Otros Aires [IMPORT]

Otros Aires

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2005)
• Original Release Date: August 2, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: PATA MUSIC GERMANY
• ASIN: B0009SQ46M
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,793 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Sin Rumbo

2. Percanta

3. Pampa Seca

4. Barrio de Tango

5. Milonga Sentimental

6. Aquel Muchacho Bueno

7. Rotos en el Raval

8. De Puro Curda

9. Amor Que Se Baila

10. En Dirección a Mi Casa

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Otros Rocks, June 15, 2006

By	Aaron Otros Fan "Aaron" (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

First, a caveat. I'm not a music review expert nor connoisseur (although I'm proud I was able to spell the word) - a very lay music listener so to speak. However, with that said I'm quite confident with giving this album the highest rating. It is similar in some ways to the Gotan Project--but even better. The beats and sysnthesis of old tango music with modern techno and are unique and to be cherished. The Gardel songs and referenes (particularly the line "gracias gardel" in Milonga) are soooo freaking cool--particularly the scratchy sounding vinyl sounds. Like most albums, a few songs are stronger than others with my favorites being Milonga, Sin Rumbo, and De Puro (a very haunting, deep song in both English and Spanish). In short, I was and remain very moved by this album - it is both uplifting, reflective, and truly a modern day classic. I'm not sure the tango "purists" will jump on board with this stuff - but it sure does the trick for me. Also of interest is that this album is "muy caliente" in Buenos Aires right now. I just returned from a BA trip and it is being played as the feature album at almost every music store. Enjoy. Gracias Otros y Gardel.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, July 8, 2006

By	P. Hwang "MusicLover" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was drawn to Otros Aires after hearing their version of "Milonga Sentimental", not realizing initially its connection to the classic sung by Carlos Gardel in 1933. This song alone is worth the cost of the album, but the album exceeded my curiosity and expectations. Every track mixes old tango recordings from between 1918 and 1936, mostly of Carlos Gardel, with modern electronic samplings, instrumentals and lyrics. The results are refreshing and upbeat, in sharp contrast to the darkness and melancholy of Narcotango. And throughout, one feels the artists' reverence and respect for Gardel and the old tango era.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful cd, February 1, 2009

By	wac36 (canada) - See all my reviews

I have not reviewed products that I have bought on here before.However,after taking a 'chance'on this cd,I knew I had to write.I originally bought the Gotan Project cd 'La Revancha del Tango'after watching the movie 'Shall We Dance' where I fell in love with the music.I also looked at this cd at the same time as it was recommended as one that others bought along with the Gotan cd.Boy,am I glad I bought this one.The Gotan cd is great.......but the Otros Aires cd is even better.I find it more seductive,more authentic,less produced,and an incredible mixture of tango ryhthms with spoken words interspersed with the music.It makes me think of a small Argentinian cafe with dark ambience,muted colours,lit candles,sexy staff,small,intimite tables,and the music.....this music......floating out into the open air and swirling round the table! I have been playing this cd quite a bit lately.Anyone who has come over has asked who it is.I know I will buy their other cd that is available on here as well.I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for something a bit unusual to listen to.Let it grab you and take you to another place where the lights are low,the music is hypnotic,and you can throw caution to the wind.