Brazilian Collection [Import]

Product Description
1997 album from the Brazilian music icon, a former memberof the seminal rock band Os Mutantes. EMI.

Brazilian Collection,Rita Lee,Polygram Int'l,Brazil,Brazilian,Int'l & World Music,Latin Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: The music of Jobim forever supplies us with the soundtrack to our passions... Excellent! Bossa Nova Best of the best Iam ready to relocate to Brazil.

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim Antonio Carlos Jobim Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | 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 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: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Astrud Gilberto Wave Antonio Carlos Jobim's Finest Hour Getz/Gilberto Stone Flower ASIN: B0007WW38I Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Girl from Ipanema
2. Desafinado (Off Key)
3. SnSamba
4. Insensatez (How Insensitive)
5. Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved)
6. ua de Beber
7. Samba de Uma Nota Sne Note Samba)
8. Wave
9. Tide
10. Aguas de Mar(Waters of March)
11. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
12. Passarim

Customer Reviews:

The music of Jobim forever supplies us with the soundtrack to our passions..........2007-06-09

Antonio Carlos Jobim weaved a magic spell with his music the way few songwriters ever can; and he sang wonderfully as well. He truly invented Bossa Nova music in the late 1950s with João Gilberto; and for this he deserves to be in the history books forever for his fine contributions to the world of music.

The CD starts off with the smash hit "The Girl From Ipanema." Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto's wife, sings the part of the vocals that are English. Although some may say that Astrud "sang flat;" her voice imparted a sense of natural sensuality and honesty that few professional singers ever achieve. The Portuguese lyrics are also beautiful even if you don't understand precisely what they mean--this song is THAT good.

Another major early hit for Jobim follows; the song entitled "Desafinado (Off Key)" shines like gold. Jobim plays piano on "Desafinado (Off Key)" while both Astrud and João Gilberto sing to perfection. Stan Getz does a great saxophone solo on this classic track, too. In addition, "Só Danço Samba" continues the romantic, enchanting early '60s Bossa Nova flavor; Jobim is on guitar and again Stan Getz accompanies the rest of the crew with a flawless saxophone performance.

"Insensatez (How Insensitive)" features Astrud Gilberto once more as she sings the lyrics to this melancholy ballad. The Marty Paich Orchestra performs a very well done musical arrangement; and Jobim also plays guitar for this number.

"Amor Em Paz (Once I Loved);" Água De Beber" and "Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)" provide us with three magical instrumental numbers. The sophistication of the musical arrangements showcase the genius of Jobim's music and artistry; and the Brazilian beat enchants you with its captivating beauty. I love those strings and the piano on "Samba De Uma Nota Só (One Note Samba)!" SMILE

"Wave" and "Tide" boast smooth as silk arrangements by Claus Ogerman and Eumir Deodato, respectively.

The CD track set ends fittingly with Jobim's "Passarim," a number from the late 1980s. The vocals on "Passarim" reflect great forethought and good judgment. In addition, the track set proceeds in chronological order; this illustrates the development of Jobim's artistry very well.

The liner notes include an essay about Jobim and his career by Steven Ivory; and you get the song credits and the years in which they were recorded. The artwork exceeds my expectations with good use of color and a great black and white picture of Jobim on the front cover.

I highly recommend this CD for Jobim fans and fans of Bossa Nova music everywhere. If you want to get acquainted with Jobim's work but you can only choose a single CD to buy you can't go wrong with this one.

Enjoy!!!

Excellent!.......2007-05-12

This CD took me right back to my days in the early 60s of babysitting for young couples and listening to all of their albums. If you like bossa nova, you couldn't ask for more than this CD. Jobim is the master.

Bossa Nova.......2007-03-29

I like Bossa Nova, beautiful music, and I like all the cd's I have purchased

Best of the best.......2007-01-04

Jobim is timeless. You will know the songs even if you've never heard them before.

Iam ready to relocate to Brazil........2006-12-25

Some say the message is in the music.I say this music speaks to me and i got the message.Iam going to meet Victoria and we will both relocate to Brazil..hopefully we will get help from Joao Moreira.As Louis Armstrong said" what a wonderful world it will be."

