All the Best from Mexico

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From the accordion polkas of the Texas border to the dazzling harp of the Veracruz region, there's a huge range of folk music styles in Mexico. But this double-CD box is primarily aimed at lovers of mariachi who just can't get enough of the precision horn parts, swaying unison violins, and wildly joyful marimba. The unnamed ensemble on disc 1 brings impressive chops and unbridled enthusiasm that sweeps freshness even into standards like "La Cucaracha," "The Mexican Hat Dance" (disguised here as "El Jarabe Tapatio"), and the ditty that's become the American ballpark warhorse, "Las Chiapanecas" (you won't fail to recognize the middle section). Disc 2 adds a romantic bent with yearning Latin vocals and, of all things, an electronic keyboard that does little to detract from the nostalgic atmosphere. For a rootsy, rough-and-tumble version of mariachi, treat yourself to the CD Sones from Jalisco by Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero. --Bob Tarte

All the Best from Mexico,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Int'l & World Music,Latin Continuum,Mariachi,Mexican,Mexican Folk,Mexico,Pop

Average customer rating: Great compilation A disappointment

DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Previn, André | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barbara Cook at the Met with Special Guests Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) 110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast) ABC (Adler, Bock, Coleman) Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B00005Q6IN Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
3. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Patti LuPone
4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - KT Sullivan
5. Nunsense: I Just Want To Be A Star - Christine Anderson
6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

Tracks:

1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

Customer Reviews:

Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.

Average customer rating: Fine reissue of a classic set

Purcell: Theatre Music Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Hogwood, Christopher | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cantatas for Solo Countertenor Purcell: The Fairy Queen Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll Monteverdi - Madrigali guerrieri ed amorosi / Concerto Köln, Jacobs Lute Music, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0001Y4JHA Release Date: 2004-10-12

Customer Reviews:

Fine reissue of a classic set.......2006-05-24

Think about the stupidest, most formulaic Hollywood movies you can think of: cheesy action pictures, fluffy, unfunny comedies, big but stiff epics. Now imagine that one of the greatest living composers was working in Hollywood, turning out astonishing, hauntingly beautiful and stirring musical scores for these throwaway movies. That's what you get with this set: music Henry Purcell composed for some two dozen often utterly forgettable plays (trust me--I've read a number of them!) Occasionally, when he teams up with a playwright worthy of his stature, such as John Dryden, Aphra Behn, or William Congreve, the results are even better, but for the most part you can enjoy the music here without knowing anything about the original plays.

This set originally appeared as separate LPs in the 70s and 80s, and has been long out of print. That's a pity, since Purcell spent a good deal of his short professional life in the theatre, either writing the incidental music contained on these CDs, or the music for his larger works, the semi-operas (King Arthur, The Fairy Queen, and the like). Almost all of these works are enjoyable gems; certainly, they represent a pinnacle of English 17th century music. Purcell had a genius for spinning musical gold out of the most leaden lyrics (check out his Odes and Welcome Songs on Hyperion if you don't believe me), and he does the same with the song texts in these plays.

Hogwood and the AAM offer clean, listenable performances, and the sound on these old analog discs has been cleaned up and brightened--although they were pretty good, even in the late 70s. As with most Hogwood, emotional extremes are kept to a minimum, so the "otherworldly" nature of late 17th century music, so often emphasised in more recent Baroque performances, doesn't come across here. It would be interesting to see what a group like The King's Consort would do with this music, but this set fills the major gap in the Purcell canon quite nicely.

My only beef with the reissue, as with many reissues, is that the liner notes are rather thin for a 6-cd set--the lyrics to the songs, for example, are especially missed. Still, it's a worthwhile set, and a must for fans of Purcell, English Baroque music, or anyone who just wants to experience a taste of the last days of the Restoration stage.

Average customer rating: Tacky Don't waste your money The Best From Mexico All that you'd expect Great Mexican Party CD

All The Best From Mexico: 40 Mexican Favorites [2-CD SET] Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mariachi from Mexico Fiesta in Mexico Mariachi: Folklore de Mexico Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo Valses Mexicanos ASIN: B000000LRD Release Date: 1996-02-09

Tracks:

1. Jarabe Mexicano - Caravage La Societe
2. La Cucaracha - Caravage La Societe
3. Flor De Mexico - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
4. Ahi Viene El Mariachi - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
5. Mariachi Alegre - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
6. El Zopilote Mojado - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
7. Las Perlitas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
8. Las Chiapanecas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
9. La Tortolita - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
10. Pajaro Carpintero - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
11. La Maruca - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
12. El Jarabe Tapatio - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
13. Guerdame Esos Ojitos - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
14. Vaya Cuervo - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
15. Viva Autlan - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
16. Polka De Jalisco - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
17. La Mancornadora - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
18. La Gaviotas - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
19. Que Milagro Chaparrita - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
20. Espana Cani - J. Coulon/Narro Pasqual/Tallada Maria
21. Bonus Track 1 - All The Best From Mexico

Tracks:

1. False Majur - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
2. Yo Vi Llorar A Dios - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
3. Aqui Vienen Los Mariachi - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
4. Viva El Amor - J. Spelberg/T. Royal/P. Dreamos/Ed. Escurial/Ed. Labrador
5. Volver Volver - Canciones Del Mundo
6. Eres Libre - Canciones Del Mundo
7. Guadalajara - Canciones Del Mundo
8. Por Culpa Tuya - Canciones Del Mundo
9. El Jinete - Falconier Maurice/Garaventz Diran/Perrou Nicolas
10. Llorar Llorar - Falconier Maurice/Garaventz Diran/Perrou Nicolas
11. Cancion Mixteca - Marin Francisco
12. A Punto De Llorar - Marin Francisco
13. A Tu Salud - Marin Francisco
14. El Carretero - Marin Francisco
15. La Feria De Las Flores - Marin Francisco
16. El Gavilancillo - Canciones Del Mundo
17. Camino De Guanajuato - Canciones Del Mundo
18. El Coyote - Canciones Del Mundo
19. El Mariachi - Canciones Del Mundo
20. Adios Adios - Canciones Del Mundo

Amazon.com

From the accordion polkas of the Texas border to the dazzling harp of the Veracruz region, there's a huge range of folk music styles in Mexico. But this double-CD box is primarily aimed at lovers of mariachi who just can't get enough of the precision horn parts, swaying unison violins, and wildly joyful marimba. The unnamed ensemble on disc 1 brings impressive chops and unbridled enthusiasm that sweeps freshness even into standards like "La Cucaracha," "The Mexican Hat Dance" (disguised here as "El Jarabe Tapatio"), and the ditty that's become the American ballpark warhorse, "Las Chiapanecas" (you won't fail to recognize the middle section). Disc 2 adds a romantic bent with yearning Latin vocals and, of all things, an electronic keyboard that does little to detract from the nostalgic atmosphere. For a rootsy, rough-and-tumble version of mariachi, treat yourself to the CD Sones from Jalisco by Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero. --Bob Tarte

Customer Reviews:

Tacky.......2006-11-10

This is Mexican favorites from a corny old folks perspective. It was neither classical or tejano, just tacky stuff. I was very disappointed and returned it.

Don't waste your money.......2004-08-30

Its an okay CD but I don't think its worth your hard earned dollars. Many of the tracks are mediocre and there are few gems here. Instead, I recommend that you read through my guide on Mexican music which will expose you to dozens of wonderful Mexican albums and provide you with a historical background of the music.

To see the guide simply click on my name above, then scroll to see all of my "So you would like to....guides"

The Best From Mexico.......2002-12-23

It is worthless.Its mexican orchistrated music,which means it is not so hot.

All that you'd expect.......2001-06-22

This CD is most of the music you'd hear from any decent mariachi band or a soundtrack for a Mexican restaurant. Not terribly inventive or daring and on some tracks the production values are subpar. Overall, however, it's a fine introduction to traditional Mexican music and like any compilation, may very well lead the listener down the road to experiencing new artists.

Great Mexican Party CD.......2001-01-07

I do love a theme party...and this is the perfect compliment to a Mexican dinner party. Reasonably priced -- 2 CDs. The music really sets the tone for fun!

Average customer rating:

All The Best From Tijuana Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mariachi | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000000K4F Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Arena Santa Monica
2. The Bell And The Bugle
3. El Toro Bravo
4. The Ghost Of Influence (When The Saints...)
5. Guantanamera
6. The Night Goes On (O Sole Mio)
7. Pan Pot Dixie
8. The Ramblin Swallow
9. Soft Waving With A Tik
10. Studying For Elephant
11. A Taste Of Honey
12. Tijuana Sleighride
13. Two Plus Two
14. El Maracas
15. Tijuana Taxi
16. South Of The Border
17. Las Tijuanas
18. Blue Spanish Eyes
19. Spanish Flea
20. Habanera
21. Mexican Shuffle
22. Pedro Smith

Average customer rating:

All the Best from Mexico Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Special Mkts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000FC2FBA Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Cielito Lindo
2. Fiest Mcana
3. Cien A
4. Cielo Rojo
5. Motivo
6. Canciixteca
7. Solamenta una Vez
8. Desd
9. En Brazos de Otra Mujer
10. Poname
11. Laureles

Average customer rating:

All the Best from Mexico Various Manufacturer: Madacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N0QXOE Release Date: 2006-06-06

Average customer rating:

All the Best from Mexico Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mexico | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Latin Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000K57 Release Date: 1994-09-08

Tracks:

1. Jarabe Mexicano
2. La Cucaracha
3. Flor De Mexico
4. Ahi Viene El Mariachi
5. Mariachi Alegre
6. El Zopilote Mojado
7. Las Perlitas
8. Las Chiapanecas
9. La Torolita
10. Pajaro Carpintero
11. La Maruca
12. El Jarabe Tapatio
13. Guerdame Esos Ojitos
14. Vaya Cuervo
15. Viva Autlan
16. Polka De Jalisco
17. La Mancornadora
18. Las Gaviotas
19. Que Milagro Chaparrita
20. Espana Cani
21. Bonus Track 1

Pop Music:

1. All the Best from Scotland
2. All the Best from Spain
3. All the Best from Spain, Vol. 2
4. Arrasta a Sandalia [Import]
5. Brasil Sempre Bossa
6. Came Out of the Grave/Bearbrick [Limited Edition] [Import]
7. Canto el Sole [Import]
8. Chai Chai Israel Chai
9. Clannad in Concert [Live]
10. Clannad Themes

Pop Music