Melancolia

Track Listings
 
1. Melancolia
2. Mal de Amores
3. Por la Que Se Fue
4. Volver a Querer
5. Mis Lagrimas
6. Regresa
7. Marisela
8. Punto de Morir
9. Sin Tu Calor
10. Por un Amor

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Melancolia

Melancolia
Artistry of Christopher Parkening
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Such a magnificent touch on the fretboard.
  • great playing
  • Bach at its best
  • An Instant Classic in the Segovia Tradition
  • An indispensible CD to any music collection
Artistry of Christopher Parkening
Christopher Parkening , Johann Sebastian Bach , and Andres Segovia
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002RTK
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Prelude For Lute
  2. Fugue From Violin Sonata No. 1
  3. Prelude From Cello Suite No. 1
  4. Courante From Cello Suite No. 3
  5. Chaconne From Violin Partita No. 2
  6. Saltarello: Two Renaissance Pieces For Lute
  7. Preludio
  8. Scherzino From Cavatina
  9. Danza Pomposa From Cavatina
  10. Estudio No. 3 In A Major
  11. Melancolia
  12. Andante Cantabile
  13. Cuna
  14. Gymnopedie No. 1
  15. Gymnopedie No. 2
  16. Gymnopedie No. 3
  17. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
  18. Pastourelle
  19. Pavane Of The Sleeping Beauty
  20. Empress Of The Pagaodas
  21. Afro - Cuban Lullaby

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Such a magnificent touch on the fretboard........2006-10-12

Parkening has such a sensitive touch. He can make the softest song come alive into a world of its own with simple picking techniques. Or, on faster pieces, his brilliant interpretation and dexterity are truly amazing. You'll experience a wide range of emotions when listening to this CD, and you'll be in awe of Parkening's mastery of the classical guitar.

5 out of 5 stars great playing.......2005-09-17

this is one of the best recordings on any instrument. Parkening is a truly great artist.

4 out of 5 stars Bach at its best.......2003-04-24

The best part of this CD is the Bach recordings. I could listen to the Fugue from Violin Sonata No. 1 over and over without let up--it's astounding. The Chaconne is one of the best recordings of that most exalted work by Bach. The main reason I didn't give this CD a 5-star rating are the non-Bach selections, which although played brilliantly, are not among my favorite compositions. The exceptions are the charming Renaissance pieces for lute and the impressively transcribed and skillfully performed "Empress of the Pagodas." To be sure, there are some beautiful and dazzling passages within many of the other pieces, which makes this CD definitely worth it. However, the best Parkening release is "The Great Recordings," which is a double-CD set with a greater variety of music and includes the Fugue and a few other recordings from this CD.

5 out of 5 stars An Instant Classic in the Segovia Tradition.......2000-02-18

Christopher Parkening's work has always been nothing less than stellar. This particular collection of works is drawn from four previous releases (and also includes unreleased recordings), and is exemplary of his artistry and talent. The recordings are as crisp and clear as the day they were set down on tape. His expression and tone are without comparison. The selection of works on this particular CD show his ability to perform classics in the broadest range imaginable, and does so with ease.

The liner notes give great detail on each piece, including a brief history on Parkening himself. If nothing else, this brings the listener even closer to the performer, something I find rare in the classical music genre.

I once attended a concert given by local artists in a small church in Germany many years ago, and whenever I listen to this CD, it brings to mind memories of that afternoon. Parkening makes you feel as though you are in the room with him, listening in awe; you are never aware that he is playing in a studio at all.

Overall, this is a great example of one of the world's greatest classical guitarists (he's number one on my list).

5 out of 5 stars An indispensible CD to any music collection.......1999-08-26

This cd is a fine collection of some of the works released on Parkening's first four recordings, "In The Classic Style", "In The Spanish Style", "Romanza", and "Parkening And The Guitar". The music itself spans more than three centuries and effectivly demonstrates what the guitar is capable of in the hands of a great master. The disc begins with some of the better known transcriptions of Bach,and then moves on to some rarly heared guitar transcriptions of Mompou, Satie, Poulenc and Ravel. The entire album is wounderfully played, technically flawless and very expressive. As always Parkening plays with a beautiflly warm tone and a poetry reminiscent of Segovia's playing. I give this cd my highest recomendation.
Segovia: The Great Master
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Clear Recording
Segovia: The Great Master