Average customer rating: Illuminating Essential recordings Exquisite The "cool school" of guitar playing Bach and others on the Guitar

300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cimarosa, Domenico | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Giuliani, Mauro | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Baroque Guitar Spanish Guitar Music Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar Art of Segovia ASIN: B000001K62 Release Date: 1992-11-04

Tracks:

1. Spanish Dances: No. 4 Villanesca
2. Spanish Dances: No. 12 Arabesca
3. Etudes For Guitar: No. 7 In E Minor
4. Etudes For Guitar: No. 3 In D Major
5. Etudes For Guitar: No. 5 In C Major
6. Etudes For Guitar: No. 12 In A Minor
7. Etudes For Guitar: No. 2 In A Major
8. Etudes For Guitar: No. 8 In C - Sharp Minor
9. Etudes For Guitar: No. 11 In E Minor
10. Etudes For Guitar: No. 1 In E Minor
11. Estudo No. 1
12. 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 1 Largo
13. 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 2 Tranquillo
14. 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 3 Un poco mosso
15. Suite populaire bresilienne: Mazurka - Choro
16. Suite populaire bresilienne: Schottish - Choro
17. Suite populaire bresilienne: Valsa - Choro
18. Suite populaire bresilienne: Gavotta - Choro
19. Suite populaire bresilienne: Chorinho

Tracks:

1. Sonata In D Major, K. 290, L. 206
2. Sonata In E Minor, K. 292, L. 24
3. Sonata In E Major, K. 380, L. 23
4. Sonata In A Major, K. 208, L. 238
5. Sonata In A Major, K. 209, L. 428
6. Sonata In D Minor
7. Sonata In A Major
8. Sonata In B Minor
9. Sonata In A Major, Op. 3, No. 1
10. Variations sur les Folies d'Espagne, Op. 45
11. Sonata In E Minor, Op. 3, No. 6
12. Gran Sonata Eroica In A Major, Op. 150: Allegro maestoso
13. Spanish Dances: No. 1 Minuetto
14. Spanish Dances: No. 5 Andaluza (Playera)
15. Spanish Dances: No. 3 Zarabanda

Tracks:

1. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Prelude
2. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Loure
3. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Gavotte en Rondeau
4. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Menuett
5. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Bourree
6. Suite No. 4 In E Major: Gigue
7. Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Preludio
8. Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Fuga
9. Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Sarabande
10. Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Gigue - Double
11. First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Granada (Serenata)
12. First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cataluna (Curranda)
13. First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Sevilla (Sevillanas)
14. First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cadiz (Cancion)
15. First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cuba (Capricho)

Amazon.com

Manuel Barrueco is one of the best guitarists I've ever heard. Listen to his own arrangement of Albeniz's Suite Española and you'll have trouble believing it's only two hands on one guitar. But Barrueco doesn't use his technique to show off. He's a solid musician, as expressive in Bach as in Villa- Lobos. He also makes transcriptions that respect the origins of the music. This is a wide-ranging guitar collection, but all the music is worth hearing, especially in performances like these. The disc is one of the best bargains among all guitar recordings, and Vox's recordings still sound like a guitar. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Illuminating.......2007-07-04

I'm a thoughtful and introspective person with a diverse background. Of all the old countries, Spain's diverse background appealed to me. This music reflects that appeal.

Essential recordings.......2007-04-06

Not much else really to say about this. It is a collection of brilliant interpretations and the guitar has the most amazing sound I've ever heard on a recording. You will find yourself almost spiritually bound to share this recording with any classical guitar playing friends and aficionados.

Exquisite.......2006-12-14

I was browsing Amazon, shopping for gifts, and when I listened to the snippets of this, I couldn't resist ordering it for myself. It's a 3CD set of beautiful, varied music played by a brilliantly skilled and sensitive master. Barrueco has an extraordinary touch that seems perfect for each piece, from Bach to Paganini to Villa-Lobos. Anyone who likes classical guitar would treasure this set.

The "cool school" of guitar playing.......2006-10-26

This three CD collection is a reissue of Cuban born virtuoso Manuel Barrueco's early Vox LPs, recorded in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Included in this set is his stunning performance of selections by Spanish composers Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados. This 1978 Albéniz/Granados recording is perhaps the greatest example of what I call the "cool school" of guitar playing, eschewing color and warmth in favor of restraint, taste, and note perfect execution. One complaint: in this reissue VoxBox inexplicably spread the Albéniz/Granados selections over three CDs.

