Paso a la Reina

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Paso a la Reina [Ranchera]

2. Es Distinto [Ranchera]

3. No Vales la Pena [Ranchera]

4. Esa Chica Baila [Cumbia]

5. Señora de Nadie [Ranchera]

6. Yo Por Usted [Ranchera]

7. Mi Amante [Ranchera]

8. Llanto de un Borracho [Ranchera]

9. No Debo Amarla [Cumbia]

10. No Confundas el Amor [Ranchera]

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Pos las Damas [DVD]

2. Vestido Blanco [DVD] - El Poder del Norte

3. Nuevamente el Amor [DVD]

4. Mono de Alambre [DVD] - El Viejo Paulino

5. Baraja [DVD]

6. Te Metiste en Mi Cama [DVD] - Palomo

7. Necesito Decirtelo [DVD]

8. Simplemente Amigos [DVD] - Violento

9. Belleza de Cantina [DVD]

10. Para Olvidarme de Ti [DVD] - Los Reyes del Camino

Paso a la Reina,Los Cardenales de Nuevo Leon,Disa (Uni),Latin,Mariachi,Mexican,Norteno,Norteño

Paso a la Reina

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
Improvisations On Ayo Visto Lo Mappamundi

Tracks:

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.

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

Average customer rating:

Like a religious experience
Dissappointing soprano
A balm for any soul
Ten stars if possible...
Historical re-release

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Sephardic Romances
Music for the Spanish Kings
The Splendour of Al-Andalus
Mudejar
Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort

ASIN: B00000J2QD
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Ni?a y vi?a
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Propide melyor
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Como no le andaro
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Recercada
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Pavana
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Al alva venid, buen amigo
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Perda mi rrueca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: A los badel amor
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Romanesca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Pues bien para esta
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Si av dicho, marido
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Si d'amor pena sent
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: O voy
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Qu'es de ti, desconsolado
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 4
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 5
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 6
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Yo me soy la morenica
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Si la nocha haze escura
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soleta s ac
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Con qua lavar
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soy serranica

Tracks:

Sephardic Romaces: Pregoneros van y vienen
Sephardic Romaces: El rey de Francia tres hijas tenia
Sephardic Romaces: Una matica de Ruda
Sephardic Romaces: Palestina hermoza
Sephardic Romaces: Nani, nani
Sephardic Romaces: El rey que tanto madruga
Sephardic Romaces: Por que llorax blanca nina
Sephardic Romaces: Moricos los mis moricos
Sephardic Romaces: Lavava y suspirava
Sephardic Romaces: Paxarico tu te llamas
Sephardic Romaces: La Reina xerifa mora
Sephardic Romaces: Por alli paso un cavallero

Amazon.com

Before their expulsion in 1492, the Jews of medieval Spain developed a rich and lively culture, including an exquisite repertory of songs called romanceros--and they kept that repertory alive as they settled in places as diverse as Morocco, Bosnia, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Lovely as the romanceros are, they would have languished as the objects of ethnomusicological studies and might have disappeared altogether, were it not for the efforts of gifted musicians like Hespèrion XX. Jordi Savall and his ensemble, fronted by the unique soprano Montserrat Figueras, just about single-handedly brought those songs to the attention of the modern public with this 1976 recording (now reissued at a bargain price). Disc 1 features a selection of secular music from "Christian" Spain--that is, the courts of Ferdinand and Isabella and the Catholic nobility. The music is elegant and occasionally austere, but Figueras, Savall, and colleagues give the livelier pieces a flavorful swing. Yet disc 2, which features the Sephardic songs, is the real drawing card here. It was in Moorish Spain that Jewish culture flourished, so Hespèrion XX performs the romanceros with Arabic instruments, such as the 'ud (the ancestor of the European lute) and hand drums. These musicians, rechristened Hespèrion XXI in honor of the new century, perform this repertory with more polish now than they did in 1976, but--just as A Feather on the Breath of God did for Hildegard von Bingen--this recording made its own little bit of musical history. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Like a religious experience.......2007-03-28

