Months before this major-label debut appeared, Enrique Iglesias scored a radio hit with the upbeat "Bailamos," thanks to its inclusion on the soundtrack of Wild Wild West. Enrique's bid to firmly place the son of Julio in the mainstream pop firmament leads off with another midtempo dance-pop airwaves candidate, "Rhythm Divine." The track is typical of the rest that follow: highly wrought emotion recalled in a bed of glossy production that uses Latin syncopation as a reminder of the singer's roots while resolutely aiming for chart supremacy next to the likes of Celine Dion. Filled with pop romanticism--a duet with Whitney Houston, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Sad Eyes," and proclamations on the order of "I've seen the sun make love to the sea"--Enrique is easy enough on the ears, and looks like a surefire hit. --Rickey Wright
Enrique,Enrique Iglesias,Interscope Records,Latin Music,Latin Pop/Rock,Pop,Pop Vocals
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Insomniac
Enrique Iglesias Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000Q364M4 Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Ring My Bells
- Push
- Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)
- Somebody's Me
- On Top Of You
- Tired Of Being Sorry
- Miss You
- Wish I Was Your Lover
- Little Girl
- Stay Here Tonight
- Sweet Isabel
- Don't You Forget About Me
- Dimelo
- Alguien Soy Yo
- Amigo Vulnerable
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After three years of tossing and turning in anticipation of a new Enrique Iglesias disc, fans of the Latin superstar may find themselves losing still more sleep over early reviews that take Insomniac to task for straying too far from the sound that launched him to the loverman stratosphere. No need, though. Despite the presence of Lil' Wayne on the ultra-steamy, street-edged "Push" and some unapologetically catchy pop tunes any male singer, ethnicity aside, could have fun with ("Do You Know," for example, and "Tired of Being Sorry," a Ringside re-tread), white-hot machismo and Latin charm permeate Insomniac reliably. "Little Girl" sends out liquid-eyed outpourings of love to the ladies, "Don't You Forget About Me" delivers a sweet lament over a melting guitar line, and three late Spanish-language tracks--though they're just translations of English versions that preceded them--manage to lift the whole thing into a romantic shangri-la. If it's a peppier shangri-la than normal, chalk it up to No-Doz; Iglesias admits in the liner notes that he, himself, is the insomniac the disc was named for. --Tammy La GorceAlbum Description
Enrique Iglesias has sold 40 million albums in a little over a decade, becoming one of the most successful artists in the history of popular music. He has spent the past three years crafting his latest album.Entitled "Insomniac," a humorous nod to Enrique's sleepless nights and obsessive artistic persona, the record is clearly the most ambitious project of his phenomenal career.
Customer Reviews:
we reviewed this...........2007-07-26
check this stuff from europe.......2007-07-24
great.......2007-07-16
Very happy.......2007-07-15
Excellent.......2007-07-14
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Spanish Guitar Music
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005YJ4Q Release Date: 2002-01-29 |
Tracks:
- Albeniz: Asturias
- Albeniz: Tango
- Sanz: Canarios
- Rodrigo: Fandango
- Torroba: Nocturno
- Segreras - El Colibri
- Albeniz: Sonata in D
- De Falla: The Corregidor's Dance
- De Falla: Fisherman's Song
- De Falla: The Miller's Dance
- Torroba: Madronos
- La Nit de Nadal
- El Noy de la Mare
- Granados: Ma Maja de Goya
- Abeniz: Cordoba
- Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
- Granados: Spanish Dance No. 5
- El Testamen de Amelia
- Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 4 in E Minor
- Albeniz: Sevilla
- De Falla: Homanaje
- Mudarra: Fantasia
- Turina: Fandanguillo
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Introduction to Spanish Classical Guitar Music.......2005-09-18
The music ranges from Renaissance composers (Sanz, Mudarra) and harmonized folk melodies to standard 20th Century works (Rodrigo, Torroba etc).
