Songs Of The North - Antonio Breschi

Advantages: The voice of an Angel ; Title track being one of the best folk rock songs
Disadvantages: Some weak tracks ; Not on the same par as Fairport Convention or Fotheringay

...and bar affair when listening to the song as a whole it's another Sandy. The song's sound effects in the background draw similarities with those used on Jimi Hendrix's classic 'Little wing'. Although the instrumental edge is somewhat subtle, the voice of the gilded angel with the bright halo above her head offers a lasting impression. 'Oh, that wretched Wilbur, He keeps ploughing up the land. He fights the battle thoughtfully With roses in his hands. But where is the fight now? So play us your merry song. The autumn, it has blown away, And the winter, it is long.' 10. NORTH STAR GRASSMAN AND THE RAVEN - 3:29 My favourite song on the album and has to be one of the best songs of the folk rock boom of 1964-74. Everything about this classic falls into place and fits together like a big jig-saw, the lyrical craftsmanship which... Read review

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Advantages: A classic collection of Latin American songs.
Disadvantages: There is nothing worth a mention here

...of the audience. Such harassment and subsequent numerous death threats forced her into European exile. But this did not stop her singing and she continued to give performances on tours across Europe, North America and Brazil. While residing in Europe, she became an inspiration for musicians and singers from around the world. This period also encouraged her to broaden her repertoire by moving into new genres. On this CD you will hear famous songs written by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez (La Maza, Unicornio), the Brazilain singer songwriter Milton Nascimento (Maria Maria), Pablo Milanés (Años), León Gieco (Solo Le Pido A Dios, Cancion Para Carito) and Fito Páez (Dale Alegria A Mi Corazon). Mercedes Sosa returned to Argentina in 1982 several months before the military regime collapsed on account of its catastrophic invasion... Read review

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Advantages: Flowing, flawless, melodic music
Disadvantages: None

...genius. He plays the guitar and does his own percussion by tapping and slapping the body of the guitar as he plays. Much like the style of Tommy Emanuel. This album was released in 2003 and was the eleventh of 13 albums that he has released. The first track, “Touch Wood”, pretty much sums up Antonio Forciones abilities. His acoustic guitar is the only instrument used on the track and he uses it for guitar, bass and percussion sounds simultaneously. This song is a little cheesy but technically brilliant. “Tarantella” is a traditional dance in which couples whirl around. It is associated with the Tarantula spider in Southern Italy and when bitten by the spider you had to dance the most joyous dance ever or you died. So, I’m assuming that the second song is about the dance. There are four other musicians collaborating... Read review

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