Sugoi!!!! :D
5
By florecita_rockera
If you are looking for classical music or pop related music, you should stop looking at this page right now. This is NOT a folk/world/pop album made for an easier listening (and i'm not saying these albums are not good) but an invitation to explore world music -from the silk road route- in it's real form. It's a fantastic alternative to more familiar, mainstream western music, and a way to understand a bit more the form and culture of different mindframes.
Most of the tracks in the album are really good, but my favourites are these:
Arabian waltz (this is such a cool dancing track!!!)
Ambush from ten sides (cause it has a really good classical mood... and the combination of pipa sheng, guitar and cello is so innovative and great)
the silent city, (it transmits immediattely the sensation of hugeness and loneliness of something so big as a city... this track i'ts TRULY unique)
And finally, galloping horses. the pipa sounds so good and the last surprise of the track is FU***NG cool!!!! This album is something special...
P.s.- I invite you to hear the podcasts about this album. It will help you to understand a bit more the creation and inspiration behind these pieces.These podcasts are a must have also... Sugoi!!! :D
NEW IMPOSSIBILITIES
5
By theflume
SUPERB! If you like "Rites of Spring" you'll love "Song of Eight Unruly Tipsy Poets".
Very Good
4
By DjQuackQuack
I really liked this album, Its relaxing and really gets the imagination pumping. I really wish it wasn't live though, I love sleeping to this kind of music and the applause at the end of every song are somewhat an rude awakening. Other than that very nice album.
Incredible
5
By guaxy
This album is simply incredible. I could not stay in my seat or hold in my emotions as i listened to the absolutely genius Ambush from Ten Sides and Vocussion. Two incredible songs to cap off another extraordinary album. The return of Night at the Caravanesrai is welcome as well =) If you remotely enjoy world/classical music, this album is a must buy
S!ck
5
By Blueberry eye
Yo Yo Ma has the beat for music
i thought his name was yomama -no offense
4
By omfgwtfstfu
good song
Average - we expected more
3
By aespey
Not bad, but not great. I would say average +. We expected much more from this. It is enjoyable, but it came no where close to the expectations that we had based on the Yo-Yo Ma that we have in our collection. Yo-Yo Ma is one of our 5 year old's favorite artists. He did not enjoy this as much as the other works that he listens to continuously.
Great Experiment
5
By dals
I have always wanted to hear the results of the Silk Road Project, and this is absolutely fantastic! It would have been great if the album included a digital cover with explanations on the music, unless there is one and I didn't see it. Please get it for us to learn more about each piece! Thanks.
Upbeat Classical
3
By Lynettese
How do you really rate classical music. The Chicago Symphony is one of the greatest around and with Yo-yo Ma playing with them, how can they go wrong. This is not your parents' classical. Worth a listen even if you've not been a fan before.
Wonderful Music
5
By KS6CW
It's hard to believe this is actually a symphonic orchestra with all the Middle Eastern, middle Asian, and far-east Asian music. I'm so happy that I downloaded this entire album. Not only did I add this to my Symphony playlist, but I also added it to two other play lists: Middle Eastern and Far Eastern (Only the music that is typical of those regions).
When I first mentioned "It's hard to believe this is actually a symphonic orchestra" I am referring to the very beginning when I only heard pure Middle Eastern style sounds! LATER; however, the entire orchestra came out in other songs. Some of you will remember Ravi Shankar and the London Symphony Orchestra. This album is with that same idea (blending western instruments with eastern) This is really a special album and a joy to listen.
beautiful!
5
By ggbcfan
what a beautiful album- once again Yo Yo Ma outdoes himself! This album is filled with energy, even my children stop and listen when it is played! Encore!
FINALLY!!!!!!!
5
By mahboyblue
I LOVE YO-YO MA... HE FINALLY CAME OUT WIT A NEW ALBUM THAT TOUCHES MAH HEART MAH WHOLE FAMILY LISTENS TO IT EVERY NIGTH WHILE WE MAKE DINNER....YO-YO-MA MUCH LOVE!!
Beyond Excellent
5
By AMazze
If you like cinematic music, the kind that transports you immediately into a different state of mind, well then, this album will be on your favorites list. Very adventurous with such a great modern twist! I love the mixture of sounds; Yo Yo Ma, strings, guitars, asian percussion, horns, other asian traditional instruments. It is a refreshing landscape of color. Loved it.
Uniting the World
5
By jastan
Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Project have single handitly united the East and the West. Fuising the best of both worlds. They have done more in their collaboration to unite us then what politicians do. Listem to the song, but go to their concerts and you are bound to sit next to someone that comes from the other side of world and you can learn their stories. This is a wonderful album and beautiful project.
New Impossibilities
1
By ♪♫♪♫♪
I didn't know Yo-Yo Ma until now. The instrumental playing is great, but I only like a few songs. I hope they have a video of this album where you can listen and watch at a time, and that will be great.
RECOMMENDED SONGS:
1. Arabian Waltz
2. Vocussion
superb!!! Wow!!!!!
5
By santript357
This compilation is just wow!!! it is not a joke to put so much different music together and make it sound great!!! Two works stand out..."Shristi" and "Vocussion" A MUST LISTEN!!!
Really, really nice
4
By missdansa
Being a violist myself, I appreciated the feature on this album in the iTunes store. I commend the Chicago Symphony and Yo-Yo Ma for an excellent CD.
better than a first glance
4
By AbbyBuddy
i'm not usually the guy who would stop to admire such great and breathtaking instrumental music, but this is extrodinary.
Stunning!! Jaw Dropping!!
5
By Klokagoden
I went to Chicago to see Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble and it is one of the fondest memories of my life. I would pay TWENTY DOLLARS just for The Ambush from Ten Sides!! This album captures the vigor and energy of The Ambush from Ten Sides. A lovely Arabian Waltz.
