Melodia Revisitado [Import]

Product Description
An Anthology of Great Hits Including "Perola Negra", " Vale Quanto Pesa", "Estacio Holly Estacio", "Magrelinha", "Baby Rose", "Presente Cotidiano", Among Others. 16 Total Tracks.

Melodia Revisitado,Luiz Melodia,Dubas Musica,Brazil,Brazilian,Int'l & World Music,Latin,MPB,World Music

Average customer rating: Loved it! Bellydance Superstars Moves You Bellydance Superstars Good usable material Do you want to dance your feet off???

Bellydance Superstars Various Artists Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Middle East & North Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 2 Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 3 Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance ASIN: B000078JLD Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. Raks Africa - Dinletir (selected by Jillina)
2. Ah Ya Leil - Shereen (selected by Sonia)
3. El Salam - Hakim (selected by Jillina)
4. Warda - Warda (selected by Tamalyn Dallal)
5. Ice Queen - Dinletir (selected by Rania)
6. Talakik - Hakim (selected byAmar Gamal)
7. Nebtidi Mnain El Hikaya - Mohamed Abdel Wahab (selected by Suhaila Salimpour)
8. Chicky - Oojami (selected by Ansuya)
9. Sahra Saidi - Gamal Gommaa (selected by Ansuya)
10. Bitwannes Beek - Warda (selected by Veena & Neena)
11. Il Alem Allah - Amr Diab (selected by Veena & Neena)
12. Zeina - Mahamed Abdel Wahab (selected by Sonia)
13. Msafer - Mahamed Abdel Wahab (selected by Tamalyn Dallal)
14. Esma Yalli - Hakim (selected by Amar Gamal)
15. Drum Solo - selected and performed by Suhaila Salimpour
16. Habibi Ya Albi - Ihab Tawfik (selected by Rania)

Customer Reviews:

Loved it!.......2007-05-07

This cd has various different music on - little bit of everything! It's worth the buy

Bellydance Superstars Moves You.......2007-04-04

Enjoyed this group of belly dance numbers very much. I personally prefer more instrumentals, but, hey, nothing is perfect. The music is energetic and does get you moving. I give it a solid four stars

Bellydance Superstars .......2007-01-15

If you are a dancer you need the Superstars CDs. Good mixed discs, you get a taste of a lot of different artists without looking for 12 discs and you don't need to read Arabic. Pretty fast tracks, warm up with something slower, I like Arabic Lounge set.

Good usable material.......2007-01-12

Excellent contemporary bellydance music, most very usable. The only problem is its popularity.

Egyptian-style and American-Cabaret dancers would probably get the most out of it.

Do you want to dance your feet off??? .......2006-10-18

This is the CD to do just that! Dance, dance and more dance. Exhilirating music from the best of Middle Eastern popular belly dancing music. Very light, very enjoyable, perfect for any party mix. Authentic, yet diversified. Ideal for parties, long drives, getting your housework done in a good mood, and just for the simple pleasure of the lively Arabic beat. Love this CD.

Average customer rating: Smooth music It's okay, but doesn't sound like bellydance to me Galactic Goosebumps... As A Dancer Great belly dance music

Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance Various Artists Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sa'Iyr a Tribal Metamorphosis (Dig) Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance Bellydance Overdrive Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 3 Bellylicious ASIN: B0002XEE1Q Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. Habet (Galactic Caravan's Intergalactic Belly Mix) - Hakim
2. Soul Talk
3. Tranceceiver
4. Nomadic Transit
5. Star Kids
6. Voice From The Moon
7. No Gravity
8. Ghib An Aynayya (Galactic Caravan's DNR Transofrming Belly Mix) - Nawal Al Zoghbi
9. Hanina (Galactic Caravan's Celestial Belly Mix) - Steve Stevens
10. Om Om

Customer Reviews:

Smooth music.......2007-05-06

I bought this at the recommendation of my bellydance instructor. I was not disappointed. It's a great mix of slow, fast, instrumental and vocal accompanied arabic music. Not very traditional, but suited my practice purposes perfectly.

It's okay, but doesn't sound like bellydance to me.......2007-02-18

I was hoping this would be techno or ambient versions of bellydance beats and a few songs are, but most are just Arabic pop sounding.

