Mantra [Import]

mantra [import]

Track Listings
1. Dance
2. Amadeo
3. Fear
4. Mantra
5. Orimson King
6. My Last Good- Bye
7. Eve
8. Pressure
9. Kendra Lynn
10. Reckless
11. Burning Man
12. No Mystery- Bonus

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: 'no Mystery'

Mantra,Rob Balducci,Jvc Victor,Rock

Mantra [Import]
Las Orquestas Del Día
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent!
 Las Orquestas Del Día
Son de Madera
Manufacturer: Moondo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E5KU7Y
Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

  1. Presentaci
  2. El Pro Cu
  3. Los Juiles
  4. La Lucha
  5. La Marea
  6. La FantasDe Santiago
  7. Porqundo TodavCallejero?
  8. Los Chiles Verdes
  9. El Butaquito
  10. El Cascabel
  11. En Pocas Palabras
  12. La Bamba
  13. La Llorocita
  14. Jarana De Godo
  15. Aguanieves Con Zapateado

Product Description

1. Presentaci?n (0:05)
2. El P?jaro Cu (5:10)
3. Los Juiles (4:50)
4. La Lucha (1:01)
5. La Marea (6:25)
6. La Fantas?a De Santiago (6:11)
7. ¿Porque Ando Todav?a Callejero? (0:23)
8. Los Chiles Verdes (6:14)
9. El Butaquito (1:52)
10. El Cascabel (6:54)
11. En Pocas Palabras (0:59)
12. La Bamba (4:01)
13. La Llorocita (5:09)
14. Jarana De Godo (0:24)
15. Aguanieves Con Zapateado (6:45)**

**CONTAINS BONUS TRACK
TOTAL RUNNING TIME 60:35


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2006-10-20

Son de Madera is the widely-recognized premier Jarocho group leading the recent resurgance of this music. They offer an intriguing proposal... they are leading researches in this music genre... and rescue the music, arrangements, styles that formed the roots before Mexican Film popularized it... and affected it. In addition, they recognize the deep African & Afro-Caribbean influences in the music...and chose to embrace them with great zeal... and they see themselves as part of a greater Afro-Mestizo musical reality... and as "Cosmopolitan Nationalists" are also influenced by other music they love such as Jazz & Venezuelan Joropo.

I see them live at Berkeley's Centro Cultural La Pena & even though the group was split (they left half the members in Mexico & were joined by two U.S. based apprentices)... the brilliance was still evident.

On that occassion, it seemed 1/2 of the attendes were less advanced Son Jarocho students from U.C. Berkeley... and according to their terminology... Alfredo Herrero "was all over" the Requinto Guitar... squeezing Chords & Notes out of every corner of the instrument... while smacking it to enchance the percussion section.

Ramon Gutierrez Hernandez playing of the Guitarra de Son... with the complex fanning was simply enchanting.

Their singing was right on & the lyrics were brilliantly allusive.

Viva Flamenco!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Buy it!
  • Good Group Of Guitar Players
  • Los Mejores Gitanos
 Viva Flamenco!

Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004W55W
Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

  1. La Enredadera - De Madera
  2. Mi Tiempo - Rafael Riqueni
  3. Al Aire - Pepe Habichuela
  4. El Cambio (Edit) - Miguel De La Bastide
  5. Se Alza La Luna - Juan Manuel Canizares
  6. Primavera - Jose Merce
  7. Montoya - Tomatito
  8. Barrio Santiago - GINO D'AURI
  9. Sevilla - Gerardo Nunez
  10. Nana De Colores - Diego Carrasco
  11. A Los Ninos Que Sufren - El Viejin
  12. Alhambra - Guadiana
  13. Chanela - Paco De Lucia
  14. Entre Rosas Y Jazmines - Chuscales

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Unlike the numerous smooth jazz and neo-flamenco compilations (from Narada and other labels) littering the marketplace, Viva Flamenco! features numerous accomplished guitar players who remain far truer to the genre while often experimenting with outside sounds without watering down their music. Notable names here include Gerardo Nunez, Gino D'Auri, and El Viejin. Amidst some traditional numbers (many with vocal accompaniment), some artists here also offer fresh perspectives: Rafael Riqueni integrates romantic strings into the vivacious "Mi Tiempo," Miguel de la Bastide's speedy six-string fingerwork on the edited "El Cambio" (accompanied by flute) flows with a subtle jazz undertow, while Gino D'Auri's agile fretwork on "Barrio Santiago" is accompanied by sprightly tabla playing. Not all of the cuts here are outstanding, but Viva Flamenco! offers a respectable blend of tracks for the uninitiated, particularly since much of this compilation won't fit saccharine mainstream radio formats. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Buy it!.......2004-03-27

Overall, an excellent compilation of traditional and new flamenco - one of the best. Highly listenable without a bad cut. Buy it and enjoy it.

