Amigo

Track Listings

1. Amigo

2. Solamente una Vez

3. Nuestro Amor

4. Muy Romantico

5. Hablando en Serio

6. Ternura

7. Cabalgata

8. No Te Olvides de Mi

9. Siento Mucho Amiga Mia

10. Hacerte Mi Mujer

11. Otra Vez

12. Aquellas Tardes de Domingo

Amigo,Roberto Carlos,Sony Brazil,Bolero,Int'l & World Music

Amigo

Tracks:

Cantiga De Amigo V: Quantas Sabedes Amare
Nastaran
Noumui, Noumi Yaladatii
Variations Sur O Sonjal
La Canco Del Lladre
Romanesca & Pasamezzo
La Salve
Paxarico Tu Te Llamas
Apo Xeno Meros
Ghazali Tal Jahri
Durme, Hermosa Donzella
Tarantela D'apres
Jaroslaw
Canarios
Fantasiant
Muzettes I-II (IV.28.29)
El Cant Dels Aucells
Diferencias Sobre La Guaracha
Sentirete Una Canzonetta

Customer Reviews:

Savall family extravaganza.......2006-01-27

Jordi Savall and Montserrat Figueras are the two giants in the Catalan early music scene. On this album they enlist the help of percussionist Pedro Estevan and their two children to produce some truly exceptional music. Jordi Savall, the most famous family member, almost fades into the background, although he is obviously the rock that anchors the album. His playing is superb, and it seems as though it was most likely him who chose the excellent repertoire. Figueras, like wine, is only improving with age. Also like wine, however, she's a bit of an acquired taste; I am a huge fan of straight tone singing and even I took a while to get used to her bizarre, raw sound. It's worth it, however, as she is one of the most intriguing singers of this era.

Daughter Arianna is a world-class artist in her own right. Like her father, she is multi-talented; she sings, plays the harp, and composes (her contribution to this album, "La Salve," is beautiful and affecting, but some of the selections on her own solo album "Bella Terra" are far superior). Like her mother, her voice is haunting and beautiful, more polished than the elder woman but slightly less interesting. She sounds particularly lovely in the background of the first track. Ferran Savall also lends his voice to the album, although his singing is far less classical sounding, which may be a plus to some listeners. "Noumi, Noumi, Yaladatii," which Figueras has previously recorded as a solo, includes a vocalise from Ferran astonishing in its power, although his one solo on this album, "La Canco Del Lladre," is the least impressive track, as his voice can be irritating after a while and the song itself is repetitive and overlong.

The instrumental tracks are universally excellent. Jordi Savall is one of the world's best viola da gamba players and this album proves that he is still at the top of his game. Arianna's virtuosic harp solo is one of the album's highlights; her playing is less restrained and more visceral than most harpists. Pedro Estevan seems to have very little to do, but a little goes a long way with this music.

I sincerely hope that this will not be the last album to feature the Savall-Figueras family together. These five musicians have produced an album of surreal beauty, not to be missed.

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Great CD
Easy to Like
A friendly sort of albums, full of tales
more than 5 stars
Outstanding Traditional Country cd

Amigo
David Ball
Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OW84
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

Amigo
Missing Her Blues
She Always Talked About Mexico
Riding With Private Malone
Whenever You Come Back To Me
Loser Friendly
Linger Awhile
Trying Not To Love You
New Shiner Polka
Texas Echo
Swing Baby
Just Out Of Reach
When The Devil Wants To Wrestle

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

David Ball's 1988 debut was sweet and melodic, complete with yodeling and a beguiling, light-on-its-feet traditionalism. Following his 1994 Top 10 single, "Thinkin' Problem," he wound up lost in the hat-act shuffle, which, had he stuck with it, would probably have destroyed his integrity as it had that of so many others. Amigo returns Ball to his Southwestern roots. The title song, which he co-penned with Kostas, has a '40s feeling that sets the tone for the entire record. Other Ball-authored material is just as fine, particularly "Missing Her Blues," the yodelfest "Texas Echo," and the gutsy gospel of "When the Devil Wants to Wrestle." Ball also includes a masterful interpretation of Merle Haggard's loungy "Trying Not to Love You" and demonstrates his flawless taste in vintage material, recasting the 1920s pop hit "Linger Awhile" as fetching, acoustic-driven Western swing and the classic "Just Out of Reach" as a waltz. He may not be swimming in gold and platinum discs nowadays, but with a package this artistically satisfying under his belt, who cares? --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2007-01-05

This is a very good collection of music. My dad loves the corvette song. He misplaced his copy and I had to replace it for him. Its the only CD that he listens to in his car.

