Este Es Mi Mariachi

Mariachi Cobre | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kuckuck Schallplatten
• ASIN: B0000018XZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,935 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #96 in Music > Latin Music > Regional Mexican > Mariachi

Editorial Reviews

Mariachi Cobre may force you to rethink your idea of mariachi music. Forget the strolling guitar bands in Mexican restaurants—Este Es Mi Mariachi Cobre will introduce you to one of the most highly developed folk traditions in the Western Hemisphere. Like the legendary dance bands of Cuba, Mexico's mariachi tradition has roots in the chamber orchestras of Baroque Europe, the indigenous music of the Native Americans, the rhythmic drive of West African music, and the passion of Spanish folk and flamenco music. On this second release by Mariachi Cobre, the group is joined by Linda Ronstadt, who celebrates her own Hispanic heritage in a pair of duets with bandleader, Steve Carrillo, and by producer/arranger Brian Keane, the noted composer and multi–instrumentalist. Much of the album is devoted to traditional mariachi music, but both Carrillo and Keane contribute several deft and contemporary arrangements of older songs; and a well–known piece from the classical guitar tradition, Manuel Ponce's Estrellita, gets a traditional mariachi treatment. The sound of Mariachi Cobre is as tightly–knit as the finest orchestras. With a complement of six to eight violins, two trumpets, and three different members of the guitar family, Mariachi Cobre is close to orchestral size itself! But as strong as the group is instrumentally, it is the voices that take center stage. Those voices sing with fire and tenderness, and even listeners who do not understand a word of Spanish will have little trouble grasping the message of mariachi songs; joyous songs about being in love, tender lullabies to a loved one, remorse at having lost love. And the group varies the textures within each song: solos, duos, and trios will appear. Este Es Mi Mariachi Cobre is a lively, accessible introduction to a type of music that Americans—to their surprise—do not really know. Mariachi Cobre explodes the stereotypes of this music; after all, as the group's album title says, "this is my mariachi."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These musicians are very talented and entertaining., September 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Este Es Mi Mariachi (Audio CD)

Mariachi Cobre has been my favorite group of musicians from the time I first heard them on a recording. They bring to the listener the genuine sound of MARIACHI. When you listen to them perform you get this feeling that you are in Mexico. You also know for certain that they are having a great time as they perform; almost as though they are trying to make one another have even more fun than the next musician. I can get out of a slump in the middle of the day by playing any of their CD's. Sigan adelante muchachos! Keep moving forward ahead of us guys!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfectly played and recorded treasure - A true classic, May 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Este Es Mi Mariachi (Audio CD)

Hailing from Tuscon, AZ Mariachi Cobre are by far the finest Mariachi ensemble in the United States, and are warmly accepted as one of the best in Mexico, too. This CD is their finest so far - A terrific mixture of very traditional *son*-based Mariachi, romantic Ranchera ballads, and some outstanding Nortena arrangements. The Cobres feature not only top-notch players, but all of the principle singers boast powerful, inspirational voices. This CD will make you want to party, dance, sing, cry, laugh, and shout a few *gritos.* If you only buy one Mariachi CD in your life, make this the one. Linda Ronstadt contributes her lovely voice to two tracks. If you like this CD, also be sure to get their prior, eponymously-titled CD.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best, May 6, 2003

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Dr. Ron Ribble (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Este Es Mi Mariachi (Audio CD)

As the son of a professional musician, I have acquired a reasonable taste and appreciation for all kinds of music. When I recently saw Mariachi Cobre on TV I was astounded by the excellence of this group. They combine the very best of instrumentalists, vocalists, and arrangements to produce a sound that is the best of the best in the world of Mariachi Music today. Steve Carillo's classical training and voice quality make him a lead mariachi without peer...I am truly astounded by him and the Cobre's many gifted members. If you haven't heard Mariachi Cobre before, Este Es Mi Mariachi presents them at their finest. And when you listen to Steve sing "Estrellita"...well, just remember, I told he was superb.