Mariachi Rock

1. Mariachi Mix Rock and Rock I: Al Compas de Reloj/Rock del Angelity/El R

2. Mariachi Mix Rock and Rock II: Tu Cabesa en Mi Hombro/Tus Ojos/Noches Y

3. Mariachi Mix Rock and Rock III: Lucila/Bule Bule/Gloria/Hey Lupe/Agujet

4. Mariachi Mix Rock and Rock IV: Pensaba en Ti/Anoche No Dormi/Siluetas/A

Mariachi Rock,Mariachi Gamma 1000,Sony International,Latin,Latin Music,Mexican

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Average customer rating: He can just sing anything . . . Very good. Not Alejandro's style AF, VIENTO A FAVOR What A Voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Viento a Favor Alejandro Fernández Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mi Tiempo Todo Cambió Las Mejores Canciones Del Mundo Entre Tus Brazos Papito ASIN: B000QEIM9Q Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. Te Voy A Perder
2. A Manos Llenas
3. Tanto Amar
4. Amenaza De Lluvia
5. Eres
6. No Se Me Hace Facil
7. Estabas ahi
8. Sin Consideracion
9. Solitario Y Solo
10. Sueño Contigo
11. Amor Gitano featuring: Beyoncé
12. Cuando Estamos Juntos

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Viento a Favor is Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez's 15th studio disc in as many years as a singer. But he still approaches each project with the urgency and earnestness of a newbie singer. That's what makes each tune a small celebration, an intimate moment of discovery. There are no wasted moments amid the sterling arrangements, some of the best in Fernandez's lush pop repertoire. (He's an equally heralded ranchera singer.) Viento a Favor features tunes written by Leonel Garcia and Noel Schajris (better known as emotive Latin-pop duo Sin Bandera) and Mexican singer Reyli Barba. They're all taken to wuthering heights by Fernandez's stellar vocal range, which goes from hushed whispers to booming intensity. First single "Te Voy a Perder" is an epic romance, and "Amor Gitano," a duet with bilingual diva Beyoncé, expectedly smolders. Closing tune "Cuando Estamos Juntos" is another surprise, an acoustic-flavored ode to simple joy. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

He can just sing anything . . ........2007-07-26

. . . with this voice. This is definitely adult pop, the direction Alex's music has been taking for the last few years now. He's matured and so has his voice; it's much more resonant and you hear that better singing ballads and this type of smooth pop than the traditional mariachi music. Hard to pick a favorite here, but "Te Voy A Perder" and "Sin Consideracion" are the songs most likely to appeal across genres. Alex is sure to win some new fans with this mix. Even if you don't speak Spanish, he still makes you feel the mood of his songs and you will believe you understand what he's singing. He is La Voz (The Voice).

Very good........2007-07-22

Alejandro has a very pleasant voice that projects real feelings in the words he is expressing. Whether he sings pop or rancheras his voice captures the listener.

Not Alejandro's style.......2007-07-22

Love the hit song "Te voy a perder" and the song with Beyonce', but the rest of the songs are okay. Kinda boring. They are not Alejandro's style of music. I love Alejandro soooooo much I dream of him. I listen to his concert in Spain CD three to four times a week and watch his DVD very often. He's my idol. I love his other cd's also "Corazon Abierto" and his Mariachi CD's. He's awesome! This new cd of his, just isn't his style. I believe he's trying to get into the pop scene, but he's better with his balads and Mariachi music. If you want to listen to it, I suggest buying a used one instead and save your money.
Ale, you can come to my home anytime for dinner and ??!

Ale's big FAN!

AF, VIENTO A FAVOR.......2007-07-08

I HAVE BEEN AN A. FERNANDEZ FAN SINCE HIS FIRST ALBUM. FROM THEN TILL NOW, I STILL STAND BY WHAT IVE THOUGHT, THAT HE IS THE BEST MALE VOICE IVE EVER HEARD. THIS ALBUM IS SPECIAL BECAUSE OF ITS FEEL, ITS DIFFERENT.
ITS UNIQUE. WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THE FIRST TRACK, YOU ARE WAITING ANXIOUSLY TO HEAR THE NEXT, ITS THAT GREAT.THE MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL, AND WHEN YOU ADD ALEXS' VOICE, YOU HAVE GOT A PERFECT ALBUM, YOU HAVE GOT VIENTO A FAVOR.

What A Voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-26

Alejandro's New Cd Showcases The Fact That As An Artist He Continues To Grow..."ERES", "CUANDO ESTAMOS JUNTOS", "AMOR GITANO"...While Retaining His Base..."TANTO AMAR", "ESTABAS AHI" & "SOLITARIO & SOLO". This Is Yet Another Fantastic Cd In A Long Line Of Great Cds!!!!! Alejandro Gives The World More Of That SWOON Worthy Voice, Listen To "ESTABAS AHI" And His Voice Washes Over You With Tenderness & Power!!! The Sound, Mixing, Arrangements & Producing Are Once Again Absolutly Perfect!! IMHO He Has The Most Beautiful Male Voice Ever Created!!!!!!

