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Ry Cooder's name has helped bring attention to this session, but it's the veteran Cuban son musicians who make this album really special. Reminiscent of Ellington in its scope and sense of hushed romanticism, Buena Vista Social Club is that rare meld of quietude and intensity; while the players sound laid-back, they're putting forth very alive music, a reminder that aging doesn't mean taking to bed. Barbarito Torres's laoud solo on "El Cuarto de Tula" is both more blinding and more tasteful than any guitar showcase on any recent rock album; a quote from "Stormy Weather" and some very distinct parallels to Hawaiian styles remind us of why it's called "world music." --Rickey Wright
The Observer Music Monthly, 50 Essential CDs from Around the World, June 2008
The record that put Cuban 'son' on the map and relaunched the careers of a generation of stellar musicians.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD Audio
In terms of sound, this is probably the closest you get to a true Cuban cafe somewhere in Cienfuegos. As many of you may know the songs on this DVD-A already, I will limit my comment to the sound quality. It's simply superb! If you own the film on DVD (in DD 5.1) already and have a DVD-A player at home, don't hesitate! It's better sound quality and the songs are not interrupted. Remix well done Mr. Cooder!
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A truly amazing album, full of quality music which is impossible to dislike. There are obviously tracks which stand out as something special among the many on this album, "Chan Chan" and "El Carretero" especially. The album is tinged with the magic touches of many previously forgotten Cuban musicians, from the bubbly Ibrahim Ferrer, alongside Compay Segundo and Eliades Ochoa , to, of course, the genius that is Ruben Gonzalez. Their personalities shine through in this pure music, and one can sense that they enjoyed making this record as much as fans love their music. Viva el son de cuba!
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you love music you'll adore this masterpiece. Hauntingly beautiful from start to finish it's melodic, intoxicating, sensual latin rythms will transport you to a place and time that only true passion can. Shut your eyes and open your mind to something truly extraordinary that you rarely come across, perhaps once or twice in a lifetime of music. I love music in all it's shapes and forms but this recording of real musicians creating something magical will outlive anything you've heard before. This music is beyond mere ratings, it is immensely powerful, passionate and of a beauty indescribeable. Once played never forgotten.
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Brilliant
I bought this album for my husband as a present and we have listened to it loads. We borrowed it from a relative years ago and loved it, but when we returned it we meant to buy our... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gaynor Marshall
Awesome joyous music!
From the very first notes of 'Chan Chan' you are transported to a place that is very cool, very relaxed and where you want to dance! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Gilson
Traditional Cuban Music
An excellent recording providing just the sort of sound redolent of tht period before the revolution and the arrival of Castro regime. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lathe User
A classic
This cd is a true classic! All the songs are good, just put the cd on, listen to the whole thing, and it's like you are spending your evening in warm Cuba.
Published 13 months ago by Jrenault
It's the real thing
Having just got back from vacation in Cuba, I had to listen to this album - then buy it. It is the best of Cuban music.
Published 15 months ago by TonyD
Addictive
So these guys were just minding their own business playing away in a bar - thank goodness someone found them. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Southern
Great Cuban Music
I had to buy a second copy because the first one wore out! I couldn't be without it, the music is so brilliant.
Published 23 months ago by Ray Burkey
It's impossible not to dance to this beautiful album!
A fantastic album for summer, or anytime come to that! I've listened to it so often I can sing along, even though I have no idea what I'm singing.
Published on 20 May 2010 by S. SMALL
BVSC
Great, one is transported straight back to the various music clubs (Casas de la Trova) found all over Cuba.
Published on 13 April 2010 by NickV
Brilliant. Evocative
This is classic Cuban salsa, jazz - what you will. Having recently visited Havana, we thought we should revisit themusic from the film. Its brilliant.
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Anthony G. Peake
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