Galactic Goosebumps..........2007-01-30

...is what some of these songs caused in me. hahaha I had to start with something corny. But no seriously it's a great cd and I'm glad I bought it. It's something that I can see myself playing for myself alone as a rock out to dance as a form of prayer and ultimate expression.

As A Dancer.......2007-01-04

This Cd rocks, some of the neatest and drivin rhythms out there super to dance to and also to just enjoy, Right on really greatAAAA++++

Great belly dance music.......2006-11-04

This cd is awesome!! I highly recommend it to anyone. Not only do I belly dance to this cd, I also just listen to it when I'm not dancing.

Average customer rating: Beautiful and inspiring music Bellydance Superstars vol III rating Good, But Not As Good As One and Two Great for Dancing!!! Vol. 3

Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 2 Bellydance Superstars Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 4 Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance ASIN: B000A2H1EQ Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Habibi Ya Elni - Nourhanne
2. Acient Ruins - Issam Househan
3. El Kalam Ala Meen - Saad ElSoghayar
4. Drama Queen - Sahar
5. Ana Wel Leil - Hamada Hilal
6. Amani el Omr - Amani
7. Lawn Oyounak - Nancy Ajram
8. Harem - R.E.G. Project
9. Haboussou - Hakim
10. New Baladi - Mario Kirlis
11. Eih Eih - Shereen
12. Tribal Dream - Galactic Caravan
13. I Cash Radii - Pentaphobe
14. Tales of the Sahara - Ihsan Al-Mounzer
15. Fi el Awel - Mohammed Mohie

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and inspiring music .......2007-07-12

Once again the Bellydance Superstars produced a wonderful and inspiring collection of songs: great for listening, teaching and performing!!!
Varied in mood and melody, worthy of the "Superstar rating".

Bellydance Superstars vol III rating.......2007-05-29

I've been taking bellydance lessons for 3 ½ years on & off. This cd has several songs that I recognize and like....a couple you can dance to at a party like..El Kalam Ala Meen & Lawn Oyounak

Good, But Not As Good As One and Two .......2006-04-14

This one hasn't hooked me as well as the first two volumes have. I might have liked it better if I didn't own the first two. Volume One will always be my favorite and I think it spoiled me. It may simply be a matter of personal taste and preference. I don't care for most of these songs but that doesn't mean that it's not a good CD. I do like three of the songs and I am finding that it is slowly growing on me the more I listen to it. For bellydancing, the songs all have the right beats and tempo and may appeal to other dancers with different musical tastes. There's a good variety ranging from classic bellydance to modern music and the artists are the best of the best. I do wish that more of the songs used in the performance DVDs had been included. I prefer Volumes One and Two, but if this was the only one you could get it wouldn't be a waste of money. It's still worth buying for your personal collection or studio library.

To learn more about the history of bellydance and the Bellydance Superstars' role in educating the public about this art form, check out the "American Bellydancer" DVD.

Great for Dancing!!!.......2006-02-23

These are all very good songs for dancing. It is very easy to make a choreography from these songs, especially for a folkloric group. There is a lot of fun folkloric music here. There is a modern fusion piece with drums by Isaam (#2). The drums are very beautiful and Isaam is a great drummer. The first song on this CD is one of my favorite songs. It has such a beautiful arrangement. The music is a rich mixture of baladi, saidi, classical and drums. I love number ten also: it is a lovely accordion baladi. This CD also has very nice, interesting music that could be used for tribal-style. Overall, it is a great CD, and I like all of the songs here.

Vol. 3.......2006-01-10

I like this one, but maybe not as much as volume one and two. I think there are a lot of good songs that really get you in the mood to just jump up and dance. I remember all this music from the local Belly dance festival though, so when you buy it, if you are using it for a performance, remember that it's a very common album and a lot of others maybe using the same music.

Average customer rating: Tribal metamorphosis/Pentaphobe Wow Pentaphobe not so good... An Amazing Music CD

Sa'Iyr a Tribal Metamorphosis (Dig) Pentaphobe Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance Gothic Bellydance Bellydance: East Coast Tribal - Basics, Combinations & Strength Workout DVD Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere ASIN: B0007CYET4 Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Teltar Apredun
2. Same High
3. So Do Cerebral
4. I Cash Radii
5. Miss Moody
6. Sahan
7. Cybelle ('Just The Dark Bits' Edit)
8. Intermittante
9. Cafe Abuse Tone
10. Bit Sector Shaft
11. Kronunspruche 2D

Customer Reviews:

Tribal metamorphosis/Pentaphobe.......2007-03-19

Fantastic.I came across this being a Rachel Brice fan.I am now a total Pentaphobe fan as well.It's totally different to any thing one gets accustomed to hearing relating to bellydance.Its addictive and it's fresh and hypnotic.Fantastic buy.