John Williams is excellent throughout. The CD is also cheap, and can be used either just for enjoyment, or further to explore other recordings by Williams, the classical guitar repertoire, or other classical guitarists.
As a marketing ploy, it is very effective.
For the collector or classical guitar enthusiast, the chief disadvantages of the CD are duplication of other recordings, and that the way at least some of the works on this CD are listed isn't helpful in telling the listener the set(s) to which these pieces belong and how to find them (e.g. "from ______, Op # "). The font listing the titles and track numbers is small and somewhat hard to read.
However, this CD should attract many listeners and enthusiasts both to the classical guitar, the repertoire, and guitarist John Williams - and I'm all for that.
Over 70 minutes playing time.
Recommended.
The guitar is an orchestra in miniature!.......2005-02-05
John Williams has always known the delicate equilibrium between the expresiveness and the glamouer. His impresive technique however is not exposed as his prima edonna. He goes directly to the soul of the composer, melts in his spirit and let the music sharp the qith eloquent conviction the composer's demanded atmosphere.
From Granados to Albeniz, from Rodrigo to Agustin Barrios - El indio Mangore -, from Moreno Torroba to Ponce , you will find the warmth, the passion and the Midas touch of this golden guitarrist.
GUITAR MAJESTY.......2004-12-21
Sweet, sweet music, an essential addition to your collection.......2004-12-07
A True Classic.......2004-01-26
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The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000059Q4Q Release Date: 2001-03-27 |
Tracks:
- II: Andante - Stephen Hough
- I: Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
- Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring) - Dame Moura Lympany
- Nocturne No. 2 In E Flat - John Ogdon
- Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
- II: Adagio - Cecile Ousset
- Tango - Dame Moura Lympany
- Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
- Waltz No. 9 In A Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
- Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
- Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
- La Maja Y El Ruisenor - Magda Tagliaferro
- Nocturne No. 5 In F-sharp Minor - Maurizio Pollini
- Gymnopedie No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
- Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
- Etude In E 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
- Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
- II: Andante - Dmitri Alexeev
Tracks:
- II: Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
- II: Romanze - Annie Fischer
- Aria - Maria Tipo
- II: Romance (Larghetto) - Garrick Ohlsson
- Granada - Gonzalo Soriano
- Waltz No. 15 In A Flat - Maura Lympany
- II: Largo - Andrei Gavrilov
- An Den Fruhling - Daniel Adni
- Nocturne No. 10 In A Flat - Daniel Adni
- II: Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Walter Gieseking
- La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Dame Moura Lympany
- Cancons I Dansas No. 1 - Gonzalo Soriano
- II: Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
- Prelude No. 15 In D Flat 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
- Gnossienne No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
- Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
- Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
- Berceuse In D Flat - Peter Donohoe
Customer Reviews:
something to have.......2007-03-14
Excellent Music.......2007-02-19
buy now.......2006-09-01
Lovely.......2006-02-22
Aesthetically Pleasing.......2005-09-14
As it says....it is the "Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever..." Well, I haven't listened to all piano albums in the world, but I don't need to, this one is just perfect for me, and I think you will agree!
I would say the pianists' are extremely accomplished. At times, I would admit-it's a bit 'spine tingling'!
