Viva la Vida

1. Amor Mio

2. ...Que Te Quiero

3. Vivir Sin Ti

4. Escuche la Voz

5. Mi Corazon Esta de Fiesta

6. Hombre Necesita de Dios

7. He Prestado la Mano a Jesus

8. Yo Probe Tu Amor

9. Sin Palabras

10. Me Voy a la Montaña

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Average customer rating: Revolutionary times Black Dove makes me want to dance Enjoy! FRIDA would be proud

Frida Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Frida Border (La Linea) La Sandunga Una Sangre (One Blood) La Llorona ASIN: B00006LLNV Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Benediction and Dream
2. The Floating Bed
3. El Conejo
4. Paloma Negra
5. Self-Portrait with Hair Down
6. Alcoba Azul
7. Carabina 30/30
8. Solo Tu
9. El Gusto
10. The Journey
11. El Antifaz
12. The Suicide of Dorothy Hale
13. La Cavalera
14. La Bruja
15. Portrait of Lude
16. La Llorona
17. Estrella Oscura
18. Still Life
19. Viva La Vida
20. The Departure
21. Coyoacan and Variations
22. La Llorona
23. Burning Bed
24. Burn It Blue

Amazon.com

She was famous as both artist and model, infamous as political revolutionary and social libertine, and Frida Kahlo's controversial life couldn't help but seem the stuff of great musical theater. Her story is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor, whose musical compatriot here is also her husband; Elliot Goldenthal, student of both Copland and Corigliani, shrewdly sublimates his modernism in service of the rich, evocative music and songs of Mexico and Central America. Utilizing performers that range from the contemporary (Lila Downs) to the folk-classic (Costa Rican legend Chavela Vargas; Brazilian star Caetano Veloso) and traditional (Los Cojolites, El Poder Del Norte, Trio Huasteca, Caimanes de Tanquin, and others), Goldenthal generously displays the true breadth of Mexican folk music, while seamlessly infusing it with the minimalist corners of his own underscore and some winning songwriting of his own. The result is one of 2002's most compelling soundtracks. The enhanced CD features include musical film excerpts, as well as a video conversation between Goldenthal and star Salma Hayek and text interviews with the composer and director Taymor. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Revolutionary times.......2007-05-14

I absolutely love this soundtrack! Everytime I listen to it, I feel as though I am in Mexico during the revolution and Frida's life. Everyone should choose their own life soundtrack and this one allows us to see into Frida's life more clearly.

Black Dove.......2007-05-13

Fell into the movie trying to avoid study and hang out with a jilted housemate. If I'm honest, Salma Hayek was the main draw. Wafer thin.
However, I was enraptured by the story of Frida and the amazing performance (no wonder she was oscar nominated).
I bought the soundtrack the next morning. It really got to me.This is a great soundtrack and, yes, it does help if you have seen the movie but not necessary. I loved the latin passion (highs and lows). Chervala Vargas as Elliot Goldenthal describes in the slieve was once Frida's lover. I loved her Paloma Negra. So powerful.
There is something for everyone in this long soundtrack.
Do as i have: watch the movie and buy the soundtrack. Worth the time and money.

makes me want to dance .......2007-05-07

I really enjoyed the CD, the musical selection is great and it seems very authentic.

Enjoy!.......2006-12-30

I purchased this CD after seeing the movie. The music is enjoyable to listen to and passionate as I would think Frida was. I purchased this CD a second time to give to a female Hispanic artist who identifies with the trials and tribulations of Frida. This artist now paints while listening to this CD. Her artwork not only has improved but has become popular. I defiantly recommend its purchase.

FRIDA would be proud.......2006-10-20

Simply perfection. Each song will move you. I dont really even understand Spanish ( only simple conversational Spanish) and it strums my every emotion. I just LOVE it!

