Greek Bouzouki

1. Dark Eyes

2. Sevillana

3. Russian Fantasy

4. Golden Earrings

5. Gypsy Song #4

6. Slavonic Dances

7. Norteña

8. Two Guitars

9. Soleares

10. Brahms Hungarian Dance #6

11. Czardas

12. Negra

Greek Bouzouki,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Bouzouki,Greece,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: What a trip!!!!

Bouzouki Pioneer: 1932-1940 Markos Vamvakaris Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vassilis Tsitsanis 1936-1946 My Only Consolation: Classic Pierotic Rembetica 1932-1946 Mourmourika: Songs of Greek Underworld Rembetica: Historic Urban Folk Songs From Greece Women of Rembetica ASIN: B0000002UA Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

1. Karadouzeni
2. Arap
3. While We Were Smoking There One Evening
4. The Butcher
5. You Gotta Know Your Tricks
6. The Drifter
7. The Flood
8. Those Who Have Plenty Of Money
9. Dark Eyes And Black Eyebrows
10. You've Grown Old And I No Longer Love You
11. Markos Jack Of All Trades
12. Taxim-Zeimbekiko
13. All The Rembetes [Rounders] In The World
14. Six Cool Chicks
15. At Phaliro Where You Swim
16. A Blue Eyed Girl In Athens
17. My Sweet Crazy Little Girl
18. (You've Taken Into) Your Two Hands
19. The Dress You Wear Is Cherry Red
20. If We Go Away To War
21. Morocco
22. O Koumbaros O Psara
23. Hail To Our Soldier Boys

Customer Reviews:

What a trip!!!!.......2004-03-24

This album includes some of Vamvakaris' best work. The songs are a fine example of when Greek music and lyrics had a real edge to them. After all they are Rebetika songs written and sang by the Grandfather of Rebetika music himself. All the songs have a raw earthiness to them partly because of Vamvakaris' voice, partly because of the lyrics and partly because of the unique style in which he plays the bouzouki. The lyrics talk of love, hashish smoking, betrayal and the trials of working class urban life in 1930s Greece amongst other things. These themes could almost be describing some of the themes prominent in American Blues. It's no surprise then that Rebetika are unofficially known as the Greek Blues. What is really good about this edition is the fact that it makes the lyrics accessible to non-greek speaking listeners. For each song the lyrics are written in greeklish (ie greek written with english characters) along with their written translation in English. Anyway I've rambled enough. So, whether you're a veteran Vamvakaris/Rebetiko fan or just a curious by-stander this is a really good buy.

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This Is Greece, Vol. 4: Bouzouki Instrumentals 1960-1990 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005MAVW Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

1. Zorba the Greek
2. Fragosiriani
3. Siko Horepse Sirtaki
4. Imaste Dio
5. Dirlada
6. Karagiozis
7. Garoufalo St' Afti
8. Margarita Margaro
9. Pote Tin Kiriaki
10. Omorfi Thessaloniki
11. Dimitroula
12. Aprilis

Average customer rating: Lacking Lyrics Oh my! Dirty song! Dirty song! Drug name is being mentioned in one of the lyrics leave la cucaracha out A wonderful CD for your nursery!

Baby's First Songs From Around the World Manufacturer: St. Clair Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Children's Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sing and Learn German Baby's First Guitar Music Baby's First Sing-A-Long Baby's First Classics, Vol. 3 Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes ASIN: B00004RJ4F Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

1. France: C'est Si Bon
2. Ireland: Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
3. Italy: O Sole Mio
4. Scotland: Amazing Grace
5. Africa: Djembe (Senegal)
6. Spain: Guantanamera
7. The Andes: El Condor Pasa
8. China: The Rose Of China
9. Mexico: La Cucaracha
10. Hawaii: Hawaii Tatoo
11. Greece: Play Bouzouki
12. Brazil: Es Para Ti
13. Russia: Popular Russian Melody
14. South America: La Bamba
15. Hungary: Hungarian Dance
16. Germany: Das Rucksack Lied
17. India: Gyan Anjana Nayane Dao
18. U.S.A.: America The Beautiful

Customer Reviews:

Lacking Lyrics.......2006-07-16

So many people have brought up the mary jane in one of the songs, that I just thought I'd mention -- not all of the songs on this CD even HAVE lyrics. The first two, for example, are instrumentals.

Oh my! Dirty song! Dirty song!.......2004-10-16

They say "marijuana" on here! That's all you need to know! These people are obviously terrorists! They're murderous drug fiends! They want to destroy America! Run! Hide!

Hey but at least the cockroach isn't shaking her fake boobies and thrusting her pierced belly button in your face, eh?

But anyhow, never ever share your marijuana with a baby. They are total bogarts.

