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  • Audio CD (26 Mar 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: U.M.T.V.
  • ASIN: B000J23416
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,617 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #2 in  Music > Jazz > Latin Jazz
    #12 in  Music > World & Folk > Cuban & Latin

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1. Clocks RDM feat. Coldplay
2. Better Together RDM feat. Jack Johnson
3. Dancing Shoes RDM feat. Artic Monkeys
4. One Step Too Far RDM feat. Dido & Faithless
5. As Time Goes By Ibrahim Ferrer
6. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Coco Freeman feat. U2
7. She Will Be Loved RDM feat. Maroon 5
8. Modern Way RDM feat. Kaiser Chiefs
9. Killing Me Softly Omara Portuondo
10. Ai No Corrida Vanya Borges feat. Quincy Jones
11. Fragilidad RDM feat. Sting
12. Don’t Know Why Vanya Borges
13. Hotel Buena Vista Aquila Rose & Idana Valdes
14. The Dark Of The Matinee Coco Freeman feat. Franz Ferdinand (Spanish Version)
15. High and Dry El Lele de Los Van Van feat. Radiohead (samples)
16. Casablanca (As Time Goes By) Ibrahim & Omara

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Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina Roden


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Rhythms Del Mundo is an electrifying album that fuses music of different cultures and comes up with a melting pot of rare sounds. While the majority of the original artists' vocals remain the same, The Buena Vista Social Club musicians took the original orchestration from each song and created something utterly unique, casting their trademark mastery over each track. Their noted and exceptional musicianship seduced even the notoriously protective Arctic Monkeys into handing over their track. As well as The Arctic Monkeys' track `Dancing Shoes', Rhythms Del Mundo included reworked tracks such as `Clocks' by Coldplay, `Better Together' by Jack Johnson, `She Will be Loved' by Maroon 5, `High and Dry by Radiohead' and others. The album is in aid of Artists Project Earth (APE), which lends support for natural disaster relief and climate change awareness.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, 21 Nov 2006
Fantastic music!

I first heard the Clocks track on the radio and franticly searched all over to find out who had done it. Here it is, along with a whole host of other funky tracks that have been given the Buena Vista Social Club treatment.

Not only is it something I consider to be a must have for any music collection; £2 of the sale will be donated to the Artist Project Earth chairty who provide natural disaster relief and climate change awareness. The insert is a really good read with inspirational words from the likes of George Monbiot, Al Gore, Tim Flannery and Gandi. On top of all that, the CD packaging is carbon neutral!

It was certainly undersold to me, who was initialy only after the funky Coldplay track.

I don't think anyone could be dissappinted with this record, it's a classic already.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, Great message!, 11 Dec 2006
By Mike Mendoza (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
A great mix of styles - love the Artic Monkeys, Coldplay and Dido tracks especially, and the purely Buena Vista tunes. I hear there are still other songs recorded that haven't come out yet? Shakira, Santana and Gorillaz? The message is so important too - global warming and disaster relief. We can do a little something just by enjoying good music! I'm getting copies for xmas presents this year. Anyone with an interest in the issues should be getting involved with this kind of project.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant!!, 24 Nov 2006
By Mr_Data "Data" (Gamma Quadrant) - See all my reviews
This album is a must have for any collection. Expect to be hearing alot of these tracks on radio and film music soon. Track 3 Arctic Monkeys - Dancing Shoes is full of energy. The Kaiser Chiefs - Modern Way another excellent track and track 14 Coco Freeman / Franz Ferdinand - The Dark of the Matinee also brilliant. All the tracks are good on this album. To be honest I like these versions much better than the pop versions they are derived from, they have so much more to them. The only people that won't like this are died in the wool Buena Vista fans that like the other reviewer here, is a little dismissive to put it politely. Buy It, Enjoy It, this is a great album for your collection!
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5.0 out of 5 stars what a surprise !
im wondering if you can wear out a cd with constant play, even my kids like this one
Published 2 months ago by Mr. G. M. Maker

5.0 out of 5 stars Rhythms del Mundo a winner!
Everytime I've played this when friends have been round they've asked about it and are eager to buy it too. Can't say fairer than that.
Published 7 months ago by Cecilia

5.0 out of 5 stars great blend
this is just a fantastic blend of different genres of music.
the music is pure joy.
if you really want to enjoy this,
get a dance partner and head out to... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Remakin

3.0 out of 5 stars Improves on repeated listening
after hearing the colplay clocks & as a big fan of cuban style music I couldnt wait to receive this album.
Firstly I was really really disappointed..... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by T. Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent crossover
I would just echo what's been said here already - great album and everyone who hears it wants to know where I got it. Read more
Published on 19 Jul 2007 by Michael Mellers

5.0 out of 5 stars Geat Latin versions of popular tracks
I love this CD! I'm already a Latin music fan and have about hundred Latin CD's which includes Cuban music and Buena Vista Social Club. Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by C. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent- in more than one way!
I haven't bought a CD in absolutely years, but the moment I saw this on sale I knew that I was going to buy it- more than 1 in fact! Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by Ms. K. R. Sherwood

5.0 out of 5 stars When in doubt....do something
'Rhythms Del Mundo' is the best of 'music with a message': great songs by top artists (each tune on this disc is a winner), great websites (www.apeuk. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2007 by Brian Covert

1.0 out of 5 stars Better of with the original Buena Vista album or simply give your cash to charity
I know that it's for charity - otherwise why would such great artists agree to be part of this dirge - but if you want the real Cuban sound of the Buena Vista Social Club go for... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by Steve McCredie

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