Pasajero

Submitted by nonesuch on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 19:14
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World Music
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This up-tempo acoustic set recalls the classic arrangements of the band’s platinum-selling debut and includes a version of Buena Vista Social Club’s “Chan Chan.” The Guardian (UK) praised “their remarkable guitar work, driven on by rousing percussion or accordion.”

Description

This up-tempo acoustic set recalls the classic arrangements of the band’s platinum-selling debut and includes a version of Buena Vista Social Club’s “Chan Chan.” The Guardian (UK) praised “their remarkable guitar work, driven on by rousing percussion or accordion.”

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Philippe Eidel and the Gipsy Kings for Gipsy Kings Sarl Productions
Recorded and mixed by Frank Redlich
Assisted by Arnaud Bascunana, Lionel Boutang, Sébastien Prades
Recorded at Studio Calm, Paris

All songs by the Gipsy Kings, except track 3 by Philippe Eidel and the Gipsy Kings, track 5 by Francisco Répilado, track 13 by Antonio Rivas and the Gipsy Kings.
Photography: Theirry Rajic / Figure
Artwork: HI / Figure

Executive Producers: Pascal Imbert, Peter Himberger, and Freddy Lamotte

Nonesuch Selection Number

79959

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
ns_album_artistid
45
ns_album_id
652
ns_album_releasedate
ns_genre_1
0
ns_genre_2
0
Album Status
Available
Artist Name
Gipsy Kings
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Gipsy Kings, vocals, guitars, charango, palmas: Nicolas Reyes, lead vocal (1, 3, 9, 12, 14); Tonino Baliardo, instrumental (6, 11, 13, 14); François Canut Reyes, lead vocal (2, 4, 5, 10); Patchai Reyes, lead vocal (7); Andre Reyes, lead vocal (8); Diego Baliardo; Paco Baliardo; Paul Reyes

Additional musicians:
Bernard Paganotti, bass (1-9, 13), upright bass (10-12, 14)
R. Pacheco Jimenez, percussion (1-14)
Patrice Renson, drums (1, 2, 5, 7-10, 14)
Jasko Ramic, accordion (1)
Philippe Eidel, accordion (1, 4, 6, 9), programming (2), keyboards (3, 7, 14), bouzouki (5, 14), percussion (5), piano (9), charango (10), mandolin (12), diatonic accordion (13)
Michel Delakian, trumpet; Gueorghui Kornazov, trombone; Pierre-Olivier Govin, saxophone (2, 3, 9, 13)
Ava Saty, duduc (10)
Antonio Rivas, accordion (13)

Cover Art
UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075597995923BUN
Label
MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
075597995961

  • 79959

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  • About This Album

    This up-tempo acoustic set recalls the classic arrangements of the band’s platinum-selling debut and includes a version of Buena Vista Social Club’s “Chan Chan.” The Guardian (UK) praised “their remarkable guitar work, driven on by rousing percussion or accordion.”

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Gipsy Kings, vocals, guitars, charango, palmas: Nicolas Reyes, lead vocal (1, 3, 9, 12, 14); Tonino Baliardo, instrumental (6, 11, 13, 14); François Canut Reyes, lead vocal (2, 4, 5, 10); Patchai Reyes, lead vocal (7); Andre Reyes, lead vocal (8); Diego Baliardo; Paco Baliardo; Paul Reyes

    Additional musicians:
    Bernard Paganotti, bass (1-9, 13), upright bass (10-12, 14)
    R. Pacheco Jimenez, percussion (1-14)
    Patrice Renson, drums (1, 2, 5, 7-10, 14)
    Jasko Ramic, accordion (1)
    Philippe Eidel, accordion (1, 4, 6, 9), programming (2), keyboards (3, 7, 14), bouzouki (5, 14), percussion (5), piano (9), charango (10), mandolin (12), diatonic accordion (13)
    Michel Delakian, trumpet; Gueorghui Kornazov, trombone; Pierre-Olivier Govin, saxophone (2, 3, 9, 13)
    Ava Saty, duduc (10)
    Antonio Rivas, accordion (13)

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced by Philippe Eidel and the Gipsy Kings for Gipsy Kings Sarl Productions
    Recorded and mixed by Frank Redlich
    Assisted by Arnaud Bascunana, Lionel Boutang, Sébastien Prades
    Recorded at Studio Calm, Paris

    All songs by the Gipsy Kings, except track 3 by Philippe Eidel and the Gipsy Kings, track 5 by Francisco Répilado, track 13 by Antonio Rivas and the Gipsy Kings.
    Photography: Theirry Rajic / Figure
    Artwork: HI / Figure

    Executive Producers: Pascal Imbert, Peter Himberger, and Freddy Lamotte