Conector

Héctor Buitrago | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nacional Records
• ASIN: B000FFOZZ6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece of Contemporary Latin Rock & Pop, September 24, 2006

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Juan Mobili (Valley Cottage, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conector (Audio CD)

That Conector has not been hailed as one of the strongest albums of this year, as far as contemporary popular music is concerned, is understandable and yet a major crime. Consider it the fate that albums sung in a foreign language continue to experience in the Unites States, rather than a reflection of what this album may offer.

Hector Buitrago with his Los Aterciopelados--along with the great singer Andrea Echeverri--has been writing an performing some of the most original Latin Rock and Pop for the last ten-plus years from his native Colombia, and this, his first solo album, is reason to rejoice.

Although the Aterciopelados are alive and well, and this is meant to be an outlet for his own material, there are many familiar wonders here as well as new musical paths.

On the "familiar side", first and foremost, is the presence of Andrea Echeverri who offers some of the best vocals of her career in tracks like "Ooohhhh," "Fruto Real," "Musica Somos"--along with Julieta Venegas--y the Aterciopelados-like "Altisimo" sharing vocals with Alex Ubago.

As far as material that may be new to your Aterciopelados-trained ears, the most potent addition are songs like "Otra Vez" and "Durgamaloka." Both tracks' lyrics are mostly sung in Sanscrit and are a gorgeous amalgam of Buitrago's Electro-Pop sensibilities and deep sense of spiritual chanting, where the voice of Natalia Helo simply soars and will move your heart.

In my opinion, Buitrago, along with Gecko Turner and the Orishas, belong to a select group of Latin artists exploring the essence of genre, whether is Pop, Rock, Rap or Electronica, that although they have not been originated in their part of the world, they have become fuel for these people's amazingly fresh and powerful sound.

Conector is one of the best albums you may connect to in 2006. Don't let it pass you by.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome album - features Julieta Venegas, Andrea Echeverri & Alex Ubago!!, June 6, 2006

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Lil' Creeper (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conector (Audio CD)

I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard that Hector Buitrago of Aterciopelados was making a solo album. Lo and behold, this was a real pleasant surprise - most of the tracks have guest vocals by some of my favorite artists. Highlights of the album include "Altisimo", a beautiful tune featuring Alex Ubago and Andrea Echeverri, and also the song "Musica Somos" which features Julieta Venegas.

The music on the album is mellow, but at the same time very uplifting and positive. Definitely worth purchasing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Future Primitive, December 26, 2006

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Enrique Torres "Rico" (San Diegotitlan, Califas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conector (Audio CD)

In essence this is very much an Aterciopelados disc but since it is a "solo" project it demonstrates Hectors penchant. The disc is earthy yet modern, it mixes traditional rhythms with electronica; it is future tribal. The songs have a distinctive native folkloric or Indian sound that is puntuated by vocals and drums. The coupling of Julieta Venegas, Alex Ubargo, Fernado Takai and Martina Camargo joining the other half and lead singer of Aterciopelados Andrea Echeverri creates a world music classic. Tracks like "Tonada Tambor" are a perfect example of the integration of Indian drum beats and spacey electronica mixing harmonically with vocals for a world beat masterpiece. This unique formula can be heard intergrated throughtout the disc for a future primitive collage. "Otra Vez" brings a unique fusion of chant(sanskrit?) and singing styles that can only be described by hearing it; it is like a mystical experience if you concentrate on the music. When Andre takes the lead vocals it is like Aterciopelados all over again. For example, on "Musica Somos " Andrea imparts her peaceful vibe that soothes you as the music warms you and you say I've heard this sound before but much too long ago. It is fresh, very fresh and refreshing like chilled mangoes and an icey beverage on a warm day on the beach. This is one of the best and definitely one of the most unique discs to be released in 2006. It is hipnotic and spiritual in it's essence, it is music from the past now, it is an old world meets new world vision of musical passion. It is Hectors vision and pride but Andrea and others collective achievement. A must have disc from 2006 for fans of Aterciopelados and RocnEspanol that is on the cutting edge of music.