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Alejandro Fernandez: Trayectoria

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This is a stellar collection of music videos, spanning Alejandro's career since he began recording. The seventeen videos are: "Brumas," "Piel de Ni'a," "A Pesar de Todo," "Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella," "La Mitad que Me Faltaba," "Nube Viajera," "Abrazame," "Si Tu Supieras," "En El Jardin," "No Se Olvidar," "Loco," "Nadie, Simplemente Nadie," "Quiereme," "Hablame," "Quisera," "Tantita Pena," "Si Tu No Vuelves."

These videos range from the romantic to the incredibly sad. Several require that you keep a box of tissues handy. Many of the images recall novela scenes (although Alejandro has never acted in one), with scenes of courtship, passion, loss, death, and suffering. The period-piece videos have interesting photographic effects, with the use of soft focus, sepia tones, spot colors, and composition that recalls an earlier time. Most, especially the later ones, have images of passion and romance to blow away the fainthearted and to make one's abuelita blush.

Since the videos are presented in production date order, you get to watch Alejandro go from a slightly geeky kid of 20 in "Brumas" to the very sexy 30-something he is in "Tantita Pena," which is the "production number" of this DVD as well as the most musically interesting song. "En el Jardin," the duet with Gloria Estefan, is very pretty with nature images and good close-ups. They sound wonderful together. The romantic scenes get progressively better as you go along; the ones after 1996 are truly marvelous. The kisses are hotter than entire love scenes in almost any U.S. production. Another extremely cool thing about these videos is that some of the women whom he makes love to in them are Televisa actresses; Joana Benedek, Katie Barbieri, and some of the women in "Hablame" are recognizable from novelas.

Also on the DVD are a discography, biographical information, and some behind-the-scenes footage. It is excellently produced with an easily navigable menu, and truly fine sound. It's a must-have for true romantics. And for the ladies: Be prepared to take a very cold shower after viewing this DVD and make sure your boyfriend never finds it.

This collection of videos has to be the most beautiful that I have ever seen. The other reviews already said it all, I just have to add that I had not seen any of Alejandro's videos prior to watching this, and I was STUNNED.

Not only is he beautiful to look at and listen to, but the cinematography on this is just gorgeous. Each video is filmed almost as if it were a mini art-house film, with the exception of the first ones (they look as if his father, Vicente, was behind the camera!)

And for Mr. Larsen from Norway that asked if any concert tapes or dvds were available, the answer is yes. I obtained 2 excellent concert tapes of Alejandro.....one is a concert in Santo Domingo.....the other from Viña del Mar in Chile......both show up occasionally on ebay. There also is a dvd/vcd of Alejandro and Vicente from 'Lazos Invencibles' concert in Ecuador. I also bought that one on ebay.....but that may be available elsewhere.

A friend of mine asked me if I could manage to obtain for her a video or DVD by this, to me, totally unknown singer. She had been to Mexico and heard him played everywhere, and later on she had seen him on the Christmas in Vienna concert with Placido Domingo,- shown also on Norwegian television because of Domingo.

I found this DVD in the Amazon list and ordered it. I watched it before handling it over to her, and was really surprised to discover both the really rare quality of the voice and the charisma. Actually, I watched it at least ten times!

I have since ordered several of his CD's, and I am just as impressed by them, although I do not understand Spanish, and do not really have any knowledge of this kind of traditional Mexican music. It's just so nice to discover a young man who sings beautifully without all the mannerisms of most modern popular stars. He is almost like Edith Piaf or Melina Mercouri,- I can understand what he is singing about without knowing the words! I especially enjoyed the double CD with his 2002 concert of Mexican songs from the 20th Century, including marvellous renditions of Granada and Besame Mucho, songs also known to Scandinavians.

Alejandro Fernandez is completely unknown in my homeland, and his products cannot be ordered through any music store, except for the DVD and video of the Vienna Christmas concert,- marred by the presence of the terribly mannered French chanteuse Patricia Kaas. I do really recommend this, although I am a grown up man and usually not a customer of pop videos/DVD's. The reason for giving only four out of five stars is the lack of English subtitles on the portrait interview included on the DVD. Does his record company want his name known outside Spanish speaking countries, or do they not? I am completely aware of the Spanish-speaking aera being huge, but still.... I have already introduced the man and his music to several young Norwegian singers in the folk, jazz and musical-field, and they all want to go out and buy...

By the way,- can anyone inform me and my friend if any of his concert appearances are available on video or DVD, maybe in Mexico? Amazon regrettably only lists an out of stock concert video, without second hand offers. We do both own NTSC compatible VCR players and DVD players adaptable to Sone 1. And we would be in gratitude for ever!

