doowad

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Member Since: 5/24/2005
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El Gringo del Arrabal

Artist Song
Charly Garcfa  Ser· Girßn Medley: Eiti Leda/Viernes 3 a.m.  
Joan Manuel Serrat  Lucia 
Jorge Drexler  El pianista del Gueto de Varsovia 
Fito Paez  Carabelas nada 
CafT Tacvba  DespertT 
Julieta Venegas  Todo inventamos 
Aterciopelados  El estuche 
La Portuaria  Soffa 
Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio  El Cocodrilo 
Santana  Guajira 
Jarabe de Palo  El CafT de la Morena 
Aterciopelados  MiTnteme 
La Lupita  Mexican Soap Opera 
JosT JosT  El amor acaba 
Los Ases  Sombras nada mßs 
Tuna Real  La Morena de mi Copla 
Javier Mendoza  C=rdoba 
Los Rodrfguez  Copa Rota 
Tin Tan  Soy Feliz 
Lila Downs  Perfume de Gardenias 
Alejandro Algara  Noche de Ronda 
Joaqufn Sabina  Por el Bulevar de los Sue±os Rotos 

Comment:

A sequel of sorts to my wife's obra maestra from earlier this year, though it ended up being this gringo's poor attempt to represent musically what he only has connection to vicariously. While she witnessed the ambiente she was describing through her grandmother and father, I only take her lead in presenting a similar theme. And where her mix has the flavor of a real Sal=n de Baile from 1940s Mexico City, mine is more like the gringo who drank too much tequila and got la madre beat out of him at 3 in the morning (something I have had personal experience with, but that is a story for a different time).Actually I would have made it more of a true narrative by linking the songs thematically, but they sound better in this order. Speaking of, she and I obviously do have many artists in common, originating in all countries of el mundo hispano. And I already know that most comments will say something to the effect of "Well, I don't know much here, but I like that Santana (or maybe CafT Tacvba or Jorge Drexler)!" It really doesn't matter, this is made for my wife, and she probably won't even like it.

Feedback:

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avocado rabbit
Date: 6/15/2008
You're right, I don't know anything here but I plan on checking it out and, possibly, connecting vicariously.
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KathrynandRupert
Date: 6/16/2008
I am blindly proud of my lack of Mexican/Latino cred ;).
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mahdishain
Date: 6/16/2008
The gringo mixes like a native.
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gabechouinard
Date: 6/16/2008
Oh, goodness. I know Jorge Drexler from you, and a couple others. Yet another tutorial to download!
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Doowadette
Date: 6/16/2008
DADDY, NO OFFENCE TO YOUR OTHER MIXES, BUT THIS IS YOUR BEST YET! Love,Doowadette<3
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anthony lombardi
Date: 6/16/2008
i expect nothing but the best from you, derek
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ika
Date: 6/16/2008
Believe it or not I am very impressed with this mix. Te salio mejor que a mi. Ika
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buglady
Date: 6/17/2008
This looks super-- love the Charlton Heston cover... the most bizarre Mexican/Gringo hybrid of all time!
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tornadoZ
Date: 6/17/2008
lots of treats on this one. especially liked Alejandro Algara, JosT JosT, "El Cocodrilo," "El Estuche"... but the Tuna Real number was the best one of all. I might just buy their CD based on that track alone.
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sammyg123
Date: 6/17/2008
I've got a couple of hours to myself this evening (what joy!) and this mix is top o' my listening list. My cuppa tea, Derek - this looks great.