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"Este Es Mi
Mariachi"
Mariachi
Cobre's followup to their popular debut CD "Mariachi
Cobre" features famed singer Linda Ronstadt, and Tex-Mex style
accordionist Jerome Luera as special guests. The CD was recorded
at Starke Lake Studios in Orlando FL (where the band performs
at Epcot's Mexican Pavillion) by Brian Keane, Andy De Genahl,
and Bob Webb. Additional recording was done at Jim Brady Studios
in Tucson AZ. The CD was mixed by Brian Keane and Ron Bach at
Little Big Feet. Stand outs include the Huapango Indian piece
"Las Tres Huastecas", "La Negra Noche" and "El Silencio de la
Noche" which feature Linda Ronstadt, "La Rafaelita" featuring
accordionist Jerome Luera, and the amazing vocal performance of
Steve Carillo on the beautiful ballad "Estrellita". This CD was
among the most popular sellers on the Celestial Harmonies label.
Track
List:
1.
La Madrugada
2. Las Tres Huastecas
3. La Negra Noche
4. La Rafaelita
5. El Suchil
6. Los Mandados
7. Tu y las Nubes
8. El Pajaro Cu
9. El Silencio de la Noche
10. Las Abajenas
11. El Herradero
12. Estrellita
13. Las Copetonas
14. Paloma Sin Nido
15. El Burro
16. Popurri Javier Solis: Renunciacion/Sombras/Gema/Ojitos Traidores
Release
Date: April 5, 1995
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Reviews:
Amazon.com: 
"Rethink
your idea of mariachi music... Mariachi Cobre may force you to
rethink your idea of mariachi music. Forget the strolling guitar
bands in Mexican restaurants - 'Este Es Mi Mariachi' will introduce
you to one of the most highly developed folk traditions in the
Western Hemisphere. Like the legendary dance bands of Cuba, Mexico's
mariachi tradition has roots in the chamber orchestras of Baroque
Europe, the indigenous music of the Native American, the rhythmic
drive of West African music and the passion of Spanish folk and
flamenco music. On this second release by Mariachi Cobre, the
group is joined by Linda Ronstadt, who celebrates her own Hispanic
heritage in a pair of duets with bandleader, Steve Carillo, and
by producer/arranger Brian Keane, the noted composer and multi-
instrumentalist. Much of the album is devoted to traditional mariachi
music, but both Carillo and Keane contribute several deft and
contemporary arrangements of older songs; and a well-known piece
from the classical guitar tradition, Manuel Ponce's 'Estrellita',
gets a traditional mariachi treatment. Mariachi Cobre has been
a popular group since the late 1960s, entertaining literally millions
of visitors. This ensemble has been the headline performance group
at the Mexican Pavilion at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center since
it opened in Florida in 1981."
"Mariachi
Cobre has been my favorite group of musicians from the time I
first heard them on a recording. They bring to the listener the
genuine sound of Mariachi. When you listen to them perform you
get this feeling that you are in Mexico. You also know for certain
that they are having a great time as they perform; almost as though
they are trying to make one another have even more fun than the
next musician. I can get out of a slump in the middle of the day
by playing any of their CD's. Sigan adelante muchachos! Keep moving
forward ahead of us guys!"
"Hailing
from Tuscon, AZ Mariachi Cobre are by far the finest Mariachi
ensemble in the United States, and are warmly accepted as one
of the best in Mexico, too. This CD is their finest so far - A
terrific mixture of very traditional 'son'-based Mariachi, romantic
Ranchera ballads, and some outstanding Nortena arrangements. The
Cobres feature not only top-notch players, but all of the principle
singers boast powerful, inspirational voices. This CD will make
you want to party, dance, sing, cry, laugh, and shout a few 'gritos'.
If you only buy one Mariachi CD in your life, make this the one.
Linda Ronstadt contributes her lovely voice to two tracks. If
you like this CD, also be sure to get their prior, eponymously-titled
CD."
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