Santiago

The Chieftains | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
• Original Release Date: October 1, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA Victor
• ASIN: B000003G5O
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,740 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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When the Chieftains' intrepid bandleader, Paddy Moloney, first heard Carlos Núñez, a young recorder and bagpipe virtuoso from a far-flung Celtic outpost in Spanish Galicia, he was mightily intrigued. Santiago explores a tradition that draws on medieval, Spanish, and Celtic sources; the music is performed on instruments that have changed little over the centuries. Núñez represents the home team, while Los Lobos and Linda Ronstadt personify its Central and South American descendants. Elliot Fisk, a pupil of the guitar maestro Andrés Segovia, and Ry Cooder respectfully contribute sparkling riffs. "Dublin in Vigo," a live track with joyous playing and a high-spirited ambiance, is merely one highlight of many. --Christina Roden

Product Description

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful music, February 19, 2001

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G. Sawaged - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santiago (Audio CD)

This is a terrific album by The Chieftains. A couple of reviewers have complained that it is not authentic Galician music. Well, if they would read the liner notes carefully they would discover that the cd is not meant to be a portrayal of authentic Galician music, although there are tracks that are. This is an album that traces Celtic roots. Spreading from Galicia to Ireland, Mexico, the Caribbean, and through Central and South America. On this album you will hear music from Galicia, Ireland, Brittany, Scotland, Mexico and Cuba. But all have some Galician connections. So of course, if you are looking for "authentic" Galician, of course this is not for you. But if you are looking for wonderful music, played on unusual instruments, then this is for you. For example, "Minho Waltz" probably of Portuguese origin, was discovered in an old manuscript in the museum at Pontevedra. It just makes this album all the more special, as it has great historical interest, and the booklet is filled with interesting facts and history.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Sound, September 8, 2002

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Ed Luhrs (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santiago (Audio CD)

Some have berated the Chieftains for not remaining "pure" and sticking to their roots. Why I am not certain. Some of the collaborations have been outstanding, including Santiago. This is an album to cherish, as the northwest of Spain - Galicia and its capital Santiago de Compostela - have an ancient Celtic historical connection. Some online critics have asked if this album truly captures that overall connection. I sense that it sincerely does, and if not, who cares? This sound they've created here creates its own history through its depth of feeling, its energy, and its vision. I recommend it wholeheartedly as a masterpiece among their collaborations, and another gem to check out is Celtic Wedding, in which the Chieftains collaborate with musicians from Brittany. Fire in the Kitchen with Canadian musicians is terrific. Or, if you are looking for a pure Irish collaboration, Water from the Well is fantastic. The Chieftains have plenty to choose from their own catalogue of just-Chieftains-stuff, and it's all good, including the currently out of print Chieftains 5. Thing is, I don't question Paddy Moloney on his work with other musicians. He and the boys have a broad spirit that accepts and celebrates great music of all kinds. Plus, any man who can make his fortune playing a tin whistle and uilleann pipes has a good thing going for him. I'm sure his band mates would agree! Some of their collaborations aren't so inspiring. Santiago is a firecracker. You can play this one from start to finish, as every song here is a reason to rejoice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful music on unusual instruments., May 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Santiago (Audio CD)

Having discovered the Chieftains through Kazaa ('net music sharing isn't bad AFTER all!), I went out and purchased Santiago because I became obssessed with Dueling Chanters. Let me tell you; the music contained on this CD is absolutely amazing. A plethora of various instruments are used (most of which haven't been heard of by the general public), and people who have not heard these amazing instruments (Uilleann pipes, bodhrán, Galician pipes, bones, tin whistle, just to name a few) is definitely missing out on some of the better music of the lands of the world. To think this is all coming from a 16 year old guy, whose peers listen to "rap" and "punk". Disgraceful to my kind, aren't I? I enjoy actual *music*, not *noise*. Anyone who enjoys aural ecstasy, Santiago is for you.