Cumparsita

Cumparsita Artist: Miguel Villasboas
Label: Ans Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 043011302923
EAN: 0043011302923
ASIN: B000001H9V


Release Date: 1994-04-13

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Listmania:

  1. Great Argentine tango music

Tracks:

  1. Madreselva
  2. El Otario
  3. La Loca De Amor
  4. El 16
  5. La Punalada
  6. El Torito
  7. El Apache Argentino
  8. Cuando Llora La Milonga
  9. La Pulpera De Santa Lucia
  10. La Clavada
  11. Luz Verde
  12. La Chola
  13. La Cumparsita
  14. El Choclo
  15. Don Juan
  16. Felicia
  17. El Portenito
  18. El Amanecer
  19. 9 De Julio
  20. La Morocha
  21. Sentimiento Gaucho

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A refreshing tango sound.......2001-09-28

Finally there is a more modern tango orchestra that does not indulge itself in (pseudo)-dramatic interpretations that are hardly danceable.
The tempo is fast, the style is very rhythmical. If you enjoy dancing to or listening to D'Arienzo or Biagi, then this CD is for you. And if you associate Argentine Tango only with Piazzolla or Pugliese, then this CD will definitely broaden your horizon.

5 out of 5 stars A nice change.......2001-06-06

...Are you bored with sweaty grapplings and fevered couplings in seedy Uruguayan dives reeking of smoke and pheromones? Wouldn't you rather go for a healthy walk in the fresh air with some virtuous pure-minded young companions? Me neither. Which is a pity, as there is a lot to enjoy in "La Cumparsita", by Miguel Villasboas. The music is old-fashioned, reminiscent of D'Arienzo, but the sound quality is clear and bright, not a bit like recycled 78s. Sleeve notes are non-existent, but I have discovered that Villasboas is from Uruguay, and was active in the 50s and 60s. Bands became smaller in those years for economy reasons, hence the retro sound.

The rhythm is constant, clearly defined and fairly brisk. "El 16" is a typical example. You must press on: no chance to cuddle your partner and do a lazy lapiz while you wait for the tempo to pick up. "La Pulpera de Santa Lucia" is a nice lively vals. "La Loca de Amor" is also in 3/4 time but sounds more like a mazurka to me. "El Amancer" has the usual dawn chorus, but it is done on the violin rather than the bird whistle. "El Torito" and "La Clavada" also have delightful ornaments. There are no vocals. So how about it? A bit of clean living, just for a change? It's only for 55 minutes 30 seconds. Come on, it'll do us good.

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