The Mexican pop group Kabah takes its name from a 10-chambered, ancient Mayan structure and mystical energy zone in the Yucatán Peninsula. The name roughly means "Temple of Masks." Since Kabah's 1993 debut, this talented sextet of singers--Federica, André, Maria Jose, Sergio, Daniela, and René--have fully revealed their up-to-date take on Latin pop. On this CD, their third release, they place urban dance grooves at the top of their musical altar; there's no ballad in sight on this set. High-energy techno beats percolate club-friendly cuts such as the title track, while "Nada Que Perder" rocks with a strobe-light-happy bounce that would make Giorgio Moroder smile. "Ven" rolls with a rave ritmo (with a little rap thrown in), and "Es Como Es" is just funky enough. The group's harmony is tight, and the prominence of the girls' vocals out in front make this outfit fun to listen to. Eugene Holley, Jr.
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Warner Music Latina. 2002.
La Vida Que Va,Kabah,Wea Latina,Latin,Latin Music,Latin Pop,Latin Pop/Rock,Mexico
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La Vida Que Va
Kabah Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000062R8E Release Date: 2002-03-05 |
Tracks:
- La Vida Que Va
- Tu
- Al Tiempo Volveras
- Todo Y Nada
- Esta Noche
- Llamame
- Nada Que Perder
- Lluvia De Mayo
- Ven
- No Te Olvidare
- Vivir Por Mi
- Casi Al Final
- Es Como
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The Mexican pop group Kabah takes its name from a 10-chambered, ancient Mayan structure and mystical energy zone in the Yucatán Peninsula. The name roughly means "Temple of Masks." Since Kabah's 1993 debut, this talented sextet of singers--Federica, André, Maria Jose, Sergio, Daniela, and René--have fully revealed their up-to-date take on Latin pop. On this CD, their third release, they place urban dance grooves at the top of their musical altar; there's no ballad in sight on this set. High-energy techno beats percolate club-friendly cuts such as the title track, while "Nada Que Perder" rocks with a strobe-light-happy bounce that would make Giorgio Moroder smile. "Ven" rolls with a rave ritmo (with a little rap thrown in), and "Es Como Es" is just funky enough. The group's harmony is tight, and the prominence of the girls' vocals out in front make this outfit fun to listen to. Eugene Holley, Jr.Album Description
Warner Music Latina. 2002.Customer Reviews:
COOL!!!!.......2004-03-27
Casi Al Final....Que Excelente ALBUM.......2004-02-16
A really great CD!!!!.......2004-02-16
Más que lo casual; it's original 100%.......2003-11-20
In this production, Kabah included some foreign languages--- a lá French ("VEN") & to the English ("CASI AL FINAL")--- as the songs main and bridge chorus.
The best tracks are the self title song, "Al tiempo volverás", "Nada que perder", "Ven", "Casi al final", and "Es como es".
You do not need to speak English to be able to understand the song, the music speaks for itself; if you are a Fan of Latin music and dance, this album should be not missing from your CD collection.
p.s. SOY COMO QUIERO SER, NADA QUE PERDER, TEMER, SOY COMO QUIERO SER, NADA QUE ESCONDER, Y NO IMPORTA, NADA IMPORTA, SOY COMO QUIERO SER.
Kabah's best album yet.......2003-01-20
My second impression is that Kabah is still struggling to move past their roots as a teeny-bopper band. Some of the stuff has a distinct fluffy quality to it that is the musical equivalent of riding a scooter--fun to listen to, but never admit to anyone that you enjoy the music.
Experienced studio engineers who listen closely to some of the vocals will realize that the singers did a little cheating with voice pitch correcters. I actually think it sounded better back when they heavily reverberated the voices with a Lexicon 480L; the Lexicon trick was particularily effective with their older song "Amor Estudiante".
My main impression, however, is that this is one great album! The CD, as a whole, has an euro-techno feel to it; there are a number of distinct styles of modern synth-pop dance music on this album. As always, the message and music is uplifting and positive, and the beats are dancable. Additionally, the vocal harmonies are even stronger in this album than they were in previous albums, especially in the songs "Vivir por mi", "Tu", and "Llamarme". Federica does an excellent vocal rap in "Ven"; it is the most enjoyable part of that particular song.
The strongest song on the CD is probably its second single, Esta Noche, which has a octave bass line, a la "Blue Monday" by New Order. A very uplifting and positive song with a distinct Mexican flare to it.
I am a little dissapointed that the US version of this album does not have the Big Brother theme to it as a hidden track (I tried both rewinding from song one and going past the last song; in both cases, nothing); it is better to buy this album in México so that one can get the hidden bonus track. The CD has no attempts at "copy protection", you can rip mp3s to listen to on portable players and put on your hard disk.
This album is Kabah's best work so far; I hope their up-and-coming 2003 album is even better. 4 stars out of 5; minus one star for having too much of a teen-bop quality to it and for making the vocal pitch correcter too obvious.
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Que Nos Va A Pasar
La Buena Vida Manufacturer: Siesta Records/Darla ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002N94DY Release Date: 2007-01-01 |
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Live Oak: Flemish Song in the Courts of Europe
Manufacturer: Centaur ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000057UK Release Date: 1993-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Autant En Emporte Le Vent
- Tous Les Regrets
- Trop Plus Secret
- Il Viendra Le Jour
- Trop Plus Secret
- Fors Seulement
- Mille Regrets
- Guillaume Se Va Chauffer
- Mon Pere M'a Donne Mari
- Recercar Sesto
- Christe De Si Dedero
- Ik Draghe De Mutse Clutse
- Een Wrolick Wesen
- In Te, Domine, Speravi
- A Quand'haveva
- O Bene Mio
- Vecchie Letrose
- Fantasia
- Fantasia
- Cancion
- Qui Tollis/Missa Faysan Regres
- Qu'es Mi Vida
- Nunca Fue Pena Major
- De La Momera (S' Elle M' Amera)/Petite Camusette
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