Gustavo Cerati - Canciones Elegidas 93-04 CD

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 songs In 1983, the Argentinean power-pop trio Soda Stereo ushered in a new style of Latin American music with their Western-influenced blend of new wave, rock, and techno. This rockumentary follows the band on their 1997 farewell tour through Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile before capping things off with their last-ever concert, performed in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The band announces their farewel tour and their last performance in this memorable concert recorded at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The DVD showcases the band's last tour as they travel through Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile before ending at the River Plate Statium. Included is a multi-camera option for one track, recorded in the band's living room while preparing for the final tour, as well as a 25-minute documentary of the entire tour, including soundchecks from the live performances in Mexico's Palacio de los Deportes and Monterrey.

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 buy CD music SIEMPRE ES HOY was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album. Argentinean music legend Gustavo Cerati started his professional career in the 1980s with Soda Stereo, whose innovative music and constant sonic exploration made them superstars in their home and neighboring countries before their breakup at the end of the'90s. SIEMPRE ES HOY, his fifth solo album, proves that his yen for experimentation is undiminished. Cerati's particular brand of Latin electro-pop is perhaps less avant-garde than the Northern hemisphere equivalent. However, in its combination of rock and electronic influences from the past couple of decades, it recalls music as disparate as Arto Lindsay's '90s collaborations with Brazilian artist Caetano Veloso, Duran Duran, and the Sea and Cake. SIEMPRE ES HOY rarely rises above mid-tempo, relying instead on its imaginative sounds and seductive bending of genres to draw the listener in to its web of chiming melodies, typified by the languid feel of songs such as "Fantasma" and the edgy, shape-shifting rhythms of the opening "Cosas Imposibles." With its palatable combination of rock rhythms, Spanish lyrics, and electro-sheen, SIEMPRE ES HOY is an ideal introduction to the work of this eclectic artist. Personnel: Gustavo Cerati (vocals, guitar, bajo sexto, Fender Rhodes piano, programming); Tea Time (rap vocals); Flavio Etcheto (guitar, trumpet, computer, sampler); Fernando Nalé (bajo sexto, double bass); Charly García (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Leandro Fresco (Fender Rhodes piano, percussion, sampler); Domingo Cura (bombo); Pedro Moscuzza (percussion). Audio Mixers: Gustavo Cerati; Toy Hernández. Recording information: Capitan (04/2001-09/2002); El Pie (04/2001-09/2002); Estudios Del Cielito (04/2001-09/2002); Santito (04/2001-09/2002).

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 album for sale At long last, Gustavo Cerati returned to straightforward guitar rock on Ahí Vamos, following an extended run of fairly experimental albums that interwove electronic and orchestral flourishes into the fabric of the Argentine rock legend's guitar-driven style. If you've followed Cerati's erratic solo career, not to mention his latter-day efforts with his longtime band, Soda Stereo, it's difficult to view Ahí Vamos as anything except a back-to-basics return to form -- something for which a lot of fans had long been pining. In fact, a certain segment of fans had abandoned Cerati years prior to the release of Ahí Vamos in 2006; after all, he hadn't released an album of good old-fashioned guitar rock since Soda Stereo's Cancion Animal (1990). His experimentation -- or pretension, some would argue -- began with Soda Stereo's poorly received Dynamo (1993) and continued with his solo releases, peaking with a pair of bold 2002 releases: 11 Episodios Sinfonicos, a live album recorded with a 40-piece symphonic orchestra directed by Alejandro Terán, and Siempre Es Hoy, a long and meandering 17 tracks of unruly electronic rock. So the straightforward guitar rock of Ahí Vamos came as a surprise, especially since Cerati had been inactive since the boldness of 2002, and a pleasant surprise it is. Indeed, Cerati hasn't sounded this accessible since Cancion Animal, crafting direct rock songs with soaring choruses, his guitar heroics at the forefront of every song. In fact, the album's lead single, "Crimen," a gentle piano ballad, could well be mistaken for an old Soda Stereo hit, with its yearning, reach-for-heaven chorus and its urgent climax. "Adiós" is another such song -- gently melancholic in its elegance, and instantly memorable because of its melodies. However, the surging guitar rockers here are the highlights, especially the opening three songs ("Al Fin Sucede," "La Excepcíon," and "Uno Entre 1000"), each dynamic and uplifting, driven by fierce riffing. Again, if you've followed Cerati over the years, or at least have a sense of his career musically, it's clear that Ahí Vamos is a back-to-basics statement of purpose. Even the album's stark cover image sends a clear message: Cerati as guitar hero, plain and simple. Moreover, the modest running length of 13 songs helps make Ahí Vamos one of the most easily enjoyable efforts of Cerati's career. It's an album that should appeal to Soda Stereo fans as well as newcomers unready for the challenges of his prior solo albums, of which Bocanada (1999) is the masterpiece, albeit a difficult one that feels a world apart from the ease of Ahí Vamos. ~ Jason Birchmeier Personnel: Gustavo Cerati (vocals, various instruments, programming); Fernando Nale (bass guitar); Leandro Fresco, Richard Coleman.