Bach and others on the Guitar.......2006-08-10

A wonderful combination between the Great Bach and a master of Guitar

Average customer rating: Get ready to fall in love. Creme del e creme soothes/beast thing

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Astrud Gilberto Astrud Gilberto Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | 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 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | 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: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Antonio Carlos Jobim Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour Getz/Gilberto The Silver Collection: The Astrud Gilberto Album 20th Century Masters: The Best Of The Mamas & The Papas (Millennium Collection) ASIN: B0007WW35Q Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Non-Stop to Brazil
2. ua de Beber - Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim
3. Girl from Ipanema - Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto
4. So Nice (Summer Samba) - Astrud Gilberto, Walter Wanderley
5. Fly Me to the Moon
6. Shadow of Your Smile
7. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) - Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto
8. Misty Roses
9. Dindi
10. Berimbau
11. Tu Mi Delirio
12. My Foolish Heart

Customer Reviews:

Get ready to fall in love........2007-05-26

Romantic, jazzy, relaxing. What more could you ask for? Astrud's voice has romantic, lilting quality that is very unique. To my ear, there are a few spots where she sounds a little off-key, but for me it just adds to her charm. I could listen to this CD for hours on end - and I have. I wish I knew more about music so I knew all the right words to describe the music. All I can say is, every single song on this album is a winner, and the instrument playing is superb. You will not regret buying this CD. Ah...so nice!

Creme del e creme.......2006-05-27

However you slice it , Gilberto Astrud is one of the most prolific and pioneering voices in modern day music. After hearing my initial introduction of her vocals in " The Girl from Ipenema" , I became instantly infatuated with her singing. After hearing several more songs , I became instantly hooked. Labeled as the " Queen of Bossa Nova" , Gilberto Astrud transcends musical genres and captivates audiences from around the world. Astrud has influenced such reknowned artist as Sade and Sinead O'Connor. Not only is she an artist that has a captivating style that's so simplistically unforgettable....she has compiled a library of music that will influence musical generations in the future. This "millennium collection" captures the esential songs that catipulted her musical career into symbolic status. Needless to say , I highly recommend this cd.

soothes/beast thing.......2006-02-09

57 year old nam grunt with ptsd. listening to music again after 35+ years. all you ptsd grunts ( and if you are.. then you have it whether you know it or not so get to the va) this is truly the lady who spawned that saying about music soothing the savage grunt. understand that the va is going to start prescribing her......honey!, get me a paxil.

Average customer rating: viva Astrud G.! I love Astrud! Lovely Period Piece Such a sweet voice...but what's up with those violins? Early Astrud, and perhaps too samey for one sitting

The Silver Collection: The Astrud Gilberto Album Astrud Gilberto Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Astrud Gilberto's Finest Hour Getz/Gilberto Beach Samba 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Astrud Gilberto The Diva Series ASIN: B0000046W3 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Once I Loved
2. Agua De Beber
3. Meditation
4. And Roses And Roses
5. O Morro(Nao Tem Vez)
6. How Insensitive
7. Dindi
8. Photograph
9. Dreamer
10. So Finha De Ser Com Voce
11. All That's Left To Say Is Goodbye
12. The Shadow Of Your Smile
13. Arunda
14. Manha De Carnaval
15. Fly Me To The Moon
16. The Gentle Rain
17. Non-Stop To Brazil
18. O Ganso
19. Who Can I Turn To?(When Nobody Needs Me)
20. Day By Day
21. Tristeza
22. Funny World
23. So Nice(Summer Samba)
24. Let Go(Canto De Ossanho)
25. Berimbou

Amazon.com

Astrud Gilberto found fame with her contributions to 1964's classic Getz/Gilberto album, which spawned an instant standard in the hit single "The Girl from Ipanema." From there, she went on to fill many LPs with her winningly hesitant, longing vocal style; this disc collects 25 tracks cut between 1965 and 1970 for Verve. Among them are early versions of a number of Brazilian standards by the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim ("How Insensitive," "Once I Loved") and Luiz Bonfa ("The Gentle Rain," "Tristeza"). "Fly Me to the Moon" and the Bricusse-Newley "Who Can I Turn To" fit the mood perfectly. Throughout, Gilberto is aided by lush, thoughtful arrangements, including one by Gil Evans on "Berimbou." This entry in the Silver Collection series is an excellent introduction to one of Brazilian pop's most emblematic voices. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

viva Astrud G.!.......2007-03-27

what can i say? there will be no other Astrud Gilberto! she's simply fantastic! i love all her songs!

