MTV Unplugged [Live]

Alejandro Sanz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Warner Music Latina
• ASIN: B00005RGQE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  DVD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,855 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #54 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Spain

Editorial Reviews

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Spanish-born heartthrob Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro, better known to the world as Alejandro Sanz, burst onto the Latin pop charts as a 16-year-old with his hit "Los Chulos Son Pa' Cuidarlos." He followed that with a number of killer CDs, including his 1993 breakout, Si Tú Me Miras, which guest-starred flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, Nacho Maño, and Chris Cameron. This 2001 live date, recorded in Miami, was nominated for the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It captures the pathos and passion of Sanz's tearful tenor voice much better than his studio dates. Backed by strings, horns, and a rhythm section with Latin percussion, Sanz's velvet voice is presented in a sonic setting that brings out his maturity. That maturity is heard on the flamenco-flavored dedication to his daughter, "Y Solo Se Me Ocurre Amarte," and on his standbys "Amiga Mia," "Corazón Partío," and "Quiero Morir en Tu Veneno." Though the format is known for its hype, it's on the mark with this artist. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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CD > BRAZILIAN MUSIC > MPB - BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Non-Classical CD I Own, September 1, 2003

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Dominic (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MTV Unplugged (Audio CD)

First of all, I'm not really sure what is up with the other reviews--this guy and his music are all great. Just trust me on that one.

For those who don't know, this is the album from the concert he did for MTV's Unplugged. I've seen it on video, and bought the CD a few months ago. It's basically a collection of some of his best songs from his previous albums from the last few years, with a twist on them to make them sound more, well, unplugged; i.e., no synthesizers, minimal guitar amplification, et cetera.

I had never heard any of these songs before, and when I listened to it for the first time, I automatically fell in love with about four songs. Over the last few months that I've owned this CD, I've gotten used to, and eventually become enamored with the rest. The order of the songs is not how the concert went, but is strategically placed for the listener. I'll do my best to provide a brief synopsis and rough transation of each title.

"Cuando Nadie Me Ve," or "When No One Sees Me" is a slow, great ballad with a lot of piano, and a large focus on Alejandro and his voice. "Y Solo se Me Ocurre Amarte" or "And All I Can Do is Love You," is one of his most popular songs that came out within the last few years, a little faster than the opening ballad, but with a great beat, fantastic lyrics, great bridge and closing. "Amiga Mia" or "Friend of Mine" is about a girl who he likes who is (assumedly) involved with another guy who doesn't treat her as well as her friend thinks she should be treated. Great song, good message.

"Se le Apago la Luz" "The Light was Turned Off" is one of my favorites, with a great melody, powerful lyrics--definitely one to play if you're looking to cry. "Quisiera Ser" or "I'd Love to Be," is an upbeat song about (a common theme) a guy and a girl and them being in love, great romantic stuff. "Aprendiz" or "I Learned" is a song about break up and revenge. It's got a neat melody, great beat---I used to salsa with my girlfriend to it---and fun bridge. "Quiero Morir en Tu Veneno" or "I Want to Die in Your Poision" (don't worry, it's a happy song) is my second favorite on the album. It has a fantastic intro with a sort of African beat to it (much different than the original version) great modulation on the key change during the bridge, and unforgettable lyrics.

"Como Te Echo de Menos" or "How We've Come Along" is another great song about love. "Corazon Partio" or "Broken Heart" is probably his most popular song from recent memory---great beat, great lyrics, popular with the ladies--all come together for one of the most fun songs on the CD. "Siempre es de Noche" or "It's Always Night" is my favorite song on the CD--a great story-type song about him and a woman he knows who has a secret relationship with him, fun to listen to. "Toca para Mi" or "Play for Me" is another popular, slow ballad--great lyrics, another tear jerker. "Todo Lo Que Fui es Todo Lo Que Soy," or "All I Was is All I Am," is a neat little jazz-ish song---brings a smile to your face, and you can tell it's one of his favorites with the little remarks he makes in the background.

He was scheduled to perform this concert on September the 14th, 2001, or something like that, but because of the events of the time, it was postponed---the rescheduled concert had a new song, "Todo es de Color." It's a solo for him and his flamenco guitarist, who is fantastic by the way on this song. It talks about the world, God, why things happen, and is incredibly interesting to listen to---a really gypsy sound.

That raps it up. Like I said, a fantastic compilation, well done vocals, well written lyrics, fun to listen to, good music. Buy it, I guarantee you won't be dissapointed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto despliegue de música y poesía, June 27, 2002

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WFG (AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mtv Unplugged (DVD)

Alejandro Sanz es uno de los mejores canta-autores latinos de estos tiempos. En sus canciones, podemos apreciar una impresionante unión entre poesía e intrumentación. MTV Unplugged recolecta trece de las canciones más importantes en la carrera de Alejandro, incluyendo dos nunca antes grabadas (pero que son parte del album El Alma al Aire), ejecutadas por un selecto grupo de músicos bajo la producción de Humberto Gatica.

Luego de haber estado escuchando el CD MTV Unplugged por varios meses casi no podía esperar a ver el concierto en DVD. El DVD presenta a un Alejandro casual, interactuando con el público y sus músicos tal y cual fuera solo un ensayo. Por problemas de edición, los sonidos y el video aparentan estar fuera de sincronización durante las primeras dos o tres canciones del concierto. Luego de eso el problema parece ser menos aparente. También, aunque parecidas, la interpretación de Alejandro en el DVD no es exacta a la que fue capturada en el CD (aparentemente el CD y el DVD fueron grabados durante funciones diferentes).

En resumen es un tremendo despliegue de talento musical.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alejandro Sanz Mtv Unplugged, November 28, 2001

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Maria T. Mercado "mxmerca" (ARIZONA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MTV Unplugged (Audio CD)

Lo unico que puedo comentar es que como siempre este gran artista, poeta, y hombre con gran talento lo a echo de nuevo. Uno de los mejores albunes y vale la pena obternerlo...