Viva la Tristeza! [IMPORT]

Pedro Almodovar

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 13, 2008)
• Original Release Date: May 13, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Warner Spec. Mkt. UK
• ASIN: B00009EPWT
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,176 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Once I Loved - Shirley Horn

2. Nothing Compares 2 U - Little Jimmy Scott

3. Paper Bag - Goldfrapp

4. Dark Soul - Michael Brook, Djivan Gasparian

5. Qualsevol Nit Pot Sortir el Sol

6. Me Quedo Contigo - Ana D.

7. Llorona - Chavela Vargas

8. Maitia Num Zira? - Kepa Junkera

9. Cucurrucucu Paloma [Live] - Caetano Veloso

10. My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker

11. My Way - Nina Simone

12. House of the Rising Sun - Gregory Isaacs

13. I Woke Up - Nicolette

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This is companion album to the hit soundtrack 'Talk To Her' directed by Pedro Almodovar. Made up of songs that accompanied Pedro while he was writing Talk To Her. Artists include Nicolette, Nina Simone, Jimmy Scott, Dijvan Gasparian, Gregory Isaacs and more. 13 tracks. Milan. 2003. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eclectic album that tactfully cheers for sadness, April 5, 2004

By	Manny Hernandez "Author of Ning For Dummies" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

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

Around the corner from the arrival of Pedro Almodovar's latest movie "La Mala Educacion" (The Bad Education), the time seems appropriate to revisit the music that accompanied him during the writing of "Talk to Her", contained in this compilation appropriately titled "Viva La Tristeza" (Long Live Sadness).

From the opening bars of Shirley Horn's infinitely sad opener ("because love is the saddest thing when it goes away..."), [hypnotic] tunes blend with outright melancholic music segments in many different languages and an assortment of musical styles resulting in an overall eclectic album that borders a sad cliff without ever walking over. How else can you cheer for sadness? Only music capable of feeding Almodovar's muses can take on such a delicate task.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sad...but wonderfully sad., August 28, 2008

By	Allan Manzanares "Danger Mouse" (TegUcigalpa, Honduras) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Nobody else could put together in a compilation to Nina Simone, Goldfrapp, Chavela Vargas and Jimmy Scott, like Almodovar did.
Everytime you watch one of his movies you perceive that sensibility that involves each one of his projects.
This is not the exception...properly called VIVA LA TRISTEZA, it makes you feel sad...but pleasantly sad! Listening to Jimmy Scott singing that wonderful version of Nothing Compares 2 U is a feast!
He chose the best of the best for those reflexive moments each human being needs (sitting on your favourite couch, drinking a hot tea or a glass of wine, putting ideas in order, getting strength from somewhere...) I really loved this compilation, and hope each one of you have this album. Is a great gift for your soul

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, December 15, 2006

By	Remus D. Nasui (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

What more can I add to what people have already said about this album?

NOTHING really.

Overall an excellent selection of music. Likely a must for any audio collection ... and perhaps a source of inspiration for those who can trully sink into this compilation.

I'm very glad to have gotten it, despite hoping to get the actual soundtrack instead. No regrets whatsoever!

I will eventually also get the soundtrack also; too much beautiful music there too.