutionary Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Hungaroton ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Hungary | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Best of the Red Army Choir Best of Communism 2: Selection of Revolutionary Songs Soviet Army Chorus & Band Echoes of a Red Empire Russian Favourites ASIN: B0000063C9 Release Date: 2000-08-19

Tracks:

1. The Internationale
2. The Voice Of Lenin
3. Lenin-Song
4. Onward Red Guards, Proletarians
5. The Partisans Of The Amur River
6. The Red Csepel Works
7. Varshavyanka
8. Polyushka
9. Soar Ahead, You Glorious Song
10. The Song Of The Republic
11. We Thank You, Comrade Rakosi
12. The Workers' Guards' March
13. Riflesong
14. On The Edge Of The Woods
15. Forward Together With The Party And The People
16. The KISZ Welds US Into Unity
17. The DIVSZ March
18. Onward Youth, For Socialism
19. The Happy Pioneer (A Climbing Squirrel In Cheer/So Joyful Is The Pioneer...)
20. The Song Of Liberation
21. A Welcome To May
22. Let Our Song Ring Out Reolute/From Lips Fresh With Fortitude-Medley
23. The National Anthem Of The Soviet Union
24. The Anthem Of Communism

Customer Reviews:

Best Of Communism: Revolutionary Songs.......2007-03-09

I received another DVD and therefore can offer no review.

Good CD.......2005-08-25

I like this CD. It's passionate and an interesting historical find. Recommended for Russian enthusists, history buffs, or true Marxist/Socialists. On a side note(directed at the previous reviewer), please have the courtesy to review the CD only if you have it or have heard it. Please do not attempt to turn this into a political forum.

Oh this brings back the memories ....................!.......2005-07-27

There are only two reasons that I can think of why one should buy this CD. You want to give this CD away as a gig to your hungarian friend who happens to suffer from insomnia, or you are a relentless communist and still believe in Santa Claus.

Das Communism.......2002-10-19

Although I am not a fan of communism, this is a great compilation of all of Communism's greatest hits. Yes, this is great music to start all of your meetings will. Your comrades and you will speak of all of the pains and woes of the common working man until the next rising. A must buy comrade.

Clarification and opinion..........2001-04-09

Contrary to what another reviewer wrote about the fourth song "Onward Red Guards, Proletarians", this is not an adaptation of a nazi tune. It was written by Leonid Petrovitsch Radin in a Moscow cell in 1897 and it played an important role in the revolutions of 1905 and 1917 in Russia. The version on this CD is good. It is also knowned in German under the name Brüder Zur Sonne Zur Freiheit and in English under the name Boldly comrades in steps... There is also a French version (Hardi camarades !) but it is the Russian original version that is the best (Smelo Tovarishchi, V'Nogu) which was often sung during Bolshevik proclamations...

This album is interesting for the genuine revolutionary songs that are for once well orchestrated. However the lasts tunes are a lot less interesting since they date from the stalinist period and have never been sung by any revolutionnary... Otherwise, it would have been a 5 stars.

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