Average customer rating: A wonderful introduction to Mexican traditional music Los Lobos gone traditional and it rocks! one of five recordings i would take to a desert isle Lovely Their Finest By Far

La Pistola y El Corazon Los Lobos Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Del Este de Los Angeles (Just Another Band from East L.A.) Kiko How Will the Wolf Survive? By the Light of the Moon Los Super Seven ASIN: B000002LFP Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. La Guacamaya
2. Las Amarillas
3. Si Yo Quisiero
4. (Sonajas) Mananitas Michoacanas
5. Estoy Sentado Aqui
6. El Gusto
7. Que Nadiz Sepa Mi Sufrir
8. El Caneler
9. La Pistola Y El Corazon

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful introduction to Mexican traditional music.......2007-04-09

Everyone knows Los Lobos know how to rock, but this album shows their outstanding musicianship in the totally different context of traditional Mexican music. Using only acoustic instruments, they have produced an eminently listenable, smoothly produced and accessible entry point for the everyday listener to get into this rich musical tradition. Whether you are a serious or casual listener, or just want terrific background music for a dinner party, you can't go wrong with this album.

Los Lobos gone traditional and it rocks!.......2007-01-19

Buy it! Listen to it and love it! Orale!

one of five recordings i would take to a desert isle.......2006-04-09

The first time i heard los lobos was "will the wolf survive" and i thought it was ok, but later i heard "la pistola y el corazon" and thought, "my damn, that is a fine album!" Los Lobos is the tightest band (like they've been together since birth) i've ever heard and this album exhibits their superb musicianship. There is absolutely no filler on this album, every song is beautiful and complements the other songs very well. It is a wonderful blend of up and slow tempo tunes and, personally, the best comes last. The track "la pistola y el corazon," tugs at my emotions everytime i hear it, and even though i don't have command of spanish, the vocals and instrumentation are so expressive that i can easily feel the despair of the singer. The band also did a great job of getting the listener involved in the music by creating an impromptu party experience in some of the songs like when one of the band members shouts "hoi!" in "el canaler" to keep the pace hot. One of the best albums you will ever hear!

Lovely.......2003-07-04

In all honesty (and with much regret), it seems that traditional Mexican music is dying out--it is with this in mind that I speak on behalf of this wonderful collection of traditional Mexican music. Los Lobos have certainly outdone themselves with La Pistola y El Corazon, which is an excellent introduction to the traditional sounds of Mexico. Quite a variety of styles are represented on this album, such as the lively "son jarocho" as well as the melancholic "huapango" and the beautifully melodic "vals," all of which are native to Mexico. The Spanish guitar seems to be the main instrument present in the majority of the songs, which is a lovely departure from the popular accordion-dominated "nortena" and "ranchera por accordeon" (little more than nortena with a slight folk influence), both of which are strongly associated with Mexico; interestingly enough, these are relatively new additions to the vast variety of music native to Mexico. The band's version of "Si Yo Quisiera" fits this fold quite nicely and will sound very familiar to perhaps the majority of listeners; I, on the other hand, am not a fan of polka, particularly Mexican polka, marking this song as my least favorite. Even then, there is still much beauty to be found on this release, particularly with the huapango "Amarillas," a very haunting number. The lively and joyful-sounding "Guacamaya" makes the perfect intro, as it invites the listener in to a world of beautiful music. "(Sonajas) Mananitas Michoacanas" bears a striking resembling to Cajun fiddling, and it is genuinely pleasing to listen to. Other than the songs "Si Yo Quisiera" and "Estoy Sentado Aqui" (not a particularly great track, really), every one of these compositions is a masterpiece. The Spanish-influenced guitar solos are also an asset to the album, proving that the members of Los Lobos are extremely talented musicians. To all who read this: this is true Mexican music. Please add this to your collection; you will not regret it.

Their Finest By Far.......2003-02-08

This album is a must have for the Los Lobos fan. Wonderfully produced and arranged with music from various regions of mexico. Strongly recommended.

Average customer rating: A CD You Can Enjoy Often

Mexican Spaghetti Western Chingon Manufacturer: Adrenaline Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rock | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mexico and Mariachis: Music From and Inspired by Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi Trilogy Vida Once Upon a Time in Mexico Brotherhood Grindhouse: Planet Terror ASIN: B000NQR7R0 Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

1. Se Me Paro
2. Malaguena Salerosa
3. Fideo Del Oeste
4. Severina
5. Alacran Y Pistolero
6. El Rey De Los Chingones
7. Bajo Sexto (Six Below)
8. Cielito Lindo
9. Mexican Sausage Link
10. Siente Mi Amor
11. Cuka Rocka (Extended)

Album Description

Chingon is muscular rock and roll with a shot of top shelf tequila and the expansion of Robert Rodriguez's creative empire. This album embodies the same intensity as Rodriguez's films and features special guests such as punk rock cult icon Tito Larriva, Lone Star state chanteuse Patricia Vonne, and the sultry actress Selma Hayek. "Mexican Spaghetti Western" fuses exciting Mexican iconic imagery with the explosive touch of rock and roll done electric Mariachi style. For the first time, songs from Rodriguez's soundtracks are paired with never before heard compositions onto one CD.

