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La Vida...Es un Ratico CD/DVD Limited Edition
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La Vida...Es un Ratico CD/DVD Limited Edition
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Latin Music
 
  •  Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (6) - Disc #2

La Vida...Es un Ratico (Life is a moment) is the follow up to Juanes' globally multi-platinum release Mi Sangre. In La Vida...Es un Ratico, Juanes once again teams up with co-producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Double-Oscar/Gram...  more »

     
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CD Details

All Artists: Juanes
Title: La Vida...Es un Ratico CD/DVD Limited Edition
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Universal Latino
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 10/23/2007
Album Type: Limited Edition
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Latin Music
Styles: South & Central America, Colombia, Latin Pop, Latin Rock
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 602517477834

Synopsis

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La Vida...Es un Ratico (Life is a moment) is the follow up to Juanes' globally multi-platinum release Mi Sangre. In La Vida...Es un Ratico, Juanes once again teams up with co-producer Gustavo Santaolalla, Double-Oscar/Grammy winner. In his first single "Me Enamora," Juanes shows us his intimate personal thoughts on love and relationships. In songs like "Minas Piedras" and Bandera de Manos" he tackles themes of both the hope for peace and social change. With this release, Juanes works to continue to perfect his distinctive fusion of rock with traditional Colombian rhythms and other international styles. Despues del exito de "Mi Sangre", Juanes nos presenta "Me Enamora" el primer sencillo de su tan esperado nuevo lanzamiento "La Vida...Es un Ratico. "La Vida...Es un Ratico" fue producido nuevamente por Juanes y Gustavo Santaolalla, ganador de dos premios Oscar y multiples Grammy's. Juanes escribió letra y musica de todos los temas durante los dos ultimos años, entre la etapa final de la gira de "Mi Sangre" y un periodo sabatico en el que se concentro en la composición de "La Vida...Es un Ratico". En "La Vida...Es un Ratico" hay canciones que hablan de temas sociales como "Minas Piedras" y "Bandera de Manos" y otras como el primer sencillo "Me Enamora" relacionadas a temas personales y del amor. En este lanzamiento Juanes consolida sin duda alguna su idea musical de fusionar rock con ritmos Colombianos, y ritmos internacionales. Juanes Photos More from Juanes
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CD Reviews

A more lyric-driven CD. . . a winner
LEE | Seattle, WA United States | 11/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Since I purchased the CD/DVD limited edition, I'll address the DVD.



From the Amazon website, it looks like there are six cuts or episodes on the DVD. That's misleading. There are six cuts/episodes, but three are in English and the same three are repeated again in Spanish.



The first episode is titled "Juanes: Un Viaje Musical" where Juanes reminisces about his musical start in Medellin, the '80s drug wars that nearly destroyed Colombia, his first record contract and his first group "Ekhymosis," his selling of all his personal possessions to finance his move to Los Angeles, his quest to find music producer Gustavo Santaolalla, his struggle for radio play for "Fijate Bien," his marriage / daughter that influenced "Un Dia Normal," his song writing experiences, touring to promote "Mi Sangre," his anti-landmine crusade, his pride to be a Colombian, etc. This episode gives brief samples of his concerts in Germany, England, and Japan. The most interesting brief performance was an excellent acoustic performance that he gave at the European Parliament.



It was interesting to learn that it took awhile for Juanes to be a comfortable stage performer. This might explains why Juanes hasn't released any completely live concert performance DVDs. Hopefully, now that Juanes has learned to be comfortable on stage and has a real presence, he'll release a live concert DVD.



The second episode is a brief look into the making of the music video "Me Enamora." Unfortunately, the actual video is not on the DVD. I didn't find this very interesting.



The third episode is Juanes explaining the meaning of the songs on the CD. He does point out that this CD has a more Colombian feel with a combination of rock and Colombian folk music. He also explains that this CD and the previous three CDs are a reflection of his life and his growth as a person, a husband, and a father.



The DVD would have been better if it included one or two complete music videos or complete sets of live concert performances.



About this CD, I predict that this will be another award winning CD for Juanes. It has some catchy tunes and beats, but the lyrics of his songs really stands out in this CD. His strong guitar play that you hear in his other CDs continues to shine in this CD.



If you bought the CD without this DVD, I personally don't think it's worthwhile to buy this limited edition unless you are a hardcore Juanes fan.

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¡Vacanisimo!
Lally | Miami, FL | 10/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was waiting for a long time for his CD to come and I must admit I doubted it would be better than his previous ones. However, I am ecstatic to write that this is perhaps his best work yet. I absolutely love every song because each has a meaning and it's not just a filler. Of course the DVD is a nice bonus that compliments the whole CD. My favorite songs are:



Clase De Amor

Me Enamora

Hoy Me Voy

Gotas De Agua Dulce

Bailala



I recommend anyone to buy this album, it won't dissappoint you."
Muy Fabuloso
N. Uzoff | Austin, TX | 11/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I received my pre-ordered CD/DVD combo yesterday afternoon. We played it today for the first time and Juanes has done it again. Another incredible album that hits you in the mind and feet from the very first track and never stops. WOW!

This album is in the same style that Juanes has done for the previous 2 albums and it hasn't gotten old yet - it's the same producer. Even if he puts out another 10 albums just like this I won't get tired of it."