Wow.......2007-02-18

This is really great for Tribal. I've only seen the performance pieces for two of the songs, but the rest are also much fun to play with. I listened to it over and over when I first got it and go back to it when I want a really great mood setter for a performance. I want more!

Pentaphobe.......2007-01-17

This CD was just what I was looking for!

It has a mysterious tone and steered away from the more traditional glittzy Belly Dance music.

not so good..........2006-11-17

I was very disappointed with this c.d. The only good songs on it are the ones that Rachael dances to on the Bellydance Superstars DVD. It's alot of industrial noise with no melody. If you're looking for music to do interperative dance to, check it out. If you're looking for something upbeat and inspiring, you might want to pass.

An Amazing Music CD.......2006-11-10

I really like this music CD. All the music is so amazing.

If you love Tribal Belly Dancing, you will love this CD.

Average customer rating: Superstars 2 as Good as 1 Pretty good Very Different But Just As Great As Volume 1 Another good compilation! This is the most awesome bellydance compilation!!!

Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bellydance Superstars Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 3 Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 4 Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere Tribal Fusion - Yoga Isolations & Drills for Bellydance ASIN: B0001DMXX8 Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Entrance Of The Stars - Paul Dinletir
2. Rakset Dala'a - Ahmad El Asmar
3. Raks Bedeya - Ali Mohammed
4. Men Idak Di - The Hakim Orchestra
5. Aahat - Wael Kfouri
6. Wala Marra - Khaled Aggag
7. Solo Accordion - Cairo Caravan
8. Habibi Alli - Miami
9. Dala'a El Helween - Ahmed Abdul Fattah
10. Turbo Tabla 3 - Turbo Tabla
11. Khayarouni - Woroud
12. Entel Hob - Mohammed Abdel Wahab
13. Baladi - Tony Anka

Customer Reviews:

Superstars 2 as Good as 1.......2007-04-04

I enjoyed this disc as much a volume 1...I know some disagree, but I liked it very much. A little different from Volume 1, but very nice in its own way.

Pretty good.......2006-05-03

I am belly dancer and have been for almost two years. I recently bought this cd and it is really good. I feel like there is a lot of variety, though I still have to say, I like number one a little better. It's still good. I have to point out, at the Utah Belly Dance Festival, I heard a number of these songs a gazillion songs. Remember, if you are doing a performance, and want something really unique, these songs are commonly used. Some more so than others, I admit, but still.

Very Different But Just As Great As Volume 1.......2006-02-11

I listened to this CD just a few times before it grew on me, and it did so quickly. My first impression was that it is completely different than the compilation of Volume 1, so if you own the first CD, keep an open mind and let go of your expectations. Where Volume 1 contains mostly bellydance and middle eastern classics, Volume 2 is made up of more modern, pop and techno tracks, such as "Entrance Of The Stars," a song that was composed specifically for the Superstars and Desert Roses. This one has several shorter tracks suitable for solo performances and I like that! I found the perfect song for my sword dance in this compilation! I think that it's important for a dancer to be willing to try a variety of music and dance styles, and this is a great addition to your library.

To learn more about the history of bellydance and the Bellydance Superstars' role in educating the public about this art form, check out the "American Bellydancer" DVD.

Another good compilation!.......2004-10-09

I enjoyed this one very much as well. Not as much as the first one but hey.....greatness of music is in the ears of the listener. Again the variety of music is great and there is plenty in both Superstars albums to bring out the choreographer in us Raks Sharquiteurs.

This is the most awesome bellydance compilation!!!.......2004-05-21

Wow, what a great selection of songs! Each song is a pleasure to listen and to dance to. I have a wonderful time dancing to this CD for my dance shows and my students love it as well.
This is the best bellydance compilation I've heard in years, and it's also better than the first Bellydance Superstars. Highly recommended to avid listeners of amazing Middle-Eastern beats and dancers who can't get enough of shake shake shake!

