favorite bachata songs?

[jrzyguy]

LOL awesome.

I kinda think of aventura as sorta the Boyz Men of Latin Music. After some repeat listening tho...i kinda like them for just being latin pop....not real bachata.

c'mon...waddaya all think of a latin music section where we of all ages and ethnicity can chime in about the latin music and latin artists that are new and/or classic.

could be fun eh?

 

[ZEUS]

Brugal..

How about Avispa by Zacarias Ferreiras.. " aunque se que ella es mala, no la he podido olvidar"... deep Sh**.

Con Brugal: peleas o resuelves..:rambo:

Zeus (primus inter pares chopo)

 

[Awesome]

bad bad dude...............Terrible choice because if by listening to that song you’re going to drink brugal(that’s alcohol)and it’s freaking bad for you ,so don’t listen to that song, I repeat don’t listen to that song it’s for you own safety……………………..hahahahaah I’m kidding listen to it I mean whatever makes you happy dude but remember being to happy is not always good

 

[Mr_DR]

When you guys start mentioning JLG then I would really think that you guys know about bachata.

 

[Awesome]

what's JLG?

 

[Awesome]

Is it Juan Luis Guerra you know since you said JLG.......UH ?

 

[ade]

good bachata group

listen to Horizonte
www.horizontebachata.com

 

[Mr_DR]

(i dislike avaentura with that stupid annoying voice...banana(gross)

What is wrong with you guys?

You guys can't dictate what other people like.

My favorite color is red, is yours blue?
or are you gonna force me to like blue and dislike red?

 

[macocael]

Quite Right Mr DR. No point in arguing over taste.

I noticed no one mentioned Luis Vargas, one of the more established, long-time bachateros. He has some marvelous stuff, but for something a bit different try
"Tranquila," which is a great song about how to live life and enjoy it. Not quite a bachata, really, but a song worth having in your collection.

Eralc7777: Ay Ombe, is sung by Raulin Rodriguez, if that is indeed the song you are thinking of. Raulin has lots of good stuff, and I particularly like Anoche for a fast bachata that makes for exciting dancing.

Joey Veras has some good ones, I always liked Corazon Callado.

Elvis Martinez anyone? Serpiente Venenoso is died in the wool bachata: "Solo yo puedo quererte, ayyyyy una fiera como tu solo puede aguantar un hombre como yo. Solo yo puedo dominarte, siiiii porque conozco muy bien cual es tu debilidad en la cama"

And again I cite the amazing "La Sufrida," whom many of you probably dont know. Her name was M?lida Rodriguez, and the song "La Sufrida" became her emblem She sings of prostitutes, "bad" girls turned out of the house, bar life, the real heart of bachata -- but this stuff is from several decades past. A must have in any collection. BMG put out a selection, but it is hard to find now.

Didnt see Blas Duran y sus Peluches either. Ha!

 

[RP23]

The best of Bachata is .....
Anthony Santos = Voy Pal'lla = Best singer Best song LOVE HIM!!!!! Anthony Pegame tu vicio papi tu vicio de tu lidos.
Luis Vagas= I don't even have to say a word LOVE HIM
Andy Andy= Just now he is coming out with something good
Frank Reyes= Has been around as the prince of bachata, but let me tell you that Princesa is a great song.
Raulin Rodriguez= great singer, but he knows it. I like his songs, but not as an artist. He never shows up to the clubs when he has to sing.
Joe Veraza= Sometimes good songs, but has been lost.
They are more, but let me just tell you this is my greatest bachata order.

 

[Marianopolita]

Sobre Luis Vargas-

I think the reason why no one mentioned Luis Vargas is because they don't understand his bachata. I consider myself to be extremely open minded when it comes to all types of Latin rhythms (except Mexican music) and with bachata I am convinced likeness comes with the understanding of the diversity of the genre and the history behind it. In my opinion, Luis Vargas is a veteran bachatero and almost what I would call a 'grassroots' bachatero. A term I just coined because that's the only way to describe his music. Of late he has made a comeback because he did struggle for 'position' among bachata artists in the 90's but his last three albums have shown the public that he still has what it takes. I absolutely cherish his 2003 album La sangre llama and his latest release Inolvidable. He could play the guitar! No question about it and let's not forget Antony Santos started off with Luis Vargas and then they parted ways and became rivals of sort but in my opinion each artist adds a different flavor to bachata.

Luis Vargas today in my esteem is no match to Antony S in the sense that he is the single most successful bachata artist of all time although Vargas has been around longer. However, it is essential to remember the two artists represent different elements of bachata music but both worthy of respect and recognition. The odd aspect is I never hear Luis Vargas' music in clubs whereas Antony S can ignite a crowd. Luis Vargas has talent but needs to position himself again to continue successfully in the future.


-LDG
-a serious fan of the genre

 

[drloca]

My latest "addiction" is Todas tus cosas" by Jimmy Bauer...just got the new album and its awesome!:classic:

 

[tarrantino]

I like anything by Frank Reyes. Primavera Azul is my all time favorite and I like Princessa too.

By the way did anyone get to see him in New York last week?

