Alma Al Aire

Perhaps I should preface this review with a confession. Which, simply put, is that I do not speak a word of Spanish. No, not one...which of course begs the question, ' why am I reviewing a disc sung entirely in a language that I cannot understand? ' I'm glad you asked!

In all actuallity my finding out about this incredible artist ( be warned: many more superlatives to come! ) was nothing more than a 'happy accident.' While at a listening station, attempting to ( obviously ) listen to a certain artist at a local record store, I punched the incorrect corresponding number and Alejandro came pouring out of the speakers. Well, realizing my mistake do you think I promptly pushed the right digit. Absolutely not! " Cuando Nadia Me Ve " came straight at me and with my curiosity piqued I listened to the second selection as well, that being " Hay Un Universo ". From that point on I was past the point of no return! By the time I got to track no. 7 " Me Ire' " I...Read more

Al fin llegó, la impaciencia al fin se acabo! El nuevo CD de Alejandro Sanz es como él: profundo y complejo. Las canciones son como siempre, hermosas, aunque con un estilo diferente a sus producciones anteriores, sin embargo como siempre te tocan lo mas profundo de tu alma. Nuevamente Alejandro escribe lo que muchos sentimos y tambien lo que muchos creemos haber olvidado. En este nuevo disco se deja sentir muchisimo la influencia que tiene su esposa en su vida, pues en muchas de sus canciones parece que él le habla a ella (Ejemplo: "Para que me quieras" y "Tiene que ser pecado"). Me parece super lindo y original que luego de la ultima cancion ("Silencio") él cante una "minicancion" acompañandose de un piano. Por todo lo dicho y por ser Alejandro un poeta recomiendo no solo este CD sino todos los anteriores. Cuando lo escuches cierra los ojos y haz como él mismo nos lo dice "Escuchadlo despacito,...Read more

Gotta be honest - I've never heard of this guy until I saw his performance on the Grammy's. I don't speak a word of Spanish, but I was completely blown away. Since I loved the song he performed on the broadcast ("Quisiera Ser," with Destiny's Child), I figured start with the CD that one is on. I can't understand why he's not more popular in America. He's got real talent and an ability to communicate his feelings that transcends any language barriers. Yes, he obviously uses Flamenco rhythms, but there's also a lot of American-influenced jazz and popular standard. Given the fodder we're fed in music these days, it's refreshing to hear someone as musically alive as Alejandro Sanz. If his marketing promoters are smart, they'll release a single of the "Quisiera" version with the translation by Destiny's Child. It worked, and it would open him to a broader American market. He's one of those artists that when you hear one CD, you want to get another. He's that...Read more