Alejandro is simply one of the truest and most gifted artist in Mexico. He sings our traditional and contemporary mexican songs with such a grace that makes me incredibly proud of mexican folklore and culture. It so rewarding to see that the newest generetions in Mexico have someone who can keep the beautiful genres of ranchera, boleros, huapangos and balada going, and doing it so amazingly. Alejandro eres nuestro orgullo. This video will not be a dissapoinment, but will be an excelent treat for followers of Alejandro's career. To see him sing and how he gives all of himself to show the feelings his songs portray is heaven.

To Larsen, who was asking if there were any more dvd's available in Mexico, I live in Europe, but in my next trip to Mexico I'll look around and keep you posted.

I Have Been An Alejandro Fernandez Fan For Six Years And Had Never Seen One Of His Videos!! That All Changed With This Wonderful Collection!!! To Watch Alejandro Grow As An Artist & Actor Is Such A Joy!!! So Many Moving Performances Here To Watch & Rewatch, Some Of My Favs Are..."Hablame", "En el jardin", "Quisiera", "Quiereme", "No se olvidar", "Tantita pena" & The Stunning "Si tu no vuelves"!!!! I Will Continue To Purchase Eveything Available By This Truly Gifted Artist!!!

First off, I love this DVD. It is a great compilation of Alejandro's videos that allows the viewer to literally watch him evolve from a skinny drink of water, singing mostly traditonal ranchero songs, into a self-assured, sexy, cross-over pop singer who has obviously spent time both in a gym and in a recording studio, training his body and his voice to their peak performances. He's a joy to watch and a greater joy to listen to. His emotion is always right out there, lending a depth and honesty to the lyrics of every song. Mini-movies with exceptional "soundtracks" is the best description of this DVD...it's one you'll watch again and again. The inclusion of his live rendition of "Abrazame" is another real treat.

No cerveza or wine necessary to accompany the viewing of this DVD, everything you'll need is right there on the disc.....provided courtesy of Alejandro Fernandez! Muchas gracias from this gringa, Alex!

This DVD covers the highlights of a brilliant career. His voice is so powerful. I just love him!

You have got to get this DVD, it is awesome!!!! The video Quiereme, and Hablame alone are terrific!!!!! So is the rest of the DVD. It is a keeper. There are no bad videos on this DVD. Once you get it, you will not be able to quit watching. He is so gorgeous!!! And very talented. I also love Tantita Pena, he has great songs on here.

Where can I start, he is HOT HOT HOT!
He is so pationate about life in so many levels! A wonderful man, lover, father, son, singer, athletic body, over all looks, carisma,
can turn any woman on with his style on how a woman should be treated, etc. the works!
You got to get this DVD He is the Bomb!

The music is magnificent !...Words like colorful culture and pure class come to mind... The videos themselves each have a very cinematic feel.One video and song in particular stands out entitled Nube Viajera (Travelling Cloud or Wandering Cloud). It is this video alone that can make any woman cry and put a lump in the throat of the most macho of guys ( I know it did me). The video is filmed in black and white with the setting of that in a cemetery. He is serenading the mother of his child who died giving birth. For this video alone the collection is worth owning ! This is a prime example how the viewer/listener is treated to each video actually TELLING a story...The videos are colorful and vivid and some are directed in sepia tones or black and white to add to the dramatic feel. Nothing is spared or left as an afterthought in the directing and visuals.

No young Mexican or possibly international vocal talent comes even remotely close to that of Alejandro Fernandez'...This is it. This is the refined male vocal Mariachi singer that a little over ten years ago no one ever heard of...Alejandro's vocal range is almost operatic and rich in the baritone characteristic befitting the Mariachi sound. To have sung in Vienna a few years ago with the likes of Placido Domingo for a televised Christmas special was something spectacular to behold.

On the technical side, you get your money's worth for 97 minutes of material. The 5.1 Digital Dolby Surround is one of the finest and most enveloping I have heard for any dvd music video compilation (and I own several which DO NOT live up to their full 5.1 surround potential). I felt I was in the middle of the action on some of the videos or in the center of the instrumentalists/mariachi players. The quality of the dvd video shows little grain or macro-blocking artifacts. Their is a crispness to even the videos from the early 90's...As for the extras and interviews or behind the scenes, everything is spoken in Spanish (have not checked if English subtitles or an English track exists)...So, those who do not understand, get somebody who can translate...some very fascinating stuff !

So, even for those who are curious as to who this top male vocalist from Mexico is should pick this dvd-video collection up...I have friends who do not speak or understand Spanish, but once you hear the music and the grand talent performing, the language barrier will disappear !