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Enrique
Enrique Iglesias Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003001J Release Date: 1999-11-23 |
Tracks:
- Rhythm Divine
- Be With You
- I Have Always Loved You
- Sad Eyes
- I'm Your Man
- Oyeme
- Could I Have This Kiss Forever
- You're My #1
- Alabao
- Bailamos
- Rhythm Divine
- Sad Eyes
- No Puede Mas Sin Ti (I'm Your Man)
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Months before this major-label debut appeared, Enrique Iglesias scored a radio hit with the upbeat "Bailamos," thanks to its inclusion on the soundtrack of Wild Wild West. Enrique's bid to firmly place the son of Julio in the mainstream pop firmament leads off with another midtempo dance-pop airwaves candidate, "Rhythm Divine." The track is typical of the rest that follow: highly wrought emotion recalled in a bed of glossy production that uses Latin syncopation as a reminder of the singer's roots while resolutely aiming for chart supremacy next to the likes of Celine Dion. Filled with pop romanticism--a duet with Whitney Houston, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Sad Eyes," and proclamations on the order of "I've seen the sun make love to the sea"--Enrique is easy enough on the ears, and looks like a surefire hit. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
In His Father's Footsteps.......2006-10-31
Love this hottie.......2006-08-30
Great album.......2006-01-21
Some of the songs aren't great. I don't really care for "Sad Eyes", and I hardly ever listen to the Spanish versions of anything but "Rhythm Divine". However, the rest of the tracks make up for it. "Bailamos" is still one of my favorites, and it has been years since I first said that. "You're My #1" has beautiful lyrics, and it is sung with incredible emotion. "Oyeme" and "Alabao" will make you want to get up and dance.
Overall, this is an excellent album. If you like any kind of pop or latin music, this is a good album for you.
"ENRIQUE" - Masterpiece Of Music.......2005-12-18
Enrique really opened up a part of my life that had been shut off before, and it is a joy listening to this album.
This album turned me on to Latin music and this remains my favourite album, even four years later.
I absolutely loved Escape, but loved this album much more and I found something very special in it.
"Rhythm Divine" is my favourite song on the album and is the best latin song ever. The lyrics are great and the tune and beat is even better. It is far better then anything Ricky Martin has done. Even though I like Ricky Martin's music, I much preffer Enrique's because it seems to be much deeper and if you are a fan of Enrique Iglesias this is the album to buy.
"Be With You" is a great dance/pop track and is really catchy.
Another song on the album that really caught me was "Bailamos" because of it's great beat and rhythm.The lyrics are also pretty cool.
This song is great and sounds fairly similar to Rhythm Divine in the sense that it is so latin. This was one of the albums singles and Enrique's first major radio-hit in the U.S., and was included on the "Wild Wild West" soundtrack.
"I Have Always Loved You", "Could I Have This Kiss Forever - with Whitney Houston" and "You're My #1" are all beautiful songs and relax you as you are listening to them, though EVERY song on the album is extremely easy on the ears. Five of the albums songs are ballads and the other five are Latino or Dance pop. "I'm Your Man" and "Sad Eyes" are very beautiful and latin sounding.
"Alabao" and "Oyeme" are very catchy, and could have easily been singles. These songs sound a lot like Bailamos and Rhythm Divine and are in the category of dance-latin. There are three Spanish language tracks on the album "Ritmo Total (Rhythm Divine)" "Mas Es Amar (Sad Eyes)" and "No Puedo Mas Sin Ti (I'm Your Man)" and the last track is a brilliant remix of the song Rhythm Divine - "Fernando Garibay Remix". This album will bring so many emotions to you. It will make you want to get up and dance, and make your thoughts and feelings so deep, but at the same time make you so care free. It is simply a beautiful album and a masterpiece for music.
I found it very uplifting and enlightening to hear this music. This is a great album to chill out to, and it never leaves my C.D. player for long, so I reccommend to any music lover, buying it 100% Anyone who enjoys latin music will LOVE this album.
This album was an hour of pure bliss to listen to.
If you like this album I also reccommend "Escape" and "seven".