4 out of 5 stars Good Group Of Guitar Players.......2002-02-13

Good Group Of Guitar Players. It would've been fantastic to add to the list the musical group NovaMenco.
In their new CD "FORTUNE TELLER'" NovaMenco is introducing more and more fans to this new style of flamenco.

5 out of 5 stars Los Mejores Gitanos.......2000-11-21

In the mood for some flamenco? Put this on and you'll know that besides the beautiful Espanola on the cover the CD has substance. This a compilation featuring 14 different artists playing nearly a hour! An excellent choice if you're in the mood for some authentic musica Espanola. Each artist is talented beyond words and just a joy to listen to. The frenzy, passion, colors of Jerez, families rooted in gipsy traditions, rhythmic, melodic, eclectic, improvisational, spontaneous and most importantly bound by tradition music is a wonderful representation of the state of the musical genre. The greats are here, featured artists include possibly the best , Paco de Lucia, Pepe Harbichuela and a host of others hailing from diverse locals and backgrounds. The booklet gives you biographical information on each artist and what CD the songs come from. A non stop tour de force this CD is awesome and shows the true character of Flamenco with only momentary side excursions into nuevo flamenco. The vocals and castanets are authentic . The challenge for the listener is to able to distinguish the styles of each player. That said I guess I'll get many listens out of this CD. Until that day when I go to Espana and sit with a bottle of Rioja at a sidewak cafe I'll listen intently. A learning experience taught by the masters I look forward to years of listening to this CD
Casas De Madera
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Straight From The Rio Grande Valley
  • Ramon Ayala has got it going on!!!!
  • the KING of all of boarder music
  • Me gusta mucho.
 Casas De Madera
Ramon Ayala Y Sus Bravos Del Norte
Manufacturer: Freddie Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I5JV
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. Casa de Madera
  2. Solo Una Patada
  3. Amor de Juventud
  4. Amoe Sin Medida
  5. Besando Borrachos
  6. Ya Volvi Paloma
  7. Mandame a la Tumba
  8. Pensando en Ti
  9. Captura de Tejas
  10. Bendita Pobreza
  11. Tu
  12. Pordiosero de Amor

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Ramon Ayala has been the leading proponent of norteño music for almost 30 years, thanks to his exquisite song selection and studio wizardry. Whether melancholy theses on love's departure or life-affirming polka stomps, Ayala's songs are as comfortable as an old glove. Hundreds of bands have tried to imitate him, but few have been able to capture the crystal-clear fidelity he gets in the studio. Each of his albums vibrates with bass-line tension and harmonically rich accordion runs. Heads nod and feet tap even to dark tunes like "Mandame a la Tumba" and the bouncy "Bendita Pobreza," each of which packs dancing grooves funky enough to pull even casual rug cutters to the floor. --Ramiro Burr

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Straight From The Rio Grande Valley.......1999-11-24

I am absolutely the biggest Ramon Ayala fan alive. I love all their music and I've been listening to them and going to their concerts since I was a kid. No hay nada mejor! Puro talento y corazon en todo lo que hacen....Que Diosito los Bendiga y este con ustedes siempre.

5 out of 5 stars Ramon Ayala has got it going on!!!!.......1999-07-16

Suegro!!!! Como esta? Le mando saludos desde Las Vegas, NV! Aver cuando viene a tocar todas sus canciones para nuestra raza. No se olvide que aqui tambien hay gente Mexicana y nos encanta su musica. Suerte!!!

