Greek Bouzouki

Track Listings

 
1. Dark Eyes
2. Sevillana
3. Russian Fantasy
4. Golden Earrings
5. Gypsy Song #4
6. Slavonic Dances
7. Norteņa
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
Bouzouki Pioneer: 1932-1940
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What a trip!!!!
Bouzouki Pioneer: 1932-1940
Markos Vamvakaris
Manufacturer: Rounder Select
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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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
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  17. My Sweet Crazy Little Girl
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  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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.
This Is Greece, Vol. 4: Bouzouki Instrumentals 1960-1990
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    This Is Greece, Vol. 4: Bouzouki Instrumentals 1960-1990
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Sbme Import
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    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
    Baby's First Songs From Around the World
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • 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

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    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
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    14. South America: La Bamba
    15. Hungary: Hungarian Dance
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    18. U.S.A.: America The Beautiful

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars 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.

    3 out of 5 stars 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.

    2 out of 5 stars 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.

    4 out of 5 stars 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.

    5 out of 5 stars 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! :)
    Mosaic: The Music of Greece
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      Mosaic: The Music of Greece
      Nick Stoubis
      Manufacturer: Artist One-Stop
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0001FGBTI
      Release Date: 2004-02-03

      Tracks:

      1. Overture
      2. Zeibekiko
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      4. Sinefiasmeni Kyriaki
      5. Ta Matoklada Sou Lampoun
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      7. Epta
      8. Taximi
      9. Fragosyriani
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      11. Meta Tis Dodeka
      12. Ena Dromo Mazi
      Magic of the Greek Bouzouki: Near the Sea
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        Magic of the Greek Bouzouki: Near the Sea
        Michalis Terzis
        Manufacturer: Arc
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        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
        The Ugly American
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Infinitely Better than I Expected!
        The Ugly American
        Mark Eitzel
        Manufacturer: Thirsty Ear
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        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:

        5 out of 5 stars 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.
        Greek Bouzouki
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          Greek Bouzouki
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Madacy
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002H4YNA
          Release Date: 1996-01-01

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          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
          Greek Bouzouki
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            Greek Bouzouki
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Mi Plus
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00006K0BJ
            Release Date: 2002-10-01

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            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

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            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
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            Art of Bouzouki Dances
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              Art of Bouzouki Dances
              Athens Popular Orchestra
              Manufacturer: Hollywood Music
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B0000DEN2P
              Release Date: 2003-12-23

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              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)
              Greek Special: Haydé Bouzouki
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                Greek Special: Haydé Bouzouki
                Various Artists
                Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B00000DZGM
                Release Date: 1996-07-01

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

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