"Enrique", CD by Enrique Iglesias.......2005-08-04
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Andrea
Massimo Varini , Ensemble of Bologna , London Session Orchestra , Andy Duncan , Leo Z. , Rosario Jermano , Dave Arch , and David Arch Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00063M112 Release Date: 2004-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Dell'Amore Non Si Sa
- L'Attesa
- Un Nuovo Giorno
- Tu Ci Sei
- Sin Tu Amor
- Libert
- Per Noi
- Le Parole Che Non Ti Ho Detto
- Sempre O Mai
- In Canto
- Quante Volte Ti Ho Cercato
- When A Child Is Born
- Go Where Love Goes
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It's no mean feat being the world's foremost crossover artist--a task that risks alienating two disparate audiences and everyone in between--but somebody had to do it, and Andrea Bocelli again walks that artistic tightrope with impressive deftness. The title may imply a casual intimacy (indeed, the singer admits to taking a more "hands-on" approach to the album's conception and production), but it's a collection that nonetheless continues to expand on the Italian tenor's ambitious internationalism. His collaboration "Sin Tu Amor" immerses his voice in the Gipsy Kings' own rich Iberian folk-pop fusion with compelling results, while "Where Love Goes" (a musical focal point of the film Lazarus Child), his English language duet with 11-year-old prodigy Holly Stell, achieves an almost liturgical grace. "Tu Ci Sei" (You Are There) continues in the romantic vein of his familiar theme "Con Te Partiro" (Time to Say Goodbye), while the single "Dell' Amore Non Si Sa" (With Love You Never Know) features Bocelli in a signature dramatic tour de force collaboration with arranger Mauro Malavasi, the accomplished producer of the singer's Romanza and Sogno albums. Bocelli's shrewd taste and vocal prowess here not only again redeem an oft-maligned genre, but elevate it considerably in the bargain. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
HOW DO YOU SAY,"WOW," IN ITALIAN?.......2007-06-22
A FEW YEARS AGO I HAD HEARD ANDREA DO, "CON TE PARTIRO," ON A PBS SPECIAL AND MY EYES FILLED WITH TEARS THAT ANY HUMAN COULD MAKE SUCH SOUNDS. I WAS ASTOUNDED; MORE ASTOUNDING, STILL, WAS TO HEAR THIS ALBUM AND FIND THAT HIS VOICE HAD ACTUALLY VASTLY IMPOVED OVER TIME. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? " CON TE..," PALES IN COMPARISON TO THE QUALITY OF THIS WORK; THE TRACKS ON THIS CD ARE PERFECT, FULL, RICH, AND MORE MOVING THAN ANYTHING I HAVE EVER HEARD. I HAVE HAD IT A WEEK, NOW, AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING ELSE FOR VERY LONG, AND I PLAY IT OVER AND OVER. IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED LIKE THIS BY ANY VOCAL CD. IF HE NEVER RECORDED AGAIN HE WOULD HAVE MADE A MARK ON THE WORLD OF AUDIO NEVER TO BE ERASED OR FORGOTTEN. WHAT A VOICE! WHAT SONGS! THE CUT, "LIBERTA," ABSOLUTELY KILLS ME WITH FEELINGS OF JOY AND MARVEL. I HAVE EVEN TAKEN UP STUDYING ITALIAN BECAUSE OF IT.
TREAT YOURSELF, AND A GOOD FRIEND, TO THE SOUNDS ON THIS CD. SIT AND WATCH A SUNSET WITH IT ON... I MEAN NOW!
Just buy it........2007-05-30
Teamo, Andrea Bocelli .......2007-03-08
A new style from Andrea........2007-02-24
Un Nouvo Giorno stunned me the first time I heard it.It was so unlike anything I had heard from Andrea- very pop.But it soon grew on me.
Liberta is amazing.Very catchy and upbeat.
Sempre O Mai is my favorite.It keeps its tempo up and has the best of Andrea and pop.Great song.
So this album was really a double album with pop and classical songs interspersed.A good mix from the master.