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B0002HN14S
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. 1. Platero
  2. 2. Melancolia
  3. 3. Angelus
  4. 4. Golondrinas
  5. 5. La Arrulladora
  6. 1. Allegro, Vivo E Schietto
  7. 2. Andante Mesto
  8. 3. Scherzo: Allegro Con Spirito Alla Marcia
  9. 4. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco
  10. Modere
  11. Allegro Non Troppo
  12. Albada
  13. Allegretto
  14. Andante
  15. Allegro
  16. Andante
  17. Andante
  18. Valse Criollo
  19. No.2. Cancion
  20. Cancion Y Paisaje

Tracks:

  1. Pavana No.6
  2. Pavana No.5
  3. Passacaille
  4. Cancion Del Emperador
  5. Variations On 'Guardame Las Vacas'
  6. Song (Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard)
  7. Allemande
  8. Preambulo
  9. Gavotta
  10. Sonata In G Major, K.391/L.79
  11. Fantasie
  12. Prelude
  13. Ballet
  14. Gigue
  15. Allegreto Grazioso
  16. Gavotte In G Major, HWV 491
  17. Minuet In G Major, HWV 531
  18. Branle
  19. Gaillarde
  20. Kujawiak
  21. Polonaise
  22. Kolisanka No.1
  23. Mazurka
  24. Reverie
  25. Alla Polacca
  26. Kolisanka No.2
  27. Oberek
  28. No.1 In A Major
  29. No.2 In A Minor
  30. No.3 In E Major
  31. No.4 In F Sharp Minor
  32. No.5 In F Sharp Major
  33. No.6 In B Major
  34. Valse

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Clear Recording.......2005-01-07

I recieved this Deutcshe Grammaphon CD for Christmas, and let me say I was impressed as much by Segovia still in his prime as I was the quality of the recording. Most of the pieces were recorded in the 1950's, however the quality of the recording would lead you to beleive it was recorded twenty years later. Though I would not place the quality of the recording as high as a currently recorded digital CD, it is incredible. This holds true for both discs, though the German recordings are better than the New York recordings. This CD shows a side of Segovia quite different from the recordings and performances years later. Segovia's interpretations are much less embellished and considerably more nimble. Honestly, I feel this is the recording that backs up the reviews of those who listened to Segovia years ago and do not feel the later recordings capture just how great he was. This recording towers over other similarly dated Segovia compilations. I strongly suggest it.

Oh Melancolia
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • 3.5 stars: Beautiful but far from his best
Oh Melancolia
Silvio Rodriguez
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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ASIN: B000065SZN
Release Date: 2002-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Cuando Yo Era Un Enano
  2. Eva
  3. Locuras
  4. Con Un Poco De Amor
  5. Jerusalen, Ano Cero
  6. Entre El Espanto Y La Ternura
  7. Bolero Y Habaneras
  8. La Prision
  9. La Prision (Fragmento)
  10. Amigo Mayor
  11. Oh Melancolia
  12. Decimas A Mi Abuelo
  13. Verbos En Juego
  14. El Extrano Caso De Las Damas De Africa
  15. Hay Quien Precisa
  16. En El Jardin De La Noche

Album Details

Digitally Remastered. Originally Released in 1988.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars: Beautiful but far from his best.......2003-12-04

Silvio recorded this album in 1988 with a sound that grew somewhat distant from his traditional "basic" guitar work alongside his beautiful voice, but didn't quite make it with the entire album. The song "Locuras", besides being the best track in the album, is the exception to this, with its amazing acoustic guitar lines and uplifting lyrics. But in general, the album shows comes out as symphonic/classical in its overall orchestration.

"Entre El Espanto Y La Ternura" (sung by an impressive choir), "Oh Melancolia" (with a classic piano intro), "Eva" (with guitar with baroque keys and horns accompanying), "Hay Quien Precisa" (with strings as its backbone), and "En El Jardin De La Noche" (a piece with a bolero feel in its early moments) are the biggest highlights in terms of the classic sound of the album, yet they don't ever attain the level of exquisiteness that previous orchestrated Silvio works reached (such as the case with 'Causas y Azares') or the more intimate quitar/singer albums had before and continued to have after 'Oh Melancolia!'
Andrés Segovia: A Centenary Celebration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Maestro
  • Has anyone ever created melodies like this from a guitar?
  • The Anton Rubinstein of Guitarist
  • I AGREE
  • this once was a great recording.
Andrés Segovia: A Centenary Celebration

