Viva Flamenco

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Unlike the numerous smooth jazz and neo-flamenco compilations (from Narada and other labels) littering the marketplace, Viva Flamenco! features numerous accomplished guitar players who remain far truer to the genre while often experimenting with outside sounds without watering down their music. Notable names here include Gerardo Nunez, Gino D'Auri, and El Viejin. Amidst some traditional numbers (many with vocal accompaniment), some artists here also offer fresh perspectives: Rafael Riqueni integrates romantic strings into the vivacious "Mi Tiempo," Miguel de la Bastide's speedy six-string fingerwork on the edited "El Cambio" (accompanied by flute) flows with a subtle jazz undertow, while Gino D'Auri's agile fretwork on "Barrio Santiago" is accompanied by sprightly tabla playing. Not all of the cuts here are outstanding, but Viva Flamenco! offers a respectable blend of tracks for the uninitiated, particularly since much of this compilation won't fit saccharine mainstream radio formats. --Bryan Reesman

Viva Flamenco,Various Artists,Narada,Contemporary Flamenco,Flamenco,Int'l & World Music,Latin Music,Pop,Spain,Spain & Portugal,Spanish

Average customer rating: Not flamenco, not innovative, but not bad Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz explore new sensations every time u listen to this album THE BEST OTTMAR LIEBERT Flamenco fury, the passion and emotion live!

Viva Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Flamenco | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Flamenco | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Solo Para Ti The Hours Between Night & Day Euphoria Innamorare - Summer Flamenco Rumba Collection: 1992-1997 ASIN: B000002AT0 Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

1. Heart Still/Beating- 2 The Night
2. Buddha's Flower
3. Morning Arrival In Goa
4. Snakecharmer
5. Buleria (Intro)
6. Black Stone Buleria
7. Duende Del Amor (Day)
8. Sante Fe
9. Barcelona Nights
10. Soma
11. Lush
12. Dream

Customer Reviews:

Not flamenco, not innovative, but not bad.......2004-04-01

OK folks, this is a complicated issue here, where I'm going to come down hard on this dude, but it's not all bad, so read this through.

This music is not flamenco, and if you're thinking you're expanding your cultural horizons by playing this, you're not; you're still very safe within the realms of white bread suburban America. This album and Liebert's music is far closer to chicken salad than it is to paella.

As mentioned elsewhere, ... I fear, though, that these characters might scare you away if you find Liebert to be innovative and emotional. These guys bleed flamenco. Liebert is lifeless compared to these guys.

Liebert is as innovative as Kenny G is to jazz. They both play fluff, BUT that's not entirely bad. Their music is melodic, soothing and inviting. In artistic terms, it's safe, but this also means it won't challenge you in any way. But let's face it, after grinding it out during the week, some of us just want to hear some nice, safe music. This is it!

As the great Duke Ellington once said: "if it sounds good, it is good." Who am I to argue with the greatest American composer? I play this disc, and everyone likes it: my toddler son, my asian wife, my ex green beret dad, his Iranian friend, my Mexican and Cuban neighbors, my born again Christian employee, and my zen Buddhist buddy. Everyone says "Who is this?" People like the tunes, most notably Barcelona Nights and Santa Fe. I guess if I had a hard core flamenco fan with an axe to grind, he or she might not get all mushy over this music, but being melodic and non-intrusive, again, safe, this music is a crowd pleaser.

This is great music to play for dinner guests, barbecues, or for drinking lots of wine to, BUT, like drinking, should be taken with moderation, lest your brain turn to mush like muzak does. Lots of this is because of the unnecessary synthesizers throughout the album.

That new agey stuff really waters down any spanish flair Liebert exhibits. His musical skills don't need the padding of the lame synthesizers. I'd prefer he just showed up with his six string and a couple buddies, plugged in their guitars and jammed, making some sweet tunes without any over production. His playing can stand on its own, but he'd probably lose listeners who need to be spoon fed their emotion, which synthesizers can do.