Not happy with delivery (or non delivery) of this item.......2007-01-16
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Josh Groban Live at The Greek (CD/DVD)
Josh Groban Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00063LTH4 Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
Tracks:
- Oceano
- Mi Mancherai (il postino)
- Mi Morena
- Canto Alla Vita
- Remember When It Rained
- Remember
- America
- Never Let Go
Tracks:
- Oceano
- Per Te
- To Where You Are
- Mi Mancherai (il postino)
- Mi Morena
- Alejate
- Canto Alla Vita
- Nocturne/Bohemian Rhapsody (performed by Lucia Micarelli)
- Alla Luce Del Sole (special guest artist: Bela Fleck)
- My December
- Caruso
- Remember When It Rained
- Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
- Remember
- You Raise Me Up
- America
- Never Let Go
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If Josh Groban's unabashedly melodramatic musical fusion inspires grousing on both sides of the classical/pop pundit divide, the screams of the (mostly) young female fans that punctuate these 2004 performances at L.A.'s historic Greek theater better underscore the real point. This set's CD and more expansive DVD complement each other well; if anything, supplemented by a live string ensemble and crack backing band, they're a warmer, more focused showcase for the singer's talents than the studio albums that made his meteoric fame. In peak form, Groban variously delivers forceful renditions of his pop-operatic powerhouses "Canto Alla Vita" and "Anna Luce Del Sole" (the former featuring a drum solo [!] from Groban, the latter a fine guest turn by Bela Fleck on banjo), takes a surprising solo piano break on Paul Simon's "America," waxes Central Asian on Troy's "Remember" and brings the crowd to its feet with the heart-on-his-sleeve dramatics of Closer's "Never Let Go." They're all informed by the singer's insouciant, youthful enthusiasm, arguing that Groban is gifted with more than just a magnificent voice; he's a complete natural as a performer as well. The DVD also includes a tour diary narrated with typical charm by the singer, as well as bonus live performance of "Believe" from the Polar Express soundtrack. --Jerry McCulleyAlbum Description
Josh Groban's 2002 PBS "Great Performances" special was a #1 selling DVD and the best-selling long-form music video of 2003. His second "Great Performances" special was taped at L.A.'s Greek Theater in the summer of 2004. For fans of the young sophisticated pop phenomenon who has sold more than 8 million albums, this CD+DVD package is just the latest great performance in the career of Josh Groban. DVD Extras: On the road with Josh for Summer 2004 Tour and a special performance of "Believe" from The Polar Express (it's PBS footage mixed w/ film footage).Customer Reviews:
Josh is even better in live!.......2007-04-14
Very Good!.......2007-02-09
Let me explain..........2007-01-14
The waving of the light sticks was started at the very beginning of his first tour, mainly to show him how much the fans appreciated the concerts. The first idea was to wave them during the last verse of "You Raise Me Up," when the choir came out. Later, fans added another show of support by waving blue light sticks during "Vincent (Starry Starry Night."
OK, if you still find that annoying, that's your right. However, the flag waving at the end of "To Where You Are" was special. This concert was filmed on September 11, and the flags were waved at the end of "To Where You Are" for those who were lost, and the families of those who were lost, on 9/11/2001.
It's your right if you still find these things annoying. I just thought I'd try to help you to understand.
Since this is a forum for giving our opinions of the DVD, I have to say that I love it. He has a beautiful voice and I love listening to him under any circumstance. The DVD is wonderful, IMHO.