Average customer rating: Excellent Original Performance Music! Superb! Totally danceable! Infectious beat! There are better CDs out there Awesome beats thee seduction it was complete

Bellydance Overdrive Turbo Tabla Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bellylicious Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance Bellydancing Breakbeats One Thousand and One Nights Sa'Iyr a Tribal Metamorphosis (Dig) ASIN: B0001XAQQ4 Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

1. Longa H.K.K
2. Zaynab
3. Dulab Rast
4. Ya Shadil Al-han
5. Turbo Tabla 3
6. Telegrafin Telleri
7. Mahbub
8. Allahu Ya'aalim
9. Shred
10. Longa Farahfaza
11. Hat Ayyuha Saqi
12. Pedro Abdallah
13. Turbo Tabla 2
14. The Arab Blues

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Original Performance Music!.......2006-06-15

This is original middle eastern music that will get your performance noticed! I am the amateur Bellydancer USA 2006 winner and I danced to Turbo Tabla II when I won. It goes great with Raks Sharki as well as sword, zils, or even veil work. This cd is a must have for any serious bellydancer's music collection. It will make your performance memorable. Shimmy-on.

Superb! Totally danceable! Infectious beat!.......2006-06-15

Karim Nagi does it all in Turbo Tabla! Every song is a keeper! This is a CD any bellydancer must have in their library. He is a master of the beat! His music raks!

There are better CDs out there.......2006-06-03

The quality of the sound is not as good as most CDs. At times the vocals are not crisp and sound muffled. It is also somewhat boring, since it has a very repetitive feel to it. For bellydancing, this CD does not inspire me and it usually does not take much to get me going.

"Turbo Tabla 3" is ok, but this track is also on "Bellydance Superstars, Vol. II", which is a lot better investment.

Awesome beats.......2005-10-23

There is a real driving throb to the beats on this CD that really gets you moving!

thee seduction it was complete.......2005-08-29

the album is spiritual acoustic karma sutra. i loved the bass beats fusion with the instruments of old. this album has me wanting more. in the menatime i now want to go a eatery with this music and see real bellydancing.

Average customer rating: At long last... great belly dancing music Even More Arabian Dance Rhythms "Feel Good" Mix Exciting and Esensual, The Third Time Around

Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Desert Roses & Arabian Rhythms II Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms Desert Roses, Vol. 4 Bellydance Superstars, Vol. 3 Arabic Groove ASIN: B0001GOHI4 Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

1. Walk Like An Egyptian - Hakim
2. Hanina - Steve Stevens
3. Ajaja - Ramses
4. Un Ange En Paix - Amina
5. El Wala Wala - Hakim
6. Zazarkhatri - Cheb Mami
7. Elli Tmanetoh (Galactic Mix) - Nawal Al Zoghbi
8. Begharamak Masloube - Woroud
9. Niloufareh Bahar - Andy
10. Mahbub - Turbo Tabla
11. Akadt Aalik Gualbi - Cheb Nasro
12. Who's The Fairest - Shani
13. Saraab - Simon Shaheen

Customer Reviews:

At long last..........2007-02-19

I have been searching for this album for a while, and finally found it here at amazon. I really enjoy it, I use it for bellydance.

great belly dancing music.......2006-11-07

I love the variety of rhythyms on this cd. We use it for several of our choreographies. I have ordered this item several times because I use it so much.

Even More Arabian Dance Rhythms.......2006-09-02

A continuation of the "Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms", this CD gives us a third dose of Arabic and Middle Eastern dance music infused with western influences. The result is quite enjoyable, and serves as a good introduction to Arabic music. All the usual suspects are here - Hakim, Amina Annabi, Cheb Mami, Nawal al Zoughbi, Andy, Faudel, Zohar, Cheb Nasro, Shani. New faces appear two, like talented Palestinean artist Simon Shaheen, pop singer Woroud, and the techno beats of Turbo Tabla. If you liked the first two CDs in this series, then this one is another good purchase.

