Arriba

About the Artist
Bruce BecVar

Bruce BecVar, an extraordinarily gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer has just released his most masterful work to date: River of Gold. On this, his 12th album, the master guitarist has reached a new pinnacle of artistic achievement in songwriting, musicianship and production values. Listeners will be swept away by the albums fluid guitar, melodic keyboards, and subtle percussive accents. The albums New Age Fusion sound and glimmer of exotic vocals makes it a natural for both New Age and smooth jazz fans.

River of Gold is a love letter from BecVar to his fiancee, Aurora Juliana Ariel, giving the album a surprising vulnerability. In composing music that echoes his own experience, BecVar taps into something universal: the soul-stirring experience of a love that opens the heart and elevates the spirit. Something very powerful happened when Aurora and I came together, the magic of which is written all through this album.

A seeker and healer as well as an artist, BecVar makes music for its effect on peoples lives. Listeners report feeling uplifted, soothed and joyful on hearing his music. Composing and recording is for me a very spiritual practice, says BecVar. It is an exacting process of listening to the creative impulses of Spirit and being diligent about translating what I hear into a finished recording that captures that original essence in its most undiluted form.

In the tradition of musical prodigies, BecVar records primarily in his own custom home studio, plays a variety of instruments, and produces and engineers all his own albums. Doing the engineering and production is important to me for a number of reasons, but most of all, so I can make certain the sound I have in my head is what eventually ends up on the CD. I like to put the same love and attention into production that I do into composing and playing.

BecVars relationship with music began at an early age. When he was 8, he picked up his fathers ukulele and promptly began producing chords and harmony on it. At 9, he picked up the guitar. I put my ear next to it and began playing, composing. I had an almost innate knowingness of the instrument, almost any instrument - violin, cello, percussion, recorder, flute and piano. I rejected formal music training and Im glad for it. My path was clearly geared toward the intuitive approach.

His affinity for woodworking, combined with his love of music, naturally led BecVar to the fine art of building instruments. At the age of 11, he crafted a dulcimer from materials and plans given to him by his father, and by 12 had built his first acoustic guitar. He subsequently became apprentice to the town guitar repairman, working on everything from guitars to kazoos.

BecVars art and skill in the making and embellishing of instruments, along with growing recognition for his guitar compositions, brought him to Northern California in the early 70s. He set up shop in Sonoma where he became well-known as a Luthier, making one-of-a-kind electric guitars for such world-class rock n roll bands as The Who, The Peter Frampton Band, Led Zeppelin, The Jackson Five, Earth, Wind & Fire and Carlos Santana. One of his guitars, ornate with exotic inlay and carving, now resides in the permanent collection of New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Meanwhile, he continued playing and composing. Aided by the after-hours use of a recording studio in the music shop where he worked, BecVar began production of his first album. In 1986, he released Take It To Heart on his own label, Shining Star Productions, and began working as a musician full time. The album met with outstanding critical acclaim as well as commercial success, validating Bruces uncommon approach to music. Windham Hill founder, Will Ackerman discovered Take It To Heart, invited BecVar to perform with him in the Windham Hill Summer Concert Series in 1987, and included an original cut of BecVars on the Windham Hill Guitar Sampler.

When he was preparing to record his second album, The Nature of Things (1989), BecVar couldnt find an instrument that produced the kind of sound he was seeking. Not surprising then that the former professional luthier decided to design one himself. I was looking for a new, versatile instrument that produced an ethereal but still resonant tone. So I designed the Shakti harp. A custom 28 - string acoustic/electric instrument, the Shakti harp combines the sounds of guitar, harp, koto and zither, giving BecVars music an even more unique sound.

BecVars third release, Forever Blue Sky (1990) was his breakout album, residing on Billboards New Age chart for over a year. Then his career took a turn to the East. Early influences of Ravi Shankar, explorations of Eastern religions, and divine synchronicity led BecVar to vocalist-yoga instructor-healer Nada Shakti. Their synergy gave birth to Samadhi, an intriguing collection of Hindu Vedic hymns and chants, accompanied by original instrumentation. BecVar and Shakti also combined forces with a group of Tibetan Lamas for the production of one of the most popular of the Tibetan overtone chant recordings, Tibetan Sacred Temple Music (1990), and later, Shakti and BecVar released Jiva Mukti (1994).