Re-Live the Concert Experience!.......2007-01-09
DVD is so worth the price.......2007-01-08
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300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001K62 Release Date: 1992-11-04 |
Tracks:
- Spanish Dances: No. 4 Villanesca
- Spanish Dances: No. 12 Arabesca
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 7 In E Minor
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 3 In D Major
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 5 In C Major
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 12 In A Minor
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 2 In A Major
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 8 In C - Sharp Minor
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 11 In E Minor
- Etudes For Guitar: No. 1 In E Minor
- Estudo No. 1
- 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 1 Largo
- 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 2 Tranquillo
- 3 Pieces For Guitar: No. 3 Un poco mosso
- Suite populaire bresilienne: Mazurka - Choro
- Suite populaire bresilienne: Schottish - Choro
- Suite populaire bresilienne: Valsa - Choro
- Suite populaire bresilienne: Gavotta - Choro
- Suite populaire bresilienne: Chorinho
Tracks:
- Sonata In D Major, K. 290, L. 206
- Sonata In E Minor, K. 292, L. 24
- Sonata In E Major, K. 380, L. 23
- Sonata In A Major, K. 208, L. 238
- Sonata In A Major, K. 209, L. 428
- Sonata In D Minor
- Sonata In A Major
- Sonata In B Minor
- Sonata In A Major, Op. 3, No. 1
- Variations sur les Folies d'Espagne, Op. 45
- Sonata In E Minor, Op. 3, No. 6
- Gran Sonata Eroica In A Major, Op. 150: Allegro maestoso
- Spanish Dances: No. 1 Minuetto
- Spanish Dances: No. 5 Andaluza (Playera)
- Spanish Dances: No. 3 Zarabanda
Tracks:
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Prelude
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Loure
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Gavotte en Rondeau
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Menuett
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Bourree
- Suite No. 4 In E Major: Gigue
- Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Preludio
- Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Fuga
- Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Sarabande
- Suite No. 2 In A Minor: Gigue - Double
- First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Granada (Serenata)
- First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cataluna (Curranda)
- First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Sevilla (Sevillanas)
- First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cadiz (Cancion)
- First Suite Espagnola, Op. 47: Cuba (Capricho)
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Manuel Barrueco is one of the best guitarists I've ever heard. Listen to his own arrangement of Albeniz's Suite Española and you'll have trouble believing it's only two hands on one guitar. But Barrueco doesn't use his technique to show off. He's a solid musician, as expressive in Bach as in Villa- Lobos. He also makes transcriptions that respect the origins of the music. This is a wide-ranging guitar collection, but all the music is worth hearing, especially in performances like these. The disc is one of the best bargains among all guitar recordings, and Vox's recordings still sound like a guitar. --Leslie GerberCustomer Reviews:
Illuminating.......2007-07-04
Essential recordings.......2007-04-06
Exquisite.......2006-12-14
The "cool school" of guitar playing.......2006-10-26
Bach and others on the Guitar.......2006-08-10
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The Best of Andrés Segovia: The Millennium Collection
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00068CVGM Release Date: 2004-11-09 |
Customer Reviews:
Can't be beat!.......2007-04-07
Excellent Segovia Disc for Beginners!!!.......2006-08-07
After listening to this CD only once, I've come to realize why Segovia is such an innovative legend. Every track on this CD whether it be Bach, Albinez or Rodrigo is performed with great passion and fire. The notes literally cascade from Segovia's fingers as if they were made of paper.
This CD comes as highly recommended for guitar fanatics. Whether you're into rock, jazz or classical, there is plenty of amazing virtouosity heard on this disc that will amaze you.
Segovia's influence can be heard in the playing of anyone from his contemporaries Julian Bream and John Williams to rock legends Eric Clapton and Steve Hackett.
Here, you get to hear the master at work and I must say, it is awesome!!!
Virtuoso!.......2006-04-27
Very good reasonable price compilation. On the other hand his production is so wide, so it is difficult/impossible to collect one perfect compilation.
Good start to Segovia.
Booklet is good enough.
Maybe not "The Best of," but VERY good!.......2004-12-27
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Beverly Sills
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000FCKP Release Date: 1998-11-24 |
Tracks:
- Parlez-moi d'amour
- Ouvre ton coeur
- Oh, quand je dors
- Waltz From Mireille
- Si tu le veux
- Les filles de le Cadiz
- Les chemins de l'amour
- Plaisir d'amour
- Villanelle
- Goyescas: Interludio
- Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenior
- Estrellita
- La morena de mi copla
Customer Reviews:
Point of Information.......2007-07-06
For me, the initial main attraction here was the Granados, and it was a hallelujah moment when I spotted this CD in the bins almost 10 years ago. While this disc represents the commercial first release of the *Goyescas* selections, they received limited issue around December 1963 on a holiday-bonus LP ("The Sound of Genius 1963") from the Columbia Record Club.
