Mundo

1. Estampa (Profile)

2. First Circle

3. Primogenio (Beginnings)

4. Bochinches (Gossip)

5. Ella (She)

6. Parao! (On My Feet)

7. Como Nosotros (Like You and Me)

8. Capitain y la Sirena (The Captain and the Mermaid)

9. Sebastian

10. Consideracion (Consideration) (Oriente)

11. Jiri Son Bali

12. Danny Boy

13. Ruta (The Road) (Diha Cesto)

14. San Patricio (Extracto)

Mundo,Rubén Blades,Sony International,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop,Panama,Tropical

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Average customer rating: Great spin on contemporary tunes Don't buy the itunes version! Rhythms Del Mundo Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba Great Salsa/Pop Fusion CD Disappointing...buy something else

Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba Various Artists Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD) Buena Vista Social Club Remixed & Reimagined Half the Perfect World The Road to Escondido ASIN: B000J23416 Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. COLDPLAY - Clocks
2. JACK JOHNSON - Better Together
3. ARCTIC MONKEYS - Dancing Shoes
4. DIDO and FAITHLESS - One Step Too Far
5. IBRAHIM FERRER - As Time Goes By
6. U2 with COCO FREEMAN - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
7. MAROON 5 - She Will Be Loved
8. KAISER CHIEFS - Modern Way
9. OMARA PORTUONDO - Killing Me Softly
10. VANYA and RDM featuring QUINCY JONES - Ai No Corrida
11. STING - Fragilidad
12. VANYA and RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO - Don't Know Why
13. AQUILA ROSE and IDANIA VALDEZ - Hotel Buena Vista
14. FRANZ FERDINAND - The Dark Of The Matinee
15. LELE featuring RADIOHEAD - High And Dry
16. IBRAHIM FERRER - Casablanca (As Time Goes By)

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Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina Roden

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Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina Roden

Album Description

This unique compilation project brings together the legendary musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club & some of today's most popular music stars Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dido, Franz Ferdinand, Sting, Bono, Radiohead among others, performing collaborations of some of their classic hits.

Customer Reviews:

Great spin on contemporary tunes Don't buy the itunes version!.......2007-07-29

If you are going to buy this, make sure you buy on amazon! The itunes version doesn't include all the songs the CD version does.

Buena Vista has done it again. Cold play's and the Jack Johnson tune's are my favorite. The best tracks are the ones where the artist gave the group all the masters separated by tracks allowing these guy to really do their magic. Some songs seem like they just grabed the original version of the song and pasted a Latin rythem on top.

Rhythms Del Mundo.......2007-07-15

It's a good idea and not bad for the effort. The songs while some work very well ,the others were just a good try . I can see what they were trying to do. Anyway it's for a good purpose

Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba.......2007-07-05

I love this CD. Every cut is good. I can clearly appreciate the original artist and the Latin beat at the same time. I am so pleased to have a CD that every cut is good and I don't have to stop what I am doing in the cafe to skip a cut when the player is on scramble.

Great Salsa/Pop Fusion CD.......2007-07-04

The fusion of well known pop artists (ie; U2, Coldplay, etc.) and Buena Vista Social Club totally works on this great CD.

Disappointing...buy something else.......2007-06-01

This is disappointing...a few of the remakes are ok. Some cuts are intolerably poor. The overal quality is poor and it is not as advertised.

Average customer rating: Very Catchy Pure talent, really good. MEJOR QUE EL SEGUNDO Excelente cd

El Mundo Se Equivoca La 5a Estacion Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Flores de Alquiler Acustico Amar Es Combatir Guapa Limo`n y Sal ASIN: B000GRTQU2 Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Tu Peor Error
2. Ahora Que Te Vas
3. Me Muero
4. Para No Decirte Adios
5. Suenos Rotos
6. Nada
7. Cosa De Dos
8. La Frase Tonta De La Semana
9. Que Fui Para Ti
10. Cartas
11. El Amor No Duele
12. Tan Solo Quiero Amarte
13. Asi Eres

Customer Reviews:

