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Spanish language music anyone?
I've been around Spanish language music most of my adult life, but most of it is the kind I don't like. Everyone here is into Tejano music. But I found this band recently, it's pretty good: Pena Colectiva Video by MONTE NEGRO - MySpace Video
I also like Merengue, Salsa, and Mexican and South American folk. I've always been a fan of Mana as well. So, if you know about this type of music, tell me what you like. I want to get into more. |
Their albums are instrumental but I really like Bajofondo Tangoclub:
As for South American music I love the Funk and Reggae that they produce. |
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Of course I forgot Brazilain Octopus too! Have you had a chance to listen to that J?
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Lhasa De Sela
Oh yeah, I think she's wonderful. Her voice alone could move you. She sings completely in spanish on her debut La llorona and varies between english, french and spanish on the follow up, 'The Living Road'. Her influences range from latin/mexican music, to american folk, to eastern european folk. Her music could be described as a cross between Leonard Cohen and Tom waits, which I think is quite appropriate. (it's more recognizable on The Living Road, but I think her debut is better overall) Clicky here to give it a try. YouTube - La Celestina full YouTube - La confession - Lhasa de Sela |
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But wouldn't Brazilain Octopus be a Portuguese language band? |
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Lhasa de Sela is very interesting. Very beautiful voice.
I like Fabulosos Cadillacs as well. Hey, Portuguese is fine too. I speak Spanish, but I can understand some Portuguese. But who says you have to understand the words? And if it's instrumental, who cares, right? I just like Latin sounds. |
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Glad you liked it! :) I think these guys are really popular, but you could try Cafe Tacuba too! I suppose 'latin alternative-rock' would be their definition. 'Re' fuses just about everything - a bit of funk, metal, noise, latin-pop etc. At the end of the day, it's still more or less 'pop' but I think they pulled it off well. The vocals/accent might take time for us outsiders to get used to, but since you do know spanish and are aware of the accents, I guess it shouldn't be much of a problem. YouTube - Cafe Tacuba El Ciclon YouTube - metro de stgo y cafe tacuba (A typical poppish song...ignore the video I suppose) |
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Nope, haven't yet listened to Reves/Yo Soy. I have listened to Avalancha de Exitos however and I do prefer Re slightly over it. I could see how the production can get in the way too. And judging by your reaction, I think I'll skip their debut :p:. Reves/Yo Soy will be the next on my 'listen to' list. I've been having it for quite a while too, but this post of yours has reminded me.
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I swiped this from the flamenco thread, but I just wanted to say that this: YouTube - Tamacun (Rodrigo y Gabriela) and this YouTube - Stairway to Heaven live (Rodrigo y Gabriela) is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I love traditional sounds, especially if it's got an original twist to it. I like some Spanish pop (Mecano), but it's better if some traditional elements are added. I love this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3REPMDSCh4 because it's a adapted from a traditional opera aria made famous by the wonderful Montserrat Cabelle. Mana is also pop, but they incorporate a lot of traditional sounds, I like that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ge7e...eature=related
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My Favorites in espanol; as follows,
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto, with Astrud on vocals, oh baby if it's a samba I'm dancin'.
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This: YouTube - Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto 1964 is beautiful. I love latin jazz.
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Hey Pianogirl,
Another band I think you might like is Los de Abajo from Mexico City. The best video I could find is just a montage of a bunch of their songs but it gives you an idea of what they sound like: |
That's a good one Janszoon. That's the sound I like.
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great thread - I've just started learning Spanish so listening to some nice Spanish music will definitely help. :)
I recently downloaded an album by a band called Me Enveneno de Azules from a blog called "Take The Pills!" (I haven't made enough posts to include the URL :( but if you google it the album is still available for download).... it's a melodic folky indie type thing.... |
Whats up spanish peeps?You guys are slacking. Here are a few (what I have on the Mp3)bands and songs I like.