That LP was my introduction to Sills, and it made me fall in love with her voice. It was always a special treat to play her vocal track for those who had no idea it existed and watch their astonishment as Beverly's voice floated through sonic space like the very nightingale she sings about. It is simply some of the loveliest, most haunting singing I've ever heard. To get two additional tracks from the same recordings sessions -- especially "Estrellita" -- was an unexpected blessing.
So get this CD for the last three tracks, if nothing else (track 10 is purely orchestral). They capture Sills at a magical moment. Even if you like nothing else on the disc (and I think you'll like much more), you can claim these three special treasures for a mere pittance. How much more precious are they, now that she has gone on to sing, we pray, in other realms.
Estrellita.......2006-12-07
Estrellita is not a Spanish song as claimed by some commentators, but a Mexican one, whose author is the late Manuel M. Ponce.
Ugly.......2004-05-20
Carmen.......2004-04-26
Excellent disc.......2004-03-21
Sills DID sing Carmen. She sang it on tour in the 1950s.
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Seven
Enrique Iglesias Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000E0ZYC Release Date: 2003-11-25 |
Tracks:
- Not in Love
- The Way You Touch Me
- Say It
- California Callin'
- Addicted
- Break Me Shake Me
- Free
- Be Yourself
- Wish You Were Here (With Me)
- You Rock Me
- Roamer
- Live It Up Tonight
- Adicto
Amazon.com
Enrique Iglesias is very definitely a child of the 1980s, and his arena-rock aspirations are prominently displayed on 7. The Latin superstar's third English-language album is filled with fist-pumping choruses, crisp guitar riffs, and rock-tinged pop ditties destined to send fans into serious states of swooning. Aching love ballads occupied much of Iglesias' time on previous efforts, but those are kept to a minimum here. Even the first single, "Addicted," swells with a chorus that seems designed for maximum sing-along potential. Songs such as "The Way You Touch Me," "Break Me Shake Me," "Free," and "You Rock Me" shimmy and sparkle, anchored by Iglesias' ever-improving, always sexy vocal delivery. It makes for a vibrant mix of music, and it will be nearly impossible to resist singing along with more than a few of these gems even after one listen. Rock on. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
Houston TX CHIC.......2006-12-07
A Good Album by Enrique !!!.......2005-12-21
Being a big fan of "Escape" and a massive fan of "Enrique" I was naturally very excited when I heard news of a third english album by Enrique Iglesias.
"Seven" may not be as theatrical as "Escape", but it's a good listen none the less.
Having said this it did take a short while to grow on me, and like some of his other songs "Escape" and "Love To See You Cry" some of the songs on this album did not catch me instantly, but the more I listened to it I found I liked it.
There is not as much Latin influence on this album as there was on "Enrique", apart from a little tingle of Latin base on "Not In Love", but there are some great Pop and Rock songs on this album. It is more similar to "Escape" then anything else he has done. Enrique seemed to be trying to move away from Latino sounding music on this album, and concentrate souly on Pop and Rock music. The type of music on this album really shows the type of singers he looks up to i.e. Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, The Police... ect. The album does have an 80's feel to it somewhat, especially on tracks such as "Be Yourself" and "Break Me, Shake Me". All the tracks are easy and enjoyable to listen to.
The fast moving, base sounding "Not In Love" is definetly one of the funnest songs on the album to listen to. The album version is exactly the same as the single except it does not feature Kelis. If "Not In Love" is the type of song you like then there are even better sounding songs on the album, so don't settle for the single. Buy this album, because you'll love it. This has also been the edgiest pop song Enrique had done before and sounds great.
"The Way You Touch Me" is a great pop song and sounds even a little country in places. This one should definitly get you up and dancing, and is a great second track for the album. It is also fast paced like the previous track. A good smooth Enrique song, similar to any track on Escape. It could have easily been a single.