I love Astrud!.......2006-03-10

I'm always reaching for this CD! I have a lot of Astrud Gilberto CDs, but I reach for this one the most. And she's so cute on the cover, too. I love the hair.

Lovely Period Piece.......2005-09-19

If you find yourself alone, having landed at the airport of a city in the middle of nowhere, and you're taking a taxi to your downtown hotel, and it's dusk or evening or late night, you will be happy to hear Astrud Gilberto's pure, clear voice playing out a mood of pretty melancholy and longing, just for you.

Such a sweet voice...but what's up with those violins?.......2004-03-23

Gilberto have, in my opinion, the most beautiful voice in the world of jazz. Sometimes, its sweetness and naivity almost makes you cry. However, whoever produced this CD done a terrible job: The violins are way too loud, and sometimes overcome Gilberto herself! A good voice doesn't need anything but a piano, and maybe a background band, but not a violin. Even if you put it, put it in with taste. It's a great CD, but I'd remix it to lower and soften the violins, because Gilberto is more than enough and should be in the center.

Early Astrud, and perhaps too samey for one sitting.......2003-01-06

Her first records are meticulously crafted and intimate, but Astrud livened up a little later on, once she shook off the reins of her jazz-giant husband. Here, she's tightly-controlled and just a little uncomfortable and shy. I prefer Astrud's output when she got more ballsy and had input with her song selections. Many of these songs were covered by a myriad of artists, including Claudine Longet(one might say Longet was the French version of Astrud Gilberto). I thoroughly enjoy Gilberto's shaky English and the spare, jingle-jangly production, but if you find these songs a little chilly, pick up one of her late-'60's CDs(like "With Stanley Turrentine")and you'll be surprised how warm and loose Gilberto eventually became in the studio. B-

Average customer rating: Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing. Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so. ONE OF MY FAVOURITES Fans will be delighted!

Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company John Dowland , Manuel de Falla , Charles Gounod , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Enrique Granados , Fini Henriques , Jaime Ovalle , Joaquim Antonio Barroso Neto , Franz Xaver Richter , Anonymous , William Levi Dawson , Robert MacGimsey , Kathleen Battle , and Christopher Parkening Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Angels' Glory Kathleen Battle · Wynton Marsalis ~ Baroque Duet / Anthony Newman · Orch St. Luke's · Nelson So Many Stars The Best of Kathleen Battle Kathleen Battle Sings Mozart ASIN: B000002RNM Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Music By John Dowland: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
2. Music By John Dowland: Allemande (Guitar Solo)
3. Music By John Dowland: What If I Never Speed?
4. Music By John Dowland: Galliard (Guitar Solo)
5. Music By John Dowland: Fine Knacks For Ladies
6. Ave Maria
7. Bachianas Brasileiras No.5: Aria
8. Coleccion De Tonadillas: La Maja De Goya
9. Three Brazilian Songs: Boi-Bumba
10. Three Brazilian Songs: Azulao
11. Three Brazilian Songs: Para Ninar
12. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Cancion
13. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Nana
14. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidillia Murciana
15. Six Spirituals: Ain't Got No Time To Die
16. Six Spirituals: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
17. Six Spirituals: Ain't That Good News!
18. Six Spirituals: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
19. Six Spirituals: This Little Light Of Mine
20. Six Spirituals: Ride On King Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening.......2007-05-06

Whether you are very familiar with these two artists or have never heard either one, you will delight in this musical collaboration. Only a guitarist of Christopher Parkening's stature could be the ideal accompaniment to the perfection of Kathleen Battle's voice. The music ranges from selections by John Dowland to American spirituals, Bach/Gounod, Villa-Lobos, Granados and some Spanish folk songs. The result is a coherent, soothing and utterly delightful listening experience. You will revisit this album often, and always be glad that you have it. For fans of Kathleen Battle and Christopher Parkening, I think it is a must.

Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing........2006-01-31

We always enjoyed seeing and hearing Battle in concerts, usually on the television and Parkening has been a favorite guitarist. To listen to these two fine artists in concert is a real treat.

Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so........2005-05-25

I can't imagine these songs being performed with any greater technical brilliance than they are by Parkening and Battle on this CD. Both are virtuosos, him in the guitar, her the voice. Their skill is particularly apparent in the Dowland songs, the "Ave Maria", and the Bachianas brasileiras no. 5 (for me, the high point of the recording), which are all in a formal style well suited to the talents of the performers.

