AfroCubism — Mali Cuba
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jmkate wrote:
It sounds GREAT, but it sounds more like a marimba. Wooden tines. Todd Rundgren owns & plays one!
This is some serious -and enjoyable- xylophone 
It sounds GREAT, but it sounds more like a marimba. Wooden tines. Todd Rundgren owns & plays one!
Afro-Cubism is perfect description. Before I got to the web, I was thinking cubano, but also with the sounds of a kora. If you like this, you should check out Toumani Diabaté, kora player from Mali. I saw him and Bela Fleck in an amazing concert in Tucson a decade ago.
This is some serious -and enjoyable- xylophone
phlattop wrote:
I hear "Twist and Shout" but can hear Hang on Sloopy too
I was thinking La Bamba, but in the end they're all similar underneath.
I hear "Twist and Shout" but can hear Hang on Sloopy too
I was thinking La Bamba, but in the end they're all similar underneath.
horstman wrote:
I hear "Twist and Shout" but can hear Hang on Sloopy too
Hang on Sloopy?
I hear "Twist and Shout" but can hear Hang on Sloopy too
Nice introduction to Cuban music. Watch more Dexter when it comes back on for a nicer flavor of MIami Ciban Music
domine-astronomy wrote:
Same here: it's just too long and loses it's impact.
I gave it a 5 — it's a 6 for the first 2 minutes or so but then it starts getting on my nerves.
Same here: it's just too long and loses it's impact.
Noodle, noodle, wibble, snore... 
Some musical fusions, such as Salsa Celtica, add another dimension or two to the component styles. This group take at least one dimension away from Cuban music, namely excitement. A nailed-on Ho-Hum from the Nottingham jury.
Some musical fusions, such as Salsa Celtica, add another dimension or two to the component styles. This group take at least one dimension away from Cuban music, namely excitement. A nailed-on Ho-Hum from the Nottingham jury.
Decoy wrote:
The first love, is self love. We are all self centered. If you can imagine sitting in a cabana somewhere sunny, enjoying a frosty beverage, watching the birds. Really just appreciating the heat of the day and the cool of the shade.
Makes me want to spend some time in Havana.
Sounds lovely.
The first love, is self love. We are all self centered. If you can imagine sitting in a cabana somewhere sunny, enjoying a frosty beverage, watching the birds. Really just appreciating the heat of the day and the cool of the shade.
Makes me want to spend some time in Havana.
Sounds lovely.
Johnny_Wave wrote:
I'm not sure what sort of cartoons you watch, but in most that I've seen, the "falling-down-stairs" scenes have always been accompanied by the sound of a single slide whistle.
Sounds like what you'd hear in a cartoon when someone falls down the stairs
I'm not sure what sort of cartoons you watch, but in most that I've seen, the "falling-down-stairs" scenes have always been accompanied by the sound of a single slide whistle.
Great album, recommend it .. also nice video talking about how they made it. Very interesting stuff.!
fredriley wrote:
Uh-huh. So only a hater, who has hate built into his/her genes and is therefore always going to hate, yea even the masterpieces of musical culture, could hate this song. Anyone rational and positive has to love it, right? Kinda self-centred, arncha?
Well, 'haters' like me need a special rating for songs that combine extreme tedium with extreme irritation. Or maybe scratch the ratings, just hit mute. Ah, yes, that's so much better.
The first love, is self love. We are all self centered. If you can imagine sitting in a cabana somewhere sunny, enjoying a frosty beverage, watching the birds. Really just appreciating the heat of the day and the cool of the shade.
Makes me want to spend some time in Havana.
Uh-huh. So only a hater, who has hate built into his/her genes and is therefore always going to hate, yea even the masterpieces of musical culture, could hate this song. Anyone rational and positive has to love it, right? Kinda self-centred, arncha?
Well, 'haters' like me need a special rating for songs that combine extreme tedium with extreme irritation. Or maybe scratch the ratings, just hit mute. Ah, yes, that's so much better.
The first love, is self love. We are all self centered. If you can imagine sitting in a cabana somewhere sunny, enjoying a frosty beverage, watching the birds. Really just appreciating the heat of the day and the cool of the shade.
Makes me want to spend some time in Havana.
Dave_Mack wrote:
Are there any deep, cheerful songs?
I like it. It's not deep, but cheerful.
Are there any deep, cheerful songs?
That was *enjoyable* =)
This reminds me a bit of the Baja Marimba Band - in a good way. Smooth and very danceable. And the xylophone just adds a touch of calypso that makes me smile. I like this song.