Customer Reviews:

A CD You Can Enjoy Often.......2007-06-21

I had searched & waited for a Chingon CD since the Kill Bill movies showcased Chingon. I was not disappointed.

To draw a more critical eye... I would have enjoyed more songs like the terrific, UPTEMPO, opener, Se Me Paro.

Overall, the tone of the CD is rather soft & mellow. The amazing guitar(s) working together, however, create a very rich sound. This is definately not a dull CD, and lends itself to multiple playbacks. I've played it alot in the couple weeks I've owned this CD, and I have not habituated to it yet.

Heh, I have no understanding of Spanish, but Malaguena Salerosa is beautiful & perhaps the best song on the CD, Siente Mi Amor is close behind.

Does the CD have filler??? Yeah, but some might enjoy the two duds. The english lyrics of Bajo Sexto (track 7) and last song, intrumental Cuka Rocka (track 11).... Neither belong or seem to fit on this CD. Bajo Sexto is a fine song, but they should have kept it all Spanish. Cuka Rocka is clearly just filler and just does not work as a follow up act to impressive track 10 (Siente Mi Amor)

Someone fluent in Spanish would be a better reviewer... My lack of Spanish gives the vocals, for me, a more abstract expression. Maybe that is why I can listen to the CD so much.

As far as personal bias... I really enjoy great guitar work found in blues and rock from artists as diverse as David Gogo's electric & acoustic work to Satriani, Petrucci, Dave Martone, or working bands like Joe Bonamassa or Albert Cummings.

Average customer rating: Endless talent, humor(!), peerless voice A Superb Sound, Filled With Passion And Soul! Another great offering Lovely Lila!!! From Latin standard to modern vocals

Una Sangre (One Blood) Lila Downs Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Afro Brazilian | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Sandunga La Cantina Border (La Linea) Tree of Life La Llorona ASIN: B00023GFT0 Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Viborita
2. Dignificada
3. Cielo Rojo
4. La Bamba
5. One Blood
6. Malinche
7. Tiringini Tsitsiki
8. La Cucaracha
9. Mother Jones
10. Paloma Negra
11. Brown Paper People
12. Una Sangre
13. Yahahuari Nin

Amazon.com

There's no doubt that singer Lila Downs' profile is on the rise after her appearance in the film Frida and on the accompanying soundtrack, which led to a performance at the 2003 Academy Awards. The dividing lines between cultures and classes are major themes throughout the Mexican-American singer's decade-long career; but whereas 2001's Border is more angry about the disparities, One Blood: Una Sangre is more inclusive, if only for the hopeful note of unity sounded in the English-language version of the title cut (the album has two distinctly different readings of the song sung, respectively, in English and Spanish). While much of the cumbia-based, genre-breaking material here is original, Downs and her band completely revamp two covers: Ritchie Valens classic "La Bamba" features techno beats and African drumming; the folk song "La Cucaracha" opens with wailing guitar before settling into a gentle reggae groove. Stylistically restless and lyrically didactic, One Blood: Una Sangre is as ambitious as it is beautiful. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Endless talent, humor(!), peerless voice.......2006-02-04

It does not happen very often that one can hear a forty year old classic in a new cover version, and it is as if you hear that song all new and all over again. Especially, I had always thought that Chavela Vargas' version of Paloma Negra would remain the "gold standard", but when I listened to Lila Down's version here, ohh boy was I wrong, and ohh boy was I blown away! She plays with her talent, she jiggles with her incredible musical possibilities. Where other artists put a lot of effort into a single interpretation, where you see they work hard, Lila Downs seems just like a child that opens a big box of candies and asks: "What type of magic do I feel like doing next?"

All the other songs range from the great (Cjelo Rojo, Tirineni Tsitsiki) to the curious (Mother Jones) and to the original (covers of La Cucaracha and La Bamba), but Lila's Paloma Negra shines as the jewel and showpiece of this CD. If Chavela Vargas' version was the "classic", now it seems more like the pedestrian version to me. And don't get me wrong: I still think it was in itself an incredible performance. But if you want the overdrive, listen to the Lila Downs. Her's is so full of vioce and class, it will blow your mind away! Only in a song like this can it show, where the true genius of an artist really lies.

Let's hope there will be many more showpieces for Lila's endless talent and peerless voice to come!

A Superb Sound, Filled With Passion And Soul!.......2005-07-05

I first heard Lila Downs' sultry, smokey voice in the film "Frida." The movie's entire soundtrack is extraordinary, and I still listen to the CD frequently. Fortunately Ms. Downs has come out with four albums since then, because I love the passion and soul she puts into her music. "Una Sangre" is her latest offering. And it is an eclectic, outstanding mix, based on her multicultural artistic vision!

