Caballo Viejo

Artist: Sr. Valerio Longoria
Label: Arhoolie Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio Cassette

UPC: 096297033647
EAN: 0096297033647
ASIN: B0000001H1

Release Date: 1993-12-01

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General

| Latin Music | Styles | Music

Mexico

| International | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Me Vas a Olvidar - Valerio Longoria, Sr., Flavio Longorio
Canoero
Pue Mir Sirve la Vida - Valerio Longoria, Sr., Flavio Longorio
Por Retenerte - Valerio Longoria, Sr., Flavio Longorio
Repetida [Instrumental]
Alza la Cara
Jacinto Ramos - Valerio Longoria, Jr., Valerio Longoria, Sr.
Caballo Viejo
Negra Traici Valerio Longoria, Jr., Valerio Longoria, Sr.
Ojos Verde Mar - Flavio Longoria, Valerio Longoria, Sr.
Polquerito [Instrumental]
Arrancate [Instrumental]
Zoquetal [Instrumental]
Alas Quebradas
Troquero
Esa Mujer
Lucero
Estoy Perdido - Valerio Longoria, Sr., Flavio Longorio
Negro Destino - Valerio Longoria, Sr., , Valerio Longorio, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Longoria Stands Out.......2007-01-14

Most North Americans are unaware that like Canada and the United States, Mexico is also a nation shaped by immigrants albeit to a lesser degree than in the two former countries. So naturally, the various immigrant groups have helped to shape the direction of Mexican music.
Inside the big tent of Mexican music, there are a number of subgenres amongst which is the one that has come to be called alternatively the Norteno or Tex-Mex sound. This was developed when the music of German and Polish immigrants was incorporated into the musical traditions of northeastern Mexico. But unless one has grown up listening to German and Polish polkas or the derivative Tex-Mex, for most it is decidedly an acquired taste.
Those who already enjoy Tex-Mex but have not heard of Valerio Longoria are in for a treat with Caballo Viejo. This is not run of the mill Tex-Mex music. Like the greats of the genre Santiago Jimenez Jr and Flaco Jimenez, Longoria has a unique sound that blends a number of Latin American musical styles which makes his music so enjoyable.
On Caballo Viejo, there is no song that is unlistenable, but to me some are undeniably better than others. Listen especially to the following and you'll see why pioneer Longoria stands out still today:
1)El Canoero-a full-throttle cumbia with superior accordion heroics.
2)Alza la Cara-Another cumbia. What an accordion!
3)Jacinto Ramos-an entertaining murder ballad about a sancho who received his condign punishment from the man he wanted to make a cabron.
4)Caballo Viejo-Ah, this is sweet. The haunting accordion work and plaintive vocals make this the best version of this great song I've ever heard. I generally hit replay on this song several times when I am listening to this CD.
5)Ojos Verde Mar-A bittersweet bolero that will have you ready for the dance floor or a little romance.
6)Alas Quebradas-A song of Peruvian origin that had me thinking of some of the songs of the Argentine group Los Chuchamos Del Tevein. The sound is foreign to Mexican music but Longoria makes it his own.
Amongst the rest, there is also a fine trio of instrumentals on which Longoria demonstrates his squeezebox prowess.
This is a CD I enjoy frequently. So if you enjoy Latin American music in general, but you don't particularly care for Tex-Mex, you ought to hear Caballo Viejo. It may change your mind. And don't let the cheesy CD cover drive you away.

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