So whats the music like? Well, it starts off with Hakim and Cleopatra doing a (quite appropriate) cover of "Walk Like an Egyptian", with Arabic beats. It continues with lots of great Middle Eastern tunes all the way to the end, when we hear a more traditional meditative "Saraab" by Simon Shaheen, one of the greatest names in contemporary Arabic music. Along the way there is a remix of Lebanese pop idol Nawal al Zoughbi, techno-bellydance rhythms from Turbo Tabla, Rai songs from Cheb Nasro and Cheb Mami, an haunting duet between Amina and Zohar, another English pop song from Shani (for those who can't speak Arabic), upbeat Arabic pop from newcomer Woroud, and much more. Everyone on the CD gives a very memorable performance, so if your a fan of Arabic pop this CD will really get you.

It's definately worth the purchase. In fact, if you haven't I'd recommend you go out and get the first two CDs as well. These CDs are great for any bellydancer, Arabic music lover, or just someone who wants to expand their understanding of the world. Sure, plenty of great Arabic musicians are left off this CD (and, in fact, the series focuses mostly on pop and rai, leaving out classical and folk music) but its a good starting place if nothing else. Definately a good purchase.

"Feel Good" Mix.......2006-04-14

I stumbled across this browsing at the store and it was definitely a lucky find. The songs are modern, upbeat and fun and there's a nice mix of different styles. Hakim's orchestra's rendition of "Walk Like An Egyptian" converts it into a better beat for bellydancing. Ramses' "Ajaja" has been used by Petite Jamilla for her double veil performance. Amina's "Un Ange En Paix" is stylish and sexy. "Who's The Fairest?" is a fun club tune with a bellydance beat. The other songs range from sensual to more classic middle eastern style, including Turbo Tabla's techno drumming. The compilation is great for both dancing and listening. I like it for driving to work in the morning or cleaning the house as well as for freestyle bellydancing. Whether you are a bellydancer or just a fan of middle eastern/arabic music, you'll enjoy this CD. Highly recommended.

Exciting and Esensual, The Third Time Around.......2006-01-31

First of all, I am not a belly dancer, but you don't have to be a belly dancer to reap the benefits of the energy fun, and sensuality, packed into the thirteen tracks on this CD. Several times I have worked out to it on my elliptical, and can assure you that it provides a good hour or so's worth of inspiration to keep you going. While it has a kind mix of pretty quickly paced songs being followed by somewhat slower songs, the music, voices, and influences vary so much, that things never start to drag or become routine.

You have to love Hakim and Irish singer, Carly Hennessy's fun version of, "Walk Like An Egyptian." The old Bangles sort of wiseguy song is both enriched by the addition of traditional instruments and beats, and is also put in its place and expertly tweaked by the singing of Hakim, which is strong and compelling, and is, of course, the real thing. At the end of the song, when he says, "I am Egyptian, come with me," well, you might be inclined, like Marlene Dietrich chasing after Gary Cooper in "Morocco," to throw off your high heels, and follow him into the desert...but instead, you go with the flow of the songs, moving through many moods and musical styles, thus managing to be both a bit familiar, and a lot exotic, and always intriguing.

My favorites, along with, "Walk Like An Egyptian," are, "Un Ange En Paix," by Amina and Zohar, And the last song on the CD, "Saraab," by Simon Shaheen. The Amina/Zohar track has a sensuous, restrained pace...maybe a littel reminiscent of Cesaria Evora.perhaps I have an overactive imagination, and she is just singing about her shopping list, but it sets a shadowy, smokey image for me, full of mystery (well, that is for sure!), and a bit of ennui. The accordion, muffled horns, and techno beats seem pretty simple, but they create a mood, that I don't get tired of experiencing, over and over again. I am looking forward to sampling some CDs by these two artists, with the intention of buying.

Simon Sheehan's song, "Saraab," is very traditional and languid, and calls to mind a wonderful scene from the old Gene Tierney film, "Sundown," where she is walking slowly across the desert, midriff exposed. If it isn't the exact music used in that scene, it is very close to it. The flute, in particular, is beautiful, but the whole track is so wonderfully uncluttered, so minimal, really, and yet it just draws the listener (at least this one!) into the landscape it creates. What a smart way to end this CD! I will definitely be buying a CD by Shaheen, since that one song is not enough for me, and it will be the perfect music for times when an hour or so of absolutely delicious, exotic music, suggesting burning sands, foreign places, and giving yourself over to a totally different pace, is an essential (essensual?) ingredient.