In the end, I like the CD, but I don't love it in the sense that it's a spiritual awakening, or flamenco, or emotional. It's none of that. But it is good, sweet music.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......2004-02-06

Sorry to be the lone dissenter here but it is inconceivable to me how a live audience could remain awake through this set. Yes, there are a few fiery moments, but the vast majority of this material comes across to me as lacking in energy, repetitive and less than inspired. I gave it three stars because it makes good background music, and is well recorded. A live album of background music makes me wonder about the audience though... maybe they brought their taxes to work on during the show.

explore new sensations every time u listen to this album.......2003-01-13

Every time I hear this album I discover how great it is.Buy it & enjoy exploring ottmar liebert .It 's called Live.I find it full of life.All tracks are highly selected.
Snake charmer is an excellent piece of art.

THE BEST OTTMAR LIEBERT.......2002-08-24

This is probably the best of his recordings. Very good and very recommended.

Flamenco fury, the passion and emotion live!.......2000-10-25

The definitive Ottmar captured live. If you don't own an Ottmar disc, this is the one to get. It's erie how well this recording sounds. After numerous listenings I am still blown away at how it is recorded live and not in the studio. Sheer talent, musicianship and fine selection of songs make this cd solid from start to finish. Snakecharmer is the pinnacle of a man and his guitar on stage with nothing but the most beautiful tones captivating an audience. Very uplifting and spiritual...enjoy.

Average customer rating: Buy it! Good Group Of Guitar Players Los Mejores Gitanos

Viva Flamenco! Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Flamenco | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tabu: Mondo Flamenco Best of Narada New Flamenco Guitar Legends of Gypsy Flamenco Gypsy Passion: New Flamenco (Narada Collection Series) Masters of Flamenco Guitar ASIN: B00004W55W Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

1. La Enredadera - De Madera
2. Mi Tiempo - Rafael Riqueni
3. Al Aire - Pepe Habichuela
4. El Cambio (Edit) - Miguel De La Bastide
5. Se Alza La Luna - Juan Manuel Canizares
6. Primavera - Jose Merce
7. Montoya - Tomatito
8. Barrio Santiago - GINO D'AURI
9. Sevilla - Gerardo Nunez
10. Nana De Colores - Diego Carrasco
11. A Los Ninos Que Sufren - El Viejin
12. Alhambra - Guadiana
13. Chanela - Paco De Lucia
14. Entre Rosas Y Jazmines - Chuscales

Amazon.com

Unlike the numerous smooth jazz and neo-flamenco compilations (from Narada and other labels) littering the marketplace, Viva Flamenco! features numerous accomplished guitar players who remain far truer to the genre while often experimenting with outside sounds without watering down their music. Notable names here include Gerardo Nunez, Gino D'Auri, and El Viejin. Amidst some traditional numbers (many with vocal accompaniment), some artists here also offer fresh perspectives: Rafael Riqueni integrates romantic strings into the vivacious "Mi Tiempo," Miguel de la Bastide's speedy six-string fingerwork on the edited "El Cambio" (accompanied by flute) flows with a subtle jazz undertow, while Gino D'Auri's agile fretwork on "Barrio Santiago" is accompanied by sprightly tabla playing. Not all of the cuts here are outstanding, but Viva Flamenco! offers a respectable blend of tracks for the uninitiated, particularly since much of this compilation won't fit saccharine mainstream radio formats. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Buy it!.......2004-03-27

Overall, an excellent compilation of traditional and new flamenco - one of the best. Highly listenable without a bad cut. Buy it and enjoy it.

Good Group Of Guitar Players.......2002-02-13

Good Group Of Guitar Players. It would've been fantastic to add to the list the musical group NovaMenco.
In their new CD "FORTUNE TELLER'" NovaMenco is introducing more and more fans to this new style of flamenco.