Average customer rating: Great Addition to My Collection

Music for the Spanish Kings Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Gombert, Nicolas | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Isabel I: Reina de Castilla Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort Armada: Music from the Courts of England and Spain Villancicos y Danzas Criollas ASIN: B000059LOK Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. Zappay
2. Viva, Viva Rey Ferrando
3. De Tous Biens Plaine
4. Donde Estas Que Non Te Veo
5. Figlie Guilielmin
6. Amor, Che T'o Fat Hio
7. Puis Fortuna
8. Qu'es Mi Vida Preguntays
9. Collinetto
10. Dindirindin
11. O Dio Se Vede Chiaro
12. Il Re Di Spagna
13. Dezilde Al Caballero
14. Diferencias Sobre El Canto Del Caballero
15. Cingari Siamo Venit'a Giocare
16. Fantasia I - Fantasia II 'Salve Regina'
17. Ay Luna Que Reluzes
18. Gallarda Napolitana
19. Vecchie Letrose

Tracks:

1. Himno XIX Pange Lingua IV
2. Pour Un Plaisir
3. Diferencias Sobre 'La Dama Le Demanda'
4. Tiento II. Cuarto Tono
5. Pavana Con Su Glosa
6. Fabordones Del Sexto Tono
7. Tiento VIII
8. Quien Llamo Al Partir, Partir?
9. Tres Sobre La Alta
10. Un Gay Bergier
11. Diferencias Sobre 'Las Vacas'
12. Tiento IX. Quinto Tono
13. Para Quien Crie Cabellos
14. Tiento XIII. Fuga A Cuatro
15. Tiento VII. Cuarto Tono
16. Diferencias Sobre La Pavana Italiana
17. Je Fille Quant Dieu Me Donne De Quoy
18. Tiento III. Primer Tono

Customer Reviews:

Great Addition to My Collection.......2006-10-29

Jordie Savall and Hesprion XX do it again. I've yet to hear a CD of his that I didn't love. Most of my collection of 15th-17th Century music is English, French, German, and Italian, and I am happy to see the Spanish masters taking their place alongside them.

Average customer rating: Vive La Vida Vive La Vida

Viva la Vida Rabito Manufacturer: Fonovisa ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005RKX3 Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

1. Amor Mio
2. ...Que Te Quiero
3. Vivir Sin Ti
4. Escuche la Voz
5. Mi Corazon Esta de Fiesta
6. Hombre Necesita a Dios
7. He Prestado la Mano a Jesus
8. Yo Probe Tu Amor
9. Sin Palabras
10. Me Voy a la Monta

Customer Reviews:

Vive La Vida.......2002-09-22

It's just wonderful.
I would recomend it to everyone.

Vive La Vida.......2002-09-22

It's just wonderful.
I would recomend it to everyone.

Average customer rating:

The Golden Age Of Tango Astor Piazzolla Manufacturer: Retro Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004RJNF Release Date: 2000-02-14

Tracks:

1. De Mi Bandoneon - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
2. Se Armo' - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
3. Quejas de Bandoneon - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
4. Chiclana - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
5. Pillete - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
6. Taconeando - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
7. Ojos Tristes - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
8. Cargamento - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
9. Republica Argentina - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
10. Villeguita - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
11. Cafetin de Buenos Aires - Astor Piazzolla Y Su Orquesta
12. Marron y Azul - Octeto Buenos Ayres
13. Mareados - Octeto Buenos Ayres
14. Tangology - Octeto Buenos Ayres
15. Neotango - Octeto Buenos Ayres
16. Marne - Octeto Buenos Ayres
17. Anone - Octeto Buenos Ayres
18. Entrerriano - Octeto Buenos Ayres
19. Arrabal - Octeto Buenos Ayres
20. Fuego Lento - Octeto Buenos Ayres

Tracks:

1. Cumparsita - Orchestra Argentin Bianco-Bachicha
2. Crepusculo - Orchestra Argentin Bianco-Bachicha
3. Viva el Principe - Orchestra Tano Genaro
4. Retintin - Orquesta Tipica Argentina
5. Carretero - Carlos Gardel
6. Muchacha del Circo - Carlos Gardel
7. Bandoneon Arrabalero - Orquesta Tipica Argentina
8. Misa de Once - Salvador Pizarro Y Su Orquesta Tipica Argentina
9. Se Va la Vida - Orchestre Argentin Bachicha
10. Don Goyo - Eduardo Bianco
11. Mi Viejo Amor - Rosita Barrios, Luis Mandarino
12. Vous Qu' Avez Vous Fait de Mon Amour - Orlando et Son Orchestre Du Bagdad
13. Viruta - Orlando et Son Orchestre Du Bagdad
14. Yo No Se Porque Te Quiero - Rafael Canaro et Son Orchestre de Tango
15. Batacazo - Orchestre Argentin Manuel Pizarro
16. Elegant Papirusa - Bernardo Alemany & The Orchestre Argentin
17. Malinconia - Bernardo Alemany & The Orchestre Argentin
18. Viejo Poncho - Orchestre Argentin Bachicha
19. Tierra Querida - Astor Piazzolla
20. Todo Corazon - Astor Piazzolla

Album Details

Double Disc Budget Collection of 40 Great Recordings from the King of the Tango!