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 CD music Although largely unknown in the English-speaking world, Argentinean pop group Soda Stereo was one of that country's most popular bands and ushered in a whole new generation of Latin American rock. From 1983-1997, Soda Stereo crafted melodic pop gems that blended the genres of new wave, reggae, ska, soul, grunge, and techno for a unique take on modern alternative rock. UNA PARTE DE LA EUFORIA traces the career of Soda Stereo and examines their impact on the musical landscape of South America through a collection of interviews, archival footage, music videos, and live performances. The first-ever DVD release by Argintina's iconic super group is an offical document including ever-before-released interviews, plus footage by the members of the band, with backstage scenes from their multiple tours, recording sessions for their various albums, sound checks, rehearsals, hotels, airports, dressing rooms, and more. Also included are behind-the-scenes documentaries of the making of their videos.

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 buy CD music Recorded live at Buenos Aires' Avenida Theater on August 6, 2001, 11 Episodios Sinfonicos became one of the most ambitious projects by ex-Soda Stereo singer/guitarist Gustavo Cerati, who performed along with a 40-piece symphonic orchestra directed by Alejandro Terán. The album brings a collection of greatest hits with well-crafted arrangements and sophisticated sounds, mostly delivered by violins and violoncellos. In addition, Cerati's seductive voice allows listeners to establish a captivating connection between rock en español and classical music. "Persiana Americana," "Canción Animal," and "Signos" are among the best songs on this memorable 11-track record. ~ Drago Bonacich Recorded live at Avenida Theatre, Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 6, 2001. Personnel: Damián Bolotín, José Bagnatti, Sebastián Prusak, María Mercedes Molina, Pablo Aznarez, Javier Casalla (violin); Elizabeth Ridolfi, Kristina Bara, Jorge Sandrini (viola); Diego Sánchez, Dimitri Rodnoi (cello); Richard Nant, Miguel Tallarita, Andrés Bercellini, Louis Martino (trumpet); Sebastian Schachtel (Theremin). Recording information: Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires, Argentina (08/06/2001). Librettist: Alejandro Franov. Arranger: Alejandro Terán. Personnel includes: Gustavo Cerati (vocals); Alejandro Teran (arranger, conductor); Javier Casalla, Damian Bolotin, Gustavo Mule, Sebastian Prusak (violin); Kristina Bara, Elizabeth Ridolfi, Paula Recondo, Jorge Sandrini (viola); Dmitri Rodnoi, Diego Sanchez, Sebastian Parada (cello); Lucrcia Jansa (harp); Fabian Silberman (flute, piccolo); Leo Herras (clarinet); Maria De Los Angeles Zanzi (oboe); Miguel Angel Tallarita, Richard Nant (trumpet); Juan Vizcarra (trombone); Eduardo Enrique Lamas (tuba); Sebastian Schachtel (synthesizer); Alejandro Kreintzies (timbales); Eduardo Nicoleu (percussion).

Canciones Elegidas 93-04 songs This album was conceived as a soundtrack to Eduardo Capilla's experimental film + Bien, but it really stands well by itself. You won't find what made Cerati famous here (his songs). Most of the 12 tracks are instrumental mid-tempo soundscapes that mix electronica and acoustic guitars equally. Somehow it works as an instrumental follow-up to his previous pop album, Bocanada. And it does a good job, especially with pieces like "Kuro," "Es Sólo una Ilusión," and "Llegaste." The film represented Cerati's debut as an actor; he co-starred the film with Latin MTV VJ Ruth Infarinato. Argentinean electronic artists like Leo García, Flavius, and Leandro Fresco are among the collaborators. Like many of his '90s works, this album lacks the emotion and dramatic tension of his best records with Soda Stereo, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Essentially, this album is mood music, and it works properly on that level. ~ Iván Adaime Details TBA.