Easy to Like.......2006-03-12

I don't buy a lot of music anymore - Johnny Cash and the Oakridge Boys were my kind of country. I heard "Riding.." on my way to Tennessee so with an old vette in my past and my second son with a LAR Marine unit in Iraq it touched me deeply. Strangely enough I like almost all the other songs too. Amazon is great, as always. I'm one of those 10% that don't live within 15 miles of a WalMart so it was the only place to shop.

A friendly sort of albums, full of tales .......2004-12-14

Somewhere along the way I started listening to the so-called "alt-county" and to a number of Texas-based artists. David Ball, while not really in the alternative category, is another one of those distinctive voices from Texas who deserves a close listen because he not only has a parcel of talent as a singer and musician but also understands and studies tradition and form.

Mr. Ball, a vocalist who does not aspire to be another Nashville hair-hat clone, belts our some great stuff on "Amigo." He is smooth without being trendy and tells some great stories without resorting to gimmicks. The band performs flawlessly, whether adding a pedal steel flourish, a touch of Mariachi horns, or some honky-tonk piano.

"Amigo" is indeed a friendly sort of albums, full of tales of drinking, lost love, soul searching, soldiers, and other themes that resonant from the heartland. There is nothing harsh here but rather a collection of tunes that require a bit of volume and possibly some toe-tapping. And what a collection of songs---a dash of everything from ballads to swing, to the type of real country that floated across the AM radio back in the '60s.

This music is fun to play for your friends who don't like---or claim not to like---any country music in any form. If you can hijack the car stereo on a road trip and calm them down enough so they actually listen, they might just like it, too.

(I guess because it's such a big place that Texas can conjure up folks as different as the 13th Floor Elevator, Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Gourds, Lyle Lovett, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, MojoLingo, Breedlove, and Asleep at the Wheel, and still have room for David Ball.)

more than 5 stars.......2003-12-21

If you are looking for something towards the more traditional county, then this is for you. Really not twangy, but just a pure county. I only checked out David Ball after his "Private Andrwe Malone" song. But I really go for a traditional county flair. But after listening to the rest of the Cd I saw that it was just what I was looking for. A more traditional county style. Actually after listening to this CD I went further and checked out his previous CD's and they are along the same, traditional county and please get them. I hope he does have another CD come out cause I am waiting.

Outstanding Traditional Country cd.......2003-10-11

A friend of mine suggested that I get this cd. She said it was awesome, so I thought I'd give it a try. I am definately happy I got this cd! It is wonderful! It's nothing but straight, pure Country traditionalism. It isn't contemporary in the least, but rather old-fashioned country in the style of the 1940s and 1950s. Some material is original, such as the deeply touching "Riding With Private Malone", and some are covers, such as a remake of Merle Haggard's "Trying Not To Love You". There are different styles, as well. Styles range from Western Swing in the beautiful "Linger Awhile" and "Swing Baby" to Southwestern in the songs "She Always Talked About Mexico", "Missing her Blues", and the title cut "Amigo". If you are tired of all the generic cross-over material found on much of the radio today, then look no further than here. This is so pure most programmers won't even know what it is. This is a wonderful album, and I recommend this for all music fans.

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The indications of growth are there...
A Truly Great Album
Wonderful CD.

Amigo
Arlo Guthrie
Manufacturer: Rising Son
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000030NA
Release Date: 1994-02-28

Tracks:

Guabi, Guabi
Darkest Hour
Massachusetts
Victor Jara
Patriot's Dream
Grocery Blues
Walking Song
My Love
Manzanillo Bay
Ocean Crossing
Connection

Album Description

"Amigo" was recorded in North Hollywood in July of 1976. Amigo was the name of the recording studio and the record was named to honor the great musicians and talented crew who worked on the project. Arlo and family along with producer John Pilla moved into a house nearby and spent about 2 months recording and mixing the tracks. It was a very happy time, as Annie, Arlo & Jackie's third child was born during the recording. Arlo, John and co-producer, Lenny Waronker had worked together on all the recordings starting with "Running Down The Road" each record improving and evolving - With "Amigo" they really hit their stride.

