En Esta Tarde Gris - Roc?o D?rcal, Contursi, Jos? Mar?
Spanish bred actor and singer Rocio Durcal is one of the most beloved and best-known figures in all of Latin entertainment. With a career spanning better than 40 years, the classic beauty of an old-school movie star, a voi... more »ce of silk, and charismatic feminine mystique, Durcal enchants audiences with romantic pop songs, ballads, and Mexican ranchera. Here on Entre Tangos Y Mariachi ["Between Tangos and Mariachi"], the silvery-voiced siren emotes the classic hits of well-known Argentinean composers in the torch song hybrid tradition of bolero rancheras. Accompanied by a Mexican rhythm section and the Symphonic Orchestra of London, Durcal soars through the arrangements of noted producer Bebu Silvetti, with whom she has worked on previous outings. Elegant, romantic, and swelling, Entre Tangos Y Mariachi sets the stage for a ballroom of crystal chandeliers, sophisticated cocktails, and whispered seduction, as finely turned out couples dance cheek to cheek, breast to breast. --Paige La Grone« less
Spanish bred actor and singer Rocio Durcal is one of the most beloved and best-known figures in all of Latin entertainment. With a career spanning better than 40 years, the classic beauty of an old-school movie star, a voice of silk, and charismatic feminine mystique, Durcal enchants audiences with romantic pop songs, ballads, and Mexican ranchera. Here on Entre Tangos Y Mariachi ["Between Tangos and Mariachi"], the silvery-voiced siren emotes the classic hits of well-known Argentinean composers in the torch song hybrid tradition of bolero rancheras. Accompanied by a Mexican rhythm section and the Symphonic Orchestra of London, Durcal soars through the arrangements of noted producer Bebu Silvetti, with whom she has worked on previous outings. Elegant, romantic, and swelling, Entre Tangos Y Mariachi sets the stage for a ballroom of crystal chandeliers, sophisticated cocktails, and whispered seduction, as finely turned out couples dance cheek to cheek, breast to breast. --Paige La Grone
"If you don't know Rocio Durcal, this disc is a terrific intro to a most accessible gran cantadora. This is Piaf for our bicultural times. The tango with a large dose of mexicanismo is enchanting. I am ready to toss on feathers and pearls and dance the night away. As smooth as Ella Fitzgerald singing ballads, as passionate as, well, la mujer hispana. I loved this disc."
Rocio Durcal..The Best keeps getting Better!!
Manuel | Modesto, CA | 05/16/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have always admired Rocio Durcal for her amazing voice. Her last 5 productions have been have been terrific and what makes them so great is that each one is like a little different world. In this, her most recent production. Rocio demonstrates once again that she is the very best and the Ultimate Queen of Spanish music. My favorites from this album are "Sombras Nada Mas" of course, "Caminito", "Nostalgias", "A media Luz" and "En esta tarde Gris". I love this album, I have heard it 10 times today already and I still want more!! She has a harmonious voice, I am so proud to be her fan because she is truly the best, and the best thing is that she doesnt have to do a "crossover" like other artists to prove that she is the very best. I hope that she records many, many more albums in years and years to come"
IN MEMORY OF A FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINER
Mark Garcia | Miami Lakes, FL | 03/26/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"just read this morning of the very very sad news of this great singer's passing after a long battle with cancer...a kind, wonderful, classy entertainer with an unequalled voice who will never ever be forgotten.
this particular album from a few years back is one of my all-time favorites ..timeless spanish standards interpreted with incredible range and style by one of the greatest singers of spanish songs.....what more can be said ?
God bless you Rocio, may you now be at peace"
SHE HAS WON AN AWARD FOR BEING THE BEST F LATIN SINGER
SEXY CHICA | CALIFORNIA | 07/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yes we all love her she has the voice to kill for listen as her voice soars through the room as you play this terrific album listen wile you go through a relaxing period of rythm. Rocio Durcal! She does have a voice to take your breeth away you can never get enough of her with the killer voice and orcastra you seem to get this amazing peice of art a kind of musica that just tuches your soul deep down into your heart she also sings about serious emotional feelings and she does it well it just seem so real like she means what she sings and thats what I think alot of us like about her well I like that about her. What proves what I am saying is listen to her live album you might even have them her voice and the feeling is so real like it just nocks you out she does not even sound live witch proves her good voice and her talent expecially with this cd and of course my favorite song ( Sombras... Nada Mas) but all of these songs are wonderful songs I recamend this album to any one even if you don't like latin music I think you will like her she is that good at what she does she has made herself what you might say the queen of mexico and even through out the world she will always be remembered as the great queen of latin soul music no one will ever get tired of this album and her for that matter. She has come so far and she will keep on living her dream to be the best female latin singer and she will keep putting smiles on every ones face. when I play her albums I remember how great it is to be here and she makes me relize how great life is she tuches me that much Do me a favor and please buy her stuff expecially this album I don't think you will regrete I think you will love her to and if you don't know her you can start here right now this is a stunning cd and a great start off! Rocio keep on living your dream!"
A fresh look at old favorites
Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 11/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These great Argentine standards, 6 of them made famous by the great Libertad Lamarque, are here given terrific interpretations...heartfelt and with superb phrasing, Rocio brings them to life in her own special way.
Bebu Silvetti is a marvel. His lush and gorgeous arrangements and production are exquisite, and a perfect complement to Rocio's voice.
Favorites are "Nostalgias" and "A Media Luz", but all the tracks are melodic and lovely, and make for a satisfying CD from start to finish.The beautiful Rocio, with a stunning cover photo (which might invite comparisons to Diana Krall's "The Look of Love" CD...but Rocio's came first !), has done it again, and given us another winner :)"