In 1992, BecVar released the more contemporary-sounding Rhythms of Life (1992), co-produced by Don Camardello (Ottmar Liebert) in his Santa Barbara studio. For the project, BecVar teamed with Paul McCandless (Windham Hill), Alex Acuna (Weather Report) and younger brother Brian BecVar (Kitaro band). The album, available through Higher Octave Music, is enjoyed by New Age and smooth jazz fans alike. Later that year, BecVars mood turned spicy and bold, inspiring him to record the nuevo flamenco-flavored Arriba (1992). The genre turned out to be perfect for guitar whiz BecVar, Arriba is fiery and romantic, with that silky BecVar touch. Indeed, it is so well loved that one cut, Istanbul, is included on the top-selling Narada Collection Gypsy Passion, alongside songs by such artists as Ottmar Liebert and Strunz & Farah.

BecVars most recent musical project before River of Gold was his immensely popular three-album series, The Magic of Healing Music, created for Deepak Chopra. The series, based on ancient Ayurvedic principles popularized by Dr. Chopra, consists of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, each intended to balance the particular dosha for which it was named. BecVar worked closely with Dr. Chopra and with Dr. David Simon, director of The Chopra Center, on the project. The series was later released as one double album, which continues to be a top seller.

DISCOGRAPHY
River of Gold (1998) Arriba (1992)
The Magic of Healing (1997/95) Samadhi (1990)
Time Dreams (1994) Forever Blue Sky (1990)
Jiva Mukti (1994) The Nature of Things (1989)
Rhythms of Life (1992) Take it to Heart (1986)

Band members: Bruce BecVar: Flamenco guitars, keyboards & percussion
Steve Reid: percussion
Brandon Fields: sax
Richard Hardy: sax

Product Description
The passionate and romantic music of ARRIBA effortlessly carries you away into a distant land vibrant with the spirit of flamenco. Heart-stirring and evocative guitar, melodious saxaphone and a tasteful array of exotic percussion all combine beautifully to create a highly listenable album by one of the foremost instrumental guitarists.

Arriba,Bruce BecVar,Shining Star,Adult Alternative,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Average customer rating: Awesome Music! Absolutely Beautiful!

Arriba Bruce BecVar Manufacturer: Shining Star ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: River Of Gold Rhythms of Life Time Dreams The Magic of Healing Music 2-pak Magic of Healing Music: Pitta ASIN: B0000010O5 Release Date: 1993-01-01

Album Description

The passionate and romantic music of ARRIBA effortlessly carries you away into a distant land vibrant with the spirit of flamenco. Heart-stirring and evocative guitar, melodious saxaphone and a tasteful array of exotic percussion all combine beautifully to create a highly listenable album by one of the foremost instrumental guitarists.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Music!.......2004-05-12

I bought the cassette in '93 when it first came out in a display that gives you little clips of song. The first clip sold me. Now that I've gotten a car with CD, Arriba was one of my first purchases. There's not a song I don't like, most are bouncy and make you want to bounce right with them. My taste ranges from classical to hard rock and new age but Arriba is one CD I'll always have in my collection. I've purchased it for several friends with various musical tastes and all really like it, too.

Absolutely Beautiful!.......2000-10-04

Every time I listen to this music it makes me get up and dance! Or at least bob my head in an appreciative fashion. Although I don't have a lot of experience or authority about what's hot and what's not in Latin music, I have to stress that this album really caught my attention. The guitar work by Bruce BecVar is just amazing! Nearly all the songs are written in the same key, so it's hard to tell where one stops and the next begins, which makes for wonderfully smooth transitionswhile at the same time offering excellent variation. If you want something lively to groove to while you bake cookies, or just something spirited to listen to in front of a fireplace, this album is a must-have!

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Puro Pa' Arriba Los Huracanes del Norte Manufacturer: Univision Music Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Norteno | Latin Music | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: El Papa de Los Pollitos Borron y Cuenta Nueva Siempre Imitado, Jamas Igualado Detalles y Emociones Mas Alla del Sol ASIN: B000FKO5G0 Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Ay Amigo
2. Hombre de Negro
3. Futbolista
4. Que Mas Guele (Tu Ausencia)
5. Tu Desedida
6. Mocho Chavez
7. 30 Dias
8. Fue Mentira
9. Que Te Importa
10. Paloma Querida
11. Palomino Tostado

Average customer rating: El Rey sings about his home! Mexican Tenor of Mariachi Music One of the best ever by "El Rey"

Arriba Huentitan Vicente Fernandez Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tejano | Latin Music | Styles | Music Ranchera | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | 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 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Tejano | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Tejano | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 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: Camino Inseguro Mexicanisimo Gusta Usted? Joyas Rancheras Al Estilo de Vicente Fernandez Palabra de Rey Vicente Fernandez ASIN: B000002DHM Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. El Jalisciense
2. Voy A Navegar
3. Con Golpes De Pecho
4. Amor De La Calle
5. Al Final Del Camino
6. Te Voy Hacer Que Me Quieras
7. El Palenque
8. Volver Volver
9. Te Llevare Conmigo
10. La Cruz De Tu Olvido
11. Suena Mi Amor

