Antologia En Vivo [Extra tracks, Import]

Inti-Illimani | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B000098YMF
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,723 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Juanito Laguna Remonta un Barrilete

2. Simón Bolívar

3. Ini-Illimani

4. La Petenera

5. Quiaqueñita

6. Charagua

7. Corazón Maldito

8. La Exilada del Sur

9. Tatati

10. Lo Que Más Quiero

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Samba Landó

2. El Mercado de Testaccio

3. La Fiesta de la Tirana

4. San Juanito

5. Mi Chiquita/Carnaval

6. Cándidos

7. En Libertad [Sevillanas]

8. El Guarapo y la Melcocha

9. Mulata

10. Medianoche

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The foremost Chilean song group deeply inspired by the revolutionary cultural influence of Victor Jara. Their music weds many traditional instruments of the Andes and Latin America to make a haunting lyrical music of beauty and emotional power. Warner. 20

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Music, Passionate Performances, February 6, 2005

By 

Richard Ranger "rlranger907" (Valdez AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antologia En Vivo (Audio CD)

A fellow in a music store in Santiago, Chile recommended this recording to us when we asked what he felt to be the best recordings from Chilean artists. "Antologia en Vivo" was the first he pointed to. My knowledge of Inti-Illimani recordings is not comprehensive, but no other recording from the group that I have heard so vividly coveys why they were the heartbeat of Chilean protest music for so many years. Like many bands from smaller countries, many of their recordings have been made on modest budgets, resulting in music that is cross-culturally earnest, but less that three-dimensional musically. The only reason I give it a four instead of a five is that not every song in this two-disc set is quite up to the standards set by the better songs -- but don't treat that as a reason to pass up on this classic. Eash of the songs is from live performances, as chosen by the band to reflect the night they think they best nailed the song in question. If your experience with Latin music is predominantly Cuban, or Merengue, or even Brazilian, be prepared for something different. At their best, Inti-Illimani aimed to inspire and to challenge, not just to entertain. In the large hall or stadium venues in which most of these songs were performed, you can feel the energy of the band radiating to the audience. If you're of a certain age, and think of early Dylan as "protest music", better strap on your seat belts for Inti-Illimani. Their version of Sergio Ortega's "El Pueblo Unido Jamas Sera Vencido" is an anthem that will motivate you to roll down the windows of your car and play the song LOUD. Their version of Victor Jara's "El Aparecido" is a musical tribute and an act of love. If you are an adventurer in the genre of "world" music, this recording is well worth the investment. In a manner of speaking, this recording could be considered the soundtrack to the restoration of democracy in Chile. Its weakest moments are competent and interesting excursions into music of various South American folk traditions. At its best moments, this music is heroic.