Pérez Prado - Concierto para bongó (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2019
- 8 tracks
- 34 min
- mambo
Concierto para bongó
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Perez Prado, the original mambo king, and his orchestra present an album that's a bit of a puzzle, not quite what you'd anticipate from someone known for their traditional sound. The first side is a bit all over the place, clearly showing the impact of rock's rise as the dominant popular music genre at the time. Guitars and keyboards take center stage, with only a hint of the usual mambo orchestration, starting with the regrettable 'Claudia' and ending with the stunning 'Cayetano.' The side wraps up with 'Fantasia,' which feels like a warm-up for what's to come. Side two is a completely different beast, dedicated entirely to the title track. It's a raw, rhythmic jungle beat that reminds me of Prado's 'Voodoo Suite.' The guitars and keyboards have taken a backseat (if they're even present), and the focus is on a whirlwind of percussion, from marimba to kettle drums, and of course, the bongos. While it's tough to fully endorse an album with a somewhat weak first side, 'Concierto para Bongo' alone makes the whole thing worthwhile.
Perez Prado, the original mambo king, and his orchestra present an album that's a bit of a puzzle, not quite what you'd anticipate from someone known for their traditional sound. The first side is a bit all over the place, clearly showing the impact of rock music's rise in popularity. Guitars and keyboards take center stage, with the mambo orchestration taking a backseat, from the regrettable opening track 'Claudia' to the stunning 'Cayitano.' The side wraps up with 'Fantasia,' a piece that feels like a warm-up for what's to come. Side two is a completely different beast, dedicated entirely to the title track. It's a raw, rhythmic jungle beat, reminiscent of Prado's 'Voodoo Suite.' The guitars and keyboards have faded into the background, and we're left with a whirlwind of percussion, from marimba to kettle drums, and of course, the bongos. While it's tough to fully endorse an album with a somewhat weak first side, 'Concierto para Bongo' alone makes this album worth your time.
Perez Prado, the original mambo king, and his orchestra present an album that's a bit of a puzzle, not quite what you'd anticipate from someone known for their traditional sound. The first side is a bit of a mixed bag, clearly showing the influence of the then-dominant rock music. Guitars and keyboards take center stage, with the mambo orchestration taking a backseat, from the regrettable opener 'Claudia' to the beautiful 'Cayitano.' The side wraps up with 'Fantasia,' which feels like a warm-up for the second side, all about percussion. Side two is a completely different beast, dedicated entirely to the title track. It's a raw, percussive jungle rhythm that reminds me of Prado's 'Voodoo Suite.' The guitars and keyboards have faded into the background (if they're even there at all), and we're treated to a whirlwind of percussion, from marimba to kettle drum and, of course, the bongos. While it's tough to fully endorse an album with a somewhat weak first side, 'Concierto para Bongo' alone makes the whole album worth it.
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