Hardly ever get to cha-cha these days
I like it. It's not deep, but cheerful.
is that Baba Maal playing?
I gave it a 5 — it's a 6 for the first 2 minutes or so but then it starts getting on my nerves.
i feel like i'm in a elevator in the caribbean
Bad. Please end before I turn the station.
The images on the HD channel during this song are simply outstanding. If you like shots of old cars and classic Cuba, tune in. 
This song is awesome. I don't understand the lukewarm reception.
Perfect for the mood.
I like this 
Nairobi Trio.
Decoy wrote:
Uh-huh. So only a hater, who has hate built into his/her genes and is therefore always going to hate, yea even the masterpieces of musical culture, could hate this song. Anyone rational and positive has to love it, right? Kinda self-centred, arncha?
Well, 'haters' like me need a special rating for songs that combine extreme tedium with extreme irritation. Or maybe scratch the ratings, just hit mute. Ah, yes, that's so much better.
I like it, haters going to hate.
Uh-huh. So only a hater, who has hate built into his/her genes and is therefore always going to hate, yea even the masterpieces of musical culture, could hate this song. Anyone rational and positive has to love it, right? Kinda self-centred, arncha?
Well, 'haters' like me need a special rating for songs that combine extreme tedium with extreme irritation. Or maybe scratch the ratings, just hit mute. Ah, yes, that's so much better.
I like it, haters going to hate.
vandal wrote:
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . .
would like to hear them on kora
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . . would like to hear them on kora
La Musica de Vera Cruz....Perfecta
..... o Cuba
..... o Cuba Beez wrote:
I totally agree... It sucks soooooo much!! 1->sucko barfo!!
Boring.....
I totally agree... It sucks soooooo much!! 1->sucko barfo!!
Boring.....
Every other song from this CD has stopped me in my tracks. This one, not so much.
idylwild wrote:
It's definitely in there. I would consider it a 'Jazzy' version of Guantanamera. Very subtle. On the whole I'm liking it more and more.
For me, there is a continuous thread of Guantanamera in this, an old song covered by many artists, notably Pete Seeger, and The Sandpipers too. Mostly, it makes me want to dig out that old recording. Ah yes, there is the Internet! lol
A light, pleasant ditty with some interesting rhythm happening. A 6 for me.
A light, pleasant ditty with some interesting rhythm happening. A 6 for me.
It's definitely in there. I would consider it a 'Jazzy' version of Guantanamera. Very subtle. On the whole I'm liking it more and more.
GROOVY!!! 
Hey, I like this....
Hang on Sloopy?
LA LA LA LA LA BAMBA!
good
ch83575 wrote:
right....not.....strange, huh. get used to it. RP knows what's good for you.
Strange combination of Paul Simon's Graceland, late Zappa and crap. Sorry, I am not feeling it.
right....not.....strange, huh. get used to it. RP knows what's good for you.
For me, there is a continuous thread of Guantanamera in this, an old song covered by many artists, notably Pete Seeger, and The Sandpipers too. Mostly, it makes me want to dig out that old recording. Ah yes, there is the Internet! lol
A light, pleasant ditty with some interesting rhythm happening. A 6 for me.
A light, pleasant ditty with some interesting rhythm happening. A 6 for me.
Subject of a nice feature story recently on theworld.org.
roulleau wrote:
I can only hope you people are joking with this nonsense.
Not joking. Don't care for this one.
I can only hope you people are joking with this nonsense.
Not joking. Don't care for this one.
Love the cover!
...nice...
Johnny_Wave wrote:
Especially if that is the height of your musical sensibilities.
Sounds like what you'd hear in a cartoon when someone falls down the stairs
Especially if that is the height of your musical sensibilities.
Sounds like what you'd hear in a cartoon when someone falls down the stairs
vandal wrote:
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . .
I can only hope you people are joking with this nonsense.
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . . I can only hope you people are joking with this nonsense.
ch83575 wrote:
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . .
Strange combination of Paul Simon's Graceland, late Zappa and crap. Sorry, I am not feeling it.
I'm with you. Sounds a lot like a group of high schoolers performing poorly while taking mariachi lessons. . . Not as smooth as Al Vaivén de Mi Carreta but very fun.
Strange combination of Paul Simon's Graceland, late Zappa and crap. Sorry, I am not feeling it.
Long live Toumani Diabate!
Afro-Cubism is perfect description. Before I got to the web, I was thinking cubano, but also with the sounds of a kora. If you like this, you should check out Toumani Diabaté, kora player from Mali. I saw him and Bela Fleck in an amazing concert in Tucson a decade ago.
You Lucky Duck! I wish I was there!