Lila Downs is a Mexican-American vocalist, with a Scottish-American father, and a Mixteca mother. She grew up in both the Mexican state of Oaxaca and in Minnesota, USA, bi-lingual and bi-cultural. Lila received formal voice training in Mexico and in the States, and performs her own compositions, as well as tapping into the rich indigenous music from the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, and Nahautl cultures. Her variegated sound is a real fusion of Mexican folk songs, rich American blues and jazz, along with some pop, mixed in with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms. I occasionally hear some gospel in there also. It is really difficult to pigeonhole her music and interpretations into a genre. This is a good thing! She is totally original.

"Viborita (Little Snake)," leads off with a fantastic driving Afro-Latino beat sustained by a fleet bass drum, with call-and-response vocals. It is very reminiscent of coastal music from Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean - similar influences, right? The poignant "Dignificada," comes right afterward, and really gives the artist an opportunity to show-off her versatility with this slow sensual bolero. "Cielo Rojo," (Red Sky), is an excellent cut, one of my favorites - a sort of Mexican flamenco with 3 very different guitars at work here. It's gypsy-like, with soaring vocals and Lila, at times, trilling a falsetto high in the back of her throat.

"Bamba" is her take on the 200+ year-old song that Ritchie Valens made famous outside of Mexico, and her version of "La Cucaracha" is a fabulous 'cumbia', which some folks mistakenly call reggae. Reggae, which I really like, is totally different. The cumbia is a Colombian folk dance and music, which originated among African slave populations on the country's Atlantic coast. It is popular in areas of Mexico and Latin America. Extremely sensual, the music is often classified as "salsa, played in 4/4 time with a heavy beat one and accentuated beats three and four, giving a loping rolling rhythm similar to 'riding a horse.'" Anyway, this version of "Cucaracha," which usually has political lyrics, is certainly the most unusual I have heard.

"Tiringue Tsitsiki" (Flower of Marigold), is beautiful and sweet. Lila harmonizes with herself with minimal accompaniment here. While Malinche, with Downs' deep-toned voice and powerful delivery is bold, with lots of percussion - snare drums, maracas, and harp. "Paloma Negra" is traditional Mexican, with a fresh touch. "Mother Jones," performed in English, is pure blues. "One Blood," and "Brown Paper People" are also sung in English.

Lila's husband, Paul Cohen, is the musical director and saxophonist. He has brought together an excellent, international group of instrumentalists who come from the US, Mexico (string-multi-instrumentalist, Celso Duarte), Cuba (bassist, Junior Terry Cabrera), Chile (drummer/percussionist, Yayo), and Brazil (guitarist, Guilherme Monteiro). Mexican and American guitarists Ernesto Anaya and Marvin Sewell, make guest appearances, as does the renowned Japanese percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.

This is a wonderful CD! Lila Downs is a unique artist - simply superb! Highly recommended!
JANA

Another great offering.......2005-06-16

On this Lila Downs fourth or fifth CD if you count the rerelease (with additional tracks)of "Sandunga" finds her even deeper and more comfortable in her binational soul. Revealing her bicultural identity by the light of the moon , much like a leopard in a starless night jungle, her vocals pounce on your soul, invading and capturing your innermost feelings. There is a certain maturity to her latest work that reveals an accomplished artist, one who has travelled the globe and still comes back to her roots. There are no less than five traditional songs that have been given the Lila Downs treatment to retain their folkloric roots but with an edge, the Lila Downs edge. Even the songs that are originals have that feeling of traditional folkloric music because of fine production and musicianship. Although Lila is the star, credit must be given to the tight band that hails from different lands and whose flags make them like a U.N. delegation. Of course, it goes without mentioning that Lila's "amorcito" Paul Cohen does a wonderful job arranging and producing the various melodies for a tight cohesive sound. If you are new to Lila you may feel the disc lacks continuity but this is who Lila is. She is a multitalented artist whose voice is like a contortionist, bending ,dipping and weaving between genres in her unimitable style. To say she is unique is an understatement. Whether she sings in husky tones, soft whispers, lingering, escalating ,suddenly diving operatic high notes or any style Lila chooses , she is fantastic. Listening to her gives me chills today just like the first time I heard her back in 1999 . The haunting melodies stay with you long after the disc stops playing. I've been listening to this disc for about a year now and never seem to get tired of it. I only put it away , off my multi-disc rotation to give others a chance but I always come back to her. She can sing avariety of styles, many are featured here and they are all really good. Obviously she could do just a jazz album, as is evident on her English version of "One Blood" where she sounds like like a sultry, throaty , Latina, Sade. Her talent is boundless. She has been compared to Chavela Vargas but really there is no comparison, there is Lila and then there is Lila. It is her style, her persona, her music that creates the magic. Some of the more traditional songs that have received the Lila treatment are the mystical "Cielo Rojo," "La Cucaracha," La Bamba," and "Paloma Negra" come to new life like antiques recently brought out of the cabinet to be proudly displayed at the table. Although I like very much the traditonal songs featured on this disc I am also drawn to "Dignificada" which has a slight reggae back beat, "Malinche" which explores the Mexican godmother cursed by some but that belongs to all of us who have Mexican heritage, the bluesy , rootsy sung in English "Mother Jones," the call to musical arms Paul Cohen sax introduction on the Arabic sounding "Brown Paper People" with it's hip-hop inflected vocals adding further worldly textures and both Spanish and English versions of "One Blood/ Una Sangre" solidify the bilingual/binational nature of this disc. Lila is like a fine glass of wine or aged anejo Tequila that resonates with the various nuances and influences of the earth and climate, creating an experience to be savored and to reflect upon. She is not a person who fits into the flavor of the day pop- variety-disposible-icons that flood the music market today. This is a true artist who reflects what many people only feel and cannot express. This is another in a succesive line of great Lila Downs albums to be experienced. As others have stated, check her out live too. I've seen her three times and her shows are incredible. You need this CD in your collection, your soul will never be the same.