Great musicians, great engineering, great songs, all converging at a good and happy time make this recording what it is.

Customer Reviews:

The indications of growth are there..........2005-10-12

...in his earlier '70s albums, but with Amigo, Arlo Guthrie entered the songwriting pantheon with the big boys. His songs here are as good as anything his big influence, Bob Dylan, had written up to that point (listen to "Victor Jara" and tell me that it's not better than Dylan's "Hurricane" from the same time period), his political sensibilities would have made his father proud, his sense of humor is still delightfully intact and his choice of cover tunes shows some real imagination.

Hard to say which songs I like best here--"Guabi Guabi" is unbelievably stupid but I love it! "Darkest Hour," "Massachusetts," "Ocean Crossing" and "Grocery Blues" are all wonderful. So too, is his cover of the Rolling Stones' "Connection," with Linda Ronstadt singing background on it.

A Truly Great Album.......2005-10-03

I found this album at the Roseville Library (MN) in the mid 80's and found it to be a quite remarkable creation of true excellence in terms of creativity, depth of feeling, thoughtfulness and content. There are fun songs (Guabi Guabi), and some very poignant moments, especially the sequence from Darkest HOur to Patriot's Dream. Lyrics are great throughout... but this album has that "something more" that elevates it. Don't know why it's so overlooked and forgoten. It deserves a very high place in the panoply of music for/from our generation. (Disclaimer: I am from the Boomer gen)

Enjoy!

Wonderful CD. .......2005-08-25

Many 60s-refugee types (such as myself) may not be aware of the heartfelt, progressive folk music recorded by Guthrie after Alice's Restaurant. More's the pity. The songs on Amigo demonstrate a humanity sorely needed in 2005.

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"£%£"$
simply great !
Haunting and Soulful
Corny
For all the Don Juans !

City of Ideas
Vicente Amigo
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Un Momento en el Sonido
Un Momento en el Sonido
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Jucal

ASIN: B000069CO2
Release Date: 2002-08-06

Tracks:

Three Notes To Say I Love You
The Afternoon Is Sweetness
Eyes Of The Alhambra
Manuel, My Friend
Cordoba (Solea)
City Of Ideas
Tata
Vicente's Bolero

Amazon.com

After years of performing and releasing albums overseas, acclaimed modern flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo achieves stateside recognition with his release Ciudad de las Ideas. While he is accomplished on the fretboard, Amigo takes a decidedly low-key approach on tracks like "Tres Notas Para Decir te Quiero" (with its soothing falsetto singing) and the solo guitar piece "Bolero de Vicente." Through his style, Amigo is able to flesh out his songs with controlled doses of requisite guitar pyrotechnics. (The syrupy strings and mellow guitar of the title track, however, evoke easy listening.) Not everything here is laid back. Two of the songs--the dramatic "Cordoba" (solea) and the initially languid "La Tarde as Caramelo" (alegrias)--build to dramatic crescendos, while "Tata," the album's most energetic cut, features lively brass and bass and a catchy one-word chorus. There's a smoldering romanticism displayed on Ciudad de las Ideas, and the talented Amigo proves he is in command of mood and tone throughout. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

"£%£"$.......2006-03-21

relative to his fist cd 'de mi corazan al aire' this is not in the same sublime light; but this is very good music non the less. it lack the original spontaneous sound that i know he is capable of, of which there are wispy hints. its as if he is trying to play, instead of letting it FLOW; a delicate art. i hope he returnith to the melodic spontaneous sound that places him right at the top of his art in a realm of his own. my star rating is more based on his own potential rather than comparing it to that of other artists.

simply great !.......2006-03-17

This is music to listen to over and over, enjoying the passion, the inspired vocals, and the beauty of the melodies, Simply great guitar work here. I'm a world music fan and don't have background in flamenco. I was first exposed to the artist through music video on the WorldLink satellite channel. I think that two of the works on this album made it to video stage. Now I'm buying all of Vicente's CDs, and enjoy them all. The CD notes and lovely poetry here make it clear that the aritist felt something special with this music, and I feel it too. I can't count how many times I've listened to this. Bonus - this is very calming during intense traffic...its "medicine".

