Gioia2

Lives of a Cell (Artist), Micheal Castaldo (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Vital Records
• ASIN: B00007FZH2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #844,786 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gioia2 is not to be missed, May 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Gioia2 (Audio CD)

Love the concept of giving the listener the option of playing compositions with or without vocals. The sound is fresh and new--upbeat yet soulful. Wonderful musicianship with surprising harmonics and rhythms. Though each offering is distinctive, all hang together as a very satisfying collection. I highly recommend this one and will look for more from this group!

4.0 out of 5 stars truly a mixture of styles from around the world, May 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Gioia2 (Audio CD)

Too often World Music seems based in simply one area of the world and isn't truly a mixture of styles from around the world. It's a tough balance which Gioia2 accomplishes well. There is a theme of pop, inspirational music throughout, but musically it's as diverse as the world itself. A double CD set that is certainly worth every dollar that you spend....

4.0 out of 5 stars high degree of musicianship and tunes that are lively, May 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Gioia2 (Audio CD)

…Gioia2 by Lives of a Cell is an interesting concept that allows the listener to decide whether to listen for lyric content and vocal capabilities... or concentrate on their musicianship and instrumental capabilities... which I found more satisfying. The instrumentals… hit the mark with a blend of influences heavily weighted toward nuevo flamenco but also blending a wide variety of styles including Zydeco and bossa nova. The instrumentation includes nylon string guitar, reeds, percussion and hand drums employed to good effect. …The instrumental disc allows the listener to focus on what I think are their strengths, namely a high degree of musicianship and tunes that are lively, danceable and easily allow for flights of soloing.
April /2003 by Chris White - Green Man Review