The Best of the Gipsy Kings: Gipsy Kings: Amazon.ca: Music

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1. Djobi, Djoba

2. Viento Del Arena

3. Baila Me

4. Un Amor

5. Moorea

6. Volare

7. Quiero Saber

8. Escucha Me

9. La Dona

10. Montana

11. Bem, Bem, Maria

12. Trista Pena

13. Bamboleo

14. Galaxia

15. Vamos A Bailar

16. Love & Liberte

17. A Tu Vera

18. Medley: Bamboleo/Volare/Djobi Djoba/Pida Me La/Baila Me

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Hailing from the Reyes and Baliardo Gypsy families, this ensemble from the south of France has been playing "rumba flamenca" since the late 1980s. With this 1995 compilation, the songwriting talent and virtuosity this unique group possesses were gathered together in one comprehensive CD. Notable inclusions are the anthemic hit "Bamboleo," from their debut, Gipsy Kings; the slowly emotive "Trista Pena" the Italian cover "Volaré," from Mosaïque; and assorted live cuts that wonderfully capture the wild energy these players spark onstage. In short, the Gipsy Kings are a celebratory bunch who know how to rock with a rhapsody of acoustic guitars, passionate vocals, and walls of congas, timbales, cabasas, and bongos. Check this caravan out. --Karen Karleski

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5.0 out of 5 stars !Excelente!, Jun 29 2004

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desertdancer "desertdancer" (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of the Gipsy Kings (Audio CD)

This CD was a bargain at this price! Unlike previous reviewers, I feel that the music on the two different CDs is well-arranged. The first CD is more uptempo, while the second CD is a bit more minor-keyed, a litter darker. Both are excellent! I highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new atmosphere, April 17 2004

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R. Hoey "modenista world" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of the Gipsy Kings (Audio CD)

I've been listening to the Gypsy Kings since i was a kid and now that im 21 i still listen to them. I have these group of friends who also have been listening to the GK's music since their childhood days. It's practically our theme song whenever we go to the beach and soak in the sun. We can't get enough of the songs 'cause they bring us to a new world where life is just so relaxing. We even put the songs on during any of our dinner parties. It makes us feel like we are all in Spain and relaxing with a glass of sanggria and having just a good time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Always great listening and never fails to cheer me up., Dec 9 2003

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Timothy Read (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of the Gipsy Kings (Audio CD)

This is so unlike most music I buy. Most of the stuff I listen to is rock, and I tend to like loud music. However, I've always liked jazz and classical, so I've got my ear open for sounds outside of my normal listening diet.

At one point in college I was going to sit in for a few friends who had an informal flamenco gig. I wanted to get an ear for what I might be playing, so one of the guitarists recommended this disc.

Am I ever glad he did.

Somehow, this album is one I can always get into. It's got great rhythms all the way through, and interesting guitar lines (if you're into King Crimson/Guitar Craft, this may scratch an itch for you). But what's great about this album is that it's very song-driven. Great, usually upbeat songs that make you feel cheerful, even if you don't know what's being said.

The sound on this album is good -- varying in quality in places (some live tracks; tracks from different albums). But you never miss anything important.

The greatest compliment I can give this album (besides the fact that after having owned it for years it still gets heavy play) is that it it's one of the few recordings I hear with totally innocent ears. I don't try and pick apart its production, I don't try and analyze every bit. I just sit back and enjoy -- which is perfect virtually any time.

Strongly recommended -- no matter what you're into. Just listen to a sample.

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Published on Oct 29 2003 by Logan