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Caravanserai [Original recording remastered]

SantanaAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

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When Carlos Santana was first approached by his friend Clive Davis to discuss the record executive’s idea for a new concept album, the legendary guitarist and bandleader was reticent, as is his nature. After all, these ‘guitar classics’, as the project came to be known, were “the Mona Lisas,” in Carlos’ words, “songs done by the daVincis of our time, ... Read more in Amazon's Santana Store

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  • Audio CD (September 30, 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B0000AKY7E
  • Also Available in: MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,887 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation
2. Waves Within
3. Look Up (To See What's Coming Down)
4. Just In Time To See The Sun
5. Song Of The Wind
6. All The Love Of The Universe
7. Future Primitive
8. Stone Flower
9. La Fuente Del Ritmo
10. Every Step Of The Way

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Media Type: CD
Artist: SANTANA,CARLOS
Title: CARAVANSERAI
Street Release Date: 09/30/2003
Domestic
Genre: ROCK/POP

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Also, the remastered edition has done a very good job making Caravanserai sound as it should. Paulo Alm  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
I breathe in... I breathe out... The music continues. John P. Morgan  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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110 of 121 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Caravansari Remaster version review October 19, 2003
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't know about ya'll, but I'm about gettin tired of this "remastered" business. Firstly, at this stage of the game, many of these "remastered" albums are just being equalized from the previous digital copy (most likely a 16 bit Sony 1630 digital master), this release makes no mention of using the analog masters. For lovers of Caravansari, keep your old disc and save your money unless you just gotta have those extended liner notes. The other reviewer is absolutely correct....great album, one of Santana's most daring and experimental... a very rewarding listen, but the reissue is mostly about greed....cheap case and thinner disc than previous one with virtually identical sound. The remaster is a little brighter...which will make it more or less appealing depending on your tastes...but basically there is not enough difference to buy again. No bonus tracks either, they did'nt even do "super bit mapping" this time. Of the reissues by Santana, Abraxas is the only one that has some really good bonus material (live tracks from the same period) which makes it worthwhile. Get "Welcome" or "Love, Devotion Surrender" instead of this. Let me see if I'm understanding this correctly- "Hey what we sold you before was crap, and even the one after that, and sometimes the next one after that was crappy too...this new one is the good one"...if you want to believe it go ahead...usually the differences are small, once in a while you get a significant improvement, but the passage of time and it's effects on analog tape is making that less likely.
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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably, The Best Latin Jazz CD ever February 13, 2004
Format:Audio CD
Carlos Santana was at the top of his powers as a guitarist, in full command of the riches treasures of his cultural heritage and on fire with his new found spiritual devotion when he recorded this brilliant testament. This is an absolutely must-have, DID, whatever you want to call it CD. Somehow you should not be allowed to escape the wheel of reincarnation without absorbing the spiritual dimensions of this music. There is only Coltrane's LOVE SUPREME that stands in the same light.
Having said that, the remastering done for this release is spectacular. t is positively gorgeous all the way through. You will swear you are heaing this for the first time. I loved this record on vinyl and felt the first CD pressing did it a great disservice. The restoration here, however, is to be applauded.
Throughout this disc, Santana was wroking with the core of the group he had assembled to break into and light aflame the muisc world when he emerged from San Francisco. He was never to really find the same spirit of mission in any later works. All of this ensembles efforts are extraordinary, and this one in particular comes from someplace very deep in the devotional soul of a very fine human being.
This is GREAT MUSIC lovingly and respectfully restored to it first and undeniable power.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An artist following and achieving his vision August 7, 2005
Format:Audio CD
Carvanserai saw Carlos Santana and the band plunge headfirst into jazz-fusion. At the time of its release, Santana were coming off three successful albums, the last two of which hit #1, and several hit singles, most notably "Evil Ways" and "Black Magic Woman." They could have taken the safe route and continued to make albums with a similar sound. However, like a true artist, Carlos was searching. Caravanserai would show an artistic growth as the band added doses of funk, gospel, and African rhythms to their already substantial palette. Mostly an instrumental work, the few vocals are sparse and very emotional. Finally, Carlos Santana's guitar work takes a quantum leap as this album may contain his most passionate solos ever constructed.