Very Catchy.......2007-07-23

Although way overplayed in Mexico like so many pop songs, "Me Muero" really caught my attention when I saw the music video with masked Mexican wrestlers. I thought it was crazy to have something like that in the video for a love song, but it really makes sense when you think about how she's saying the world is wrong (about the masked wrestler?).
Since buying the CD, all the songs, especially "Tu Peor Error," have really been growing on me. The other songs also add some great lyrics to think about such as the line in "Ahora Que Te Vas" where she says she will dream in black and white if he leaves or how he's left her no option but to tear off her skin and bear the pain in "Para No Decirte Adios." I also really liked "Que Fui Para Ti" because it showcases Natalia's amazing voice so well. Natalia....
The only problem I have with the CD is that most of the songs later in the disc start to sound the same. Perhaps I just haven't listened to it enough, but they just aren't as distinctive as the first few songs.

Pure talent, really good........2006-12-17

I really enjoy listening to this group because of several things. I really like the idea of the dramatic lyrics such as "no me dejaste otra opcion que arrancarme la piel y aguantar el dolor" (you didn't give me a choice but to tear my flesh and bear the pain) on "PARA NO DECIRTE ADIOS" or "ahora que te vas yo te guardo un sentimiento porque se que no es correcto dejar nuestra vida atras. Ahora que te vas, ahora que te veo marchar, antes debo confesarte que has dejado un plato sucio en tu lugar" (now that you're leaving I still keep a feeling beacuse I know that isn't right leave our lives behind. Now that you're leaving, now that I see you walk away, before that I must confess that you left a dirty dish on your place) on "AHORA QUE TE VAS" I really feel Natalia giving her best on lines like this. Then Natalia's voice is very good, she has a great voice and she performs flawlessly.
I really liked "FLORES DE ALQUILER" their previous album that made them known and gave them the international success that they they needed to continue with their career. "EL MUNDO SE EQUIVOCA" follows the same direction and has the same quality. The first single "TU PEOR ERROR" is a great song that had been a big success along Latin America, Spain and the U.S.
From my point of view the best songs are "TU PEOR ERROR", "AHORA QUE TE VAS", "PARA NO DECIRTE ADIOS", "NADA" and "COSA DE DOS". Check the album it is really very good.

MEJOR QUE EL SEGUNDO.......2006-10-10

ESTE DISCO ES MEJOR QUE FLORES DE ALQUILER EN TODOS LOS SENTIDOS COMPRENLO TODAS LAS CANCIONES VALEN LA PENA

Excelente cd.......2006-10-02

De veras que esta agrupacion esta completa para la conquista. Cada uno de los temas esta increible, la fuerza de interpretacion de esta chica es maxima. Todo el cd esta super, pero yo me identifico mucho con la nummero 3 y la 8 estan de LUJO...gracias por este cd.

Average customer rating: Just Buy It. WOW!!!!!!!!! Wow! Buried (A)Live In Tijuana!

Los Valientes del Mundo Nuevo Black Lips Manufacturer: Vice Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Let It Bloom Icky Thump Black Lips! We Did Not Know the Forest Spirit Made the Flowers Grow Mirrored ASIN: B000M06KAM Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

1. M.I.A.
2. Boomerang
3. Sea Of Blasphemy
4. Stranger
5. Not A Problem
6. Hippie, Hippie, Hoorah
7. Boone
8. Everybody's Doing It
9. Fairy Stories
10. Dirty Hands
11. Buried Alive
12. Juvenile

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If the White Stripes paved the runway for the take-off of the garage-rock revival, the Black Lips are the face-plant on the tarmac. For this live album, which the band promises is "going to be the best live record of all time," the Atlanta foursome mostly cull songs from both 2004's We Did Not Know the Forest Spirit Made the Flowers Grow and 2005's Let It Bloom. Despite its best efforts, though, the Lips' secret fifth member here is the highly audible crowd that assembled in Tijuana, Mexico, for the show and recording, augmenting the band's lo-fi, up-tempo blues with smashing bottles and waves of enthusiastic heckling. Musically, the standout track is "Buried Alive," the Eastern scale of its main riff giving way to a sing-along chorus with gusto to spare and no need for such technical nuisances as tuning. In fact, it takes an unbending confidence not to worry about being buried beneath a crowd that's much a part of its recording. But the Black Lips are nothing if not fearless, having weathered the early death of guitarist Ben Eberbaugh, three record labels (so far), and more punishing live sets than any but the most brave could endure. Brave new world, indeed. --Jason Kirk

Customer Reviews:

Just Buy It........2007-03-01

Amazing energy. Everything else has been said...this album sounds better than all of their studio records and I'm not sure if that adds or takes away from it. Buried Alive is amazing. Wish it was longer.