Average customer rating: Amazing Religious and Profane music from the 15th Century

Alfons V el Magnànim: El Cancionero de Montecassino Cancionero de Montecassino , Damianus , Guillaume Dufay , Johannes Cornago , Anonymous , Johannes Ockeghem , and Hayne Van Ghizeghem Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dufay | Dufay, Guillaume | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Joan Cabanilles: Batalles, Tientos & Passacalles Elizabethan Consort Music Carlos V Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge La Folia, 1490-1701 ASIN: B00005B84T Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Adoramus te: Adoramus te Domine (introduccion)
2. Adoramus te: Adoramus te Domine
3. Adoramus te: Crucem tuam adoramus
4. Adoramus te: Ecce enim propter lignum
5. Adoramus te: Adoramus te Domine
6. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Ave maris stella
7. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Sumens illud Ave
8. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Solve vincla reis
9. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Monstra te esse matrem
10. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Virgo singularis
11. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Vitam praesta puram
12. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Sit laus Deo Patri
13. Ave Maris Stella, CM 62: Amen
14. Ave Maris Stella, CM 76
15. Veni sancte spiritus: Vini sancte spiritus
16. Veni sancte spiritus: Veni pater pauperum
17. Veni sancte spiritus: Consolator optime
18. Veni sancte spiritus: In labore requies
19. Veni sancte spiritus: O lux beatissima
20. Veni sancte spiritus: Sine tuo nomine
21. Veni sancte spiritus: Lava quod est sordidum
22. Veni sancte spiritus: Flecte, quod est rigidum
23. Veni sancte spiritus: Da tuis fidelibus
24. Veni sancte spiritus: Da virtuitis meritum
25. Veni sancte spiritus: Amen
26. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Miserere nostri
27. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Vexilla regis prodeunt
28. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Quo vulneratus insuper
29. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Impleta sunt quae concinit
30. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Arbor decora et fulgida
31. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Beata cujus brachiis
32. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: O Crux ave, spes unica
33. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Tesumma Deus Trinitas
34. Miserere nostri/Vexilla Regis: Miserere nostri. Amen
35. Fantasia
36. Magnificat: Magnificat anima mea Dominum
37. Magnificat: Et exsultavit spiritus meus
38. Magnificat: Quia respexit humilitatem
39. Magnificat: Quia fecit mihi magna
40. Magnificat: Et misericordia ejus
41. Magnificat: Fecit potentiam in brachio suo
42. Magnificat: Deposuit potentes de sede
43. Magnificat: Esurientes implevit bonis
44. Magnificat: Suscepit Israel puerum suum
45. Magnificat: Sieut locutus est ad patres nostros
46. Magnificat: Gloria Patri et Filio
47. Magnificat: Sieut erat in principio. Amen
48. Patres nostri peccaverunt
49. Cum autem venissem: Cum autem venissim ad locum
50. Cum autem venissem: O dulsissime filie Sion
51. Cum autem venissem: O vos qui transitis per viam
52. Cum autem venissem: O nimis triste spectaculum
53. Cum autem venissem: Cum portaretur ad sepulcrum
54. Cum autem venissem: Cum vero venissem ad locum
55. Cum autem venissem: Amen

Tracks:

1. Chiave, chiave
2. Merce te chiamo
3. La fille guillemin
4. O tempo bono
5. Zappay
6. Paingendo chiamo
7. Puisque vos me lasses seulete/Je ne vous amare Marioneta
8. Alle stamenge
9. Collinetto
10. Amor tu non me gabasti
11. Je vos pri mon tres
12. Correno multi cani
13. Mort tu as navre/Miserere pie Jhesu: Miserere pie Jesu
14. Mort tu as navre/Miserere pie Jhesu: Mort tu as navre deton dart
15. Mort tu as navre/Miserere pie Jhesu: Retoricque, se Dieu me gard
16. Mort tu as navre/Miserere pie Jhesu: En sa jonesse fut soudart
17. La Spagna
18. Qu'es mi vida preguntais
19. Viva viva Rey Ferrando
20. De tous biens plaine
21. Dindirindin

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Religious and Profane music from the 15th Century.......2004-02-23

The works on this 2-CD set all come from a single source: a document called "Cancionero de Montecassino" which is believed to contain works composed between 1430 and 1480. Somehow the document has survived down through the centuries; it was almost lost when the Abbey where it was stored was bombed in 1944. Luckily the document survived so that this amazing CD set could be recorded by the - also amazing - Le Capella Reial de Catalunya.