Drug name is being mentioned in one of the lyrics.......2004-08-06

The quality of the music is good. However, there are several mistakes in the origin of some songs. For instance, Guantanamera is from Cuba, not from Spain. The Brazilian song (Es Para Ti) is not from Brazil. But the worst thing is the version of that popular Mexican song, 'La Cucaracha'.

The lyrics are saying the following:

La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
ya no puede caminar,
porque le falta, porque no tiene
marihuana pa' fumar.

The English translation for that would be:

The cockroach, the cockroach
can no longer walk
because she doesn't have
marijuana to smoke.

Do you mothers honestly think that this is the kind of vocabulary we'd like our kids to learn, and dance to?

I don't think that's precisely the vocabulary that we'd like young kids and babies to learn. And it's sad that companies are selling products that are not being reviewed before sending them to the market. People that doesn't have the ability of understanding foreign languages cannot understand what's being said in the song. I bought the CD for a friend's of mine's little boy. My friend doesn't speak Spanish, but she was still able to understand that marijuana was being mentioned. As I do speak Spanish as first language, she asked me to confirm her what she thought she understood. I felt very embarrased when I found out that she was right.

It's a shame. I'd not recommend anyone to buy these CD, at least not for kids.

leave la cucaracha out.......2004-06-22

I am a mother of two and an early childhood educator so I listen to a lot of children's music. I gave this CD a rating of four stars because though it has wonderful beats on it and seems to be diverse i feel the company should have left "la Cucaracha" from MEXICO out of this cd or changed the words to be more child appropriate. There is a verse in this song that repeats various times that references smoking marijuana. My children are both bilingual in english/spanish and think "the wiggles" version of this song is funny. I feel as if the song promotes drug use and is not a positive value that i would like to instill in my child or others.

A wonderful CD for your nursery!.......2002-05-06

As a first time parent I want to give my child every advantage I can. Studies have shown that playing music to your child helps to enhance their learning ability.

I saw "Baby's First" cd series and as they were so affordable I decided to go ahead and buy them without hearing them first.

My decision has been rewarded! The cd's are very good, and provide hours of music to stimulate my babies mind.

Buy this CD today, you won't be disappointed, and neither will your youngsters! :)

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Mosaic: The Music of Greece Nick Stoubis Manufacturer: Artist One-Stop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001FGBTI Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Zeibekiko
3. Ispania
4. Sinefiasmeni Kyriaki
5. Ta Matoklada Sou Lampoun
6. Elpida
7. Epta
8. Taximi
9. Fragosyriani
10. Tabla
11. Meta Tis Dodeka
12. Ena Dromo Mazi

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Magic of the Greek Bouzouki: Near the Sea Michalis Terzis Manufacturer: Arc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000053W1O Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. The Dance Of The Dolphins
2. Near The Sea
3. The Dance Of The Fisherman
4. Trikimia
5. Olympus
6. Morning Breeze
7. A Trip With Alexandra
8. Nocturno
9. The Flight Of The Seagull
10. The South Wind
11. The Dance Of Captain Michalis
12. A Sea Dream
13. A Mermaid On The Boat

Average customer rating: Infinitely Better than I Expected!

The Ugly American Mark Eitzel Manufacturer: Thirsty Ear ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs of Love Candy Ass Music for Courage and Confidence West Engine ASIN: B00009W8OO Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Western Sky
2. Here They Roll Down
3. Jenny
4. Nightwatchman
5. Take Courage
6. Anything
7. What Good Is Love
8. Will You Find Me
9. Last Harbor
10. Love's Humming

Customer Reviews:

Infinitely Better than I Expected!.......2003-07-31

When I first heard about a Greek Mark Eitzel album, I was quick to dismiss the idea as another mediocre side-project, much like the covers album "Music for Courage and Confidence", Eitzel's last effort. While "MFCAC" was hit and miss, these Greek interpretations of Eitzel/American Music Club songs are superb. The arrangements, filled with mandolins, violins, et cetera really lend themselves to Eitzel's compositions. The only instrument that strikes me as out of place is the flute/recorder, which doesn't surface too often, thankfully. The best aspect of "The Ugly American" is Eitzel's voice. He has never sung better. His pitch is precise, his phrasing wonderful, and his overall emotion at a greater level than ever. I know it's difficult for Eitzel fans to imagine, but I actually think these versions of "Western Sky", "Last Harbor", and maybe "Will You Find Me?" are better than the originals. Eitzel has changed the lyrics to many of the songs. Sometimes these are nice simple changes, such as changing "astronaut" to "moon man" in the beautiful "Will You Find Me?". However, other songs suffer from too much change. "Here They Roll Down" suffers from such dramatic lyrical change, as well as the worst musical rearrangement on the CD. I actually find it unlistenable. The music consists of the most annoying drone immaginable and the only unchanged lyric is the repeated line "Here they roll down, til the miracle was over". "Nightwatchman" also features quite a few lyrical changes, but is still an interesting listen. Overall, this CD brings yet another dimension of longing, beautiful sadness to Mark Eitzel's songs. Old American Music Club fans will love the AMC era songs. Fans of Eitzel's solo music will love the interpretation of "Anything" and the previously unavailable (except on the limited-to-500-copies "Lover's Leap USA") "What Good is Love?". This is an exceptional track, and I can't believe it hasn't been officially released. "Love's Humming", written by the album's producer, isn't bad, but I would have much preferred an additional Eitzel/AMC track. All picky complaints aside, if you're an Eitzel fan, a fan of Greek music, or if you just love beautiful, melancholy lovesongs, "The Ugly American" is a must-have.