WOW!!!!!!!!!.......2007-02-28

Crazy show captured flawlessly with an unbelievably clear recording. Must have for any music fan! YOU NEED TO SEE THESE GUYS LIVE!!

Wow!.......2007-02-27

Who would have ever thought that a band would make a live record in Mexico that would sound cleaner & slicker than any of their studio albums? If you are even a casual fan of Black Lips, owning this record is a must. To a new listener, I think that this would be a good place to start that won't scare you off. These guys are good - REAL GOOD.

Buried (A)Live In Tijuana!.......2007-02-26

Wow--what a clean sound for a live album...yet still has the raw power for which Black Lips are known. Lion with Wings is eerie. I can't get Buried Alive out of my head; the chorus, with it's Peruvian-rock twist...left me craving for more.

Average customer rating: Las mejores canciones pero no se de que mundo me hablas. No fue lo ke esperaba COMO TODO LO QUE GRABA, EXCELENTE

Las Mejores Canciones Del Mundo Ricardo Montaner Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Papito Jose Feliciano y Amigos Mi Tiempo La Llave De Mi Corazon El Tren De Los Momentos ASIN: B000MGTFE4 Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

1. Echame a mi la culpa
2. Solo otra vez
3. Oh que sera
4. Procuro Olvidarte
5. Hoy tengo ganas de ti
6. Me cuesta tanto olvidarte
7. Lucia
8. La fuerza del corazon
9. Nostalgias
10. Penumbras
11. Solo pienso en ti
12. Diablo y Alcohol
13. Lady

Customer Reviews:

Las mejores canciones pero no se de que mundo me hablas........2007-05-12

La verdad que el cd suena muy bien cuando pongo el equipo al mango la calidad de la produccion es muy buena, las canciones aunque viejitas tienen el estilo del mejor cantaoutor de hispanoamerica, Ricardo Montaner tiene la mejor voz de toda latinoamerica, Hace tanto que Montaner tenía ganas de grabar un cd de tango y en este cd se da el lujo de cantar un tangazo como Nostalgias que la verdad me parece excelente aguante Argentina carajo!, enfin, este cd tiene canciones de autores de las Américas y España, de todas formas para muchos generaciones jovenes estas canciones va a ser como nuevas, enfin por mi parte yo recomiendo este cd.
Con respecto a las canciones no son 13 como amazon publica en la páguina web son solo 12 y el tema Me cuesta tanto olvidarte no existe en el cd.

No fue lo ke esperaba.......2007-05-08

Realmente me esperaba mucho mas y solo me gustaron 4 canciones del disco.

COMO TODO LO QUE GRABA, EXCELENTE.......2007-04-25

Ricardo Montaner tiene una magia, que todo lo que graba, ya sea compuesto por el o por otro, una vez lo graba, ten por seguro que será un éxito. No pudo darle un mejor titulo a este disco que LAS MEJORES CANCIONES DEL MUNDO, porque sí fueron las mejores, pero una vez interpretadas por él, no sólo te transportas al pasado, sino que Ricardo hace muy de él estas versiones. No se van a arrepentir de tenerlo en su colección.

Average customer rating: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo excellent ! mariachi lite Excellent A rich Mariachi experience.

Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlan Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Viva El Mariachi! Mariachi from Mexico 100 years of Mariachi The Best of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: Ultimate Collection Canciones de Mi Padre ASIN: B00000160K Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

1. Las Mananitas, En Tu Dia, Nochecitas Mexicanas
2. Cancion Mixteca
3. Jesusita En Chihuahua
4. La Malaguena
5. El Nino Perdido
6. Cucurrucucu Paloma
7. Besame Mucho
8. La Bikina
9. La Feria De Las Flores, Mexico Lindo Y Querido
10. Son De La Negra
11. Las Chiapanecas
12. Cielito Lindo
13. El Jarabe Tapatio
14. Las Golondrinas

Customer Reviews:

Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo.......2005-09-30

Great authentic Mariachi music by the best.

excellent !.......2005-05-20

This is one of the best albums of mariachi music I ever owned, I carry it with me to play it on the subway, and in my car. Most of the songs are popular, but it's still wonderful to listen. thier intereptation of Besame Mucho is still the best, and this song has been sang by almost everybody who can sing. I especially love La Malaguena, Las Mananitas and Cucurrucu Paloma. This CD is a delight, a must have for evert music fan.

mariachi lite.......2005-04-28

bought this on recommendation of other online reviewers...sorry i did...far too much orchestration for my tastes.

Excellent.......2003-12-09

If you are only going to own one CD of Mariachi music, then do your pocketbook a favor & purchase this CD. Its the best CD put out by the 4th Generation line-up, as it contains the best versions of most of the music interpreted here (La Malaguena, Son de la Negra, etc.,). As a side note, Vargas has issued several CDs since this one that have not made it through the distribution channels in the U.S. or Mexico! One of these albums, Penas-Desenganos y Amores, has the version of "El Cascabel" from the PBS special "Mariachi Spirit of Mexico" It is a real shame/loss if the greatest Mariachi cannot get distributed. You can listen to clips from that CD on the Marichi Vargas website www.mariachivargas.com.mx - if you enjoy it then please join me in sending an e-mail to Amazon customer service to request the CD.

A rich Mariachi experience........2002-07-05

Beautiful vocals backed by rich instrumental accompaniment. An authentic Mariachi experience. If I were to have only one CD of Mariachi music, this would be it.

Average customer rating: Outstanding Collection With Exquisite Vocals Why is this beautiful set so low in Amazon sales?

Baroque Adagios Various Artists Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Pachelbel | Pachelbel, Johann | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Pergolesi | Pergolesi, Gio Battista | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tartini | Tartini, Giuseppe | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Alessandro Marcello | Marcello, Alessandro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Harp | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cello Adagios Guitar Adagios Evening Adagios Vivaldi Adagios Violin Adagios ASIN: B00005UWKY Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

1. Pachelbel: Canon
2. Vivaldi: Winter: Largo
3. Albinoni: Adagio
4. Gluck: Dance of the blessed spirits (Orfeo)
5. Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
6. Bach: Concerto for 2 violins in D minor
7. Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D minor
8. Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus: Cum dederit delectis
9. Handel: Concerto grosso in A minor: Larghetto affteuoso
10. Handel: Organ Concerto "The cuckoo and the nightingale": Larghetto
11. Bach: Sleepers awake (excerpt)
12. Tartini: "The Devil's Trill" Sonata: Larghetto affetuoso
13. Bach: Obo Concerto in F: Siciliano
14. vivaldi: Concerto for 2 oboesin D minor: Largo
15. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D: Largo
16. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in A: Larghetto
17. Bach: Goldberg Variations: Aria
18. Handel: Ombra mai fu (Largo) (Xerxes)
19. Vivaldi: Nulli in mundo pax sincera (excerpt)

Tracks:

1. Bach: Air on a G string: Orchestral Suite No. 3
2. Handel: Lascia ch'io pianga
3. Vivaldi: Spring: Largo
4. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in D: Adagio
5. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Adagio
6. Bach: Cello Sonata in G minor: Adagio
7. Handel: Concerto in B flat for Harp & 2 flutes: Larghetto
8. Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor: Andante
9. Bach: Brandenburh Concerto No. 5: Affetuoso
10. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater
11. Bach: Arioso: Cantata, BWV 156
12. Vivaldi: Concerto in G for 2 Mandolins: Andante
13. Bach: Concerto for Oboe & Violin: Adagio
14. Vivaldi: Autumn: Adagio molto
15. Telemann: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Adagio
16. Scarlatti/Avison: Concerto grosso in D: Largo
17. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in A minor: Largo
18. Croft: Ground
19. Purcell: Dido's Lament (Dido and Aeneas)

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Collection With Exquisite Vocals.......2005-09-18

