1. Isla del Sol - Dashchi, Armik
2. Barcelona Nights - Liebert, Ottmar
3. Jardin - Strunz, J.
4. Parasol - Cook, Jesse
5. Mediterranean Breeze - NovaMenco
6. The Flavor - Lopez, Oscar
7. The Last Goodbye - Shahida, Shahin
8. Treasure Bay - Govi
9. Gypsy Renaissance - Aghabeigi, Behzad
10. Spider Hugs - Villigas, Luis
11. Scorpion - Rollins, Lawson
12. El Castillo - Lara, Sergio
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Having witnessed the rise of Tango Nuevo, the refurbishing of Argentina's best-known native music by bandoneon maestro Astor Piazzolla, listeners might muse a bit that "New Flamenco" is an odd renovation to the Spanish guitar music's storied traditions. Odd or not, the music is certainly popular. Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco shares the floor with other compilations of contemporary artists working in the tradition, specifically Narada's Viva Flamenco! and its roster of guitarists playing along with keyboards, drums, and other textures. So the "New Flamenco" isn't a burnishing or rootsy exploration in the vein of Piazzolla. Instead, Ottmar Liebert, Strunz & Farah, Oscar Lopez, Luis Villegas, and eight more artists examine on Guitar Greats how Flamenco shakes the hand of pan-Ethnic music, New Age ambience, and--of course--virtuoso guitar playing. Some of the best moments here belong not to Liebert or Strunz & Farah, though. Dan Young & Lawson Rollins sound dizzying and rhythmically potent on "Scorpion," as does Luis Villegas on "Spider Hugs," with its irresistibly parading rhythmic intensity. Guitar Greats will likely sound old hat to many of the music's enthusiasts, but it'll easily win Flamenco converts. --Andrew Bartlett
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Guitar Greats: The Best of New Flamenco
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2000-07-25)
- Publisher: Baja Records
- Label: Baja Records
- Studio: Baja Records
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 28 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #75941
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Summary: Fabulous Music to Ride To! 2008-07-26
Comment: Very nice compilation of Flamenco guitar music with a modern twist. I find this album to have the perfect selection of songs to ride my horse to. It is great music for the dressage rider as well as anyone who loves the Spanish guitar.
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Summary: Nice collection of flamenco music 2007-12-29
Comment: Purchased for a friend, who reports that it is a nice collection of flamenco music.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: What's in the name? 2007-09-11
Comment: Flamenco or not. The album has great music. I love to play this in the night with sub-dued lightling. It gets you into a great mood. Audio quality is great at low or high volume. My favorite piece is by Mediteranean Breeze by Nova Menco.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Absolutely Invigorating! 2004-05-08
Comment: This CD is absolutely fantastic!!! I have been listening to this almost everyday since I bought this a few months back. Its really great, especially after a long day at work - a fabulous way to unwind..it totally transforms your mood. Its soothing and at the same time invigorating, very rarely can something be both. Also goes well with a glass of wine, with a book, for a nice evening with your partner, almost anything!! Even my 10 month old daughter just loves it! And, oh yes, the guitar work is stupendous, out of the world - if you are a guitar aficionado, you GOT TO HAVE THIS. Worth its weight in gold.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Absolutely Invigorating 2004-05-08
Comment: This CD is absolutely fantastic!!! I have been listening to this almost everyday since I bought this a few months back. Its really great, especially after a long day at work - a fabulous way to unwind..it totally transforms your mood. Its soothing and at the same time invigorating, very rarely can something be both. Also goes well with a glass of wine, with a book, for a nice evening with your partner, almost anything!! Even my 10 month old daughter just loves it! And, oh yes, the guitar work is stupendous, out of the world - if you are a guitar aficionado, you GOT TO HAVE THIS. Worth its weight in gold.
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