Label: Universal Latino
Category: Music
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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
UPC: 601215709827
EAN: 0601215709827
ASIN: B00003XACR
Release Date: 2000-08-08
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Artist: Luis Cobos
Label: Universal Latino Category: Music Average customer rating:
Media: Audio CD Number Of Discs: 1 UPC: 601215709827 EAN: 0601215709827 ASIN: B00003XACR Release Date: 2000-08-08 |
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Sure, there's no sign of foot stomping. But otherwise <I>Viva México!</I> comes across a lot like a Mexican version of <I>Riverdance</I>. What Bill Whelan did for Celtic music, conductor Luis Cobos and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra do for his country's <I>son</I>, including a sweep of the arm toward Spanish and pre-Hispanic roots. The title cut gives a good indication of the grand scope of Cobos's vision as flamenco vocals and pre-Columbian flutes interweave to establish the twin rivers of Mexico's greatest cultural influences. On "El Son de Veracruz," violins joyfully substitute for the lead voice traditionally taken by the harp, though Cobos appropriately gives the folk harp its moment in the footlights on "El Arbol de la Noche Triste." The conductor's last release, <I>Mexicano</I>, saluted Mexican music past and present, but <I>Viva México!</I> ups the ante in sheer ambition if nothing else. Isn't that a nod to the climax of Rossini's The Thieving Magpie in a song called "Huapango"? It all cries out for a road show... complete with massed folkloric dancers. <I>--Bob Tarte</I>Customer Reviews:
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