I could not agree more with the review written by Frank T. Manheim. All I would add to his comments are that the recording quality is excellent, and that there are, amongst all of the wonderful selections on this CD, two vocal selections that I found deeply moving. On the first CD, there is a powerful, yet at the same time delicate performance of Vivaldi's In Nisi Dominus, by Andreas Scholl. I had never heard this selection of Vivaldi before buying this CD and don't have other performances to compare it to, but Scholl's performance was so moving, as was the accompaniment of the musical instruments on this track, that I listened to it several times in a row. I did the same with Janet Baker's performance of Dido's Lament, by Henry Purcell, on the second CD of this 2 CD set, listening to her haunting passionate voice over and over again. As with Vivaldi's In Nisi Dominus, I had never heard this composition, nor in fact any composition by Henry Purcell before buying this CD. The emotional depth and intensity that Janet Baker brings to her performance is very deeply moving. This is, fittingly, the last track on CD 2, ending this collection on a musical and emotional level, or rather, summit, that will leave you with eyes closed, thinking of the stars. As a result of having heard Janet Baker's performance on this compilation, I bought the full recording of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. In fact, I bought several CDs of music by Henry Purcell after hearing Dido's Lament.

As Frank Manheim writes in his review, this CD can either be put on as background music, or it can be listened to intently, savoring every note. Although the title of this CD set has the work "Adagios" in it, this is no mere easy listening experience. There is plenty of musical passion on both CDs. This is a wonderful 2 CD set. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in classical, and especially, Baroque music.

Why is this beautiful set so low in Amazon sales? .......2005-09-15

While classical music is achieving a resurgence in the UK and Finland, in the U.S. the meager proportion of classical music among record store and department offerings still reflects classical's waning status. What we do find even in drugstores and supermarkets is inexpensive "mood" collections like "Romance", "Spring", "Melancholy", etc. I have no problem with this - some of the unnamed orchestras or soloists aren't bad although recording quality may disappoint.

"Baroque Adagios" is a big cut higher for both enjoyable listening, as well as background music for social occasions. The Baroque period simply overflows with memorable slow movement gems - both well-known, and rarely heard. The famous Italian tenor, Beniamino Gigli, confessed that many of his most favorite pieces came from the Italian baroque and earlier. Music of the earlier times combines emotional and melodic appeal with a restraint and depth that makes it wear well on many hearings. The only risk for background music is that the gorgeous melodies and resonant sonorities will draw people away from what they might otherwise do.

The choice of repertory is rich and varied, but this collection is particularly noteworthy for its long list of famous soloists and conductors. Besides Janos Starker, these include Heinz Holliger, Andras Schiff, Henryk Szeryng (in the Bach Double Concerto in D minor), Thurston Dart, Enrique Fernandez, Christopher Hogwood, Karl Munchinger, Neville Marriner, and many others.

I can think of few ways to better dissolve stress than to put this recording on a player and relax into a comfortable easy chair - or or put it into a car CD player on a longer trip. It makes a thoughtful present for both knowledgeable classic buffs and newcomers to classical music.

Average customer rating: Desert Island Disc Este Mundo Music you have to dance to This disk got me started as a GK fan With this CD the Gipsy Kings began their reign of the 90's.

Este Mundo Gipsy Kings Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Allegria Mosaique Love & Liberte Gipsy Kings Compas ASIN: B000002H9Q Release Date: 1991-07-02

Tracks:

1. Baila Me
2. Sin Ella
3. Habla Me
4. Lagrimas
5. Oy
6. Mi Vida
7. El Mauro
8. No Volvere
9. Furia
10. Oh Mai
11. Ternuras
12. Este Mundo

Customer Reviews:

Desert Island Disc.......2002-12-07

If I had to pack for a desert island sojourn, this CD would definitely go in my luggage. Hot southern days, hot southern nights, passion, romance, joie de vivre, Flamenco Gipsy pop which burns...turn the heat on and dance with the Gipsy Kings.