Manufacturer: Mca
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ASIN: B000002OU2
Release Date: 1994-09-27

Tracks:

  1. A Centenary Celebration: Pavana No. 1 in A Minor
  2. A Centenary Celebration: Pavana No. 6 in D Major
  3. A Centenary Celebration: Pivana No. 4 in D Major
  4. A Centenary Celebration: Prelude
  5. A Centenary Celebration: Allemande
  6. A Centenary Celebration: Bourree
  7. A Centenary Celebration: Sarabande
  8. A Centenary Celebration: Gavotte
  9. A Centenary Celebration: Gigue
  10. A Centenary Celebration: Song and Galliard
  11. A Centenary Celebration: Melancholy Galliard
  12. A Centenary Celebration: Prelude
  13. A Centenary Celebration: Minuet
  14. A Centenary Celebration: A New Irish Tune
  15. A Centenary Celebration: Sonata in A (L. 483)
  16. S.L. Weiss: Fantasie
  17. Frescobaldi: Passacaglia
  18. A Centenary Celebration: Sonata in D Minor
  19. A Centenary Celebration: Prelude for Lute
  20. A Centenary Celebration: Siciliano (fr. Violin Sonata No.1)
  21. A Centenary Celebration: Gavotte en rondeau (fr. Violin Partita No.3)
  22. A Centenary Celebration: Chaconne (fr. Violin Partita No. 2)
  23. Sor: Study: Allegretto in E, Op.32, No.2
  24. Sor: Variations on a Theme by Mozart
  25. Ponce: Prelude (after S. L. Weiss)
  26. Ponce: Allemande (after S. L. Weiss)
  27. Paganini: Romanza

Tracks:

  1. Albeniz: Leyenda (Trans. Segovia)
  2. Tarrega: Estudio Brillante
  3. Tarrega: Marieta (Mazurka)
  4. Tarrega: Capricho Arabe
  5. Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
  6. Granados: Tonadilla (La Maja de Goya) (Trans. Segovia)
  7. Granados: Danza Espagnole No. 10 in G
  8. Moreno Torroba - Two Pieces from 'Castles in Spain': Torija (Elegia)
  9. Moreno Torroba - Two Pieces from 'Castles in Spain': Montemayer (Contemplacion)
  10. Sonatina In A: Allegretto
  11. Sonatina In A: Andante
  12. Sonatina In A: Allegro
  13. Espla (Trans. Segovia) - Dos Impresiones Levantinas: Andante
  14. Espla (Trans. Segovia) - Dos Impresiones Levantinas: Andante
  15. Ponce: Cancion
  16. Ponce: Cancion y Paisage
  17. Ponce: Prelude No. 6 (Moderato espessivo)
  18. Prelude No. 9 (Allegretto vivo)
  19. Ponce: Prelude No. 1 (Tranquillo)
  20. Ponce: Theme, Variations & Finale
  21. Lauro: Dance From Venzuela
  22. Pedrell: Guitarreo

Tracks:

  1. Ponce - Concierto del Sur: Allegretto
  2. Ponce - Concierto del Sur: Andante
  3. Ponce - Concierto del Sur: Allegro moderato e festivo
  4. Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Three Pieces from 'Platero and I' (From the Poems by Juan Ramon Jimenez): Platero
  5. Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Three Pieces from 'Platero and I' (From the Poems by Juan Ramon Jimenez): Melencolia
  6. Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Three Pieces from 'Platero and I' (From the Poems by Juan Ramon Jimenez): Golondrinas
  7. Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Three Pieces from 'Platero and I' (From the Poems by Juan Ramon Jimenez): Tonadilla For Guitar on the Name of Andres Segovia
  8. Mompou - Two Pieces from 'Suite Compostelana': Preludio
  9. Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Three Pieces from 'Platero and I' (From the Poems by Juan Ramon Jimenez): Cancion
  10. Tansman - Two Pieces from 'Suite in Modo Polonico': Kolisanka No. 2
  11. Tansman - Two Pieces from 'Suite in Modo Polonico': Oberek
  12. Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 1 in E Minor
  13. Villa-Lobos: Study No. 1 in E Minor
  14. Cassado: Sardana
  15. Donostia: Dolor
  16. Debussy (Trans. Segovia): Prelude: La Fille aux cheveux de lin
  17. Scriabin (Trans. Segovia): Prelude, Op. 16, No. 4
  18. Segovia: Study (Estudio sin luz)

