Viva La Musica [Original recording reissued]

Gipsyland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 15, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B00000JJN5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,401 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #20 in Music > World Music > South & Central America > Nicaragua

Track Listings

1. Viva la Musica

2. Torito

3. Ana Maria

4. La Bodega

5. La Quiero, No, No

6. La Droga

7. Me Siento Triste Hoy

8. Cantame Gitano

9. Mama

10. Me Va, Me Va

11. Amigo de Verdad

12. Ole Ola

13. Santa Sarah

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Former touring singer for the Gipsy Kings Kiko Motos was seeking out the fresh Gypsy sound of tomorrow when he realized the sound he sought was right under his own nose in his son Juanito's flamenco-Gypsy band, Gipsyland. Kiko gave the quartet of twentysomething guitarists his experienced Gypsy vocals, and the young musicians gave Kiko their free vision of the Gypsy tradition. This exchange and the production talent of Mark Taylor and Brian Rawling, who'd aided in the success of Cher's comeback album, Believe, and Enrique Iglesias's single "Bailamos," made for this strong debut album of 12 original songs and one cover. The CD sings vivaciously with fertile musicianship and poppish energy that stays well within the boundaries of good taste. "Torito" uses Latin-jazz-style horns to spice up the flamenco flavor, while "Viva la Música" charges through in an anthemlike chorus over infectious dance-pop rhythms. "Olé Olá" hearkens back to the Gipsy Kings' "Djobi Djoba," jumping with a pulsating beat, swinging chorus, and vibrant percussive clapping. In short, anyone in love with the feel-good pop-flamenco of the Gipsy Kings will delight in Gipsyland's passionate, uplifting music. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are tired of waiting for the Gipsy Kings, April 3, 2000

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p amaral (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viva La Musica (Audio CD)

to come out with a new CD you need to wait no longer. Buy this CD. Besides the great price this is as close as you are going to get to the GK sound. I might like it even better. Are you tired of bogus recommendations for other pseudo GK CDs ? If you are let me turn you on to another great group "Chico and the Gypsies". They also have an ex GK in their group. Vagaundo is good but look for the Nomade an import, 18 vs. 11 songs. I just looked and Vagabundo was listed "out of stock", if you like this sound don't let these get away.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slick production for energetic voices and guitars, August 6, 2001

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Dario Margeli (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viva La Musica (Audio CD)

I love this CD. In fact, I ended up visiting Amazon and writing this review because I was hoping to find a follow-up to this gorgeous CD. This CD is produced by the same british producers that made slick dance hits for Enrique Iglesias and Cher. Their gentle elegant dance beats work like magic under the passionate macho male flamenco vocals and the army of rythm spanish guitars. Buy this CD, you wont regret it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good start, June 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Viva La Musica (Audio CD)

I appreciate the basis on guitars that is missing in most music. Gipsyland is fresh and innovative. For a first album they have done a very good job. I am hoping not to be disappointed by their second album when it comes out. I happen to enjoy well played guitar music along these lines. This hit the spot. Nice inclusion of subject matter as well. Kiko does have a close sound to Nicolas Reyes, lead singer to the Gipsy Kings, but I find Kiko's vocals a bit more vibrant perhaps it was the backup music. Nice inclusion of the traditional hand clapping accompanyment but with a new flare. The guitars seemed to blend and support any drumms or other instruments there by giving the listener a feel for the background from which this music arose. The history of a Flamenco background is obvious even though this is not a strictly Flamenco album. They were not trying to be Flamenco guitarists, but giving a new and interesting twist to an already rich style of music. I feel that this is a good album and look forward to more from this band.