I compare the Brazilian songs to the version recorded by Salli Terri with Laurindo Almeida in the late '50's on "Duets with Spanish Guitar", which I have listened to repeatedly since I first heard it in 1959. Battle's phrasing, enunciation, and vocal skill are far superior to Terri's, but Terri brought a level of emotion to her singing that Battle seems to lack. Where Battle's perfection enhances her superb performances of the Dowland and Villa-Lobos pieces, it seems to detract from her performance of the Brazilian folk pieces.

I find this to be true again in the spirituals - vocal perfection and control detracting from the "soul" required to bring out the "spiritual" feeling. Imagine these same pieces sung by Mahalia Jackson or Aretha Franklin and you'll understand my point.

Parkening's performance has the same quality - technical virtuosity, especially noticeable in his lute-like technique in the Dowland solo - but lacking in emotional depth.

The classical selections are highly recommended, the folk pieces a bit disappointing, but overall an enjoyable recording.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.......2004-03-19

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BATTLE ALBUMS, HER SWEET VOICE IS ACCOMPAINED BY THE GUITAR VIRTUOSO CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, TOGETHER CREATE A TENDER, DELIGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS N- 5 HAS IT`S BEST PERFORMANCE IN THIS CD.

Fans will be delighted!.......2003-08-25

Fans, maybe, but I must say I'm not a huge fan of Kathleen Battle or opera or songs in different languages, either. My mom is, though. And through her I have heard Kathleen's best. And her very best (if you ask me) is one of the tracks ON THIS CD titled "Ain't that good news," even though it should be called "Ain'ta dat good news," since that is how its sung. It is a really good song (ask anybody) with a little surprise high-note at the end. If I were you I would (if not buy this CD right here and now) then go to [a book store] and see if their computers will let you hear "Ain't that good news" because that song is great.

Average customer rating: Hmm. Decent double disc set Very disappointed!!! An excellent Compilation

Bossa Nova & Samba: Gold Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Retro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bossa Nova Brasil Bossa Nova for Lovers Jazz Samba Encore! ASIN: B0000089DZ Release Date: 1997-10-08

Tracks:

1. Samba Do Aviao - Antonio Carlos Jobim, Mi
2. Roda - Gilberto Gil
3. Samba Em Paz - Caetano Veloso
4. Girl from Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto
5. Asa Branca - Luiz Gonzaga
6. Abre Alas - Ivan Lins
7. O Velho Francisco - Chico Buarque
8. Essa MoTa Diferente - Chico Buarque
9. Tarde Em Itapoan - Maria Betha
10. Bem Bom - Gal Costa
11. Can So Sal - Milton Nascimento
12. O Ronco da Cuica - JoBosco
13. Anos Dourado - Maria Betha
14. Canto de Ossanha - Baden Powell
15. Cinco Crian - Edu Lobo
16. Bate Bate - Jose Barrense Dias
17. Origens II
18. Meu Piao - Astrud Gilberto
19. Prociss- Gilberto Gil
20. Sai da Frente - Bateria Nota 10

Tracks:

1. Samba Do Veloso - Baden Powell
2. Catavento - Milton Nascimento
3. Mamae Eu Quero/Chica Chica Boom Chic - Astrud Gilberto
4. General da Banda - Ivan Lins
5. Sorte - Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso
6. Bahianada - Jose Barrense Dias
7. Portela, O Mundo Melhor de Pixinguinha - G.R.E.S. Imperio Serrano
8. Por Amor
9. De Frente Ao Crime - JoBosco
10. Soneto Do Amor Total/Samba Em Preludio - Vinus de Moraes, Quarteto em Cy
11. Sei la ... A Visa Tem Sempre Razao - Antonio Carlos Jobim, Mi
12. Cavaleiro - Caetano Veloso
13. Agua de Beber - Quarteto em Cy
14. Pretinha - Marcello
15. Iemanj Gilberto Gil
16. Cantando No Tor - Chico Buarque
17. Wave - Rosinha de Valenca, Flavio Faria
18. Ultimo Desejo - Maria Betha
19. Negro Negro - Edu Lobo
20. Muita Firmeza

Album Details

Fantastic Double CD Collection of Brazilian Music featuring the Classic Songs and Stars of Bossa Nova and Samba. Includes Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Astrud Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, and Many More. With 40 Tracks at a Great Price.

