Beat the Donkey

1. Caranguejo Estrela Brilhante (The Crab and the Shining Star)

2. Sapo and the Prince

3. Cyrandeiro

4. Sweet Cuica

5. O Canto da Ema

6. Parar de Fumar

7. Rio de Jakarta

8. Tapping the Stars

9. Anastacia

10. Mr. Bugaloo

11. Ama

12. Funk I Live at la Plaza [Live]

13. Vidio - Cyro Baptista

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Average customer rating: A brave hybrid . . . Not bad, but I liked Vira Loucos a little better. 3.5 stars Magic Better live...

Beat the Donkey Cyro Baptista Manufacturer: Tzadik ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love the Donkey Obrigado Brazil Sound Grammar Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs The Beatles (The White Album) ASIN: B00006JTG0 Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Caranguejo Estrela Brilhante - The Crab And The Shining Star
2. Sapo And The Prince
3. Cyrandeiro
4. Sweet Cuica
5. O Canto Da Ema
6. Parar De Fumar
7. Rio De Jakarta
8. Tapping The Stars
9. Anastacia
10. Mr. Bugaloo
11. Ama
12. Funk I - Live At La Plaza W.G.B.H.

Customer Reviews:

A brave hybrid . . ........2003-11-20

. . . if somewhat difficult to get into. Thus, the conflicted--may one say, niggardly--reviews.

What's going on here? World metal? Loosy-goosy Brazilian vocal weirdness mapped onto some crazed world-jazz aesthetic? I don't know, and I don't care. It took me three complete listens to get on board with the vibe here (which is, admitedly, out there), but once on board I was a--thank goodness!!--convert. Romero Lubambo, esp., rocks. The percussive soundscapes defy imagining.

Listen. You've got to set aside all expectations. I, too, was hoping for Vira Loucas bettered. I, too, was initially disappointed with the strange-sounding vibe, something I don't quite think I've ever encountered before.

Just trust Cyro--he knows best. Just go with the--to these ears, at least--rather remarkable flow. Set aside all expectations.

You won't be sorry.

Not bad, but I liked Vira Loucos a little better. 3.5 stars.......2003-10-10

Some stellar musicians on this CD as well as his earlier Vira Loucos album - featuring the music of Villa Lobos. Great art-work and recorded well, I must admit. I haven't seen the live act - and if I had, perhaps I'd like the music a little more... I'd actually give it 3.5 stars...

Magic.......2003-01-10

I had the absolute pleasure to see this band live...They have the power in form of music and transported me to magic moments for the whole time the show last...I could've use another hour of live music...Well, them I purchase the CD...Could not be a better experience...Definitelly two magic moments.

Better live..........2002-12-17

...but what ensemble wouldn't be enhanced by Zorn and Ribot's frenetic wailing (or so I heard them play at Tonic, Dec 2002).

This extraordinary group of percussionists led by everybody's favorite latino, Cyro, blew me away. The CD is nicely produced (thanks Tzadik) and has found its way into my permanent rotation. Hardcore metal rifs mingle with plucky guitar and vocals.

Don't miss this group if they're playing near you. But in the meantime, purchase this CD and smile.

Average customer rating: Diverse and exciting, but ultimately fails to capture the energy it should.

Love the Donkey Cyro Baptista Manufacturer: Tzadik ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beat the Donkey Obrigado Brazil Not Too Late ASIN: B000BJNTZS Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. American Constitution
2. Anarri
3. Rio de Jamaica
4. Forrr All
5. Tap on the Cajon
6. Frevo de Rua
7. Bottles
8. Caboclinho
9. Matan
10. Immigrant Song
11. Maria Teresa
12. Olivia -- Step on the Roach
13. Movie Screen
14. Pandeirada
15. Beat the Donkey [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

Diverse and exciting, but ultimately fails to capture the energy it should........2005-12-22

Cyro Baptista's Beat the Donkey is a percussion and dance ensemble-- I've not heard their previous record, but picked up "Love the Donkey" when it was released as I've really grown to love Baptista's work in the past couple years.

One thing I can safely say is that it's clear this ensemble would be absolutely stunning live. But this is a record, so I'll talk a bit to it. Baptista and his band (seven percussionists in addition to himself) whip up a rather aggressive stew of multi-cultured music. Nothing seems to be left out, from Brazil to Jamaica to Irish to tap to Led Zeppelin. Boundaries between different musics are broken down and seemlessly integrated into the pieces. Standout pieces include opener "American Constitution" (excitable percussion and Baptista shouting into a megaphone), "Bottles" (the ensemble blowing on, yes, bottles, several of them), the totally off-the-wall didgeridoo meets dub workout "Matan" and Irish-ish "Maria Teresa" (a great spotlight for guest performer, violinist Mark Feldman).

It's a lot of fun, but back to my point about seeing this live-- it feels like a picture of the sort of energy that would be captured were this a performance. It's a good record, but it'd be a lot better if you were immersed in it.

Average customer rating:

Beat the Donkey Beat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000HFMHWM

Product Description

Includes: Anarrie, Forro for All, Maria Teresa, Olivia - Step on the Roach, Movie Screen, Rio de Jamaica, Bottles, Caboclinho, Matan, Tap on the Cajon, Immigrant Song, Pandeirada, Frevo de Rua, American Constitution

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