A Corazon Abierto [Enhanced, Limited Edition]

Alejandro Fernández | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Limited Edition
• Label: Sony Discos
• ASIN: B0002VETLS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,592 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #63 in Music > Latin Music > Regional Mexican

Track Listings

1. Para Vivir

2. Me Dediqué a Perderte

3. Canta Corazón

4. Qué Voy a Hacer con Mi Amor

5. Si Alguna Vez

6. Qué Lástima

7. Tengo Ganas

8. Se Va

9. Lo Que Pudo Ser

10. Me Ire

11. Dame un Minuto

12. Muy Lejos de Ti

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Ranchera heartthrob Alejandro Fernandez polishes up his sound on A Corazon Abierto, his first pop album since 2000's Entre Tus Brazos. That effort was marred by Emilio Estefan's bland production and repetitive instrumentation, but Fernandez diversifies on Corazon, enlisting the help of Aureo Baqueiro (Sin Bandera, Aleks Syntek) and Kike Santander, producer of choice for a dazzling roster of artists, including Thalia, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, and David Bisbal. They wrap Fernandez's swoon-inducing voice in lush instrumentation, veering from somber ballads ("Para Vivir," "Me Dedique a Perderte") to galloping uptempo tracks ("Se Va," "Canta Corazon"). Fernandez's mariachi sensibilities have often been muzzled during his pop-flavored outings, but the flamenco-guitar flourishes and blaring horns actually seem to play up his trademark sound and style. It makes for a confident collection that cleverly straddles both genres and makes the most of Fernandez's sexy--and often thrilling--voice. --Joey Guerra

Product Description

As adventuresome as it is romantic, A Coraz¢n Abierto reunites Alejandro with Grammy-winning producer & songwriter Kike Santander, who penned his greatest hits from "Me Estoy Enamorando." But it also finds him singing the songs of a bold new generation of songwriters, including Gian Marco (Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan), Leonel Garc¡a-one half of pop duo Sin Bandera--, Reyli Barba (former member of pop band Elefante) & Mexican group Tres de Copas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking!!!!!!, September 7, 2004

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David A. Preiser "Mannequin Man" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Corazon Abierto (Audio CD)

Alejandro Fernandez Is Back With A New Cd That Touches The Heart & Caresses The Soul!!! Every Song Is Wonderful!!! "Para Vivir" Starts The Cd Off And The Listener Knows They Are In For A Treat!!!! "Que Lastima" Is Beautifully Sung & Arranged!! Also The Mastering On This Cd, As With All Alejandro's Cds, Is Gorgeous. "Tengo Ganas" Is So Tender, What A Joy To Hear That Magical Voice, I Find Myself Smiling As A Song Begins Just Knowing That THAT VOICE Is On It's Way!! As A Bonus The Cd Contains A Salsa Version Of The Hit Single "Me Dedique A Perderte" That Is Great!! Am I A Fan...YES!!! Is This Cd Worth Buying...YES!! Does He Own The Best Male Voice Ever Created...YES!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alejandro STRIPPED down!, October 5, 2004

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jodie (minocqua, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Corazon Abierto (Audio CD)

Alejandro Fernandez's latest pop album is a fresher and more contemporary sound than his fans are accustomed to. Gone are the LUSH arrangements by a symphony orchestra. The focus instead is on a more personal, acoustic sound.

Usually when a performer attempts an "unplugged" album, the result is rough and raw. It is impossible for Alejandro's voice to ever be raw. It is soft and velvety, better than ever.

This album is hard to describe in many ways. The songs all have the same theme, love lost, regrets, a broken heart.

I am one of those die hard fans that ADORES the melodramatic LUSH over the top romantic power ballads that he is famous for. I am an incurable romantic! I love cheesy black and white movies on tv and the violins in the background.

As much as I love the classic, romantic sound........i can appreciate what Alejandro and Kike Santander have done here. The sound is so CLEAR and so SPARSE. Its as if you were listening to Alejandro in the corner club or café with a 3 piece ensemble. It is very intimate.

Many of the songs have just a hint of horns.....just enough to remind you that Alejandro is "Hecho En Mexico"! Its that slight touch of horns that makes the songs irresistible.

Then, just when you think the whole entire album is ballads........there is "Se Va" to WAKE YOU UP! It's a sort of David Bisbal goes to Mexico tune! I saw Alejandro perform this. Bisbal would be flying around the stage on this! Poor alex doesn't dance, but he makes up for it with 'interesting' moves of his own!

The last song on the album is a SALSA version of "Me Dedique a perderte" ! Watch out Marc Anthony! I would not have believed it either.

This album comes with many extras not normally included. There is a dvd that has 2 videos......"Me Dedique a Perderte" and "Luchare por tu Amor"........terrific concert tour footage that is SO CUUTEEE.....and a chronology that zips through ten years of videos in 60 seconds!

So the ranchera fans will probably not like this too much. They do not want Alejandro to change. However, he has so much talent, and so much potential. It would be a crime to hold him back. Who knows what he is capable of?

He is a work in progress, and the evolution is amazing to watch.

p.s. for the techies, the cd interacts with the official website. you pop it into the cd drive and ConnecteD will bring you to a page of behind the scenes videos and other exclusives.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind, November 4, 2004

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Gabriela Villanueva "Orgullosamente Tapatia" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Corazon Abierto (Audio CD)

Alejandro has proven to us once again just how far and wide his talents reach. In his new album he exposes an inner reflection of himself so sincere and so open that it's been a one of a kind album so far in his career.
The lyrics are poetic, the arrangements are magical, and the quality of the production is top of the line.
As a loyal fan for more than ten years, I'm proud to recommend this amazing recollection of heartfelt songs.
Every note drips with emotion and one has to only listen and realize that here is a man who is the best at what he does.