Customer Reviews:

El Rey sings about his home!.......2002-12-25

This album contains some of the most genuine, awesome and varied ranchera songs of any of Chente's works. Perhaps singing about his place of birth, Heuntitan Jalisco really brought out extra punch in his vocals, because these are exceptional performances even by "El Rey" standards.
He kicks it off with a barrage of high-energy ranchera excellence in El Jalisciense and then changes pace with the more somber but equally impressive Voy A Navegar. There are many nice changes of pace on this CD. Plus, if your Spanish is still a work in progress like mine is, this is a good Chente recording to have because his power-packed enunciation and measured vocal delivery are more easily understood on this CD than some of his others. You don't have to be fluent in Espanol to appreciate his world-class vocals, but it adds a lot to be able to understand most of the lyrics. A classic recording by Vicente, and you can have it for mere pocket change!

Mexican Tenor of Mariachi Music.......2002-07-13

Mexican Legend Vicente Fernandez shows in this CD his potent voice in such songs as "El Jalisciense" and his signature song "Volver, Volver" and his baritone voice in "Voy a Navegar". Vicente Fernandez has one of the greatest voices in the history of World Music!

One of the best ever by "El Rey".......1998-05-13

Huentitan, Jalisco, is Vicente's birthplace, and accordingly this early '70's album is one of The King's watershed masterpieces. This was the original album upon which his unforgettable rendition of "Volver, Volver" appeared, but the album as a whole is equally great. You'll also find Vicente's extraordinary performances of "Voy a Navegar" and "El Jaliciense" here, which to my mind demonstrate that if he wasn't the King of Ranchera, he'd be The Fourth Tenor. It's great that a timeless, classic album like this can be had for such a low price. Those who've enjoyed Senor Fernandez' outstanding '90's albums would do themselves a favor to also give this earlier recording a listen.

Average customer rating: fantastic harp music from "tierra caliente"

Arriba Tierra Caliente Alma de Apatzingan Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000001KI Release Date: 1994-09-01

Tracks:

1. La Chileca
2. Que Bonito Par De Ojitos (What Beautiful Eyes You Have)
3. Es Un Carpicho (It's A Yearning)
4. Ya Casi Esta Amaneciendo (Daybreak Is Near)
5. Danza De Los Angelitos (Dance Of The Angels)
6. El Dia Que Te Vayas (The Day You Leave)
7. Yo Vi Nacer Una Nube (I Saw The Birth Of A Cloud)
8. Mira Luisa (Look, Luisa)
9. El Apasionado (The Empassioned One)
10. Clavel De Primavera (Carnation Of The Spring)
11. La Brujeria (The Witchcraft)
12. El Aguitado (The Coward)
13. Ojos Negros Que Nunca Enganan (Black Eyes That Never Deceive)
14. Minuete Al Senor San Antonio (Minuet To Senor San Antonio)
15. Minuete Al Cristo Milagroso (Minuet To Miraculous Christ)
16. Danza De Los Lirios (Dance Of The Irises)
17. Danza A La Virgen De Acahuato (Dance In Honor Of The Virgin Of Acahuato)
18. Danza De La Manda (Dance Of The Promise)
19. La Pipa Dina (The Marijuana Truck)
20. Sembradores Del Cerro (The Growers From The Hill
21. La Muerte De Juan Ortiz (The Death Of Juan Ortiz)
22. El Padre Contrabandista (The Trafficking Priest)

Customer Reviews:

fantastic harp music from "tierra caliente".......1999-05-25

What is blues for jazz ,that is this music for mariachi.Where to get more of music from "tierra caliente" here in Germany?

Average customer rating: Excellent product

Arriba Suena Marimba: Currulao Marimba Music from Colombia Grupo Naidy Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ecuador & Colombia: Marimba Masters Sacred Songs Si Soy Llanero: Joropo Music from the Orinoco Plains Un Fuego de Sangre Pura Tierra Caliente: Music from Hotlands of Michoacan by Conjunto de Arpagrande Arpex Music of Central Asia Vol. 1: Tengir-Too Mountain Music of Kyrgyzstan ASIN: B000E1Z8CK Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. El botellThe Jug)
2. Una mata (One Morning)
3. Mi gallo corococy Rooster Crows)
4. Dolores
5. Lo que suena, quer(That Sound, What Could It Be?)
6. La maravilla (The Marvel)
7. Ove (Listen, Look)
8. Lo que me trajo el Niios (What the Christ Child Brought Me)
9. A cvende la piangua? (How Much Is the Piangua?)
10. Pango
11. Vamos a adorar a Antonio (Lets Worship Saint Anthony)
12. Salom

Album Description

The marimba is a vivid legacy of African presence in Latin America, but only on the Pacific coast of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador does it keep its close connections to a strongly African culture. Hailing from small towns along the river-ridden Colombian coast, the seasoned women singers of Grupo Naidy raise their voices to the accompaniment of marimba and drums, performing their unique styles of music known collectively as currulao. 36-page booklet, bi-lingual notes, photos, 54 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent product.......2006-11-10

It is a very pure colombian rythmic style and delightful for organic dancing!