4 out of 5 stars the KING of all of boarder music.......1999-06-11

THIS ALBUM IS ONE OF HIS BEST WORKS. IT TIES HIS CLASSIC SOUND WITH "CASAS DE MADERA" AND HIS NEW APPROACH WITH "SOLO UNA PATADA" THOUGH THE SECOND SONG IS THE ONE OF MOST LIKED BY MANY PEOPLE I TRULLY FEEL THAT THE SYNTHESIZER SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE TEJANO MUSICIANS. SO BECAUSE OF THIS I DO TAKE ONE STAR OFF. THOUGH I AM A LOYAL FAN THAT HAS MORE THEN 15 CD FROM THE UNITED STATES AND FROM MEXICO.

5 out of 5 stars Me gusta mucho........1999-04-09

Todas las cancions de el mi gustan mucho. El las canta con mucho amor y carino. Cuando el venir para Chicago yo siempre estoy ahi para balir a sus cancions. Yo tengo 3 cd de el, todas me gustan mucho.
Toca Madera
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    		Toca Madera
    panzer
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000NXWV74

    Product Description

    1 1 1- TOCA MADERA 1 2 2- ARRIBA 1 3 3- NUMERO NEGRO 1 4 4- SINDROME 1 5 5- TU MISMO 1 6 6- DIOS DEL ROCK 1 7 7- CANA 1 8 8- DANZA DE LA MUERTE 1 9 9- REINA CALLEJERA 1 10 10- INSTRUMENTAL
    Aire Y Candela
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent latin guitar duo-they can ACTUALLY play flamenco!
    • Great music
    • Recommended for Flamenco fans.
    		 Aire Y Candela
    De Madera
    Manufacturer: Alula
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00003Q5BD
    Release Date: 2000-01-11

    Tracks:

    1. Pa' La Mare
    2. Gato Gris
    3. Mamaqui
    4. Borrasca
    5. La Blanca Y La Negra
    6. Nubarron
    7. Canaveral
    8. La Enredadera
    9. Hierbabuena
    10. Paredes Blancas
    11. Penumbra
    12. Isabel

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    The North Carolina-based duo of Juan Benavides and Jaime Ibarra explore three main musical styles on their debut: traditional flamenco, rumba flamenca, and guitarra Latina; the duo also sprinkle some subtle pop influences into the latter two styles. Three of the 12 originals on Aire y Candela are traditional flamenco and are the most striking pieces. Two of their other songs--"Hierbabuena" and the catchy "Gato Gris"--skirt dangerously close to replicating ideas by one of their acknowledged influences, Latin guitar pioneers Strunz & Farah. And while De Madera are also informed by the guitar mastery of Paco De Lucía and the jovially rambunctious spirit of rumba flamenca, they often sound as if they're diluting those influences into some very even-keeled numbers. The solid musicianship is not in question here, rather the stylistic uniformity of many tracks. Overall, Aire y Candela is a mixed bag; however, the exuberant closing track, "Isabel," closes the album in classy fashion. --Bryan Reesman

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Excellent latin guitar duo-they can ACTUALLY play flamenco!.......2001-02-21

    Being a flamenco guitarist myself, I am often dissapointed with guitar duos that play "latin guitar", but claim it to be flamenco, which is a very precise and profound music by itself. These guys however, have made an excellent CD in the vien of Strunz and Farah. Perhaps too many rumbas that sound similar for my taste, but prove that they know and play real flamenco with thier own style. Sure if you like Ottmar Liebert or Young&Rollins, you'll like this too, but if you're a fan of real flamenco guitar, you might be pleasantly surprized. Tremendous playing ability, real knowledge of flamenco, and a great sounding product is why I like the album.

    5 out of 5 stars Great music.......2000-08-06

    I had the distinct pleasure of hearing De Madera at the Don Quijote Restaurant in Charlotte, NC one Saturday evening. While dining on the outside terrace we were serenaded by some of the best Latin/Flamenco music I have heard. Their musical skill and passion was just wonderful. The music took me on a journey that left me wanting to hear more. It is a blend of more than just Latin or Flamenco, but I am not sure just what it was. You have to hear it and feel it to know that this is good stuff.