This disc is pure magic that transends and defies definition. It is time period music that has been rereleased to capture the magic of the original recording. Each song is amazing. The music creates a mood that is best enjoyed alone ,in private so that your thoughts can be elevated to the point of inspiration. Although I like both discs I prefer the one that features Sephardic Romances over the disc that is Court Music and Songs. Montserrat Figueras angelic voice lends itself to beautiful interpretations of these beautiful songs from the Age before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. This ancient music is preserved and freshly interpreted under the masterful leadership of Jordi Savall for an authentic recreation. If you have never heard Hesperion XX check this one out, it is fantastic. Recommended for classical music fans who want to hear something different. Once you hear Montserrat Figuerras voice you will feel the inspiration and be hooked on her angelic voice.

Dissappointing soprano.......2006-02-22

I was excitet buying this CD, expecting the quality of songs equal or better than
Begona Olavide and Carlos Paniagua on MA recodings. The music was fine but singing by soprano Montserrat Figueras was borderline annoying.

A balm for any soul.......2001-01-02

Attempting to review a Savall/Figueras CD is a frustrating task. The arsenal of superlatives is so quickly depleted. Terms like 'matchless' and 'unique' might be used, but lack strict definition. After all, a 'matchless' voice needn't be a good one. Terms like 'divine' or 'angelic' tend to remove Montserrat's singing from the real and human. She's nothing if not human. Having been blessed with watching as well as hearing her perform, vouching for her vitality on a stage is easy. But the superior quality of her voice and presentation is so far above the mundane or common as to become nearly indescribable. Anything less than adulation for her seems to indicate shortcomings in the disk or performer. Neither performance nor disk quality falls short here. That she performs religious songs here simply adds to the power of her impact on the listener. You necessarily hesitate, cease other activity, and, if moved enough, drop to your knees in respect and admiration. Tough to do in a crowded concert hall, but the motivation is there. And this from someone who shunned listening to vocal performances for many years. Dame Kiri was one exception and Argenta another, but the discovery of Figueras was the discovery of a voice without flaw.

Anyone visiting this page must certainly know of Jordi Savall and Hesperion XX. You may, however, have missed the glory of Montserrat Figueras' voice. Make up for that lack right away. The selections available here are pitifully limited, but this CD is as good an introduction as any. Don't hesitate to sit and enjoy this music. The sounds received will be a reward to whatever spiritual sense you possess.

Ten stars if possible..........2000-01-27

I agree completely with Stephan: outstanding performance. Montserrat at her best. If "Si d'amor pena sentis" doesn't bring tears to your eyes, what does?

Historical re-release.......1999-07-20

Hesperion XX were pioneers in reviving this music, and collectors will value these recordings which first came out in 1976. However most listeners may prefer more recent recordings by Wimmer on Naxos, and Alia Musica on Harmonia Mundi which have digital sound and include Spanish, and occasionally Hebrew, texts and translations.

Average customer rating:

MY FAVORITE CD!!!!
A Mysterious Treat Honoring a Mythical Queen
Almost perfect...
Enter another world...
Music to lie down and die to

Music For Joan The Mad

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

The Garden of Earthly Delights
Perceval: La quête du Graal (The Quest for the Grail), Vol. 1
The Black Madonna
Montsegur: La Tragedie Cathare