Cafe Tacuba: I have almost all the albums. El Tri:I only have a few of his songs,his voice tends to get annoying hahaha Los enanitos verdes:I have almost all their stuff except for the first cds that are from the 80's.Theyre kinda rare to find. Los fabulosos cadillacs:I have about 40% of their stuff,I need to buy more tho.Love them.Just no $ right now. El gran silencio:Only have a few of their songs.Some I like are "tonta cancion de amor" and "circulo de amor" Heroes del Silencio-Good rock band IMO,I really never heard to much from them like I should have.Theyre broken up,the lead singer went solo and made his own band called Bunbury(thats his name I think)I havent heard their stuff yet.My favorite songs from them are "entre dos tierras" and "la carta" Hombres G:A spaniard band,I pretty much know all their hits wich is a lot.The first one I heard was "sufre mamon" and......they have to much to list.Ill leave it at that.haha Caifanes now known as jaguares:Caifanes I never got to into,but they were really good,Id say I have about 30% of their stuff.Some of the most common and loved songs from them are "la celula que explota" and "perdi mi ojo de venado". I have all of the jaguares cds.Songs youll like from them are "visible"(from their 45 album) and "detras de los cerros" Juanes:I have both his albums(I think he has two)hes got really catchy popy rock.Youll like any of it. La ley:I only have a few of their songs and I honestly dont like any of it hahaha. Los pericos:Theyre kinda like Los Fabulosos Cadillacs,I havent heard,but a few songs from them.The songs Ive heard and liked from them are "El ritual de la banana" "sin cadenas" and "si te vas" Mana:To many songs to list,im sure most of you have heard their stuff Manu chao:Hes got some decent songs,I just dont know the names of them,sorry. Nek:I only have his first cd,I heard his later stuff and didnt likey."laura no esta" is the one that got him famous,you guys will probly like that one. Ozomatli:I just heard of them and got two of their discs.I love the music,but hate the singing(more the lyrics I guess) |
These are ska bands Ive been getting into lately
Tijuana no:kinda like them,but the song I looove from them is their version of "spanish bombs" Give that a listen,youll love it. Ska-p: I like em,just dont know the names of their songs,sorry. Panteon rococo:theyre ok la mosca:I really only heard one song from them and its good.I think its called "para no verte mas" or something like that. Theres a lot more I need to put ,but I gotta go so ill do it manana. Lates |
Uhm. I was just listening to old Marc Anthony. xD
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Seriously, Spanish progressive rock is phenomenally scrumptious. |
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You guys listen to any? |
I just listened to Laura non esta and I'd say I definitely prefer the italian version. Italian is just a more melodic language...
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spanish is f*cking hot
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Hi everyone. I can make some suggestions...
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Café Quijano (not be confused with Café Tacuba). La Lola: La taberna del buda ("The Buda's Tavern"): Flamenco-pop :) Quote:
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A classic one:
Does anyone like Celtic Rock? There is also Celtic Rock in Spanish. Celtas Cortos, La senda del tiempo ("The Path of Time"): TRANSLATION "Sometimes you become old suddenly, without forehead wrinkles but wanting to die. When I walk around the streets everything has the same color. I feel I miss something, maybe the love. I wake up at night in a big confusion. This melancholy is destroying me. I feel I'm becoming crazy and I sink into alcohol. The stars at night have lost their splendor. I've searched in the deserts of the land of pain and I haven't found an answer but mirages of illusion. I've talked to the mountains of desperation and their answer was just my voice's dull echo." |
i don't know if anyone recommended these guys yet, i didn't check...but they are really damn good imo. i like them live best...check out the album sesion futura.
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Actually, there are good Spanish-language bands in all genres.