    5 out of 5 stars Recommended for Flamenco fans........2000-02-04

    Aire Y Candela presents a blend of traditional and new Flamenco with other Latin and Afro-Cuban styles. The result is a fascinating musical exploration encompassing the rhythmic and melodic variety of Latin music throughout the world. This lively showcase collection features Pa' la Mare (4:34); Gato Gris (4:32); Mamaqui (5:04); Borrasca 3:46); La Blanca y la Negra (5:00); Nubarron (4:38); Cafiaveral (5:13); La Enredadera (4:53); Hierbabuena (4:45); Paredes Blancas (4:55); Penumbra (4:40); Isabel (4:39).
    Son de Madera
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Sensiblity and jarana.
    • Sensiblity and jarana.
    • Magic Music.
    		 Son de Madera
    Son de Madera
    Manufacturer: Urtext Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000006Q0X
    Release Date: 1998-05-05

    Tracks:

    1. Il Curripiti
    2. La Guanabana
    3. El Siquisiri
    4. Las Olas Del Mar
    5. Los Chiles Verdes
    6. La Maria Terolerole
    7. La Morena
    8. El Amanecer
    9. El Fandanguito

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Sensiblity and jarana........2001-02-02

    The fisrt time I fist met Son de Madera on a live show in the city of Oaxaca, Mex. It's a very talented group, originary from the state of Veracruz, they made a "rescue" of the original Jarochan Son, Laura's voice its one of the best of Jarochan Son. their music leads you to tropical and apassionated world of the mexican jarochan soul.

    La primera vez que conoci a Son de Madera fue en una presentación en cico enla ciudad de Oaxaca, mex. Son un grupo talentoso originario del estado de Veracruz. Ellos hicieron un "rescate" del son jarocho original. La voz de laura es una de las mejores del Son Jarocho. Su m'sica te conduce al tropical y apasionado mundo del alma Jarocha de México.

    5 out of 5 stars Sensiblity and jarana........2001-02-02

    The fisrt time I fist met Son de Madera on a live show in the city of Oaxaca, Mex. It's a very talented group, originary from the state of Veracruz, they made a "rescue" of the original Jarochan Son, Laura's voice its one of the best of Jarochan Son. their music leads you to tropical and apassionated world of the mexican jarochan soul.

    La primera vez que conoci a Son de Madera fue en una presentación en cico enla ciudad de Oaxaca, mex. Son un grupo talentoso originario del estado de Veracruz. Ellos hicieron un "rescate" del son jarocho original. La voz de laura es una de las mejores del Son Jarocho. Su m'sica te conduce al tropical y apasionado mundo del alma Jarocha de México.

    5 out of 5 stars Magic Music........2000-09-30

    The best Jarocha music of the World. This music transports you to the magic of Veracruz. The lyrics & music teach us beauty and knowledge. I recommend you this cd =)! The best created by Jarochos =)!.

    Música Mágica. La mejor música jarocha del mundo. Esta música te transporta a la magia de Veracruz. Sus letras y música nos enseñan belleza y sabiduría. Recomiendo ampliamente este disco =)!. Lo mejor de lo creado por Jarochos =)!

    Greetings from the Sun's City. Saludos desde la Ciudad del Sol

    Maria Alfonsa Larios Santacruz. mariaalfonsa@hotmail.com

    September 30, 2000.
    Cruz De Madera
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Cruz De Madera
      Michael Salgado
      Manufacturer: Joey International
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00008F9N0
      Release Date: 1995-04-16

      Tracks:

      1. Dia Que Te Fuiste
      2. Cruz de Madera
      3. Muneco
      4. Esta Noche
      5. Si Tu Te Vas
      6. No Me Hagas Menos
      7. Feliz Con Otro
      8. Usted No Me Conoce
      9. Gallo Desplumado
      10. Mi Lindo Padre
      King Clave Vol I, Idolos De La Balada Argentina, Los Hombres No Deben Llorar - Balada Para Un Corazon De Madera
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        		King Clave Vol I, Idolos De La Balada Argentina, Los Hombres No Deben Llorar - Balada Para Un Corazon De Madera
        King Clave , and King Clave
        Manufacturer: Orfeon Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000028TUG
        Release Date: 1992-09-15

        Tracks:

        1. Los Hombres No Deben Llorar
        2. Tema De Amor Para Una Chiquilla
        3. Por Esas PequeCosas
        4. La Cancion Del Te Quiero
        5. Vuelve Mi Amor
        6. Balada Para Un Corazon De Madera
        7. Imaginemos Que Es Amor
        8. Usted Me Dejo Llorando
        9. Mi Corazon Lloro
        10. Que Perdonen La Tristeza
        11. Yo Soy El Romantico Y Otras
        Nuestro Piano De Madera
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Un CD con sabor a madera y nicaraguanismo (Nuevo Diario)
        		 Nuestro Piano De Madera