 

[macocael]

Excellent analysis Lesley, and I agree. have you listened to "Tranquila"? Quite an unusual song. What I like about Vargas is not only his virtuosity as a guitarist, and his grassroots, but also the fact that he will surprise you every once in a while with something that is, if not exactly out of character, well different somehow. Another song of his that I admire a lot is "Nueva York," which is actually a merengue, but let us not forget that these bachateros -- Santos, Joey Veras, Raulin, Vargas, Kinito Rodriguez, and a host of others -- are also top notch merengueros, who, it could be argued, have kept the grassroots of that genre alive as well when all the other merengue groups have opted for a more discoteque oriented electrified sound. (Which I am not criticizing. I love Pe?a Suazo's album "Esta Noche," and I also love some of the innovations that were wrought by the New YOrk bands like Fulanito, whose Cometela Ripi?, Guayando, and Mano Fria are marvelous mixes of perico ripiao with a harder edged NY sound.)

I used to hear Luis Vargas in the clubs back in 90s NYC. Havent been going to clubs much anymore so I cannot comment with any authority, but I do have the same impression, that his music just doesnt get heard much, and that may be why no one else on this thread mentioned his music.

Btw, Lesley have you ever seen my friend's documentary film on Bachata -- his name is Giovanni Savino. Here is the URL: http://artemagnetica.com/_wsn/page4.html


There is also D. Hernandez's book on the subject which is worth a read.

PS: do you have La Sufrida in your collection. If not I will add it to the list!

 

[Marianopolita]

Grassroots, merengue de cuerda y bachata del pueblo-

Macocael,

Somehow that song Tranquila does not ring a bell but I don't know his songs off the top of my head as much I do for other artists and I have many of his albums. I will go back and check when I have a chance to see if I have it. Vargas I think is a legend and believe me I would not consider myself a die hard fan of his music but I know when something is unique, authentic and downright a true display of excellence. Having said that Vargas is exemplary. You know the old adage 'give credit where credit is due'. That merengue you mentioned- Nueva York is one I enjoy as well and his album Mensajero is full of some unique merengues that seem typical of Luis Vargas' mystique.

Most bachateros are merengueros however, of late the majority with the exception of a few have moved away from including guitar based merengue in their bachata repertoire. Antony Santos is the exception whose guitar based merengue is even played in clubs and fills the floor. Although there are only a few I would listen to, I know many enjoy his renditions. He himself had a set back in popularity with his merengue-mambos once he started to include the electric keyboard in his music but innovation and change is what keeps an artist popular and although the critics felt he lost a little of the top I feel he is stronger than ever. Just sample his new release Lloro and you will see what I mean.

Of course I know of Deborah Pacini's book although her book just compliments my historical knowledge of bachata and it is a well written research. It would be nice to have something more up to date though since bachata has changed and the modern day bachata nuances are so far removed from what Pacini's book discusses. That book was released in 1986, and given the new nuances in bachata today D. Pacini needs to go back on the field and survey bachateros and followers of the genre. The stigma is still there however, I would like to hear the commentary of the old timers like Luis Segura, Antony Santos, Luis Vargas etc. those who paved the way for modern day bachateros to have a stage to stand on and perform.

I also like some the other bachateros like Raulin R, Joe Veras, Frank Reyes, Luis Segura (one of my favorites). They all have made significant contributions to the genre, one that has more popularity on an international level compared to in its country of origin although acceptance and popularity of the genre has changed in the DR.

The bachata documentary link looks interesting and I will definitely read through the website. No, I don't have La sufrida in my collection however, I will send you a PM later on this week and if you wish you may fill me in when you reply. Santo Domingo Blues is another good bachata documentary that I have yet to see but from what I can judge from the website it looks like a will documented film.


-LDG

 

[macocael]

Giovanni's film was mostly limited to the New York scene, with shots of all the older guys, including Luis Segura, my hero, playing in NYC. He had a small budget. These things are hard to do. But there is alot of oral history in it, so that makes it good. Still the topic does require a much bigger and more thorough treatment, filling in the history adequately and then showing what is going on today, as well as looking at how the dance itself is changing. And the stigma as well (a stigma that merengue once shared too).

True, I would have said so too, the bachateros today do not include merengue so much. Lloro is wonderful. Antony S just keeps them coming. And that is something we need to bear in mind. While I loved Yoskar Sarante's first album, his second didnt do it for me, and he is not a singer/songwriter either. Very hard to match Antony S., who does it all and has been doing it for so long. And he fills the dance floor: I have lots of good dance memories, many of which featured Antony S on the soundtrack!

 

[ZEUS]

Zararias Ferreiras

Con Brugal: Zacarias Ferreiras, La Avispa: " aunque se que ella es mala, todavio lo la he posido olvidar".. I say again, deep sh*t.

zeus (primus chopo)

 

[mamilinda]

People...get it through your thick heads, and stop looking at 'ese maric**cito' de Aventura...ROMEO...those people don't play REAL bachata!!!

It's just like saying that Jerry Rivera sings SALSA!!!

Give me a break!!!

MQ

JaJaJa! I also don't really put Aventura in the bachata category, but I do enjoy their music. I will listen to anything by:

Moncy y Alexandra (who were here in Indianapolis in January)
Luis Vargas (who I want to marry)
Alex Bueno (his voice - aye dios)

These are my 3 favorites. For about a year "loco de amor" by Luis Vargas, and "eso hombre soy yo" by Alex Bueno.

 

[UomoDiMare]

Romeo Santos

ROMEO SANTOS - no forget

 

[Janni]

Me gusta mucho:

Princessa y Te Dire de Frank Reyes
Perdoname la vida de Los Toros Band
Luto en mi Corazon y La Pared de Joe Veras
Manana tu Olvido de Zacarias Ferreira
Por tu Primer Beso de Raulin Rodrigues
Hasta el Fin y Hazame tu Esposa de Monchy y Alexandra

Janni