This CD is the second in a series entitled "Musicas Reales", the first of which being "Carlos V" containing works mainly from the 16th century. If you enjoyed that one, then "Alfons V el Magnanim" will be a welcome addition to your CD spinner.

There is beautiful polyphony, harmony, pieces for single and multiple voices, trumpets, violins, and much much more all packed into 2 CDs that run over an hour each (CD1 is over 71 minutes long, CD2 is over 74 minutes long, so you get plenty of music for the price). The musicians and choir are stunning, and the music will stick with you long after the CDs stop rotating.

The first CD focuses on the Religious music contained in the Cancionero de Montecassino, and is thus more subdued and ethereal than the second CD which contains profane music from the same source. The second CD has some uppidty tunes and the mood is drastically different from the relatively more subdued first CD. The CDs together represent a wide range of the music of the 15th century. Alfons V made Naples his homebase, and from this city he attracted musicians from all over - what was then known as - "the world". Thus, this collection is really an amalgam of many styles and contains music sung in many languages. The CD booklet contains much information about Alfons V, the Cancionero de Montecassino, and the music on these CDs (in 6 languages, which is typical for Alia Vox). This collection is well worth the price and will reward many listenings for any fan of early Renaissance music.

Average customer rating: Beware Redundant Collection

Viva Rey Ferrando: Renaissance Music from the Neapolitan Court Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gombert, Nicolas | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005GNI Release Date: 2000-05-20

Tracks:

1. Zappay
2. Long Live The King, Long Live King Ferdinand
3. De Tous Biens Plaine
4. Where Are You, For I See You Not
5. Figlie Guilielmin (Basse Danse)
6. Love, What Have I Done
7. Puis Fortuna
8. What Is My Life, You Ask
9. Collinetto (Ballo)
10. Dindiridin
11. O God, It Is Clear
12. Il Re Di Spagna (Basse Danse-Danza Alta)
13. Tell The Knight
14. Diferencias Sobre El Canto Del Cavellero
15. We Are Gypsies
16. Fantasia I-Fantasia II 'Salve Regina'
17. O Shinning Moon
18. Gallarda Napolitana
19. Old Ugly Wives

Customer Reviews:

Beware Redundant Collection.......2001-11-07

Don't get this CD. Instead, get "Music for the Spanish Kings," also from Virgin. The latter has two disks for the same price, and one of them is identical to "Viva Rey Ferrando." The booklet in "Viva Rey" is bigger, however, and includes the lyrics.

Secular Renaissance music from Italy and Spain is really delightful stuff, and Hesperion XX or XXI is a top notch ensemble.

Average customer rating: Just what I was looking for!

Viva la Vida Rabito Manufacturer: Fonovisa Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008AN99 Release Date: 2001-11-26

Tracks:

1. Amor Mio
2. ...Que Te Quiero
3. Vivir Sin Ti
4. Escuche la Voz
5. Mi Corazon Esta de Fiesta
6. Hombre Necesita a Dios
7. He Prestado la Mano a Jesus
8. Yo Probe Tu Amor
9. Sin Palabras
10. Me Voy a la Monta

Customer Reviews:

Just what I was looking for!.......2004-02-13

I had never bought Christian music for myself. I went to a store and asked for recommendations. This young girl introduced me to Rabito, "Viva la Vida". I'm just purchasing his two other cd's as I really enjoy his music. Not only is it uplifting it's fun to listen to. I guess he would appeal to all ages. My sister heard it and went to buy one too.

I highly recommend it.