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Arriba La Fiesta Los Corraleros de Majagual Manufacturer: Vedisco ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Colombia | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Colombia | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FZ24 Release Date: 1995-04-18

Tracks:

1. Dia de San Sebastian
2. Mochilero
3. Pava Congona
4. Beso
5. Pilas con Esa Mujer
6. Gozona
7. Escorpion
8. Merecumbe
9. Tirapiropito
10. Tu Seras Para Mi

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Homenaje a Jose Alfredo Jimenez Mariachi Arriba Juarez Manufacturer: Prodisc Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | 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 General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000666ZA Release Date: 2002-04-10

Average customer rating: Maria Bayo vuelve a grabar cancion española.

Canciones españolas Manufacturer: Valois ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: María Bayo Album ASIN: B00007A3IQ Release Date: 2003-01-14

Customer Reviews:

Maria Bayo vuelve a grabar cancion española........2003-09-18

Maria Bayo ya fue protagonista de un celebrado disco de cancion española en el sello CLAVES alla por 1992, y once años despues edita un nuevo acercamiento a este genero, con el que vuelve a merecer el aplauso, y que es un complemento ideal al primero.
Ahora revisa Bayo melodías españolas de Toldrá, Guridi, Montsalvage... o de influencia española (Ravel) para rematar el recital con el 'Açulao', una pieza portuguesa muy típica como bis en este tipo de recitales. Vuelvo a decir los mismos elogios que al primer cd: la voz es bellisima, plena de matices, y la forma de decir la poesía de los textos tiene un gusto incomparable... .
Malcom Martineau acompaña al piano de manera notable, lo que redondea un disco con el que Maria Bayo vuelve a cosechar un gran y merecido triunfo.
Habrá que esperar ahora al acercamiento al barroco español que Maria Bayo ya prepara, ni mas ni menos que con Rousset. Exito asegurado, seguro.

Average customer rating: EL JEFE EN GRANDE mejor imposible

Miguel Mateos, El Idolo! De Argentina, Tengo Que Parar - Tira Para Arriba Miguel Mateos Manufacturer: Orfeon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00001OH3S Release Date: 1999-04-15

Tracks:

1. Tengo Que Parar
2. Tira Para Arriba
3. Damelo, Nena, Damelo
4. Solo Fuego
5. Lucy En La Tierra Con Amantes
6. Chico Marginado
7. Tomame Mientras Puedas
8. Bull Dog
9. Ana La Dulce

Customer Reviews:

EL JEFE EN GRANDE.......1999-10-20

el jefe mateos nuevamente crea una de sus mejores versiones art noveau "bulldog". simplemente imposible de descrivir mejor aun que lagrimas bajo la lluvia, algunos temas son un tanto falto de fuerza pero en general es una material para recordarse, oirlo y simplemente...callar¡¡

mejor imposible.......1999-10-04

bien creo que tiene este cd algunas de las mejores producciones jamas reralizadas por Mateos, tienes que escuchar bulldog¡¡¡, tengo que parar etc.

Average customer rating: me and my mans song

Arriba el Norte Arriba el Sur Ramón Ayala Manufacturer: Freddie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Norteno | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00009YXDD Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. Arrancame el Coraz Ramyala
2. Mi Golondrina - Banda Machos
3. Debajo de Aquel Arbol - Ramyala
4. Secretaria - Banda Machos
5. Rinconcito en el Cielo - Ramyala
6. Cerillazo - Banda Machos
7. Que Casualidad - Ramyala
8. Sangre de Indio - Banda Machos
9. Entierrenme Cantando - Ramyala
10. Mi Tesoro - Banda Machos
11. Latosa - Ramyala
12. Recuerdame y Ven - Banda Machos
13. Afferado Por Ti - Ramyala
14. Machos - Banda Machos

Customer Reviews:

me and my mans song.......2004-01-18

this cd was dedicated to me by my boyfriend and it is my favorite cd. i need to get the lyrics to this cd so if anyone can help me out that would be so nice of you. my emailm is hardtimezmytimez@aol.com.....

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