"Say It" is one of the albums ballads and is very sweet. It is a slow song and Enrique's vocals sound good on it. It is fairly similar to Escape's "Hero" in ways. It is about a girl that Enrique upset, but wants to know if she still wants him. This song is a classic Enrique Iglesias song, and really starts to get good somewhere in the middle. Overall this is a pretty good song and easy to listen to, because it has a nice melody and vocals to it.
"California Callin'" is one of the albums good tracks, and has a good guitar rhythm in it. Enrique explains that he is on the road and is driving past the woman he loves and wonders if he should pass her or turn around and head towards her. This is a really smooth rock track by Enrique and you will find "Seven" is the album that showcases some of Iglesias's best Rock songs.
"Addicted" was the albums first single and provided it with a #1. I did not find this song one of the best on the album, and enjoyed others more, but it is a good track by Enrique. Many people would call this one of Enrique's classic songs, but it sounded pretty ordinary to me. Not a bad track though. Worth a listen.
"Break Me, Shake Me" was a cool track on the album and turned out to be one of my favourites. It is a really fun song and even though the title sounds a bit funny it sounds great. I think this is a classic song by Enrique and one of his best. It is extremely catchy and makes you imagine you are on a beach in California watching the sun set. It is a fast paced pop song and it is a safe bet that many people would enjoy it. The guitars in this track sound great. This could have been one of the albums singles.
"Free" is a pretty good song and fits in well with the album. This song is just a fun song to listen to. I was surprised how many of these songs seemed like they could have been from Escape.
There is a good guitar bit in the song, and as a result it is one of the albums catchiest songs.
"Be Yourself" is another favourite off the album, and is an amazing pop/rock track. It is definetley one of the albums highlights. It has a very true message to it, but at the same time is not about being taken seriously at all. Great chorus to this song and the verses are good to. One of Enrique's best songs. It is a shame "Seven" wasnt promoted more, because it could have had plenty of singles and this song could have easily been one. The song basically talks about Enrique trying to persue his dreams of stardom, and his parents attitudes towards that, especially his father Julio, but the main message of the song is that he stuck to his dreams and made them a reality.
"Wish You Were Here ( With Me )" is another ballad from the album and is a good track. It talks about a lost love, and Enrique realising his mistakes, but finds it is sometimes to late to get these people that you love back. This track is a little bit upsetting, but a solid track for the album. I notice how Enrique does quite a few songs about love lost i.e. "Be With You", "Maybe" and some of the other tracks on Seven. This song does have a nice latin sounding instrumantal part in it.
"You Rock Me" is similar to "Free" because it is a fun pop song and that is all. It has a tinge of rock to it, and is quite catchy. It's a pretty solid track.(None of them are un-solid) and fits in well with this album. It isn't as great as some of the other tracks on the album though, but none of the tracks are worth skipping over.
"Roamer" is a great song on the album, and is one of my favourites. This could have easily been a hit for Enrique.
This is one of the albums best points and captured me the first time I heard it. It is a love ballad and seems to shimmy and sparkle. This song is one of the best put together songs on the album and makes Seven a must own for Enrique fans.
"Live It Up Tonight" is an O.K. track, but nothing special.
It talks about forgetting all your worries and just having a good time. It is quite a catchy song and a good way to end a great album.
Album Highlights are the following tracks, and get 5/5 ratings from me.
Roamer.
Be Yourself.
Break Me, Shake Me.
Not In Love.
Say It.
The Way You Touch Me.
Callifornia Callin'.
Wish You Were Here With Me.
I am probably not giving this album a 5 star review because it did not catch my attention right away like his previous two english records, but is a MUST for any Enrique Iglesias fan and they should not be without it. I strongly urge you to buy yourself a copy, because it makes for an enlightening and joyful listen. Great album !!!
The music OK, him, not OK.......2004-12-21
Rock With This Album!!.......2004-12-07
Passionate.......2004-12-06
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