Tracks:

  1. The Guitar and I (In English): Linares
  2. The Guitar and I (In English): Granada
  3. The Guitar and I (In English): Cordoba
  4. The Guitar and I (In English): My First Exposure To Classic and Romantic Music
  5. The Guitar and I (In English): Early Concerts In Granada And Sevilla
  6. The Guitar and I (In English): My First Concert Guitar
  7. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Linares
  8. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Granada
  9. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Cordoba
  10. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Mi Primera Revelacion de Musica Clasica y Romantica
  11. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Primeros Conciertos en Granada y Sevilla
  12. La Guitarra y Yo (In Spanish): Mi Primera Guitarra de Concierto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Maestro.......2005-07-25

Segovia was and always will be The Maestro. He was, as other reviewers say, the pioneer of modern classical guitar. To say that he has been somehow surpassed and passed by, as one previous reviewer seems to think is pure rubbish. To say that others have followed in his footsteps and become greats as well, is fact.

Music is always open to interpretation. Segovia was a great player and to understand the history of the classical guitar one must have listened to Segovia. He created the yardstick by which others are now measured.

This set not only includes great works played by the Maestro, it also includes Segovia speaking of his own life with the guitar. It is worth having along with other, more modern, gifted players such as Williams, Bream, Parkening and others who followed in the Maestro's footsteps.

5 out of 5 stars Has anyone ever created melodies like this from a guitar?.......2003-07-21

Okay, my classical experience is highly limited, having been raised on a healthy diet of Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and other blazing rock guitarists. But that doesn't mean I can't recognize a powerful guitarist when I see it, and Andres Segovia is just that. Sure you'll find your share of faster, more energetic playing, but you won't find any guitarist (Robert Johnson probably. George Harrison, maybe) in blues or rock that plays with as much melody, texture, and sheer, tear-jerking, beauty. And even if you have, guess what? They weren't the first to do it, and they weren't doing as far back as the 1920s. (Kicking it until the grand old age of 104) He is one of the first truly great guitarists, a virtuoso long before Satriani and Vai, playing classical on guitar long before anyone else, and playing it better then anyone else. This is him, completely solo and absolutely out of this universe in his playing. If you want to play guitar like the greats, then you can't go another day without this in your collection, deserving of a spot on your wall with Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Johnson, and all the imitators that followed him!

5 out of 5 stars The Anton Rubinstein of Guitarist.......2003-06-15

Musically, it's not just guitar music that he is offering: note the exquisite emotion patterns, the languor and the nostalgia and his sighs...it's most soothing and consolating.

Technically, the subtleties and the phenomenon could partly be attributed to his insistence on the use of the fleshy part, instead of the hard part of his thumb. Like Arrau and Horszowski on the piano or Menuhin on the violin: they always stuck to the hardest way aiming at the best result.

The remastered sound is wonderful. I'm not particularly keen about the narrative part though.

5 out of 5 stars I AGREE.......2003-02-21

Segovia was the greatest classical guitarist that ever lived and always WILL be the greatest that ever lived, for he was the ROCK on which the classical guitar was practically founded! These 3 CD's of his most treasured pieces cut straight through the heart with GREAT brilliance and virtuosity- Words cannot express his mastery of the instrument. I especially liked the autobiography on the fourth CD- VERY thrilling to hear the maestro's voice- In Spanish AND in English. This is a MUST HAVE for the serious classical guitarist-

2 out of 5 stars this once was a great recording........2002-11-10

I totally agree with the fact that every classical guitarist
owes great respect to Segovia, but the reason I gave this recording such a low rating is a simple matter of evolution. Unlike instruments like the violin, the classical guitar as we know it today is a very young instrument (+-1 century). It also didn't get the recognition it deserved untill segovia came along. From that moment on, the classical guitar's popularity increased immensely, actually it is still growing. As a logical result of this growing popularity, the quality of the technique improved and interpretations were refined.
Though Segovia was incredible guitarist in his time and situation (he was the ONLY international preformer that played this instrument), it would just be irrational to claim that the dozens of great preformers later on never improved compared to segovia. It's like denying that einstein's theories are more accurate than those of Isaac Newton, because Newton was the rock on wich fysics were mostly build.