Average customer rating:

Que Viva La Vida BELLE PEREZ Manufacturer: APR WORKS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano ASIN: B000OS5FJO

Product Description

CD1: 1. Que viva la vida 2. Loca de amor 3. Light of my life 4. Enamorada 5. Dime 6. El ritmo caliente 7. Bailaremos 8. Mamacita 9. Sobrevivire 10. Baila este ritmo 11. Never ever 12. Volveras 13. Real love (Extended version) 14. Sobrevivire (Piano version) CD2: Live 1. Light of my life 2. Loca de amor 3. Hotel California 4. Bailaremos 5. El ritmo caliente 6. Never ever 7. Mamacita 8. Hello world medley 9. Cuba 10. Caramba carambita 11. Real love 12. Don't play with my heart 13. Enamorada 14. A mi manera

Average customer rating: 20th Century Spanish Art Music with Difficult Sound

Viva Espãna!: The Music of Spain Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | 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 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000013LL Release Date: 1992-08-04

Tracks:

1. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.1): Intro-Afternoon
2. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.1): Dance of the Miller's Wife (Fandango)
3. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.1): The Corregidor-The Miller's Wife
4. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.1): The Grapes
5. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.2): The Neighbour's Dance
6. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.2): The Miller's Dance
7. Three Cornered Hat (Ste No.2): Final Dance
8. El Amor Brujo (Ritual Fire Dance)
9. La Vida Breve (Interlude and Dance)
10. Iberia: Evocation
11. Iberia: El Corpus en Sevilla
12. Iberia: Triana
13. Iberia: El Albaicin

Customer Reviews:

20th Century Spanish Art Music with Difficult Sound.......2004-12-12

Two cautions here right from the start. One is that this is not “typically Spanish” music of the kind that one normally associates with Spain, despite the title “Viva Espana”. It is twentieth century Spanish art music. Of course, both de Falla and Albéniz were Spaniards and made use of some well-known Spanish themes and dances in their music. But neither of them was interested in reproducing Spanish folk music. De Falla was associated with men like Ravel and Stravinsky, and if you listen to his music you should expect to have to concentrate and not just be entertained by Moorish-sounding dances. In fact, most of the music on this disc sounds like the kind of stuff you would expect to hear at a World Championship Ice-Skating tournament, but not at a Spanish folk dance. If you are looking for the old-world Spanish type of music you should be looking up names like Jordi Savall and his ensemble Hespèrion XX (renamed Hespèrion XXI from 2000 onwards) or El Ayre Espanol.

My other caution is with regard to the sound. Some of the early Naxos discs are very sensitive to the equipment they are played on, and this one definitely belongs to that category. On most of the stereo equipment I have heard it on, this CD sounded singularly pale and unexciting. It was only by chance that I discovered it sounded a lot better on a combination I use occasionally (Sony CDP-XA20ES, NAD Amp C 300, connected by Monitor Rhodos cinch cable, and Philips SBC-HP1000 headphones). This equipment gave the whole disc a much more convincing stereo panorama, but even here the crescendos in Albéniz’s “El Corpus [Christi] en Sevilla” with their bells and tambourines sounded pretty “thick” and undifferentiated. That may be the result of the inferior acoustics at the recording location in Bratislava, Slovakia; or it may be that Naxos was just being rather thrifty at its recording sessions. But whatever the reason, you should know that this disc needs the right equipment to sound anything like what producer Martin Sauer wanted you to hear.

Oh, one other curiosity. The lexicon of orchestral music that I use says that Albéniz’s “Iberia” suite consists of only four movements of which the third is “El Puerto”. This Naxos edition claims, however, that conductor Arbos orchestrated eight movements, and the third one played here is entitled “Triana”. Spanish music buffs may be able to sort that one out.

Having said all that, this is music that is worth knowing; some of it has been re-recorded by Naxos with newer and, presumably, better technology.

Average customer rating:

Viva la Vida! Viva la Muerte! Modena City Ramblers Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001GNKR8 Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Viva la Vida
2. Presidente
3. Ramblers Blues
4. I Cento Passi
5. Mira Ni
6. Ebano
7. Stelle Sul Mare
8. Lontano
9. Al Fi
10. Testamento Di Tito
11. Altri Mondi
12. FEd la Sira

Jazz Music:

1. Vive
2. Vive
3. Y Sigue la Mata Dando
4. Yani Camarena
5. 16 Kilates Musicales
6. 20 Exitos
7. 30 Anos De Exitos [Import]
8. 70 Años Peerless Una Historia Musical
9. A Proper Introduction to Perez Prado: The Mambo King
10. Acustico [Import]

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