Lovely Lila!!!.......2005-01-31

Lila Downs is by far the most amazing vocalist of our time. I have all her CD's and can't wait until the next. Her music and live shows are inspiring and moving. She's a Latina who keeps it real and is proud of who she is, where she comes from and where she's been. I had the honor of meeting her and her inner beauty surely compliments her outer beauty. Her talent is moving, and her humility inspiring. I recommend this CD 100% as well as all her others. Hear it for yourself... and catch her live performances when she's in your town!

From Latin standard to modern vocals.......2004-11-18

UNA SANGRE/ONE BLOOD is perhaps the most startlingly contemporary. 'Viborita' opens with pounding drum beats, choral quality, and a beat that is contemporary in style.
 Downs' vocals have moved from Latin standard to modern in UNA SANGRE, without losing any power.

Average customer rating: Excellent sampling of authentic Mariachi.

The Best of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán: Ultimate Collection 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 Similar Items: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo Viva El Mariachi! Valses Mexicanos Mariachi Cobre Llegaron los Camperos: Concert Favorites of Nati Cano ASIN: B0002OOUHI Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. Negra
2. Alma Llanera
3. Camino Real de Colima
4. Cielito Lindo
5. Como Han Pasado los A
6. Becerro
7. Zopilote Mojado
8. Guadalajara
9. Bamba
10. Bikina
11. Feria de las Flores
12. Matas
13. Olas
14. Lindas Mexicanas
15. Arrieros
16. Quonita Es Mi Tierra
17. Cafol
18. Relago
19. Tren
20. Sentimiento

Customer Reviews:

Excellent sampling of authentic Mariachi........2006-11-05

The selections on this recording are outstanding, as are the members of
the band who sing and play in true, exciting, Mariachi fashion. Unlike
the "Hollywood" Mariachis who seem loud and boisterous, this group is
professional and true to tradition. Fun and excellent listining.

Average customer rating: Placido Domingo and the Mariachis Mariachi by a great voice Depends if you are a mariachi afficionado Have you heard of Javier Solis? Mediocre

100 years of Mariachi Placido Domingo Manufacturer: EMI Latin 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 | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo De Mi Alma Latina De Mi Alma Latina, Vol. 2 Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time Viva El Mariachi! ASIN: B00001T3BB Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

1. Paloma Querida
2. La Malaguena
3. Pa' Todo El Ano
4. De Que Manera Te Olvido
5. Como Olvidar
6. Tequila Con Limon
7. La Rondalla
8. Ella
9. Mas Fuerte Que Yo
10. Ay, Jalisco No Te Rajes!
11. El Jinete
12. Si Nos Dejan
13. Cuando Sale La Luna
14. Yo Soy Mexicano
15. Amaneci En Tus Brazos
16. La Feria De Las Flores

Customer Reviews:

Placido Domingo and the Mariachis.......2007-06-08

This is a wonderful CD of Placido and the Mariachis.What voices.Its great

Mariachi by a great voice .......2007-04-24

This is obviously Placido Domingo attemping to play outside his chosen profession as an opera singer. I take nothing away from him for his attempt. Even though he sings rancheras in the mariachi vein his opera training and voice unmistakingly comes through; there is nothing wrong with that. He is not a mariachi singer in the style of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Vicente Fernandez(or his son Alejandro), Jorge Negrete,Jose Hernandez, the various vocalists of Mariachi Vargas, Pedro Ingfante, Nati Cano, Pablo Montero or any slew of authentic interpreters; the key word here is interpreter. Domingo has a wonderful voice, robust and clear and he has all the elements for a mariachi singer but first and foremost he is a opera singer and it shows. The crossover is difficult. The songs on this disc are very good and even if you are a mariachi aficionado you should enjoy his marvelous voice and fine accompanyment to these classic songs. The classic Jose Alfredo song(nearly half are written by El Rey) "Paloma Querida" is well done as is the Spanish song "Malaguena." He especially shines on El Rey's "Cuando Sale La Luna " where he extends his voice in fine opera/mariachi style and streches the notes with emotion and "El Jinete" where he substitutes falsetto voice for his opera delivery. I have to give him credit as he delivers a pretty good version of " Ay Jalisco No Te Rajas" and "Soy Mexicano." If you like good singing,can tolerate the fact that he is not a genuine mariachi singer than you will like this opera singers homage to Mexico's music. If you are so wrapped up in a nationalist perspective(only Mexicans can sing mariachi) than stay away from this one. Recommended for aficionados of fine interpreters of mariachi who love mariachi music.