"Eternal Caravan of Reincarnation" brings visions of nighttime in the wilderness as a jungle beat and quiet flashes of guitar and piano add to the scene. This leads into the fiery "Waves Within", a track super heavy on percussion and Santana's passionate playing. "Look Up (To See What's Coming Down)" continues the journey with its slashing guitar chords and heavy use of funk-bass. This leads into the dramatic "Just in Time to See the Sun", a short vocal track with a heavy African feel. "Song Of The Wind", a track similar to "Samba Pa Ti" from Abraxas, contains a long and passionate solo from Santana. "All the Love of the Universe" is an outstanding track which stays somewhat subdued during its verses but gathers momentum during its gospel-tinged chorus. The bass playing here is fantastic and both Santana and organist Gregg Rolie contribute excellent solos. "Future Primitive" continues the album's African influences with a moody organ leading to a heavy percussion workout (this track sounds awesome on headphones). "Stone Flower", the third and last track to contain vocals, is lead by a jungle beat and a memorable lyrical guitar line from Santana. "La Fuente del Ritmo" is another track very heavy on percussion similar to those on Santana III. Finally, "Every Step of the Way" is a 9-minute tour de force, starting out with a slow long build before it reaches its main theme just before the 3:00 mark. The band's vigorous performance, as well as the flute solo and orchestra near its closing, makes this arguably their most intense track ever recorded, blowing away the more popular "Soul Sacrifice." All told, a very impressive album, one that captures the listener and doesn't let go until its dramatic end. Newcomers may want to start out with their more popular releases like their first three albums or one of Santana's many best-of collections before checking this out. If you jumped on the bandwagon during the late-90's and early-00's, be forewarned. Caravanserai makes albums like Supernatural and Shaman sound like Britney Spears.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Carlos is so good with this cd it flows along like a leaf down thr...
The sounds on this cd take you away to a place you can only dream of. It is so so sweet.
Published 3 months ago by robert perez
5.0 out of 5 stars TOP 5 OF ALL TIME
I would rank this album in my TOP 5 of all time. It is that good. Every song will challenge you. Every song comes across as original landmarks yet they all flow as if they are all... Read more
Published 11 months ago by BOG ROB
3.0 out of 5 stars Only for true Santana Fans
This album is very relaxing and soothing. I listen to it when I want to wind down from a long work day or when I just want to take it easy and read. Read more
Published 13 months ago by polar bear
5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual and Musicological Triumph Bar-None!
The year after the release of the critical and commercial mega-successful SANTANA (III) was a rough and rocky path for Carlos and The Santana Band. Read more
Published 21 months ago by beatlenik49
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find, WORTH THE EFFORT!
Caravanserai
This album is extremely difficult to find in stores in the U.S. because it is foreign produced. But once you find it
[HERE] it is well worth the effort. Read more
Published on May 15, 2011 by "Lonesome George" Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent to hear this again!
The last time I heard this was back in 1974. When I purchased it I was expecting something jammin' but it went in a totally different direction. Read more
Published on April 19, 2011 by DJ Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential. Just get it.
Desert Island disks? This is one. It NEVER gets old. One of my 10 favorite albums of all time!
Published on February 10, 2011 by I'm not Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars Santana's Growth Takes His Audience with Him
If artists stay restricted in one formula, especially one that's popular with audiences such as 'latin rock', they become cliche, no growth happens & growth is the pre-requisite... Read more
Published on December 6, 2010 by TUCO H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ahead of it's time during the early 70;s....
This was Santana's fourth release and also the end of his old band. Greg Rollie and Neal Schoan would go off to form Journey, while drummer Mike Shreive, Jose Chepito, and Carlos... Read more
Published on April 13, 2010 by Gregory Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Music
This is my favorite Santana album and one of my top ten island picks. Santana moves away from the Latin influence and offers a free flowing jazz stream of consciousness record.
Published on April 7, 2010 by cincinnatislim
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