Miranda Warning, the "Spanish Cranberries". :) Si empieza a llover ("If it starts to rain"): Los restos del naufragio ("The Remains of the Shipwreck", as a metaphor for a lost love and its nostalgia): "(...) She sits in the room and talks with her shadow about the days next to the sea about the endless nights about the wish to end that emptiness And she will always look for the remains of that shipwreck And she will always go back to the lines of his portrait She still clings to what he left She creates her own reality She avoids the pain With the ghost that is still there she walks in the garden and talks with her shadow (...)" But let's see the masters: Héroes del Silencio (literally "Heroes of Silence"). Regarding public and critical success, they are probably the equivalent of U2 in the Spanish-language music. Maldito Duende ("Cursed Goblin"): "I've heard that night is full of magic and a goblin invites you to dream and I know that lately I hardly had rest and it seems I'm wandering. Daybreak comes so soon and I'm so lonely and I have no regrets about yesterday. Yes, the starts lights you up and they serve you as a guide you feel so strong that you think nobody can touch you. Distances get shorter hours pass by quickly and this room doesn't stop shrinking and so many things to say so much speak floating around if only I could escape from this place..." Mar adentro ("Out to Sea"): "At last I've found the path along which my steps will fall And tonight love waits for me in your lips With every look, by God, memories burned inside of me But now, finally, I've rejected forever that rotten fruit I'm in the prison of desire And even if I should begin digging the tomb that I know awaits me, nobody ever saw me cry like this Grant that a beautiful moment ends, and that reality take its place: To swim out to sea, and to not be able to come back I'm in the prison of desire, with you..." If you want something more cheerful, optimistic and energetic, my recommendation is.... .... ... jump! :tramp: Salta ("Jump") was a hit by Argentine-Spanish band Tequila from 1981 (and remastered in 2008). And it really makes you jump like a cat: "I left home with a smile on my face Today I've got up really happy The morning sun brights in my face A fresh breeze helps me to wake up The city seems to be my friend Today is my day and nobody's gonna ruin it The girls in the corner laugh mischievously I know what they want and I'm gonna give it to them I say jump! Jump with me! I say jump! Jump with me! Jump! Jump with me! I go on my way without worries People pass by and look down on me But I don't care, it doesn't matter to me Today I'm happy and I feel like jumping I say jump! Jump with me! I say jump! Jump with me! Jump! Jump with me! Jump!! Jump! Jump! I say jump! Jump with me! I say jump! Jump with me! I say jump! Jump with me! Jump!..." More jumping? OK: Los Ronaldos. Not the footballers, of course, :D though they played in Madrid too.:) "(...) And at nights we'll do the same old thing Because we like it and it's amusing (...)" Did you ever have a friend who was a pain in the ass? Didn't you ever want to call him an I-D-I-O-T ? Listen: Has anyone mentioned Fito & Fitipaldis? They have had much success recently: "(...) I would like to give you always a little more than what I ask from you. You know I will dream, if you're not there, that I wake up with you. You know that I want more. I can't live with only five senses. This sea keeps more and more sunken ships. You are air, I am paper, where you go I will go. If I were left in the dark, light of madness, come and enlight me. Someone said once: 'Through the mouth the fish lives'. And I am saying it, I am telling you again. Tell me why you ask how much I've missed you, if in every song I write, my sweetheart, you are the accent. I don't want a wandering star, I don't want to see the aurora, I want to look at your coke-coloured eyes. You know I will dream, if you're not there, that I wake up with you. You know that I want more, I can't live with only five senses. This sea keeps more and more sunken ships. You're not with me whenever I sing to you, I make songs to be with you, because I write just as I bleed, because I bleed everything I write. I've realized whenever I sing, that if I don’t sing, I don’t know what I say. Grief is dancing with Weeping, and when it wants it will dance with me. Life lasts only a short while, and that's what I have to be with you, to tell you what I never sing, to sing you what I never say." Quote:
Hahaha :yeah: One more example of it, from the 90's: "Tell Dad that I left the town. Tell the boys that I'll never return. I go in a car that I stole last night from a smart guy who tried to get off with me. It's a two-seat spyder, it gets to 200 easy. Tell Dad that I left the town. Tell the boys that I'll never return. On the highway, lines dance like cabaret showgirls. Road patrols paint panthers in the hard shoulder. Burn the skyscrapers, burn the light poles, and the fire trucks. Burn the courthouses, burn all the bars, 'cause I won't return. Tell Dad that I left the town. Tell the boys that I'll never return. Truck drivers hang smiles on the windshield when they see me. I am the Princess of the highway and even the cops kiss my feet. I want to go very far, almost, almost right to the end, where no one gives advice, passing the border with a skull tattooed in the glass. I go in a car that I stole last night from a smart guy who tried to get off with me. I said 'I'm going for cigarettes, honey', and once inside I hit the gas. The silly cretin throw me a kiss through the rear-view mirror. Now the Moon spends the night hearing my motor's noise. Tough guys feel embarrassed when crossing over my lane. And in Heaven all the saints are on my side and pray for me. Tell Dad that I left the town. Tell the boys that I'll never return..." (Voy en un coche, Christina y Los Subterráneos, 1992) |
Spanish language is beautiful :love: I don't understand but enjoy spanish music a lot.
Nice thread, for sure I will find here something interesting for me. For now I listen to spanish celtic + folk-rock band Celtas Cortos and bagpiper Carlos Núñez. |
I just heard "salta". Esta buena la rolla! Translation: I likey! Im gonna check the rest of those bands out right now.