Depends if you are a mariachi afficionado.......2004-08-20

My review for this CD brings up the same points as my review for "Flamenco" by Pepe Romero in that in both these cases, you have musicians who have spent most of thier careers in classical music and have tried their hand at a different genre.

And just as the case with Pepe Romero and Flamenco, 100 años of Mariachi gives us wonderful performances... refined, precise, not lacking anything on the surface. No doubt, Domingo sings wonderfully... but will not please "afficionados" who feel the music should have a certain earthiness and rawness of emotion only gained through years and years of specializing and living this type of music only.

Long ago as a teenager living in Mexico, Placido Domingo sang much Mariachi music for pleasure (himself a big fan of the ranchera greats) before he decided to concentrate all his energy on training for a full-time opera career. So this style of music is by no means "unnatural" for him to sing now or is it out of place for him as, say, American Broadway show tunes. However, he also admitted he could not produce the full range of mariachi vocal technique because such would possibly damage his voice for his operas.

Taking all that into consideration, I did enjoy this CD very much. I personally found Domingo's singing style highly refined yet strongly masculine... very much proper for this music. And always showing impeccable good taste and wonderful musicianship. What I always admired about Domingo is no matter what type of music he ventures into, he really tries his best to prepare and "live" the music as an actor does for a role. Don't be dissuaded by those claiming a mere opera singer can't sound convincing in Mariachi, or that he brings "nothing" to this music... as soon as I played this CD and Domingo sang the first phrase of "Paloma Querida", I was sold. Of course, Domingo is not a genuine ranchera specialist. But there are times when one can't help but believe he is based on his performance here.

I highly reccomend this CD for those new to Mariachi music, or for those more concerned with wonderful singing of this music in a general sense. True afficionados will of course prefer the genuine interpreters of yesterday and today and give this one a pass. But given the extremely poor taste of multitudes of singers who tried this music in recent years, I find it hard to believe that Domingo, with his wonderfully refined singing, could be dismissed by anybody.

Have you heard of Javier Solis?.......2004-04-18

By far nothing comparable to Javier Solis. Not taking anything away from the tenor of OPERA not Ranchera...Lets leave the rancheras for those who are gifted in its style. You want real rancheras listen to MR. Javier Solis.

Mediocre.......2004-02-18

I am a fan of Placido Domingo...the Opera & Zarzuela Singer...not the Ranchera singer, not the Broadway song singer, not the ballad singer. Placido is great at what he does, but his style on most popular is monotonous and he really doesn't bring anything to the table. I whole heartedly recommend Jorge Negrete for hard-core rancheras. Even Vicente Fernandez' performance on "Joyas Rancheras" is a much better recording of this genre.

Average customer rating: Joe Strummer: Walker Sorry if you don't have it yet...... "Share some love with the unknown one" I waited 15 years for this CD... Joe said it was his best.

Walker Joe Strummer Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elgin Avenue Breakdown Revisited Let's Rock Again Rock Art and the X-Ray Style Global a Go-Go Streetcore ASIN: B0009YNSE2 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

1. Filibustero
2. Omotope
3. Sandstorm
4. Machete
5. Viperland
6. Nica Libre
7. Latin Romance
8. The Unknown Immortal
9. Muskey Waltz
10. The Brooding Side Of Madness
11. Tennessee Rain
12. Smash Everything
13. Tropic Of No Return
14. Tropic Of Pico
15. Brooding Side Of Madness (New Extended Outer Limits Mix) (bonus track)
16. Straight Shooter (bonus track)
17. Filibustero (Freestyle Mix)(bonus track)

Customer Reviews:

Joe Strummer: Walker.......2007-03-15

Everybody knows that reggae is the punk rocker's preferred style of World music, but Strummer was at home in any third world culture. He certainly sounds at home on this CD, playing straight-up traditional, acoustic Central American music, almost all of it instrumental (with three or four terrific vocal tracks)--even more at home than he ever did on any reggae/dub/rap song he did with the Clash. For me, the Walker soundtrack provides a total foreshadowing of the kind of music he would make later with the Mescaleros, espeically on Global A-Go Go. But this CD is not just an interesting artifact for the Strummer scholar; it's also a very enjoyable listen. Strongly recommended for fans of Strummer and fans of largely-instrumental soundtracks like Bob Dylan's Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid.

Now, if only they would release the movie on DVD so I could finally see what I have been listening to...

Sorry if you don't have it yet.............2007-03-10

Only the best after The Clash.
If you saw the movie, you'll remember a perfect match with the music.

