Fantasia Espanola de Agustin Lara

1. Cuerdas de Mi Guitarra

2. Españolerias

3. Valencia

4. Novillero

5. Suerte Loca

6. Granada

7. Clavel Sevillano

8. Murcia

9. Silverio

10. Fermín

11. Organillero

Fantasia Espanola de Agustin Lara,Javier Solis,Sony International,Latin,Latin Pop,Mexican,Tejano

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Just as good now as then

Fantasia Espanola de Agustin Lara
Javier Solis
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

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Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000C415
Release Date: 1998-09-08

Tracks:

Cuerdas De Mi Guitarra
Espanolerias
Valencia
Novillero
Suerte Loca
Granada
Clavel Sevillano
Murcia
Silverio
Fermin
El Organillero

Customer Reviews:

Just as good now as then.......2001-03-01

I was very glad to see that this CD was released recently from the recordings of the original 1962 LP. This is a rich, historical, musical tresure that features the romantic musings of Javier Solis interpreting some of the great Mexican composer Augustin Lara's finest songs. As stated in the title, this is a "Spanish Fantasy", all songs were written by el maestro Augustin Lara with a Spanish theme, there are many pasodobles. The ex-boxer, Mexican crooner, turned movie-idol was five years into his musical career when these original recordings were released and his voice was magnificent. One of the best interpreters of the bolero, el sonorense Javier Solis performs with El Mariachi "Nacional" de Arcadio Elias with supreme confidence as his voice cascades and transcends ordinary offerings by other less notable interpreters. Nearly half a century old, the music is a reminder of the artistic past that prematurely ended for Javier Solis because of an accident.His voice was soft and beautiful, yet able to authoritatively command attention because of the subtle phrasing and wonderful velvety sound of his voice. His unique voice was best suited to the bolero as he softly whispers at times, building gently, rising to fantastic high notes, rollercoasting to low notes and slowing back down to deliver his musical seduction. The songs included are definitely Spanish with many of the themes built around La Fiesta Brava, including Lara's "Novillero" (about an apprentice bullfighter), "Fermin"(in homage to Fermin"Armillita"Espinoza), "Silverio"(a tribute to Silverio Perez, the great Mexican torero) and others. The great cites of Spain are honored as well including "Valencia", "Toledo" and the classic, "Granada". "Granada" is one of those songs that although interpreted by many and so many times, is just one of those songs that cannot be played too often , it is just more beautiful than words can explain. This music is almost fifty and those old enough fondly remember Javier Solis either from his movies or recordings. Those younger have probably never heard of him, but make no doubt about it, once you've heard his remarkable velvety voice you'll never forget him. Javier Solis, one of the best interpreters of the bolero genre is unforgetable/inolvidable and this CD allows a new generation of listeners to hear him at his best. If you like Spanish music with mariachi, Augustin Lara compositions or just one of the best boleros, Javier Solis, this CD belongs in your collection, he was/is one of Mexico's treasures.