- Audio CD (Sep 6 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Wea-International
- ASIN: B0007QS3SI
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Eco |
| 2. Deseo |
| 3. Todo se transforma |
| 4. Guitarra y vos |
| 5. Transporte |
| 6. Milonga del moro judio |
| 7. Polvo de Estrellas |
| 8. Se va, se va, se fue |
| 9. Don de Fluir |
| 10. Fusion |
| 11. Salva pantallas |
| 12. Al otro lado del rio |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Addicted to Drexler,
By Ana Lomba (Princeton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eco (Audio CD)
Descubrí a Jorge Drexler cuando me regalaron Vaivén. Desde entonces me he convertido en una auténtica adicta a su música. Me fascina el album Eco, por las melodías, la letra -tan poética- y la filosofía sobre el amor. El amor como un "Encuentro" hermoso de dos polos que se atraen y mantienen la distancia a la vez, en un equilibrio magnético. El encuentro de Drexler se dió -curiosa coincidencia- con la de otro Jorge: el psicólogo Jorge Bucay, también del cono sur. Ambos comparten la misma visión de las relaciones humanas, ambos recomendadísimos. Desde otro lugar de esta galaxia le quiero dar las gracias a Jorge Drexler por su música, que me ha dado tanto.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good news from Uruguay,
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This review is from: Eco (Audio CD)
This new Jorge Drexler's album was actually the first of his that I get to know,and it was a very good and big surprise for me.In Brazil,we're not accustomed to listen to our "Latin American brothers'"music,so when such a smooth and cozy voice like Drexler's comes to our ears singing songs with such a Latin swing and tenderness,and lyrics which are pure poetry(Fusión,Eco,Polvo de Estrellas)all that 's left for us to do is to pleasantly and joyfully welcome it.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews) 23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Caetano or David Byrne of Uruguay,
By JG "wordmule" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eco (Audio CD)
A fellow David Byrne fan from Uruguay first posted some comments on DB's bulletin board about Drexler getting snubbed from the Academy Awards because he wasn't "...famous enough..." to sing his own song (reminder to self: just one more reason to never watch that crap). Drexler told Nic Harcourt of KCRW recently he wrote a letter of protest to the Academy Awards, and wasn't happy about it. Even Antonio Banderas didn't feel right about singing it, but relented in the end. Drexler turned out to be the one to laugh last, as he sang a few lines from his song in lieu of an acceptance speech at the Academy Awards. He reminds most immediately of Caetano Veloso's London exile years ("Joia", "Muito", and "Bicho"), and has the seemingly effortless intellectual range of Caetano and David Byrne. Very gentle, intelligent, and intense. His lyrics are nothing short of sublime. It helps if you understand some Spanish, but this is music that can be appreciated for its own sake. Unbelievably talented singer songwriter, who may soon become much more known in the U.S.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poetry in Motion,
By A reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eco (Audio CD)
The comparisons I've read here to Caetano Veloso are apt, since they're both tenors and Drexler has that Brazilian vocal style: no vibrato and a soft delivery. And like much of Brazilian music (Veloso is Brazilian -- Drexler is from Uruguay), Drexler's songs are lyric-driven. He has a lot to say, and says it beautifully. I often listen to music in foreign languages and find that it's no impediment if the music and rhythms are compelling enough. The songs on this disk have that special quality. But fortunately, I understand Spanish and therefore can thoroughly enjoy the philosophical musings, quirky insights, and breathtakingly sensual and romantic poetry that accompany these infectious arrangements.Like most North Americans, I first learned of Drexler through his Academy Award-winning song, written for the wonderful film, The Motorcycle Diaries. The movie is a true account of a cross-continent motorcycle trip taken by a young Che Guevara as a bourgeois medical student. It depicts how his eyes are opened to the injustices suffered by poor people in his native South America. If you find a good translation of the lyrics to Al Otro Lado Del Rio you may be impressed, as I am, by the understated, subtle way in which Drexler speaks for the idealistic young Che, on the verge of becoming a revolutionary. Drexler is a thoughtful and original composer and lyricist and a very good singer. Eco is worth owning and it gets better with repeated hearings. I recommend it. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
JORGE DREXLER IS GOOD WITH OR WITHOUT HOLLYWOOD,
By MariaGitana - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eco (Audio CD)
I have been a fan of Jorge ever since I heard one of his songs a few years ago. His peaceful voice and fresh song style drew my attention immediately...his music combines delicately composed guitar, very soft electronic beats, and incorporates South American rhythms in a style never done before, in my opinion...He is definitely not mainstream...his style and lyrics have a unique "southern cone" identity. This can be recognized instantly by anyone familiar with those countries, their peoples, cultures, and poetry...for anyone who appreciates unique and non-commercial music, he is definitely worth a try... I felt the need to give the opinion that while the Oscar was good in giving exposure to Jorge, the fact that they did not allow him to sing his OWN song, with his own unique style and voice, was a slap in the face... The only good thing that came out of this event was the exposure to a true Latin American gem in music... and the fact that ALL of the Latin-Americans/Spaniards at the event voiced their disappointment to such a disgraceful decision, proving that Latin Americans can unite at times regardless of cultural differences. La musica de Drexler es buenisima con o sin el Oscar... |
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