These recordings are interesting for those who would like to do some historical research on the classical guitar, but for those who just want to listen to a good preformance, I would really recommend the more recent recordings (Russel, Fisk, Sollscher,...).
Melancolía
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    Melancolía
    Manuel Valera
    Manufacturer: Mavo Records
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    ASIN: B0002XQBV2
    Release Date: 2004-08-20

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    1. De un pajaro las dos alas
    2. Alibi
    3. Yesterday's Song
    4. Intro to prelude
    5. Prelude in C# minor
    6. Hidden
    7. O melancolia
    8. Peregrinations
    9. While she sleeps
    10. (Or Not)
    11. Interlude
    12. Astorish
    13. La Otra Mano
    Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 5
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The best Lecuona series out there
    Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 5
    Ernesto Lecuona , Thomas Tirino , Alan Silverman , Bruce Engel , Denise Hoff , Renee Jolles , Mark Steinberg , Gloria Perkins , and Vincent Ricciatelli
    Manufacturer: Bis
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 4
    2. Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Vol. 2
    3. Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 3
    4. Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 1
    5. Ultimate Collection

    ASIN: B000038ICT
    Release Date: 1999-11-15

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The best Lecuona series out there.......2001-03-30

    Phenomenal-This disc really blew me away. Tirino's other discs in this series on the BIS label were extraordinary-but here he tackles for his final volume some of the popular elements of Lecuona's compositional style, and surpasses all expectations. WOW! Such Cuban style in his playing, the arrangements, and playing of others-the first three Afro-Cuban Dances made me want to dance. I recommend this disc highly, even to those who don't like classical music. Tirino and Lecuona are one in the same as far as I'm concerned, and no one can touch him!
    Oh Melancolia
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • one of the very best album of silvio
    Oh Melancolia
    Silvio Rodriguez
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DXX1
    Release Date: 2006-12-05

    Tracks:

    1. Cuando Yo Era Un Enano
    2. Eva
    3. Locuras
    4. Con Un Poco De Amor
    5. Jerusalen Ano Cero
    6. Entre El Espanto Y La Ternura
    7. Bolero Y Habanera
    8. La Prision
    9. La Prision (Fragmento)
    10. Amigo Mayor
    11. Oh Melancolia
    12. Yo Soy De Donde Hay Un Rio
    13. Verbos En Juego
    14. Hay Quien Precisa (Fragmento)
    15. El Extrano Caso De Las Damas De Africa
    16. Hay Quien Precisa
    17. En El Jardin De La Noche

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars one of the very best album of silvio.......1999-09-04

    this is a a great album the lyrics of silvio and the music of afrocuba make a perfect combination.
    Andres Segovia - The Gold Collection
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful, yet sound poor sound quality.
    • TOO MUCH COUGHING on recording with music!!
    Andres Segovia - The Gold Collection

    Manufacturer: Retro Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000005S8L
    Release Date: 2000-05-16

    Tracks:

    1. Siciliana
    2. Bourree
    3. Zambra Granadina
    4. Torre Bermeja
    5. Sevilla
    6. Pavane No. 1
    7. Pavane No. 3
    8. Pavane No. 6
    9. Pavane No. 5
    10. Pavane No. 2
    11. Pavane No. 4
    12. Rondo
    13. Minuetto
    14. Aria and Variations- La Frescobalda
    15. Adaigo Mesto E Allegretto
    16. Romance de los Pinos
    17. Lied Ohne Worte Op. 30 No. 3
    18. Canzonetta

    Tracks:

    1. Study No. 8 Prelude No. 3, Study No. 1
    2. Canzone, Rondo
    3. Bailecito del Rebozo
    4. Ahauete Recuerda
    5. Ritmos y Cantos Aztecas
    6. Tarantella
    7. Platero
    8. Melancolia
    9. Primavera
    10. Berceuse et Danse
    11. Prelude from Cavatina
    12. Sarabande
    13. Scherzino
    14. Barcarola
    15. Danza Pomposa
    16. Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel

    Album Details

    Double Compilation from One of the Best Guitar Players in the World.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Beautiful, yet sound poor sound quality........2000-04-10

    Personally, I enjoy live recordings of this kind of music. The sound of the guitarrist's breathing and his fingers on the strings give it an intimate quality missing in studio recordings. A sick audience member hacking away with a cough spoils the mood on occassion, and the wild applause hurts my ears after listening to the soft music on headphones. If that annoys you, it might be best to look for a different recording.