The faster songs, with their many influences (hip hop, reggae, flamenco, to name but a few), all add their fun and energy to the overall winning effect of this third in the Desert Roses series. I enjoy all the Desert Roses CDs,and how they cleverly include one pop hit, with a mainstream artist, on each one; thereby giving you a place to start from, and to be drawn in from, regardless of how unfamiliar you are with Middle Eastern music. The DR CDs are all terrific for my CD changer, when it is set on the shuffle mode, since they make it sound like I have so much more stuff in there, than I really do. They are also a lot of fun to listen to in the car...though they may set the rednecks (urban ones included) to growling!!

Note: If you enjoy this CD, you might like to check out "Cairo to Casablanca," another compilation, with a bit less punch than "Desert Roses 3," but beautiful music and voices, nevertheless. "Moroccan Spirit," is another definite treat, for any fan of Middle Eastern music and ambience.

Average customer rating: Hauntingly beautiful. A Trip to the World of Medieval Aquitania

Aquitania Manufacturer: BMG ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shining Light, Music from Aquitanian Monasteries Chant Wars Edda - An Icelandic Saga - Myths From Medieval Iceland / Sequentia Polyphonic Aquitaine of th 12th Century Lost Songs of a Rhineland Harper [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B000001TZQ Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

1. Dulci dignum melodia
2. Mundo salus gracie
3. Clara sonent organa
4. Noster cetus psallat letus
5. Virginis in gremio
6. Iudicii signum
7. Instrumental Piece
8. Alleluia! Iustus ut palma florebit
9. Quam felix cubiculum
10. Uterus hodie
11. Iubilemus, exultemus
12. Descendit de celis
13. Gaudia debita
14. Natus est rex
15. Instrumental Piece
16. De monte lapis scinditur
17. O Maria, Deu maire
18. Plebs domini

Customer Reviews:

Hauntingly beautiful........2005-12-19

'aquitania' is the second collection of 12th century musical pieces from Aquitanian Monasteries performed by sequentia, or the 'Ensemble for Medieval Music' comprised of a chorus of male voices, a chorus of female voices, and an instrumental ensemble.

Not being a professional musical antiquarian, the very best I can say about this recording is that it is better than the first collection, 'shining light'.

Oddly, my biggest problem with both collections is that nothing on both recordings does anything whatsoever to evoke Christmas for me. I say that because there are some buyers who may be on the lookout for some unusual Christmas music and they just may be disappointed by what the do NOT hear on these recordings. That caveat aside, this collection is very, very good in its variety of male, female, and instrumental voices.

What some tracks do evoke is an oddly Celtic sound, especially in some of the instrumental tracks. All the vocals are in Latin, meaning they were all written to be performed for and by the monks and nuns of the monasteries in the Christmas season.

There is simply nothing here sounding remotely like 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', even in Latin.

If you want a portal into the world of very old music, I can think of nothing better. It is certainly more diverse and more interesting than the otherwise excellent 'Anonymous 4' recordings of old Christmas music.

Highly recommended.

A Trip to the World of Medieval Aquitania.......2000-06-05

Aquitania was a rich part of the medieval world. It was the land of the troubadours and of the admirable liturgical chants. It was the world of the first medieval troubadour, Guilhelm IX, Duke of Aquitania and grandfather of Eleanor, the powerful queen. This CD evokes this legendary place, its myths and its art of the 12th century. All the CDs of Sequentia are marvellous. Words are not enough of describing the sensitive work of this ensemble. I have heard Dante and the Troubadours, Aquitania, with Christmas Music from Aquitanian monasteries and Shining Light. These three CDs give us a powerful view of the aquitanian spirit. I feel the vibrant culture of that part of a medieval world, when I am listening the troubadours songs and the music from aquitanian monasteries performed by Sequentia.

Average customer rating: imago Hauntingly Beautiful Fabulous Performance A unique, engaging musical experience Beautifiul, rare combination of violin and vocals

Imago Manufacturer: Melodia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mystic Fiddler Song of Songs The Instrumentals Kol Nidre Variations Jewish Cello Masterpieces ASIN: B00006IJRH Release Date: 1997-03-12

Tracks:

1. Summer
2. Contigo
3. The Road To Hasedera
4. Imago
5. Night On Ontake Mountain
6. The Beauty Way
7. Isle Of Arran
8. Masquerade
9. Salvation
10. This Town
11. Give It To The Sea

Customer Reviews:

imago.......2003-08-29

Brilliant!,what a superb album ,this woman is just fantastic.her voice is as sensational as her music,Night on ontake mountain,Wow what a beautiful track,A beautiful album from a one very talented musician .I can highly recommend this to any lover of instrumental music,or anyone who enjoys a brilliant female vocalist too.

