Batucada [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
Japanese 24-Bit/96KHz digitally remastered (from original master tapes) reissue of 1967 album originally issued on Verve & unavailable domestically. Packaged in a limited edition miniature gatefold LP sleeve. 2001 release.

Batucada,Walter Wanderley,Universal Int'l,Brazil,Brazilian,Exotica,Int'l & World Music,Jazz,Lounge,Obscuro,Pop

Average customer rating: Two-and-a-half hours of bliss not what i expected excellent guitar performances Essential Guitar... Lives up to its Name!

Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: 300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces Spanish Guitar Music Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar Art of Segovia Baroque Guitar ASIN: B000069KIT Release Date: 2002-08-13

Customer Reviews:

Two-and-a-half hours of bliss.......2007-04-04

This may be the best money I've ever spent. I got 2-1/2 hours of bliss for less than what I'd usually pay for one CD -- and you know how it is with music. You buy an album because of a song or two that you love, and you find that you like maybe half the songs on it. There's not a single selection in this one that I would've left out. It includes Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by Pepe Romero on the guitar with the Acadamy of St. Martin in the Fields. I needed to replace my old LP recording of that. But I also get 30 other classical compositions and traditional Spanish pieces, each special in its own way.

Have you ever heard music that you wanted to last forever, maybe even to dive inside and live there for a while, immersing yourself in sound? That's how I feel about this collection. The only problem I have with it is that I bought it thinking it might be nice to listen to while I write. Not so. It's terrible for that. I'll sit with my hands poised above the laptop keyboard, assuring myself I'll get some work done while I listen. The music takes hold and carries me away.

I'm not expert at describing this or any type of music. I just know what I love. You might too, if you enjoy classical or Spanish guitar -- unless you have absurd expectations about combining listening with work.

not what i expected.......2007-03-26

This CD for me was a waste of money. Its just not what i thought it would be. Others may enjoy it but for me..it wasnt what i was hoping to hear.

excellent guitar performances.......2006-07-27

Outstanding guitar performances. I gave it only 4 stars because I do not personally like some of the compositions.

Essential Guitar..........2005-07-26

Up until this collection, I'd never heard the "Cavatina" played in the Deer Hunter movie. After hearing it, I could play it all day and not tire of it! It moves me that much, considering that it's almost "not" a classical guitar selection. The rest of the music is first rate! Excellent playing, but the "Cavatina..."
Buy it and enjoy!!!!

Lives up to its Name!.......2005-06-10

If you only bought this double CD set, you'd have a good starter collection of classical guitar music. It includes most of the standards, as well as rarer pieces. In addition to the many solo pieces, there are several excerpts from orchestral works, with Rodrigo's indispensible Adagio from "Concierto de Aranjuez" topping the list. There are also several flamenco numbers included, complete with heel taps and castanets.

The recording quality is uniformly good, even on the tracks by Segovia. I don't know if they were remastered or recorded late in his career, but they're free of the surface noise present in so many of his recordings. The set clocks in at a generous 2 1/2 hours - one of the greatest deals in instrumental music; this is not a "bargain" quality set. Listen to the samples online - great stuff.

My only mild criticism is in the marketing. The advertising features John Williams and Julian Bream. Each contributes exactly one track. I would have enjoyed more pieces by them for stylistic comparison. But the less well-known (at least to guitar music neophytes like me) artists are every bit as good, and I intend to obtain more of their work.

Average customer rating: A wonderful journey my introduction to the classical guitar technique Mesmerizing!! Beyond beautiful, a wonderful work As enjoyable as their live performance!

Journey to the Amazon Sharon Isbin , Paul Winter , Thiago de Mello , Laurindo Almeida , Antonio Lauro , Agustin Barrios-Mangore , Gentil Montana , Isaias Savio , Leo Brouwer , Benito Canonico , and Pixinguinha Manufacturer: Teldec ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Isbin, Sharon | ( I ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreams of a World Sharon Isbin Plays Baroque Favorites for Guitar Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Villa-Lobos: Concerto for guitar; Ponce: Concierto del sur Latin Romances for Guitar Greatest Hits ASIN: B000000SAG Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

1. Historia Do Luar (Choro)
2. Seis por Derecho
3. Waltz Op. 8, No. 4
4. A Hug For Pixingha
5. Chants For The Chief No. 2 : Uirapuru do Amazonas
6. Julia Florida
7. El Marabino
8. Waltz No. 3 (Natalia)
9. Porro
10. Butucada
11. Lago de Janauaca
12. Chants For the Chief No. 1 : A Chamada dos Ventos - Cancao Nocturna
13. Cancione de Cuna (Lullaby)
14. Aire de Joropo
15. Cochichando
16. Choro Alegre (A Hug For Tiberio)
17. Cavaleiro Sem Armadura (Knight Without Armor)