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Greek Bouzouki Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002H4YNA Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

1. Dark Eyes
2. Sevillana
3. Russian Fantasy
4. Golden Earrings
5. Gypsy Song #4
6. Slavonic Dances
7. Norte
8. Two Guitars
9. Soleares
10. Brahms Hungarian Dance #6
11. Czardas
12. Negra

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Greek Bouzouki Various Artists Manufacturer: Mi Plus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006K0BJ Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. Unthankful You - V. Tsitsanis
2. What's Your Mother Saying To You? - K. Skarvelis
3. All The Rebetiko Guys - M. Vamvakaris
4. You're Falling Into Errors - V. Tsitsanis
5. I Lived Alone With No Loving - D. Gogos Bagianteras
6. Down By The Dime Stores - E. Papazoglou
7. Dimitroula - P. Tountas
8. Your Eyes Betray You - Th. Derveniotis/K. Manesis
9. Helen Girlie - G. Ogdontakis
10. Maria Mantelena - Sp. Persteris
11. Your Heartlessness Does It - N. Gounaris/R. Talmas
12. The Bouzaki's In High Spirits - Sp. Persisteris/V. Perpiniadis

Tracks:

1. Antonis The Boatman - Sp. Persisteris/M. Matsas
2. What Does It Matter To You If I Mess Around? - V. Tsitsanis
3. Fragosyriani - M. Vamvakaris
4. Gelmenten - G. Papaioannou
5. Kaleyard Property - V. Tsitsanis
6. Hey Dragsman Do Move On - A. Chatzichristos
7. An Araba Is Passing By - G. Katsaros
8. Death Has Gone Out Prowling - D. Moutsis/M. Eleftheriou
9. God's Tavern - Th. Derveniotis/Pythagoras
10. A New Minor Key Song - V. Tsitsanis
11. A Song For Aivali - G. Mitsakis
12. My Mind As If Bewitched - D. Gogos Bagianteras

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Art of Bouzouki Dances Athens Popular Orchestra Manufacturer: Hollywood Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000DEN2P Release Date: 2003-12-23

Tracks:

1. Den Ehi Dromo Na Diavo (There Is No Passage for Me)
2. Frangosyriani (Girl from Syros)
3. To Minore Tis Avgis (The Dawn's Mirror)
4. O Horos Tou Sakena (Sakena's Dance)
5. Dari-Dari (Idioms)
6. O Zorbas (Zorbas)
7. Oniro Demeno (Bound Dream)
8. Afou to Thes (If You Want It)
9. Na 'Tane to Ikosi Ena (If We Were in 1821)
10. To Poukamiso to Thalassi (The Blue Shirt)
11. I Hora Tou Zambeta (Zambeta's Land)
12. Maria Me Ta Kitrina (Maria Dressed in Yellow)
13. Giftissa Ton Evizaxe (He Was Brest Fed by a Gipsy)
14. Aponi Zoi (Painful Life)
15. Delfini (Dolphin)
16. Etsi Ine I Zoi (This Is the Life)
17. Teli-Teli (Idioms)
18. Ah Helidoni (Oh My Swallow)
19. Trava, Trava (Pull, Pull)
20. Aivaliotiko (Song from Aivali)
21. Den Tha Horisoume Pote (We Will Never Separate)
22. Kathe Limani Ke Kaimos (Every Harbor Has Its Sorrow)
23. I Garsona (The Waitress)

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Greek Special: Haydé Bouzouki Various Artists Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DZGM Release Date: 1996-07-01

Tracks:

1. Fige Makria
2. Telly Telly - Vatche
3. Hameni Politia
4. Fige - Apo & Beazley
5. Zinwala - Vatche
6. Metrelos
7. Taxi-Zi
8. Prin Se Ghorniso - Tom Nikosey
9. Ekosyena - Vatche
10. Diridakhda
11. Tamavra-Matia-Su
12. Yia Haradan - Tom Nikosey
13. Agonia
14. Hayde Hayde - Vatche
15. Zorba the Greek
16. Thenine
17. Chifte Telli
18. Erotisi

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