Los Mejores Gitanos.......2000-11-21

In the mood for some flamenco? Put this on and you'll know that besides the beautiful Espanola on the cover the CD has substance. This a compilation featuring 14 different artists playing nearly a hour! An excellent choice if you're in the mood for some authentic musica Espanola. Each artist is talented beyond words and just a joy to listen to. The frenzy, passion, colors of Jerez, families rooted in gipsy traditions, rhythmic, melodic, eclectic, improvisational, spontaneous and most importantly bound by tradition music is a wonderful representation of the state of the musical genre. The greats are here, featured artists include possibly the best , Paco de Lucia, Pepe Harbichuela and a host of others hailing from diverse locals and backgrounds. The booklet gives you biographical information on each artist and what CD the songs come from. A non stop tour de force this CD is awesome and shows the true character of Flamenco with only momentary side excursions into nuevo flamenco. The vocals and castanets are authentic . The challenge for the listener is to able to distinguish the styles of each player. That said I guess I'll get many listens out of this CD. Until that day when I go to Espana and sit with a bottle of Rioja at a sidewak cafe I'll listen intently. A learning experience taught by the masters I look forward to years of listening to this CD

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Viva Sevilla Compania Flamenca Alhama Manufacturer: Blue Flame Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DGRM Release Date: 1998-10-09

Tracks:

1. Taranto
2. Malague
3. Martinete y Siguiriya
4. Tanguillos
5. Buleria Por Solea
6. Fin de Fiesta

Average customer rating: Excellent Album Flamenco Celebration A ONCE IN A LIFETIME TALENT great!!! Amazing

Viva el Flamenco Teye Manufacturer: Crystal Clear Sound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002EPW1 Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

1. Dos Amigos (Rumba)
2. Bulerias Del Pirata (Buleria)
3. Mi Patio (Tangos)
4. De Suenos (Alegrias)
5. San Valentin (Rumba) (Homenaje A Camaron)
6. El Camino (Sevillanas)
7. El Rio Y La Mora (Taranta Por Buleria)
8. Un Secreto My Secreto (Rondena Por Buleria)

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Album.......2005-02-03

One of the best flamenco albums I've ever heard. Phenomenal guitar playing with traditional style instrumentation. Some flamenco guitarists I've listened to lately play technically awesome music, but without passion. Not so for this artist. Vocals, clapping and dancing enhance some tracks but are minimalistic. The main focus is the virtuosity of the guitarist. I like the way he incorporates exotic sounding arabic/persian scales and themes to create the enchanting interplay between harmony and dissonance that makes flamenco so haunting.
Check out his other albums "El Gitano Punky" and "Flamenco Obsession" available on emusic.com

Flamenco Celebration.......2004-11-18

VIVA EL FLAMENCO demonstrates that the lively guitar-based clap dance style can be everywhere, from Teye's introductory rumba to a tango a buleria and a sevillana.
 Listeners seeking a gorgeous diverse display of flamenco's various incarnations will relish Teye's VIVA EL FLAMENCO, a celebration of the overall style.

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME TALENT.......2001-05-24

ONCE IN A WHILE AN ARTIST COMES ALONG WHO BLOWS AWAY PREVIOUS NOTIONS OF WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC CAN COME FROM A GUITAR. THE CD VIVA EL FLAMENCO IS A MASTERPIECE FROM TEYE, THE ARTIST WHO IS BLOWING AWAY MY PRECONCEPTIONS OF WHAT GUITAR PLAYERS ARE CAPABLE OF. FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST TRACK THIS CD IS A GUITAR PLAYERS INSPIRATION. TEYE PLAYS WITH A FURY, AND A FEEL OF JUST "CUTTING LOOSE" THAT IS RARELY FOUND IN GUITAR PLAYERS TRAINED IN CLASSICAL STYLES. HE SEEMS TO BE PLAYING FROM THE GUT AS MUCH AS HIS BRAIN. THE TALENT THIS MAN POSSESSES IS TRULY AWESOME. A MUST BUY FOR ANY MUSICIAN OR MUSIC LOVER.

great!!!.......2001-05-04

Viva El Flamenco CD by the flamenco artist "Teye" is the best flamenco CD I have purchased in the last 10 years. His style of flamenco is unique and exciting.