Customer Reviews:

Hmm. Decent double disc set.......2002-02-05

Well, can't say I agree much with the previous reviewer. I think this is a pretty fair compilation. This is really music of Brazil with mostly Brazilian musicians and singers. Perhaps the reviewer wanted more "traditional" Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius De Moraes or perhaps American renditions of Bossa Nova/MPB?

This is a double disk set from the Gold series, which specializes in featured artists and styles. That said, the sound quality in this double disk set is NOT like that of the Antonio Carlos Jobim tribute or the acoustic/Spanish guitar releases. It's better, although it still won't wow you.

The styles are everything from Bossa Nova, Samba, Tropicalismo and MPB - what is neat about this CD is that you can get a vivid sense of the many different styles of music in Brasil and how the music in Brasil sort of is like a spider web, from one sound leading into the other and etc. Featured artists are Caetano Veloso, Ivan Lins, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim with Miucha, Chico Buarque, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Milton Nascimento, Baden Powell, Maria Bethania, Gal Costa, Joyce, Edu Lobo and many many more.

I enjoyed this CD. It's a bit off of the beaten path and offers some of the music that probably did not reach the American shores from Brasil in the seventies and eighties when the music was still evolving. It will not blow you out of the water, but I enjoyed it. For the price, the double disk is nice.

Very disappointed!!!.......2001-01-30

I am a Bossa Nova collector and I was very disappointed with this double CD simply because it has VERY LITTLE bossa nova music on it. It's mostly samba, tropicalism, and MPB. It might be a good "eclectic" collection of Brazilian music, but that's about it. I'm giving my copy to my nephew.

An excellent Compilation.......1999-09-16

Bossa Nova Gold is an excellent compilation double CD of various wizards of Bossa Nova. It contains songs usually left off of other compilations and includes many of my favorite artists and their songs, like Gal Costa's smooth Bem Bom and Baden Powell and Caetano. But you will be disappointed if you uexpect to hear Elis Regina or Leila Pinheiro.

Average customer rating: amazing !!!!

Concord Picante 25th Anniversary Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fiesta Picante: The Latin Jazz Party Collection Con Mucho Ritmo! The Very Best of Tropijazz Latin Jazz Christmas Listen Here! Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall ASIN: B0009AJK9I Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Mambo Mindoro - Cal Tjader
2. Stone Flower - Laurindo Almeida
3. Yatra-Ta - Tania Maria
4. Evil Ways - Cal Tjader
5. Sonando - Poncho Sanchez
6. Come With Me - Tania Maria
7. Bien Sabroso - Pancho Sanchez
8. Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
9. Sangria - Tania Maria
10. Mambo Diablo - Tito Puente
11. Orchids In The Moonlight - Laurindo Almeida
12. Spain - Tito Puente
13. Papa Gato - Pancho Sanchez

Tracks:

1. Think Twice - Monty Alexander's Ivory & Steel
2. Up Late - Jeff Linsky
3. Soca Me Nice - Mongo Santamaria
4. La Familia - Poncho Sanchez
5. Mother Jones - Mongo Santamaria
6. Lambada Timbales - Tito Puente
7. Bonita - Mongo Santamaria
8. Meditation - Charlie Byrd
9. Co Co May May - Poncho Sanchez
10. A Summer In San Francisco - Hendrik Meurkens
11. Mambo King - Tito Puente
12. Pedra Bonita - Trio Da Paz
13. Ancestral Messages - Ray Barretto

Tracks:

1. Donna Lee - Tito Puente
2. Bom Bom Bom Tchi Tchi Tchi - Tania Maria
3. Azu Ki Ki - Tito Puente
4. Bomba-Riquen - Ray Barretto
5. Vera Cruz - Manfredo Fest
6. Esta Noche - Pete Escovedo
7. Watermelon Man - Poncho Sanchez
8. Madison Square - Manfredo Fest
9. Menina Flor - Charlie Byrd
10. Listen Here/Cold Duck Time - Poncho Sanchez
11. Hub-Tones - Ray Vega
12. A Night In Tunisia - Caribbean Jazz Project
13. Mis Amigos - Pete Escovedo
14. Guachi Guaro (Sould Sauce) - Chick Corea

Tracks:

1. Cuidate Compay II - Eddie Palmieri
2. Rendezvous - Caribbean Jazz Project
3. La Cuna - Pete Escovedo
4. La Voz Del Caribe - Eddie Palmieri
5. One Mint Julep - Poncho Sanchez
6. So In Love - Diane Schuur
7. El Shing-A-Ling - Poncho Sanchez
8. Viva Cepeda - Caribbean Jazz Project
9. Dona Isabelle/Nadie Te Tira - Ozomatli
10. Ran Kan Kan (Thunderball Vs. The Fort Knox Five Remix) - Tito Puente

Customer Reviews:

amazing !!!!.......2007-06-27

this 4 disc set is awesome !! ray barretto tito puente eddie palmieri pocho sanchez ray vega tania maria mongo santamaria cal tjader !! diane schurr !! the best !! and for less than 10 bucks used !!incredible deal !! buy it !!!