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful journey.......2006-02-17

The guitar performance is as good as it gets. Every track could have been recorded as a solo performance and worked very well. The percussion and saxophone enrich the context and move the performance into something more than just music. After listening you feel like you've just enjoyed something wonderful and at the same time you've been educated without realizing it! After listening you understand something about Latin American music that you didn't before.

my introduction to the classical guitar technique.......2005-05-22

The Journey to the Amazon does just what the title suggests, taking you on an melodious adventure of guitar and local instruments and rhythms. This disc was my introduction to the sound of a classical guitar, and I found that the path Sharon Isbin took from more classical repertoire suited her style well. I may not have liked the sound of classical guitar at all if I had first listened to it in a more traditional genre.

Mesmerizing!!.......2004-02-29

This CD was my first exposure to Sharon Isbin, and I am absolutely mesmerized by it!! The music is beautiful, lyrical and moving. You can close your eyes and feel transported to a lovely other-worldly place full of graceful Latin/Brazilian rhythms.

Beyond beautiful, a wonderful work.......2003-09-08

This recording was one of my early exposures to Sharon Isbin on CD. I had the pleasure of experiencing her live performance prior to the purchase of this CD. As a fan of heavier guitar music, (i.e. Steve Vai and Eric Johnson), I never believed I would enjoy a classical guitarist. I was so completely moved by the performance Ms. Isbin gives on this CD, that I promptly purchased "Dreams of a World" and most recently "Baroque Favorites for Guitar". I highly recommend this CD if you want to hear a guitarist whose work defies traditional categorization. I give it 10 stars! Please try to see Ms. Isbin live in recital if she comes to your area; you will experience a remarkable performance.

As enjoyable as their live performance!.......2002-05-28

I had the good fortune of hearing these performers live and relished every moment. Rarely does a CD live up to a live performance, but this is one that does and more. A must buy!!

Average customer rating:

The Devil's Toothpick Manufacturer: Kudu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000236T Release Date: 1994-11-28

Tracks:

1. Theme Form The Devil's Toothpick (Yemanja) - Klyde Jones/Kenia/Chris Hunter/Jamie Lawrence
2. Demon Dance - Donald Harrison/Joji Hirota
3. Afoxe - Kenia/Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Ted Rosenthal/Jay Rowe/Francisco Centeno/Portinho/Cafe
4. Satelite Express - Joji Hirota
5. Samba - Kenia/Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Ted Rosenthal/Jay Rowe/Francisco Centeno/Portinho/Cafe
6. A Raca Humana - Gilberto Gil/Ernie Watts/Marlon Graves/Kenny Kirkland/Robert Sadin/Victor Bailey/Cafe/Frank Colon
7. Ballad - Kenia/Romero Lubambo
8. Glazed - Jim Beard/Mark Ledford/Mino Cinelu
9. Trio Electrico - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Cafe
10. Lament - Romero Lubambo/Cafe
11. Bossa Nova - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Cafe
12. Malaysian Image - Joji Hirota
13. Calypso - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo
14. Batucada - Larry Coryell/Billy Cobham/Monica Millet/Indio/Tiao Oliveira/Edfran/August Conceicao/Leonardo
15. Samba Reggae - Kenia/Carole Sylvan/Donald Harrison/Jay Rowe/Ronald Jenkins/Marlon Graves/Romero Lubambo

Average customer rating:

Batucada Brasileira School of Samba Mocidade Manufacturer: Iris ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Batucada: O Som Da Batucada Do Brasil Fantastica Batucada Batucada Brazileira Dance Today! Samba - Active Lifestyle Makeover Samba Party Workout 2 - Brazilian Carnival Grooves ASIN: B0000632SH Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Apresenta
2. Bate-Papo
3. Olha a Virada
4. Sai da Frente
5. Todo Mundo Junto
6. Um a Um
7. Esquentando O Couro
8. Segura O Pe de Conversa
9. Muita Firmeza
10. Todo Vapor
11. Miscelanea de Ritmo
12. Requebrando Na Avenida

Tracks:

1. Abertura
2. Explosde Ritmo
3. Embolada Geral
4. Ritmo Maluco
5. Virada Quente
6. Fuma
7. Bateria Cheia
8. Couro de Prata
9. Botando Fogo
10. Inferno de Ritmo
11. Firmeza Geral
12. Papo Firme

Average customer rating:

Batucada DJ Dero Manufacturer: Hot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001RCK Release Date: 1994-01-06