ASIN: B000001Q75
Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

Los Cantos Del Exilio: Dame la mano (La Sirena)
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Una matica de ruda
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Poco le das
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Dunula
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Dame la mano
Los Cantos Del Exilio: El mi querido
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Dolores tiene la reina
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Por alli paso un cavallero
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Los bilbilicos
Los Cantos Del Exilio: Marcha sobre 'Dame la mano'
En Toledo, Con Los Reyes Catolicos: La canela
En Toledo, Con Los Reyes Catolicos: Dios te salve, Maria
En Toledo, Con Los Reyes Catolicos: O Senor Dios
En Toledo, Con Los Reyes Catolicos: Triste Espana sin ventura
En Toledo, Con Los Reyes Catolicos: Alta, O Gloriosa Domina
Reconquista: 'Acuerdate de Andalucia...'
Reconquista: Paseabase el Rey Moro
Reconquista: O Gloriosa Domina
Reconquista: Levanta, Pascual!
El Amor Y La Muerte: Mille Regrets
El Amor Y La Muerte: Si je perdais mon amy
El Amor Y La Muerte: Adieu corage, adieu
El Amor Y La Muerte: De tous bien playne
El Amor Y La Muerte: 'Todas estas canciones...'
El Amor Y La Muerte: Con que la lavare?
El Neuvo Mundo: L'Homme arme, Credo In unum deum

Customer Reviews:

MY FAVORITE CD!!!!.......2007-02-11

Let me tell you - I bought this CD twice because the first one got scratched up so bad I couldn't listen to anything. I LOVE LA NEF!!! My 132nd wish is to see this troupe live in concert!!! :D

Okay. "Music for Joan the Mad" is about musicians stuck inside the queen's chamber trying to appease her insanity. If you read the bible - remember Saul & David? Sort of the same theme, only he had demons and she's just crazy.

I LOVE THIS CD...nothing could appease this woman. She was mad because something happened to her love (her husband) and it drove her crazy. So she won't leave her chambers or the castle and insists on being entertained in her room.

At the end of the cd, she's still crazy but you will fall in love with love with this troupe!!

A Mysterious Treat Honoring a Mythical Queen.......2007-01-25

This music is amazing to listen to, to absorb, to live with, and the story behind it, which is on the liner notes and I do not recall in exact detail, is also fascinating. (When I get my ordered copy, I'll update this) Apparently, the legend these musicians are recreating in their modern imagining of the Iberian music, is that of a queen who was called Mad by her husband, and put into exile. She so loved music that her musicians chose to go into exile with her, and play for her, rather than leave her to live alone. The songs, even if you don't know the translations, suggest melancholy, rebellious, defiant joy in the midst of pain and loss, and the defiant beauty of art in dark times--the constant strength of voices and songs that can transmit anywhere, with passion.

Almost perfect..........2004-12-03

If you enjoy early music, and you are not a purist, but just looking for pleasure, you must get this CD. This is NOT the music that Colombus was playing while sailing across the Atlantic. No. This music is the smartest artifice, the most intelligent mix of powerful rhythms and cultural influences. Get it.

Enter another world..........2003-05-27

Wow. Few CDs have ever struck me as much as La Nef's "Music for Joan the Mad" has. It was the album that introduced me to this remarkable group that recreates medieval music so we can hear it today.

"Music for Joan the Mad" would be categorized as "Spanish Classical". During this time (around the late 15th century) Spain was at its height, and the music was very regal and flowing, also influenced by Arab traditions. Indeed there are many Arab influences on this album, from the beautiful instruments (I think I heard an oud on one of the tracks) to the wonderful vocals. La Nef has truly recreated the glory days of Spain.

Whenever I hear this CD (and that is often), I always imagine myself walking through a 15th Century Spanish castle, the stone walls echoing with the plucks of guitars and the melodies of a soprano. If you're even remotely interested in transporting yourself back in time, listen to the sample tracks and buy the CD. You won't regret it...

Music to lie down and die to.......2002-03-05

When one finds an ensemble of musicians who have chosen a time and a place to honour, or replicate, or interpret with skillful passion, take note and investigate for yourself what distant scenery could inspire artists so.

Joan The Mad deserves such respect. I hardly review or rate albums, but this particular one deserves a notation. The album begins on a sordid note that is the doorway to an ancient place of exotic sounds blended with classical givens. The Moors have made their mark on this Iberian album that gives a sense of ancient Arabian masters feasting with their Spanish hosts.