Average customer rating: A Gem - Dont Let the Low Price Fool You!

Latin Guitar Festival Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Latin Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Spanish Guitar: Joaquin Rodrigo; Francisco Tarrega Virtuoso Guitar Spotlight on Guitar The Mantis & the Moon: Guitar Duets Nylon & Steel ASIN: B0000058FT Release Date: 1992-11-04

Tracks:

1. Boleras Sevillanas
2. Salamanca
3. Villancico
4. De Blanca Tierra
5. Choros No. 1
6. Suite populaire bresilienne: Mazurka-Choro
7. Suite populaire bresilienne: Schottish-Choro
8. Suite populaire bresilienne: Valsa-Choro
9. Suite populaire bresilienne: Gavotta-Choro
10. Suite populaire bresilienne: Chorinho
11. Nortena
12. Danza Venezolana
13. Linda Amiga
14. Buenos Reyes
15. El Puerto
16. Therezinha De Jesus (Ciranda No. 1) for 2 guitars
17. El Pano Moruno
18. Cantar Montanez
19. Tutu Maramba
20. Danza Paraguaya
21. Vals
22. Tres Canciones Populares Mejicanas
23. Cubana
24. A Canoa Virou (Cirandinha No. 10)

Customer Reviews:

A Gem - Dont Let the Low Price Fool You!.......2007-02-13

This CD is proof that price has no correlation with quality when it comes to music CDs. This CD is full of short guitar pieces by masters such as Villa-Lobos, etc, and every song is beautiful and well crafted. None of the music featured on this CD is cheap - it is top quality latin classical guitar music. Another reason to get this CD is that many of the songs featured on this CD are rare and not easy to find. Lastly, the sound quality is surprisingly good and most audiophiles won't be disappointed.

Currently on amazon, this CD is going for 99 cents used. Spend a buck and get one of the best CDs of your guitar music collection.

Average customer rating:

20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Eco-Friendly Packaging) Astrud Gilberto Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | 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 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000NJWT16 Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Non-Stop To Brazil
2. Agua De Beber
3. The Girl From Ipanema
4. So Nice (Summer Samba)
5. Fly Me To The Moon
6. The Shadow Of Your Smile
7. Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
8. Misty Roses
9. Dindi
10. Berimbau
11. Tu Mi Delirio
12. My Foolish Heart

Album Description

The 20th Century Masters series is the best-selling single-artist line in music history and is being re-released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered. Official liner notes are easily accessible on the Internet at http://www.ilovethatsong.com/green.

UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®.

Average customer rating:

The Badi Assad Collection: The Best of Badi Badi Assad Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wonderland Verde Rhythms Chameleon Solo ASIN: B000CRR3II Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Sem Titulo
2. Num Pagode Em Planaltina
3. Bate-coxa
4. Tamoimoe
5. Escadao
6. A Bela E A Fera
7. Emotiva No.1
8. Bachianinha No.1
9. Rhythms
10. Fuoco (Libra Sonatine)
11. Valseana
12. Pulo Do Gato
13. O Choro De Juliana
14. Batucada (Nos E O Rio)
15. When The Fire Burns Low
16. A Primeira Vista
17. Carta A L'exili

World Music:

1. Buena Vista Social Club
2. Cajun & Zydeco Festival
3. Cantors in Yiddish
4. Che Mistero E' L'amore [CD-single] [Import]
5. Chocolate
6. Collection [Import]
7. Contos Do Mar [Import]
8. Corpse Kingdom [Import]
9. Cuban Dance: Feet on Fire
10. Cuban Superstars

World Music

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Irish Folk Favourites, Vol. 4

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Carmen-Fantasie

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New Age Music: 30 Anos Depois [Import]

El Aventurero

Crumb: Voice of the Whale

Mandy Patinkin