Amazing.......2001-05-04

I purchased this CD after seeing Teye live in an incredible show. He plays with such intensity and emotion, you can almost see the music fly from his guitar. If you enjoy Spanish guitar, this CD is a must.

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Viva el Flamenco Teye Manufacturer: Corazong Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SE1V

Tracks:

1. Dos Amigos
2. Buler de Pirata
3. Mi Patio
4. De Sue[Alegr]
5. San Valent
6. Camino [Sevillanas]
7. Ry la Mora [Taranta Por Buler
8. Secreto Muy Secreto [Rodeor Buler

Average customer rating: An excellent composition of rhythmic Latin music.

Viva Espana: Nuevo Flamenco, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Miramar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Flamenco | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Flamenco | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003IP1 Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. Me Va - Rumbalea
2. Jaleo Pa Las Flamencas - Jaleo
3. Sangre A Ti - Manolo
4. Rumba Catalan - Voyage
5. Monasterio De La Chunga - Jaleo
6. O Mi Senor - Ricao
7. Mosquito - Rumbalea
8. Robes Mi Carino - Manolo
9. Il Vito - Jaleo
10. Tristessa - Lailo
11. Tio Moro - Hippolyte Baliardo
12. Rum-Ba-Ba-Ba - Jaleo
13. Malacutum - Ricao
14. Willy El Rociero - Jaleo
15. Buleria Flamenca - Ricao

Customer Reviews:

An excellent composition of rhythmic Latin music........1999-02-19

Even if you don't speak Spanish the music speaks for itself. The sounds and rhythms are upbeat and the voices fit comfortably together for an uplifting musical experience. I highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys expanding the scope of their listening experience.

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Viva Flamenco! Ronald Radford Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YRM0 Release Date: 2000-04-08

Tracks:

1. The System
2. Pretty Lady
3. Jah Creator & Father
4. World Peace
5. A Who A Say
6. You
7. Son Of The Most High
8. Creation
9. Mama Africa
10. Heartbreak Lesson
11. Inna Babylon
12. Give Thanks
13. Where's Mama Gone
14. Only You - Dub
15. World Dub

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Viva Flamenco! Ronald Radford Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000021YHO Release Date: 2000-03-18

Tracks:

1. Bulerias
2. Terantas
3. Rumba
4. Siguiriya
5. Verdiales
6. Romance
7. Alegrias
8. Zambra
9. Soleres
10. Guajira
11. Farruca
12. Granadinas
13. Tango

Average customer rating:

Viva Jaleo/Duende Del Flamenco Fiesta Gitana Da Silva ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000050KDD Release Date: 2006-08-15

Average customer rating:

Viva Espana Viva Flamenco Various Artists Manufacturer: Bellaphon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AT5A

World Music:

1. Vize Pli O [Import]
2. Voice of the Voyager [Import]
3. Weine Keine Traenen Um [Import]
4. West Java: Sundanese Jaipong and other Popular Music
5. Wirrimbah [Import]
6. Yahili [Import]
7. Zemog el Gallo Bueno
8. 20 Super Sucessos [Import]
9. 2005 Vintage... Ma Non Li Dimostra [Import]
10. A Taste of Soca

World Music

world music

World Music

Essential Rock Anthems [Import]

Sonata in G for Violin Solo

Shostakovich: SYMPHONY No. 6 / Theme & Variations / Scherzo / Suite "Alone"

Complete 1955: Live at the Bee Hive [Live] [Import]

Stop Go [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

Old Souls Day

Millennium [Import]

Spark This- The Dutch Diamond Experience[ SMG Records]

Psalm and Squall

Paganini: La "Carmagnola"

Riffin'

Stepping to the New World

Rap Ghetto

The Light of the World

That's Him