Gioconda's Smile [Import]

1. When The Clouds Come

2. Countess Esterhazy

3. Virgin In My Neighbourhood

4. Rain

5. Portrait Of My Mother

6. Concerto

7. Mr Noll

8. Assassins

9. Returning In The Evening

10. Dance With My Own Shadow

Gioconda's Smile,Manos Hadjidakis,EMI,World Music

Average customer rating: A blend of despair and reminiscences Unique and timeless Timeless music JUST BUY IT

Gioconda's Smile Manos Hadjidakis Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000506H3 Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

1. When The Clouds Come
2. Countess Esterhazy
3. Virgin In My Neighbourhood
4. Rain
5. Portrait Of My Mother
6. Concerto
7. Mr Noll
8. Assassins
9. Returning In The Evening
10. Dance With My Own Shadow

Customer Reviews:

A blend of despair and reminiscences.......2006-07-16

Manos Hadidakis (along with Mikis Theodorakis) is one of the greatest Greek composers that lived in the 20th century. His album Gioconda's smile contains instrumental songs. The album was originally mastered and recorded in New York back in 1965. The producer of the album was Quincy Jones. This version of the album came out in December 1998. The dvd booklet is excellent. It is bilingual (English and Greek) It includes pictures that Manos himself has taken in New York, and also interesting details about each song.

The two pictures of the composer with Quincy Jones eloquently underline that, as the composer says, the songs are a blend of despair and reminiscences. Just to look at Manos' facial expression on one of the pictures in the booklet, is worth bying this cd.

Interestingly the songs are instrumental so the language is not an obstacle. On the same time though the orchistration along with the rythm of the songs convey the soul and feeling of the greek culture.

Manos is a phenomenon. Although he died some years back his music lives on. New versions of his albums keep coming out and they sell a lot. His music has a great appeal even to young people and artists remake his songs. This album is an excellent way to introduce yourself to Manos' music. It contains both slow-paced sad songs and faster happier ones that bring to mind circular greek dances.

I highly recommend it. I "discovered" it back in 1986 (that was also my first contact with Manos' music) and it remains the favourite piece of Manos for me.

Unique and timeless.......2004-12-27

If I could buy just one greek record then this would be it. Hadjidakis is a sacred monster of music, one of the most prominent composers worldwide. Unlike charlatans like Vandi, Vissi and other idiots who are responsible for trashing the greek culture, this is the hellenic musical heritage at its best. If you are not Greek buy it as one of the best introductions to greek music and culture. If you are Greek there is no excuse for not having it.

Timeless music.......2001-10-09

I was given this as a tape in 1976 by a world-traveling coworker and I literally played it to death. I have been trying to find a copy ever since and just recently saw that Amazon.com was offering it. I had to wait awhile to get it, but the wait was worth it--it is as wonderful as I remember it from 25 years ago.
Definitely Greek but would be enjoyed by anyone who likes good music of any gendre.

JUST BUY IT.......2000-10-16

Unfortunately my english don't help me to describe this Amazing CD, The only thing i an say is that is composed by the most important greek composer, in my opinion, it is orchestral music, recorded i think in 1965 in NY. It is one of the few cds that you can find only full price,and i mention this just to show you that people love it and buy it 35 years after the time of the recording.

JUST BUY IT

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Tracks:

1. Il Trovatore: Di Quella Pira
2. Tosca: Recondita Armonia
3. Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle
4. Prince Igor: Vladimir's Cavatina
5. Rigoletto: Questa O Quello
6. Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile
7. Pagliacci: Vesti La Giubba
8. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
9. Fanal: I Manner Over Lag Och Ratt
10. La Fanciulla Del West: Ch'Ella Mi Creda
11. Sadko: Song Of India
12. L'Illustre Fregona: Melancolique Tombe Le Soir
13. Ack Varmeland Du Skona
14. Allt Under Himmelens Faste
15. Il Trovatore: Ah Si, Ben Mio...Di Quello Pira
16. Aida: Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi...Celeste Aida
17. L'Africana: O Paradiso
18. La Gioconda: Cielo E Mar
19. La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
20. Manon: Il Sogno (En Fermant Les Yeux)
21. Stabat Mater: Cujus Animam
22. Messa Da Requiem: Ingemisco

Tracks:

1. Adelaide - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
2. An Sylvia - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
3. Standchen - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
4. An Die Leier - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
5. Cacile - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
6. Svarta Rosor - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
7. Sav, Sav, Susa - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
8. Skogen Sover - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
9. Morgon - Jussi Bjorling/Harry Ebert
10. Tonerna
11. Ideale
12. Tosca: Recondita Armonia
13. Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle
14. La Fanciulla Del West: Ch'ella Mi Creda Libero
15. La Boheme: O Soave Funiculla - Jussi Bjorling/Hjordis Schymberg
16. Rigoletto: E Il Sol Dell' Anima - Jussi Bjorling/Hjordis Schymberg
17. Rigoletta: La Donna E Mobile
18. Martha: M'Appari Tutt' Amor
19. Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure
20. Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee
21. La Belle Helene: Au Mont Ida Trois Deesses
22. Der Zigeunerbaron: Wer Uns Getraut? - Jussi Bjorling/Hjordis Schymberg
23. Der Bettelstudent: Ich Hab' Kein Geld, Bin Vogelfrei

Tracks:

1. Lilla Prinsessa
2. Brollopsvalsen (Bryllupsvalsen)
3. Mattinata
4. Nar Jag For Mig Sjalv I Morka Skogen Gar
5. Bland Skogens Hoga Furustammar
6. Serenata
7. I Dag (Today)
8. Violer (Salut D'amour)
9. Tantis Ser
10. Carmela
11. Love Me And The World Is Mine
12. The Sunshine Of Your Smile
13. Das Land Des Lachelns: Du Ar Min Hela Varld(Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz)
14. Das Land Des Lachelns: Av Appelblommor Jag Binder En Krans (Von Apfelbliten Einen Kranz)
15. Das Land Des Lachelns: Slut Dina Ogon
16. Das Veilchen You Montmartre: Jag Drommer Varje Natt Om Dig (Heut' Nacht Hab' Ich Getraumt Von Dir)
17. Das Veilchen You Montmartre: Bachanal
18. Das Veilchen You Montmartre: Sommarnatt (I De Lyse Naetter)
19. Das Veilchen You Montmartre: Ay, Ay, Ay
20. Ett Folk: Sverige
21. Ett Folk: Land, Du Valsignade
22. Ett Folk: Ungdomsdrommar (Dreams Of Long Ago)
23. Ett Folk: Sjung Din Hela Langtan Ut
24. Ett Folk: O Sole Mio

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Wilderness Years 1 Gioconda Smile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000GBE6X0 Release Date: 2006-04-25

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