Haunting and Soulful.......2005-05-23

Vicente Amigo really gets the job done here. Technically unbelievable, solid compas, intruiging. My son and I were admiring the tune Tata, it is as close to heavy metal as flamenco can go. With the interplay of palmas, guitar and cante, WOW! If you like Paco, you will like this albumn - no, check that, you will love it!

Corny.......2005-05-17

I own several flamenco CDs, and "Ciudad de las Ideas" has to be the one I listen to the least. "La Tarde es Caramelo" and "Ojos de la Alhambra" are the only songs on this CD worth listening to. The rest of this CD is painfully corny and boring-- especially the first track, the last track, and the title track. I like Vicente Amigo, but this is his worst album. Most of the songs just don't have the hearty essence of real flamenco. For some good, innovative flamenco, I highly recommend the music of Gerardo Nunez and the albums "Jucal", "Calima", "Andando el Tiempo", and "La Nueva Escuela de la Guitarra Flamenca."

For all the Don Juans !.......2004-11-02

Wow, this album really transcends me into some other euphorical world. 'Tres notas para decir te quier' reminds me of someone really special to me, such beautiful melody. Other more somber pieces like the title track showcase this man's immense ability with his guitar. Really, this album has moved me to tears on occassions. I am deeply touched, and humbled by the work of this artist, who feels the soul of his instument, and inspires with his music....

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Flamenco puro
A master class from a virtuoso

Un Momento en el Sonido
Vicente Amigo
Manufacturer: Bmg
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ASIN: B0009I7A88
Release Date: 2005-06-15

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Demt
Campo de La Verdad [BulerComposici
Mezquita [Sole
Tangos del Arco Bajo
Bolero a Marcos
Silia y el Tiempo [Farruca]
Oriente Mediterro [Zapateado]
Rocamador [BulerComposici
Momento en el Sonido [Taranta]
Bolero a Marcos [Versirreglos de Cuerda][*]

Album Details

2005 Studio Album from the Young Flamenco Guitarist from Cordoba who is the Most Likely Successor to Paco De Lucia and is Influenced by Stanley Jordan, John Mclaughlin and Al Dimeola.

Customer Reviews:

Flamenco puro.......2006-11-14

Recomiendo este disco a los amantes de la guitarra, especialmente de la musica flamenca. Conoci hace poco a este artista y puedo definirlo como brillante, cabe hacer notar que el es compositor de todos los temas.

Saludos desde La Paz - Bolivia

A master class from a virtuoso.......2005-08-26

This 2005 release was my 1st and belated musical encounter with Vicente Amigo. What comes to mind is what Segovia proclaimed of Williams, "a prince of the [flamenco] guitar has arrived [where Paco de Lucía has reigned]." Amigo's music in this CD is electrifying, complex, and sublimely lyrical, while his guitar technique defies human limits--a smorgasbord of new falsetas, rich counterbeats, picado, alzapúa... Flawless rasgueados in crescendo suddenly awaken you like you just had a double shot of espresso, only to find yourself soothed by hypnotizing arpeggios in the next few measures. There is an interesting fusion of sounds at times--drums in Track 1, and bandoneón in several others. You will need to be in an occasional contemplative mood to appreciate Track 9. Track 5 and especially its bonus version Track 10 can be used to unwind while you sip down on Tempranillo.

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In Concert With The Sun, Moon, Stars And A Heavenly Choir, Everytime Someone Enjoys Symphonic Jobim, An Angel Gets His Wings!

Symphonic Jobim

Manufacturer: Adventure Music
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0009QTRYU
Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

Brasilia, sinfonia da Alvorada: O planalto deserto
Brasilia, sinfonia da Alvorada: O homem
Brasilia, sinfonia da Alvorada: A chegada dos candangos
Brasilia, sinfonia da Alvorada: O trabalho e a construcao
Prelude
Orfeu da Conceicao: Overture
Orfeu da Conceicao: Macumba
Orfeu da Conceicao: Modinha
Orfeu da Conceicao: Se todos fossem iguais a voce
Orfeu da Conceicao: A felicidade
Orfeu da Conceicao: Lenda
Orfeu da Conceicao: Imagina

Tracks:

Saudadade do Brasil
Matita Pere
Canta, canta mais
A casa assassinada: Trem para Corisburgo
A casa assassinada: Chora coracao
A casa assassinada: Milagre e palhacos
A casa assassinada: O jardim abandonado
Bangzalia
Meu amigo Radames
Gabriela
Garota de Ipanema

Amazon.com

Antonio Carlos Jobim is remembered as one Brazil's greatest composers. He spearheaded the creation of bossa nova nearly a half century ago; he was also a musician whose talents extended far beyond that of a composer. His training was in classical music and he'd been involved with large-scale orchestral collaborations for his work over the years. This posthumous effort, recorded live in 2002, highlights many of those large-scale works, offering lush arrangements by the maestro himself, Claus Ogerman, and Nelson Riddle, as well as new charts by son Paulo Jobim and Mario Adnet. In addition to classical arrangements of such classics as "A Felicidade" and "Garota de Ipanema" ("The Girl from Impanema"), previously unreleased pieces "Preludio" and "Lenda" make their debut on this double-disc collection. This large canvas of sound deftly illustrates the beauty of Jobim's melodies, but the composer's majestic sense of harmony is really highlighted, thus offering up the biggest revelation of the project. This is the best re-imagination of the composer's work since Morelenbaum/Sakamoto's Casa. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

In Concert With The Sun, Moon, Stars And A Heavenly Choir, Everytime Someone Enjoys Symphonic Jobim, An Angel Gets His Wings!.......2007-06-21

Jobim loves people, and gets excited about all kinds of things, I'm sure there's certain pieces by Debussy and Ravel that made Jobim red in the face because they are so beautiful.

How does an Artist manage to be influenced and still a make a work of art their own?

Love and desire.

Symphonic Jobim strikes me as being very Nationalistic, a sort of Spiritual road map to the heart of the World, and what better way to celebrate one's roots by drawing on the panorama of Rio and Brazil, or, Brasil.

Frank Loyd Wright once said, Architecture is frozen Music. Jobim went on record, Music is frozen Architecture!

Thanks, Tom!

Historians say the height of Civilisation is the drawing in and taking out of water, music is like water, it comes in waves, when I listen to Symphonic Jobim all the public works are in place and working smoothly.

I was raised on Debussy and Ravel, but they're a little before my time, Symphonic Jobim puts life's panorama in perspective for me.

I don't have to be near a pretty picture window to drink in the scenery when I listen to Symphonic Jobim, the beautiful motifs conjure all kinds of pictures and feelings.

Every recording becomes a by product of the time period it was made, but Symphonic Jobim has a certain timelessness attached to it... it is a perfect piece of music beginning to end!

Symphonic Jobim, a Project by Paulo Jobim and Mario Adnet, does much credit to it's Composer. Good Job!

Order it for your collection today!

Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort

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Beware! two old CDs reissued with a new name
A reworking of a prior disc - but now with 2 CDs
perfect by candlelight or in the office

Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Ayo Visto Lo Mappamundi
Viva Gran Re Don Fernando
Una Sanosa Porfia
Imrpovisations On Tres Moricas M'enamoran/Tres Moricas M'enamoran
B'tayhi-M'saddar
Nunca Fue Pena Mayor
Ay Santa Maria
Virgen, Bendita Sin Par
El Cervel
En Memoria D'Alixandre
La Alta ('La Spagna')
Pase El Agoa, Ma Julieta
Oy Comamos Y Bebamos
El Paso Del Mar Rojo
Ah, El Novio No Quere Dinero!
Kyrie: Ayo Visto Lo Mappamundi
Ayo Visto Lo Mappamundi
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O Virgo Splendens
Stella Splendens In Monte
Laudemus Virginem/Splendens Ceptigera
Los Set Gotxs Recomptarem
Cuncti Simus Concanentes
Polorum Regina
Mariam Matrem Virginem
Imperayritz De La Ciutat Ioyosa
Ad Mortem Festinamus
Ondas Do Mar De Vigo/Mandad' Ei Comigo
Mia Irmana Fremosa/Ay Deus, Se Sab' Ora
Quantas Sabades Amar Amigo/Eno Sagrado En Vigo/Ay Ondas Que En Vin Veer
Santa Maria, Strela Do Dia
El Buesca Del Padre
Las Hermanas Reina Y Cautiva
El Sueno De La Hija

Customer Reviews:

Beware! two old CDs reissued with a new name.......2006-08-02

I bought this CD with great anticipation because I love Spanish music of this era. To my disappointment, this was not a new recording, but a reissue of two CDs I already own: "1492: Music from the Age of Discovery" and "Traveler." If you don't have these CDs already, this double set is a great bargain. But check your CD rack before buying!