Este Mundo.......2001-06-17

The Gipsy Kings prove to us again how brilliant they really are. Este Mundo is a very good CD containing great songs. Standout tracks are: Baila Me, Sin Ella, Habla Me, Oy, El Mauro and the beautiful No Volvere. The album also contains three great instrumental tracks. The best of them are Lagrimas and the slow Ternuras. Very recommended for any music fan.

Music you have to dance to.......2000-09-26

I find it impossible to sit still when I play this CD. Invariably, the rhythms have me up and dancing in seconds. And although my ability to understand Spanish is quite minimal, the vocalists present the message of each song so well and with great emotion that intuitively I find I understand the gyst of each song. If you like accoustic guitar, syncopated rhythms and vocalists that are obviously having wild fun, then don't pass up this CD.

This disk got me started as a GK fan.......1999-06-26

I love listening to music where you can tell that the musicians are having a blast. This yummy CD often gets put in my player with the "repeat" function on. Every song is a winner. Highly highly recommended.

With this CD the Gipsy Kings began their reign of the 90's........1999-04-01

An incredible group effort from one of the greatest bands (in any language) of all time. The lead vocals are shared which gives the album a nice variety. The Kings are in top form here. Habla Me has to be the most beautiful song in their 100-plus song catalog.

Average customer rating: Awesome CD The Best Duo Of All Time Hands Down!!!

Pa'l Mundo Wisin & Yandel Manufacturer: Machete Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: King of Kings Los Benjamins Masterpiece Los Vaqueros Los Rompe Discotekas ASIN: B000EQHXRI Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

1. Dale-Intro (With Mr. Phillip)
2. Manigueta
3. Llame Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)
4. Paleta
5. Solo Una Noche
6. Mayor Que Yo Part 2
7. La Barria
8. Calle Callejero
9. Sin El
10. Rakata
11. Sensacion
12. Tabla
13. Noche De Sexo
14. Mirala Bien
15. La Compania
16. Lento
17. Titere
18. Yo Quiero
19. Fuera De Base

Tracks:

1. Pam Pam
2. Te Noto Tensa
3. Toma
4. La Quebranta Hueso
5. Mayor Que Yo Parte 2 (Remix)
6. Burn It Up
7. Sacala
8. Llora Mi Corazon

Customer Reviews:

Awesome CD.......2007-05-19

It is very much worth the price. It has 2 cds plus a dvd with 4 videos & an interview. Very talented artists. The best of the raggaeton genre!

The Best Duo Of All Time Hands Down!!!.......2006-08-06

This is the Deluxe Edition with the videos and their new songs.Especially one of the hottest songs ever "Pam Pam"is on the second CD.Wisin and Yandel are 10 levels ahead of the competition.They've crafted and carefully made all they're new songs to be true masterpices.They are the geniuses of club bangin' reggaeton,and with the best producers in reggaeton history helping them leave the rest of the competition in the dust.Definitely keep your ears on everything they make because it is HOT FIRE and NOBODY in the business can touch it.Right now the hot tracks are "El Telefono" on Hector El Bambino's CD ROMPE DISCOTEKA,"Atrevete" off the Chosen Few Part 2 CD. My favorite "Pam Pam".Wisin lyrics are off tha chain.Nobody comes close to the stuff he comes with.Maybe a close second Hector,or Yomo.But they work and feed so well off each other's vibes,voices,and flow.The Best Duo in the BIZ hands down,Wisin and Yandel!!!!

Average customer rating: The best pasodobles Classic Mariachi

Pasodobles Con el Mejor Mariachi del Mundo Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mariachi | Latin Music | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Valses Mexicanos Sones de Jalisco Mejor Mariachi del Mundo Danzones Con el Mejor Mariachi 75 Aniversario ASIN: B0000C0F9Z Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Lorenzo Garza
2. Cas
3. Por Tapat
4. Juan Silveti
5. Islas Canarias
6. Carlos Arr
7. Capetillo
8. Ferm
9. Machicha
10. Curro Venzor
11. Dos Negro
12. Silverio

Customer Reviews:

The best pasodobles.......2007-04-24

Originally conceived as music for La Fiesta Brava or bullfight, the pasodobles presented here by Mariachi Vargas are some of the best within their genre. Whether you love the music of the bullfight or are into ballroom dancing the pasodoble has a catching and infectous, unique style. Filled with emotion the songs sing of passion and evoke the strongest feelings. Seven of the songs are written about famous bullfighters beginning with the "Lorenzo Garza", "Juan Silveti", the great Spaniard "Carlos Arruza", "Capetillo", "Fermin", "Curro Venzor" and the recently departed great Mexican "Silverio" Perez. The homage to La Fiesta Brava and it's best proponents is a thing of beauty. The songs are quite famous amongst aficionados of bullfighting and most recently given new life by ballroom dancing. Not being into ballroom dancing I was surprised to hear pasodobles being used on a television show my wife was watching and had to take a peak. I was surprised but the music does lend itself to dancing quite well. This explains why this is the top selling mariachi disc at Amazon as of this writting. I am sure Maraich Vargas is quite pleased now even though this vintage release was not intended for ballroom dancing but rather for aficionados of La Fiest Brava. Mariachi Vargas is arguably the best mariachi group in the world and you can't go wrong with these interpretations. The arrangements are the best as are the chosen musicians. If you are in the Mariachi Vargas it is because you are the best at what you do. I would recommend this disc for anyone into ballroom dancing or if you just like mariachi or La Fierta Brava.

Classic Mariachi.......2004-01-27

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan are known as the best mariachi in the world, and it is definitely for a reason. The musicianship is tight, with all of the guitars, trumpets, and strings executed perfectly and beautifully. The beauty, quality, and precision of this recording is so well-executed that one could very well mistake the songs for being performed by an entire orquestra (as opposed to what is really an ancient folk ensemble)! That being said, one must understand a little bit about the pasodoble before really understanding the album. Pasodobles are Spanish marches that traveled to Latin America during the existence of the vast Spanish empire. It thrived in many different Spanish colonies, particularly those in which the old Spanish tradition of bullfighting was popular; however, both bullfighting and the pasodoble became extremely prolific in Mexico. Today, the pasodoble exists as both the traditional music for bullfights as well as a type of song used for ballroom dancing. The songform itself is very interesting; it seems to be a fusion of North African/Moorish melodies with western rhythms and instrumentation. It is particularly beautiful when played by a mariachi ensemble, of which it seems almost made for. In fact, most mariachi groups include at least a few pasodobles in their sets. The song "Lorenzo Garza" makes a perfect introduction to the album, functioning as a strong beckon to the listener. "Por Tapatias" boasts an impressive opening trumpet, and the famous "Juan Silveti" is perhaps the most exciting song on the album, with it's slightly brooding mood. Also, "La Machicha" is a nice addition as well, as it is perhaps one of the "cutest" pasodobles ever composed. Of course, this is all made possible by the capable hands of the world-renown Mariachi Vargas. For a good taste of old Mexico, this is an excellent album of beautiful and exciting music, and a wonderful addition to the many excellent recordings of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Classic mariachi in its entirety!

Average customer rating: Focus on the Recordings This is a fantastic deal! Excellent, Broad Selection $70....when was this??? $70/40... you do the math.

Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set) Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bassoon | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piccolo | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Recorder | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set) Bach: Complete Works - 155 CD Box Set Beethoven: The Masterworks (Box Set) Dvorák: The Masterworks [Box Set] Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set) ASIN: B00062FLHY Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.


DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

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1. Ni Te lo Imaginas
2. O Eterno Deus Mu Dança
3. Pa Bailar
4. Pa' Gozar
5. Pablo Martinez
6. Palpita Mi Corazon
7. Parada Joven
8. Puras Rancheras
9. Que Seas Feliz
10. Raça Humana

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Dad Man Cat//Out of Here [Import]

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Jack Johnson [Original recording remastered] [Import]

The Essential Ray Price (1951-1962)

Ihre Allergrossten Erfolge [Import]

Koorosh Angali Recites Rumi

Live and Alive [Live]

Kiss of Life Pt.2 [CD-single]

Juke Box Music/Last Real Texas Blues Band

Fiesta Cubana, Vol. 3: El Bolero

Intendo

Maximum Audio Biography: George Michael [Import]

Grandmix 2003: Ben Liebrand [Import]

After The Ball plus Highlights from Vaudeville

Year of the Drummer