Average customer rating:

Batucada: O Som Da Batucada Do Brasil Willian Luna Manufacturer: Atracao ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Batucada Brasileira Batucada Brazileira Fantastica Batucada ASIN: B0009SQ4BW Release Date: 2005-05-23

Tracks:

1. Ensaio Geral
2. Samba Da Escola
3. Samba Com Harmonia
4. Som Do Surdo
5. Butacada Com Ginoa
6. Entrando Na Avenida
7. Sambao
8. No Balanco Do Samba
9. Som Do Surdo 2
10. Som Do Surdo De Resposta
11. Som Do Pandeiro
12. Som Do Ganza
13. Som Do Tan Tan
14. Caixas
15. Som Do Repinque
16. Som Do Tamborim
17. Subindo O Morro
18. Vai A Escola

Average customer rating: good for practice Generic fluff - don't buy this one

Batucada Brazileira Various Artists Manufacturer: Ans Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano Brazil | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music South & Central America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Batucada: O Som Da Batucada Do Brasil Fantastica Batucada Batucada Brasileira ASIN: B000007WBE Release Date: 2000-05-15

Tracks:

1. Batucada Brasileira
2. Batucada Brasileira
3. Batucada Brasileira
4. Batucada Brasileira
5. Batucada Brasileira
6. Batucada Brasileira
7. Batucada Brasileira
8. Batucada Brasileira
9. Batucada Brasileira
10. Batucada Brasileira
11. Batucada Brasileira

Customer Reviews:

good for practice.......2005-02-07

It is true, this is not batucada like Mocidade. I wouldn't say I love this CD. The nice thing is it is more improvisational and has fewer instruments. It is more like what you would play in a small group improvisational setting. I disagree that the musicians are amateurs, they are quite good. The mocidade folks rock, but they are usually playing arranged pieces. You can't have 10 tamborims all improvising differently and have it sound good. Improvising figures based on rhythmic ideas is not a trival task and you won't learn it listening to mocidade. This cd was given to me by the director of the samba group I play in and for that it has been a great source of ideas. I recommend it highly for that. There are not so many easily available recordings of batucada style samba in the US so sometimes you use what you can get.

Generic fluff - don't buy this one.......2004-04-22

It's revealing why there's no group listed as the artist for these tracks and why the tracks have no names -- my belief is that it was recorded by amateurs who had practiced very little and they used few musicians. That's why it's anonymous. Instead of this CD, buy anything recorded by Mocidade Independente, a true professional, world class samba school, arguably the best bateria in Rio, such as Mocidade's CD, "Batucada Brasiliera," the 2 CD version, found elsewhere here at Amazon.

Average customer rating:

Fantastica Batucada Escola de Samba Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel Manufacturer: Iris Music France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Batucada Brasileira Batucada: O Som Da Batucada Do Brasil Batucada Brazileira Pure Brazil: Tribal Bahia - The Best of Timbalada ASIN: B0009VYPF6 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Apresenta
2. Bate-Papo
3. Olha a Virada
4. Sai da Frente
5. Todo Mundo Junto
6. Um a Um
7. Esquentando O Couro
8. Seguro O Ponversa
9. Muita Firmeza
10. Todo Vapor

Average customer rating:

Batucada Walter Wanderley Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rain Forest ASIN: B000EMH8MM Release Date: 2006-04-03

Tracks:

1. On the South Side of Chicago
2. O Barquinho [Little Boat]
3. Batucada [The Beat][Mix]
4. It Hurts to Say Goodbye
5. Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing for Anamaria)
6. Minha Saudade
7. E Preciso Cantar (It's Time to Sing)
8. So What's New?
9. Wave
10. Ainda Mais Lindo (More Beautiful)
11. Ela E Carioca (She's a Carioca) - Talya Ferro, Claudio Miranda, Walter Wanderley
12. Jequibau (Pretty Butterfly)

Average customer rating:

Batucada Walter Wanderley Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cheganca Rain Forest ASIN: B000068W3G Release Date: 2002-12-02

Tracks:

1. On the South Side of Chicago
2. O Barquinho [Little Boat]
3. Batucada [The Beat][Mix]
4. It Hurts to Say Goodbye
5. Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing for Anamaria)
6. Minha Saudade
7. E Preciso Cantar (It's Time to Sing)
8. So What's New?
9. Wave
10. Ainda Mais Lindo (More Beautiful)
11. Ela E Carioca (She's a Carioca) - Talya Ferro, Claudio Miranda, Walter Wanderley
12. Jequibau (Pretty Butterfly)

Album Details

24 bit digitally remastered Japanese version.

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