"Share some love with the unknown one".......2006-03-13

In his 1987 historical drama Walker, director Alex Cox (Repo Man) told the story of William Walker (Ed Harris), an American renegade who, in the 1850s, took over as president of Nicaragua. The film caught a lot of flak from critics because of its use of deliberate anachronisms (TVs, helicopters, etc.) to draw satirical parallels between Walker's corrupt behavior and the US government's involvement in Nicaragua in the 1980s; it quickly sank into obscurity -- and sadly, so did its soundtrack...

Feeling somewhat lost after the breakup of his celebrated punk band, the Clash, singer Joe Strummer had begun to dabble in film work, contributing some songs to Cox's previous films Sid & Nancy (1986) and Straight To Hell (1987), and even accepting a starring role in the latter. Eager to try his hand at a whole film score -- and inspired a bit by Bob Dylan's work on one of his favorite movies, Sam Peckinpah's Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) -- Strummer offered to compose *all* of the music for Walker (in addition to taking a small role in the film as an ill-fated member of the Immortals, General Walker's "gringo army").

The result was a surprisingly lively and lovely soundtrack album, featuring 11 instrumental pieces and 3 vocal tracks. As the producer of the album, Strummer suggested that the music be performed entirely on acoustic instruments -- his rationale being, "let's be 1850, nothing plugged in." He only appears as a performer on the vocal tracks: the wistful "The Unknown Immortal," sung from the viewpoint of one of Walker's men; the giddy "Tennessee Rain," which apparently runs down a wide-ranging list of things his men would rather be doing and places they'd rather be; and the mournful "Tropic of No Return," which seems to be about how his army was depleted by disease and desertion. Joe acquits himself nicely on these pretty, low-key tunes, though I wish that his vocals were higher in the mix (or that a lyric sheet had been included with this disc). The instrumentals -- blends of traditional folk and Latin sounds, with trace elements of jazz and country -- are just as intriguing; a lot of the tunes here may not be instantly memorable, but I think they're appealing enough to keep you listening and to keep growing on you.

Last year, the label Astralwerks was kind enough to reissue this long out-of-print album with 3 bonus tracks (remixes of the jaunty opener "Filibustero" and the haunting "The Brooding Side Of Madness," as well as the brief "Straight Shooter," originally released as a b-side) shortly after its expanded reissue of Elgin Avenue Breakdown, the album by Strummer's pre-Clash band the 101ers; together, these two discs are bookends of sorts to the most popular phase of Joe's career. Although I admit I was hesitant to buy the mostly-instrumental soundtrack to a movie that I haven't seen and may never get a chance to see, I'm glad I finally did; Walker shows a side of the late Strummer that his last albums with the Mescaleros (not to mention such Clash songs as "Rebel Waltz" and "Corner Soul," from 1980's Sandinista) only hint at, and it's actually a more satisfying effort than Joe's official solo debut, 1989's uneven Earthquake Weather. I'd love to see Astralwerks put together a whole collection of Strummer's post-Clash, pre-Mescaleros soundtrack work and rarities (like the aforementioned Sid & Nancy and Straight To Hell tracks, the songs he did for the 1988 film Permanent Record, his contribution to the 1998 South Park TV series soundtrack, etc.)!

I waited 15 years for this CD..........2005-12-13

Finally, a CD release of this wonderful soundtrack. Strummer immersed himelf in 19th century Central American music and came out with a soundtrack that was perfect for the movie and instantly put him in league with Morricone.

If you only know him from his Clash days, this will seem a bit of a departure (all acoustic folk music), but regardless you can't dispute the quality. This is my favorite soundtrack of all time. I can't put it any simpler than that.

Joe said it was his best........2005-09-04

It was an interview in his later years, and he was asked to recall his favorite work.

He said it was an album one couldn't even buy anymore.

Kudos to Astralwerks for the re-release.

It would've been nice if they had used the overdubs in the movie to accompanying the end title theme on the elpee.

I have not heard the re-issue and am looking forward to the bonus remixes. I received the vinyl version when it was released, and it was extremely difficult to get back once it was loaned. Yet, it is one of those things one takes pleasure in when loaning.

Average customer rating: This album is a sampler of Linda's Spanish language songs A Great Compilation! que bonito! Very good collection of her spanish songs Almost Perfect Compilation Of Her Songs In Spanish

Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas Linda Ronstadt Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Canciones de Mi Padre Mas Canciones Frenesi Linda Ronstadt - Canciones de Mi Padre: A Romantic Evening in Old Mexico Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo ASIN: B0001XAS2Q Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. La Charreada
2. Rogaciano El Huapanguero
3. Cuando Me Querias T
4. Lo Siento Mi Vida
5. Mi Ranchito
6. La Cigarra
7. Perfidia
8. Siempre Hace Frio
9. La Mariquita
10. Quireme Mucho
11. Verdad Mucho
12. Por Un Amor
13. El Sol Que T Eres
14. Adnde Voy
15. Adonde Boy
16. Mentira Salome
17. Piel Canela
18. Hay Unos Ojos
19. El Sueno
20. El Crucifijo De Piedra

Customer Reviews:

This album is a sampler of Linda's Spanish language songs.......2006-01-02

The sources for the 20 songs of this album are:
six each from "Canciones de mi Padre", "Mas Canciones", and "Frenesi", and
one each from "Hasten Down the Wind" and "Winter Light."

