Planet Squeezebox [1995] [Box set]

Planet Squeezebox | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 1995)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 1995
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Ellipsis Arts
• ASIN: B0000059TH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,864 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Jeanette - Gus Visuer

2. Bizkaran Zehar - Kapa, Zabaleta and Motriku

3. H.E. Zaum - Attwenger

4. Ma Commere, Ma Mie - Jacques Beauchamp

5. Tarantella Di Montemarano - Mario Salvi

6. Oxbol Polka/Labri - Carl Erik Lundgaard Jensen

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. B-Flat - Zydeco Force

2. Love at First Sight - Lynn August

3. What Is This Thing Called Love - Alice Hall

4. Detour Ahead - Gil Goldstein

5. The Beauty of Sorrow - Pauline Oliveras

6. The Grass, It Is Blue (Ain't Nothin' But A Polka) - Guy Klucevsek

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Disc: 3

1. Aian, Recondacan De Amizadi - Antonio Sanches and Tshota Luari

2. Varietoscope - Le Zagazougou

3. Ore Arakunrin - IK Dairo MBE

4. Tsanbele (Malt) - Tshwalta Makala

5. Nna Leoema (A Man's Name) - Mpete Teme

6. Angeke Ngilale Ezintabeni - Moses Mchunu

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps one of the best--if not the best--collections., September 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Planet Squeezebox [1995] (Audio CD)

By nature, I am not the type to write anything of this sort on the net. However, when browsing through the music section, I noticed the box-set of Planet Squeezebox. It is, in my opinion, one of the best collections of accordion music around--at least as far as I've seen. The creators or producers of this project definately did their homework concerning the history and trajectory of this artificial iron/wood lung. All I've got to say is: when do we get to see pt. II

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will make a believer of you., October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Planet Squeezebox [1995] (Audio CD)

This should have been labeled as a guitar or piano compilation so people would actually buy it. What a culture shock! No budding or professional accordionist or sane person should be deprived of this beautifully varied music. If ever in need of inspiration, one needn't but pop in The Planet and be well on the way to pure gold. What other instument has the power to make the listener instantly laugh out loud? H.E. Zaum (?) is the most ridiculous accordion stereotype in existence--a must hear for the sheer inanity. This compilation leaves no bellow unpressed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eee-er, eee-er, eee-er, eee-err, eee-er, eee-er...!!, December 6, 2002

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This review is from: Planet Squeezebox [1995] (Audio CD)

An entire 3-CD set devoted to the humble accordion? Egad. Yes, it's true -- this sweeping collection gathers examples of accordion, bandoneon and concertina work ranging from Irish jigs, Louisiana cajun music and zydeco, Argentine tangos, Brazilian forro and French musette, as well as Columbian dance music and contemporary art-folk tomfoolery of all sizes and descriptions. It's amazing how widespread the squeezebox has become, and how many styles have adapted to include its dulcet tones. This impressive collection may be for true believers only; but prolonged exposure may well draw you into the accordion cult.