A reworking of a prior disc - but now with 2 CDs.......2006-01-27

I was pleased to see that one of my favorite CDs had not really gone out of print, but was reworked into this title and now with a bonus CD. Even though I own the original "Music from the Age of Discovery 1492", I'll probably buy this disc just for the extras. Very nice mood music, lots of variety, exotic instruments and lovely voices.

perfect by candlelight or in the office.......2000-10-20

i've owned this CD for several years, and never tire of it. weather i'm curled up with a book, or just in the office with headphones on, it's appropriate for any occasion (outside a raucus party). i highly suggest it if you're interested in exotic, mystical, and festive tunes.

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Singing Jesuits

Manufacturer: The Orchard
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ASIN: B00003ZAKY
Release Date: 2000-05-10

Tracks:

Ave Maria
Como Un Amigo
Tomad, Senor
Yo Cantare Al Senor
Alma De Cristo
Reunirse Los Hermanos
Pregon Pascul
Vals Del Camino
El Amor De Mi Vida
El Joven Rico
El Universo Te Aclama
El Recuerdo
Belen, xx Siglos Lejana
Exodo y Liberacion
Credo
Del Hombre Malo
Que Debo Hacer

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SEMI-SEPHARDIC HEAVEN
Brilliant

Music for Alfonso the Wise

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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ASIN: B0006Z2LLU
Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

Muit, Amar
Ontre Todalas
Tant Aos Peccadores
Todo Los Santos
Que Muyto Meu Pago
Quen A Virgen
Bailemos Nos Ja Todas Tres
Dansa: Bailemos Nos Ja Todas Tres
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Macar E Door
Non Soffre Santa Maria
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Mandad' Ei Comigo
Mia Irmana Fremosa
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Ay Deus Se Sab' Ora Meu Amigo
Quantas Sabedes Amar
Interlude/Eno Sagrado En Vigo
Ai Ondas Que Eu Vin Veer

Customer Reviews:

SEMI-SEPHARDIC HEAVEN.......2007-02-15

This record is new to me, as is most music of this type, from this era. I've a taste for middle-eastern music, both Islamic and otherwise -- including Hindu -- and am wild about most Hungarian and Slavic music. The frankly Sephardic music I've heard I find rapturous and profoundly satisfying. This music of EL SABIO fits into that category, easily, and the musicality of the performers is distinctive in the best way.

A new favorite has appeared on my shelves.

Brilliant.......2006-08-02

This compilation is dedicated to the works and compositions of Alfonso X, 13th century King of Castile and Leon, and a Renaissance man long before the concept of Renaissance had even been conceived. Alfonso was responsible for a tremendous period of advancement in learning in medieval Europe, and was a remarkable scholar and composer in his own right. At a time when the Bishop of Paris enjoyed a library of only four volumes, Alfonso had sponsored a library in Castile with over 30,000, collecting the works Christians, Muslims and Jews into one massive complex devoted to learning and freedom of thought. In this latter vein, Alfonso was also a competent astrologer, and, some say, adept of the esoteric Art. Irrespective of this, he was ill favored by the Church, predominantly due to his tolerance of the Muslims and Jews, with whom the Christian residents of Castile lived in harmony in contrast to the balance of the known world of the day.

DuFay Collective are, in a word, brilliant, basically the Pink Martini of the music of the period. Their music never fails to transport you back in time. In this collaboration with the 13th century Castilian King, they have produced a phenomenal, almost mystical album, whose compositions are highly reminiscent of those of Hildegard von Bingen, and the evocative and mystical harmony of the album Diadema, by Vox.

Of all of the works by DuFay to date, this is, by far, my favorite. It takes the mind and soul to other places. It is truly a masterpiece, and a collaborative effort across 700 years between an enlightened King at the end of the Dark Ages, and master performers of medieval music in modern times.