    1 out of 5 stars TOO MUCH COUGHING on recording with music!!.......1999-05-17

    The music is, of course, wonderful but the listener is unable to enjoy the artist on CD 2 because the recording includes CONTINUOUS COUGHING, presumably of someone in the audience (example: CD-2, track 10, 3:16-3:22). I would love to get this recording without the coughing as I have a particular love for some of the pieces.

    I have an LP record by MCA of London "Mexicana Segovia" - is this on CD??
    Andrés Segovia: Guitar Recital
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Andrés Segovia: Guitar Recital

      Manufacturer: Classic Options
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000025VSG
      Release Date: 2006-08-15
      Oh Melancolia
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • SILVIO "THE MAESTRO"
      • Silvio wasn't meant for a band
      • Silvio in his best,mood style
      • Silvio at his best...
      Oh Melancolia
      Silvio Rodriguez
      Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00003IR84
      Release Date: 1998-12-01

      Tracks:

      1. Cuando Yo Era un Enano
      2. Eva
      3. Locuras
      4. Con un Poco de Amor
      5. Jerusalen Aero
      6. Entre el Espanto y la Ternura
      7. Bolero y Habaneras
      8. Prision
      9. Prision [Fragmento]
      10. Amigo Mayor
      11. Oh Melancolia
      12. Yo Soy de Donde Hay un Rio
      13. Verbos en Juego
      14. Hay Quien Precisa [Fragmento]
      15. El Extraaso de las Damas de Africa
      16. Hay Quien Precisa
      17. En el Jardin de la Noche

      Album Details

      Reissue of the Original Album from 1988. Digitally Remastered.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars SILVIO "THE MAESTRO".......2001-11-22

      SILVIO RODRIGUEZ IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONG WRITERS AND SINGERS OF CUBA.HE AND PABLO MILANES TOUCH THE SOUL OF MANY PEOPLES WITH THEIR LYRICS.

      3 out of 5 stars Silvio wasn't meant for a band.......2001-04-26

      "Causas y Azares" was ok, something different, a change. But this second album with Afrocuba was, in my opinion, a little bit too pretencious, starting with the cover of the record itself. (que no le pega a Silvio, vaya). The tittle song has a very nice melody but the words don't seem to come from Silvio: a long list of adjectives without much meaning. Can anybody tell me at the end whether "la melancolia" was a young girl or an old lady? However, most of the songs are great. He just should have recorded them only with his guitar. His voice and style just weren't meant for that kind of music and arrangements. I might have given the album 4 stars, but comming from Silvio, 3 is all it gets. My least favorite Silvio record until the sad appearance of "Mariposas".

      5 out of 5 stars Silvio in his best,mood style.......2000-08-25

      This is one of the best Silvio's albums you can get. It's a wonderful trip for his melancholic,softly mood of writing,with a few wondering songs like "La prisión","Bolero y habanera" and,of course,the title song of the disc.Rodriguez brings us the sensibility of a prime autor and you doesn't need to understand spanish to feel the great kindness of a human being always concearn with the world he lives.If you never hear Silvio this is also a nice introduction to his style and a fine example of his art

      5 out of 5 stars Silvio at his best..........2000-06-19

      This album made me realize, after years of listening and loving Silvio's music and poetry, that he is a genius. His depth, his understanding of human nature, of life's mysteries, never cease to amaze me. His incredible sense of humour is at its best in "El extrano caso de las damas de Africa". It is true that nowhere else, but in Cuba, a certain kind of chocolate covered cookie is called "africana" and this is exactly what this song is all about: not really about "ladies from Africa", but about these delicious chocolate cookies...His understanding of life's very nature are captured in Eva; Locuras; Oh melancolia; Bolero y Habaneras; Jerusalen ano cero. His eagerness to know everything there is between life and death, heaven and earth, make him the extraordinarily gifted poet he is, a true genius. No matter how far away I am from my motherland, his beautiful music and profound poetry follows me everywhere, as a reminder of how proud I should be to have witnessed his talent during my lifetime.

      Latin Music:

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      2. Mirame Ahora
      3. Mis Inicios Con La Banda
      4. Munequita
      5. Munequita
      6. Orquesta Romantica de Habana, Vol. 2: Boleros Y Tangos Instrumentales [Import]
      7. Pa' Puros Compas
      8. Pachuco Remix
      9. Para Que Llorar
      10. Para Ti, La Mujer Que Tanto Ame.. Con Sentimiento Y Amor

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