Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Compay Segundo Title: Flores De La Vida Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Wea International Original Release Date: 12/5/2000 Re-Release Date: 1/2/2001 Album Type: Import Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Latin Jazz Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 667340898928 |
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 | Compay Segundo Flores De La Vida Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music
At 93, the man who came to international fame with Buena Vista Social Club is making some of the most celebratory music of his career. And some of the most adventurous, arranging his distinctive son forms for a band that, ... more » |
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Amazon.com's Best of 2001 At 93, the man who came to international fame with Buena Vista Social Club is making some of the most celebratory music of his career. And some of the most adventurous, arranging his distinctive son forms for a band that, unusually, includes clarinets. Nor does he need to be front and center all the time, playing second banana to Hugo Garzo's Satchmo-like growl on "Amor de Loca Juventud," or harking back 60 years to a song he cowrote, "Te Doy la Vida," with son Basilio on lead vocals. There's plenty of charm, of course, and some luminous love songs on this record, not just to women, but a love of life itself. Segundo has come to be the embodiment of Cuban son, and his work here does nothing to diminish that reputation. He even closes the set with his version of an ineffably Cuban song, "Guantanamera," done simply because he'd never recorded it before. Self-indulgent? Not in the least. Simply more glorious music from someone who's finally receiving his international due. --Chris Nickson Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsHecha! Schuyler Thompson | Rumson, NJ United States | 03/19/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Compay does it again. Compay's appearence has everything: superb music, flawless pacing, and the most charming frontman ever. This album opens with "La Negra Tomasa" which takes you away immediatly to the tropical pearl of the south, Cuba. Seconded by "Las Flores De La Vida," the most beautiful song on the album. "Oui Parle Francais" is a song that will have you on your feet in no time. Then to settle you down Compay plays "Juramento" and "Enamorada". Number six, "Amor De Loca Juventud," is a wonderful song, especially when Compay's son, Basilio, does a rendition of the great Louis Armstrongs voice. The album continues at a medium to fast pace until number twelve, "Cazabe y Macho". This is a song full of power and emotion. The album is ended by the timeless "Guantanamera". I don't care what the previous reviewer said about Celia Cruz's version being the best. Compay's version of "Guantanamera" is beyond comparison. And being that Compay is the greatest living Cuban musician, I think Celia would agree. This is a great album to buy if you want to expierence the greatest music on the planet, la musica de Cuba." A Flowing Tribute to Cuban Music Keith | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 02/15/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "After being exposed to traditional Cuban music with the Buno Vista Social Club, I was delighted to find Compay Segundo to further my discovery into this beautiful sound. A relaxing listen, it is both upbeat and complex in its melodies. I highly reccomend this purchase, and look forward to hearing other works by this artist." Music that surpasses age and nationality Neal C. Reynolds | Indianapolis, Indiana | 05/06/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "It seems incredible that a singer can still be singing when in his 90's. I was prepared to make allowances for his age, but no, that's not necessary. The familiar "Guatanamera" comes across as a fresh arrangement, and the less familiar soon become favorites. That is my experience here.This is for those who enjoy Cuban music and a CD which will easily win new converts. Very highly recommended."
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