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0007ODL14

        Product Description

        Un ramillete se canciones Nicaraguenses e Internacionales interpretadas por la escuela de Marimba Flavio Galo

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Un CD con sabor a madera y nicaraguanismo (Nuevo Diario).......2005-02-03

        Escuela de Marimba Flavio Galo lanza su primer CD
        Un CD con sabor a madera y nicaraguanismo

        CD contiene música nacional e internacional ejecutada magistralmente con la marimba, por los niños y jóvenes del grupo musical de la Escuela Flavio Galo

        Los niños y jóvenes del grupo musical de la escuela de marimba "Flavio Galo", junto a Lisa Galo, fundadora de la escuela y Alfonso Flores "Tun Tun", demostraron su talento interpretando algunos temas a ritmo de marimba. LA PRENSA/URIEL MOLINA.



        HILDA ROSA MARADIAGA C.
        hildarosa.maradiaga@laprensa.com.ni

        "Nuestro piano de madera", es el primer fruto discográfico del grupo musical de la Escuela de Marimba Flavio Galo y fue lanzado ante los medios de comunicación el pasado martes, en el Palacio Nacional de la Cultura.

        La producción de este CD contó con el apoyo de la empresa Mántica Waid.

        El disco contiene música nacional e internacional ejecutada magistralmente por los niños y jóvenes de la Escuela Flavio Galo, quienes en cada nota imprimen el sabor a madera y nicaraguanidad.

        La escuela de marimba es la única en su género en la historia de Nicaragua y con este primer CD, la música marimbera nicaragüense podrá proyectarse nacional e internacionalmente, dijo Carlos Mejía Godoy, quien realizó la presentación durante el acto.

        El grupo musical de la escuela de marimba junto a su profesor Alfonso Flores "Tun Tun" y Lisa Galo, fundadora del grupo, mostraron su talento con la marimba al público asistente.

        "Cara al sol", "Nicaragua mía", y "El grito del borracho", son algunos de los temas nacionales que ejecutaron. Pero también mostraron que pueden tocar música internacional con la ejecución de "Oreando café" y "Brasil", entre otras.

        Carlos Mántica, gerente general de "Mántica Waid", expresó que "es un privilegio ser facilitador para que el trabajo artístico de estos muchachos se conozca internacionalmente y tenga sus frutos".

        En tanto, Lisa Galo expresó su agradecimiento a las personas e instituciones que apoyan la escuela, asimismo dijo "dedicar todos los frutos de esta escuela a la memoria de Flavio Galo".

        La primera escuela de marimba en el país nació en 1994, en memoria del músico Flavio Galo, luego que éste fuera asesinado. De la primera graduación egresaron 20 marimberos, entre niños y jóvenes. Actualmente cuenta con 42 alumnos, de entre siete a 70 años.

        Music by Miguel Chuaqui
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Engaging, exciting music
        		 Music by Miguel Chuaqui
        Miguel Chuaqui
        Manufacturer: Centaur
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009VNC8M
        Release Date: 2005-06-28

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Engaging, exciting music.......2006-06-13

        I confess that I had not heard of this composer, nor had I heard any of his music, until I acquired this CD. I am delighted to have it. Chuaqui's music is by turns intense, bright, rhythmically exciting, and lyrical. I am especially excited by the string quartet, Cuarteto Claroscuro, in which he finds surprising variations on relatively simple materials, but I also have really enjoyed the flute solo, "Ancient Wing," and the very lively "Hyperbole," a quintet for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. It is an excellent introduction to Chuaqui's soundworld. Indeed, all five pieces on this disk are engaging and worth repeated hearings. The technique offers the traditionalist a comfort zone while pleasing those who seek innovative strategies. The composer's own note disavows the term "exotic," and I would agree that there is no striving for exoticism, but the music nonetheless is fresh and not narrowly tied to any particular national or theoretical style. This is a welcome addition to my collection of contemporary music. [I was very interested to learn from the booklet that Chuaqui studied with an old friend of mine at Berkeley, Edwin Dugger, but I learned that only after I had listened to the music.]

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