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And we don't have mentioned other interesting genres. For instance, Metal. In the 80's and 90's there were very good bands, like Barón Rojo (Spain), Obús (idem) and Rata Blanca (Argentina).
Obús, Va a estallar el obús ("The bombshell is going to explode", 1981): Barón Rojo and their homonymous song from 1981 ("Red Baron", after the famous flying ace): Rata Blanca, La leyenda del Hada y el Mago ("The Legend of the Fairy and the Wizard"): Punk rock too. For example, Siniestro Total. Here playing Bailaré sobre tu tumba ("I'll Dance on your Tomb"): "I'll kill you with my tap dance shoes, I'll asphyxiate you with my ballet tights, I'll hang you with my tuxedo, and you'll die while disc jockey laughs. And I'll dance on your tomb. And I'll dance on your tomb. I'll slit your throat with a sharp record of The Rolling Stones or The Shadows. You'll swallow my cassettes of The Shangri-Las or The Ronettes. And I'll dance on your tomb. And I'll dance on your tomb. I'll stick my guitar on you, I'll mash you down with my piano, I'll skin you with my cymbals, I'll trepan you with my Hammond organ. And I'll dance on your tomb. And I'll dance on your tomb. And I'll dance on your tomb..." And Electropop. Molecules mentioned Aviador Dro, one the pioneer bands of the genre in Spanish: Quote:
"Nuclear, yes, of course! Nuclear, yes, sure! I want to take baths in seas of radium, with clouds of strontium, cobalt and plutonium. I want to have lead wrappers, and mutant kids on motorbikes. Deserted ruins with beautiful swimming pools, ethereal women with vampiress voices. Multiform robots searching in the streets for the inert remains of the old man." Nuclear, yes, of course! Nuclear, yes, sure! Sunburned hills, inmense cities inhabited by cyborgs. Monstrous snakes devouring houses, and enormous spaceships with weird shapes. Roaring volcanoes spitting out lava, and violet forests with orange grass. Hidden caves in deep beaches, and valleys covered by winged flowers. Nuclear, yes, of course! Nuclear, yes, sure! Nuclear, yes, of course! Nuclear, yes, sure! Sure! Nuclear, yes, of course! " Even now they still seem to be politically incorrect. Just take a look at some YouTube's comments, of the "sing it in Chernobyl if you have balls" type, etc... BTW, there was a 30th-anniversary concert :): Another successful Electropop band is OBK, from the 90's, very influenced by O.M.D. and Depeche Mode. Songs: Historias de amor, Oculta realidad, El cielo no entiende, Lucifer, Tú sigue así. |
As I noticed on the first page many Lhasa de Sela fans, I thought I'll tell you the shocking saddening news. On January 1st Lhasa de Sela has passed away in her home town Montreal, after struggling with breast cancer for over a year.
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Today I've listened to some Lhasa de Sela's songs. She had a very beautiful voice, indeed.
Apart from this, I think this thread wouldn't be completed without mentioning some important names. At least a few acclaimed musicians, by critics and public, from both sides of the Atlantic. For instance, except for a mention to Me Enveneno de Azules, we haven't talked about indie. At present, there are a lot of indie bands singing in Spanish (mainly from Chile, Mexico and Spain). One of the most recently successful is Love of Lesbian (yes, that's their name, but they are guys :)). Their latest hit is Allí donde solíamos gritar ("There Where We Used to Shout"), which stands out for its intense lyricism: (translation here) "The shout always comes back, and it will die with us, cold and brief like a verse written in an animal language." I love it. As you have seen, there is a very strong influence of British and American pop and rock, that began at the end of the 70's and the early 80's (the 80's decade is called "the Golden Age" of Spanish-language pop). Some Argentine and Spanish bands "broke the ice" and then it started all. Tequila (two Argentines and three Spaniards) is one of the most outstanding of those "pioneers". Salta ("Jump") has been already mentioned here, but they made more "top ten" songs: Me vuelvo loco, Matrícula de Honor, Rock & Roll en la plaza del pueblo, Dime que me quieres, etc. They really were a kind of "Hispanic Rolling Stones". :) Radio Futura (Spain) is another "must-listen" band from the 80's. Some of their pop-rock songs are a sort of "classics" in the Spanish-speaking world: Escuela de calor ("School of Heat"), Veneno en la piel, La negra flor and... Annabel Lee, based on the famous poem (I guess it's very well-known by the Americans) by Edgar Allan Poe: [To be continued, if you like so :)] |
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