Caballo Viejo

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From the accordion master Valerio Longoria, this album is solid music that connects with the feet and the heart. Highlights include the thumping cumbia title track, on which he handles lead vocals, and "El Canonero," a bolero evergreen rearranged as a cumbia. Harrowing are the brooding ranchera "Me Vas a Olvidar," on knowing the end is near, and "Pa Que Me Sirve la Vida," a galloping polka ranchera that deals with the breakup with a stark fatefulness. Also compelling are the polka "Negro Destino" and the bolero "Estoy Perdido," two bluesy tunes in which the narrator remains cool and distant even while describing a crumbling relationship. This is the essence of the blues catharsis inherent in conjunto and bolero forms, that even in sad times, one can find salvation and even happiness. --Ramiro Burr

Tracks:

Aquellos ojos verdes
La flor de la canela - Que nadie sepa mi sufrir - Amarraditos
Nosotros - Contigo - Sin ti
De Mexico a Buenos Aires
Se me olvido otra vez
El Humahuaqueqo - Caballo viejo - Moliendo Cafe
Delirio - Alma llanera
Solamente una vez - Veracruz - Noche de ronda
Manha de carnavaz - Aquarela do Brasil
Sabras que te quiero
Alfonsina y el mar - Gracias a la vida
Lamento Boricano - Vereda Tropical
Como ayer
Perfidia - Frenesi - La ultima noche
Adios
Por Amor - Asi como te buscaba - Yo vendo unos ojos negros

Customer Reviews:

The best of latin music through Domingo's voice.......1999-08-10

This CD goes wherever I go, it is with no doubt, the queen of my collection. Medleys are wonderfully orchestrated and arranged and every song makes you travel anywhere between Mexico and Buenos Aires. Here, Domingo's voice is more like a musical instrument than anything else and each song you'll discover a new instrument. Honestly, I would personally award it six stars.

Classic Latin American tunes beautifully sung and produced,.......1998-12-11

Domingo's love for traditional Latin American music shines throughout this CD. A selection of great "standards", beautifully arranged and recorded by one of the world's great voices. "De Mexico a Buenos Aires," written by Domingo's son is the one original song on the recording and is one of many highlights here. I have listenned to this CD countless times over the past two years and it remains a delight.

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Longoria Stands Out

Caballo Viejo
Sr. Valerio Longoria
Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

Mexico | International | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000001H0
Release Date: 1993-12-01

Tracks:

Me Vas A Olvidar
El Canoero
Pa' Que Me Sirve La Vida
Por Retenerte
La Repetida
Alza La Cara
Jacinto Ramos
Caballo Viejo
Negra Traicion
Ojos Verde Mar
El Polquerito
El Arrancate
El Zoquetal
Alas Quebradas
El Troquero
Esa Mujer
El Lucero
Estoy Perdido
Negro Destino

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From the accordion master Valerio Longoria, this album is solid music that connects with the feet and the heart. Highlights include the thumping cumbia title track, on which he handles lead vocals, and "El Canonero," a bolero evergreen rearranged as a cumbia. Harrowing are the brooding ranchera "Me Vas a Olvidar," on knowing the end is near, and "Pa Que Me Sirve la Vida," a galloping polka ranchera that deals with the breakup with a stark fatefulness. Also compelling are the polka "Negro Destino" and the bolero "Estoy Perdido," two bluesy tunes in which the narrator remains cool and distant even while describing a crumbling relationship. This is the essence of the blues catharsis inherent in conjunto and bolero forms, that even in sad times, one can find salvation and even happiness. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews:

Longoria Stands Out.......2007-01-14

Most North Americans are unaware that like Canada and the United States, Mexico is also a nation shaped by immigrants albeit to a lesser degree than in the two former countries. So naturally, the various immigrant groups have helped to shape the direction of Mexican music.
Inside the big tent of Mexican music, there are a number of subgenres amongst which is the one that has come to be called alternatively the Norteno or Tex-Mex sound. This was developed when the music of German and Polish immigrants was incorporated into the musical traditions of northeastern Mexico. But unless one has grown up listening to German and Polish polkas or the derivative Tex-Mex, for most it is decidedly an acquired taste.
Those who already enjoy Tex-Mex but have not heard of Valerio Longoria are in for a treat with Caballo Viejo. This is not run of the mill Tex-Mex music. Like the greats of the genre Santiago Jimenez Jr and Flaco Jimenez, Longoria has a unique sound that blends a number of Latin American musical styles which makes his music so enjoyable.
On Caballo Viejo, there is no song that is unlistenable, but to me some are undeniably better than others. Listen especially to the following and you'll see why pioneer Longoria stands out still today:
1)El Canoero-a full-throttle cumbia with superior accordion heroics.
2)Alza la Cara-Another cumbia. What an accordion!
3)Jacinto Ramos-an entertaining murder ballad about a sancho who received his condign punishment from the man he wanted to make a cabron.
4)Caballo Viejo-Ah, this is sweet. The haunting accordion work and plaintive vocals make this the best version of this great song I've ever heard. I generally hit replay on this song several times when I am listening to this CD.
5)Ojos Verde Mar-A bittersweet bolero that will have you ready for the dance floor or a little romance.
6)Alas Quebradas-A song of Peruvian origin that had me thinking of some of the songs of the Argentine group Los Chuchamos Del Tevein. The sound is foreign to Mexican music but Longoria makes it his own.
Amongst the rest, there is also a fine trio of instrumentals on which Longoria demonstrates his squeezebox prowess.
This is a CD I enjoy frequently. So if you enjoy Latin American music in general, but you don't particularly care for Tex-Mex, you ought to hear Caballo Viejo. It may change your mind. And don't let the cheesy CD cover drive you away.

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"El Cruzao" por el Conjunto Gurrufio. Exquisita musica!
'El Cruzao' se puede comparar con 'El Quarteto'. Calidad!

El Acoustic Music from Venezuela

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001Q7A
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

El Marimbolero
Cosas Del Ayer
El Cruzao
Atardecer
Dos Carlos
Crucigrama
Sr Jou
Potpourri
Caballo Viejo
El Tamarindo
Maria Cecilia
La Bella Y La Fiesta
Tarde Lluvia
El Diablo Suelto/Petalos De Rosa

Customer Reviews:

"El Cruzao" por el Conjunto Gurrufio. Exquisita musica!.......2000-07-31

'Conjunto Gurrifio', desde luego que se meriten todo mi respeto. Que buenos musicos son y la interpretacion de las piezas es exquisita de verdad. Aqui tenemos 'musica Venezolana' de verdad y de calidad. Estas cosas deben siempre ir juntas. Los titulos son todos requete-venezolanos y me provoca ponerme a bailar, levantandome un poco la falda, haciendo un 'joropo'. Acaso son de Maracaibo? Un CD con aquinaldas seria muy bien recibido por el publico! Pero escogen las melodias mas populares. Gracias!

'El Cruzao' se puede comparar con 'El Quarteto'. Calidad!.......2000-07-31

Jamas he oido hablar del este conjunto pero, ahora pudiendo escuchar las melodias gracias a un arreglo del PC por mi "guru' desde luege se me facilita muchisimo separar la buena musica y a eso me dedico ultimadamente! Estos son muy buenos musicos y creo que no me equivoco cuando digo que son familiares, porque cuando uno escucha "El Diablo Suelto" por 'El Quarteto' y "El Cruzao" parecen ser los mismos interpretes. Hasta los titulos de los CD's coinciden. Son ustedes muy bueno de verdad! Suerte!

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