Fantasmas

Willie Colon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 11, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fania
• ASIN: B000ETRCHQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,320 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

WILLIE COLON Like many of his boricua compatriots, Willie Colón was born and raised in the heart of the Latin neighborhood of the Bronx. It was this very neighborhood where he drank from the fountain of teen angst, sharing with his compatriots his sorrows and aspirations. This inspired in him a profound devotion to his cultural roots. Musician, composer, arranger, singer, producer, director, and community leader: Colón wore all of these hats, gaining recognition as both an artist and a human being. He started out in the music business at such a young age that his mother had to sign his first contract for him. Ever since then his career has covered all facets of music, as proven by his prolific discography, which boasts more than 30 million records sold. Such sales earned him countless gold and silver-selling albums, as well as several Grammy nominations. Colón is also known for his participation on albums with such names as Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, and many others. Willie Colón, known for his excellence, and well aware of the power and influence he held over the mass media, established himself as a civil- and community-rights leader. For his contributions, he won recognition and awards, such as the plaque that bears his name on the Bronx's "Walk of Fame." It was this very city that was birthplace and home to many of his compatriots who came to the United States in search of a better future. WILLIE COLON

Como muchos de sus compatriotas boricuas, Willie Colón nació y creció en el corazón del barrio latino del Bronx, New York. El mismo barrio en el que bebió la savia más pura de sus inquietudes juveniles, compartiendo con los suyos quebrantos y aspiraciones que le inculcaron una profunda devoción por sus raíces culturales. Músico, compositor, arreglista, cantante, productor, director y líder comunitario, es la trayectoria que le ha dado reconocimiento como ser humano y artista. Se inició en la música a tan temprana edad que su madre tuvo que firmar su primer contrato por él. Desde entonces, su carrera siempre ascendente cubrió todas las facetas de la música, como consta su prolífica discografía, con un total de más de treinta millones de discos vendidos por los que se le han concedido infinidad de Discos de Oro y Platino, y varias nominaciones para optar por el codiciado premio Grammy. Se ha destacado también por colaborar en producciones con grandes nombres en el ámbito musical como: Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, entre otros muchos. Willie Colón, solidario por excelencia y consciente del poder e influencia que ejerce en los medios de comunicación masiva, se ha erigido líder por los derechos civiles y comunitarios, por lo que ha recibido premios y reconocimientos como la placa que lleva su nombre instalada en el "Paseo de la Fama" en el Bronx. El mismo barrio, hogar y cuna de muchos de sus compatriotas llegados a estas tierras con la esperanza de un futuro mejor.

Product Description

SALSA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant pop-salsa record - YOU MUST OWN IT!!!, May 24, 2006

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coa1881 "SALSERO SUPREME" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fantasmas (Audio CD)

Colon was light years ahead musically when this record was released. A gem of lyric beauty, well produced and perfectly executed. Colon borrows the brazilian singer-songwriter tradition and puts a caribbean spin to Chico Buarque and he pulls it off using pan-american rhythms.
Now, this record cannot be compared to alot of the stuff that was coming out around 1981. Doing so may dissapoint you if you are looking for hardcore salsa (like Colon's early work). However, this record is in a different league and infinitely more sophisticated.
This reissue features rare photos and original cover art. It also includes a complete personel listing and a well written essay.
Buy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Willie Colon rules!!!!!, January 19, 2004

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J.J. "Lifelong Music Fan in Texas" (Humble, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fantasmas (Audio CD)

If you've listened to this CD, then you know that his CD titled "Solo" is even better. On "Fantasmas" the first song "Oh Que Sera" is superb and demonstrates his incredible ability to tell stories. As is often the case with Willie's music, the lyrics can be interpreted in more than one way (metaphors)or in a what you see is what you get (face value)literal way. He's definitely my favorite Latin Jazz (salsero) artist and woefully underrated and underappreciated. The best song on Fantasmas is "Toma Mis Manos" which is about death (sung from death's perspective). Enjoy!!!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars One of Willie's worst., June 14, 2011

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Gabriel Cortes Hernandez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fantasmas (Audio CD)

Before everyone begins to stone me to death, my reasons for giving this album a thumbs down is simple. There are 3 boleros, and a merengue. However, "Oh Que Sera" is one of my favorite Colon songs ever and "Mi Sueño" is just hair raising for me. "Toma mis Manos" round out the only good songs 3 of 8 and display his ability to create great music not only sound wise, but with meaningful, poetic and touching lyrical content. I actually give this album a 2.5 rating because more than half of the tracks are completely forgettable and I really don't see how this to a 5 star album like "Siembra." You simply cannot rank this one up there with it.