Your enjoyment of this CD will depend on which other CDs you already own.

A Great Compilation!.......2005-07-22

As a kid, growing up in LA, I was unconscioulsy registering several cultural influences, chief amongst them surf music, then rock, then perhaps Mexican music, via a UHF channel I used to watch, primarily for the bull fighting, but secondarily because I liked Mariachi music, and some class trips to Alvarado Street.

This CD takes me back to those roots. It's an amalgam of her canciones to Ms Rondstadt's beloved padre, which have become classics of the idiom, plus a few of her standards and offshoots from the past few years. . She's probably sold more PBS subscriptions via these recordings than any other entertainer, amd for good reason. She's brilliant! The songs are non pareil! Her execution is flawless! The accompaniments/arrangements are note perfect, as well! What's not to love?

The CD also includes some of her better covers of other songwriters like Dylan ( A great rendition of Tom Thumb's Blues, one of my favortie songs of all time), "I go to Pieces," from her "We Ran" Album///just a great mix of one great artist's oevre! It's better than a greatest hits mix, by far. Highly listenable! Highly collectable!!
Check out her paean on to Lady Day on "Fools Rush In," in particular. The vocals and the arrangement are un canny! (sic!)

Do take notice that this is not just a compilation of her two Canciones CDs. There is a great melange here. What a great chanteuse this lady is! She's taken the mantle from Ms Peggy Lee and Ms Rosemary Clooney, et al. She's the real deal!






A Big Must Buy!

BEK

que bonito!.......2005-06-11

Ay que lindas son estas canciones. How wonderful to hear Linda Ronstadt tapping into the roots of her Mexican father. How joyful to hear the melodious notes of "Charreada" from this soulful diva. You feel transported to another time and place with these wonderful boleros, mariachi and ballads. "Cuando Me Querias Tu" is filled with haunting restraint and expression, and the devestating, achingly beautiful "Siempre Hace Frio" which has been covered by many different artists, is especially stirring here. Another tune worth noting is "Piel Canala." I found myself doing a modified rumba at the Borders listening station. This really makes you think of classic 1950s romantic music from Mexico. Enjoy this. Ay, it will truly break your heart.

Very good collection of her spanish songs.......2004-07-16

I just got finish listen to this cd and I love it to death she is now one of my new favorite artist in spanish. I love her voice it is very strong and I can't wait to get more.

Almost Perfect Compilation Of Her Songs In Spanish.......2004-04-29

I give this cd 4 9/10 stars because:

1) In the liner notes she incorrectly describes the song Piel Canela as one of the most beautiful songs from México. Although this song has been recorded by artists of many countries, the Original Hit Version was recorded by its composer the late Bobby Capó, a legendary singer/songwriter/entertainer from Puerto Rico.

2) The Spanish version of Blue Bayou( Lago Azul) should have included, she still sings it in her concerts.

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!

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La 20 Favoritas de Pedro Infante: 48 Anos de Su Muert Pedro Infante Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | 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 $7 - $10 | Bolero | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bolero | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Boleros De Oro 15 Inmortales Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Pepe El Toro 4 Pack Pedro Infante Special Edition, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000B5IP38 Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Homenaje A Pedro Infante
2. Amorcito Corazon
3. Muy Despacito
4. Yo No Fui
5. Nocturnal
6. Mira Nada Mas
7. Que Murmuren
8. La Tertulia
9. Luna De Octubre
10. Di Que No
11. Paloma Querida
12. Sus Ojitos
13. Un Mundo Raro
14. Nan Pancha
15. El Muneco De Cuerda
16. Corazon, Corazon
17. Las Mananitas
18. Cien Anos
19. El Piojo Y La Pulga
20. Corrido De Pedro Infante

Salsa Music:

1. Mi Soledad
2. Navidad Latina
3. Non E Un Film
4. Nuestra Canciones Rancheras Favoritas
5. Ojitos Verdes
6. On Target
7. Ponte en 4
8. Que Siga la Fiesta, Vol. 2
9. Que Voy a Hacer Sin Ti
10. Queen En Espanol: Tributo a Queen

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Feeding Frenzy

Moeran: Violin Concerto/Cello Concerto

Os Catedraticos 73 [Import]

We Are Forever

Maxi Pop, Vol. 1 [Import]

Millennium: Elba Ramalho [Import]

Magnify His Name [Live]

New Adventures in Hi-Fi

Keynote Karaoke: Country, Vol. 1 [Enhanced] [Karaoke]

Jose Luis Perales [Import]

Naturally Preserved, Wetlands Preserve, NYC 5.21.00

Music for the Third Ear

Mellowdramatic Remixed

Symphony No.2, Armenian Suite

The Complete Fantasy Recordings