Hauntingly Beautiful.......2002-11-04

I bought this cd used hoping to get one or two tracks from it for a compilation I was trying to put together of mellow female musician/singers. What I didn't expect was to be so blown away by this virtually unknown sorceress of song. An amazingly pure,ethereal voice, combined with positively magical violin rifts, (an instrument I'm usually quite bored with), conspires to take you away to places you only find in dreams. I ended up using only two artists' music for this compilation, with about 8 incredible tracks from "IMAGO" and 8 tracks from another highly recommended artist, CAROLINE LAVELLE. I have gifted this compilation to a number of my friends, and they have all loved it! I'm very excited about hearing everything else she has done. I can't recommend this cd enough. You won't be disappointed.

Fabulous Performance.......2001-06-05

This CD is absolutely fabulous! The closest comparison I could make would be to Dido. However, Lorenza has greater depth in her voice. The musical backup is better with greater depth too. Some of the pieces are mostly instrumental.

A unique, engaging musical experience.......1998-09-20

Haunting violin, with gypsy, Middle Eastern, classical as well as modern influences. Lorenza Ponce has a beautiful voice, and the music just carries you away into faraway lands and dreams. I'm eagerly awaiting her next work!

Beautifiul, rare combination of violin and vocals.......1998-08-07

Lorenza plays a spine-tingling violin while singing with strength and beauty. Combine these performing talents with 11 terrific original compositions and you can't miss. The pace of the music reminds me of Keiko Matsui, mostly faster and upbeat, but with the occasional slower piece, more mysterious and thought provoking. The opening number, Summer, will give you a good idea of the whole CD. I bought Imago after only a minute or two at a listening station.

Average customer rating: Even better than volume 1

Carlos Gardel, the King of Tango, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Argentina | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Tango | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The King of Tango, Vol. 1: 1927-1930 The Best of Carlos Gardel Lo Mejor de lo Mejor Tantalizing Tangos of Argentina The Very Best of Carlos Gardel ASIN: B00000K082 Release Date: 1999-08-17

Tracks:

1. Viejo Rincon
2. La Mariposa
3. Anclao En Paris
4. Madre Hay Una Sola
5. Como Abrazao A Un Rencor
6. Tomo Y Obligo
7. Tacondeando
8. Madreselva
9. Quejas Del Alma
10. Ojos Maulas
11. Mentiras
12. Milonga Sentimental
13. Melodia De Arrabal
14. Criolita De Mis Ensuenos
15. Ventarron
16. Al Mundo Le Falta Un Tornillo
17. Estudiante
18. Silencio
19. Milonga Del 900
20. Mis Flores Negras
21. Si Se Salva El Pibe
22. Desden
23. Volver
24. El Dia Que Me Quieras
25. Sol Tropical

Customer Reviews:

Even better than volume 1.......2007-01-04

This compilation brings more exquisite tango music sung by the greatest tango singer of all times.

Gardel voice is brought to life in this recordings thanks to nimbus records superb technology, music played by gardel guitarrist sound clear and more detailed than previous compilations.

This album as well as Vol.1 is a must for every Gardel lover or music enthusiast, you won't regret this album if yopu are an early opera singer lover.

Gardel is a natural baritone with perfect intonation, musicality and sense for drama and passion, you will be impress even if you don't speak spanish.

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1. Musica Ribelle [Import]
2. No Te Quites La Ropa
3. Non Gettate Alcun Oggetto [Import]
4. Original Y El Unico Willie Gonzalez y Su Orquesta Noche Sensual
5. Oro Musical
6. Ou Veux Tu Qu'je R'garde [Import]
7. Papa Wemba
8. Paz: Músicas Para Seu Silêncio Interior [Import]
9. Pedro Conga y Su Orquesta Internacional
10. Pra Te Abrigar [Live] [Import]

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