CRISTINA ABAROA: Cristina

Cristina Abaroa

Cristina

© 2001 Moon Moosic Records (634479111402)

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Acoustic love songs en Español with a voice as sweet as 'dulce de leche'.

tracks

1 Sombras
2 Ayer
3 Maria
4 Dos poetas al vacio
5 Tal vez sera
6 Luna
7 Noches en la Alhambra
8 Mi Faraon
9 Amor gitano
10 Poco a poco
11 Me equivoque
12 El sueño del Juglar

notes

... within the CD booklet, all lyrics are given in Spanish and English, so let's do some quoting. The breathy pop of 'Luna' tells the story of that great orb with acoustic guitar, voice and vocal layers coming in at times. "You appear without regard / you assault me / you know that's what I want / without saying how long it will last / you decide - we are one.
But the Ballads - that's where Cristina scores her greatest successes. 'Noches en la Alhambra' is just sheer heaven with her vocal overdubs for soft effect, helped for a change by some slight rhythm in the chorus. Dips in ever so slightly you don't realize there's any beat there. "Resting columns / in the silence of a sepulchral warmth / Stories of poets, kings and lovers / you will envision / at la Alhambra".
Oh you will.
There's something about 'Mi Faraon' (which translates as 'My Pharaoh') that will remind you of 'My Funny Valentine', with Latin tint of course. So bewitching, it should soon be outlawed in the back seats of cars. "Dark eyes, olive skin / his smile, pure ivory / he takes walks at sunset / amidst the shadows of his thoughts / I'm dazed by his words / the way he walks fascinates me'.

A lover's album, without question.
Realistically, beautifully skilled, crafted and executed with major league precision.

by Ben Ohmart / LA Ritmo.com

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  • sweetness that revives
    author: thomas lorenzo

    When I fisrt heard this Cd what standed out immediately was the freshness and sweetness of her music. It could be that I am missing it in life so , thank you for bringing those feelings in the foreground of my conscious. Thomas

  • Cristina composes with a fresh musical passion
    author: Pepillo

    Having experience Cristina live in those cafes in LA it's been a great experience. Hope she continues her great work and some day she gets the oppotunity to go far... Waiting for the second CD...

  • Inimitable
    author: Alex Venegas

    The CD can be seen as a time machine - it takes you from the medieval courts of the sixteenth century, through the Spanish Revolution and immediately into the twenty-first century urban metropolis. Each piece captures the essence of diverse nations throughout the Spanish-speaking empire: southern Spain, Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Spanish Harlem, New York. The artist has been able to condense the Hispanic diaspora into one heart-wrenching CD unlike anything I've ever heard.

  • Me encanta!!!
    author: Victoria Mateos

    Es la justa combinación de mis artistas favoritos, algo de Laura Pausini, un poco de Mecano, un tanto de Presuntos Implicados y lo mejor de Alejandro Sanz. Definitivamente me encanta!!!

  • Musica para el alma
    author: Pablo Aguirre

    En medio de una diversidad de estilos musicales estridentes que ultimamente dominan el mercado, por fin podemos disfrutar de un CD con canciones que llegan al alma. La sencillez, dulzura de voz y el acompanamiento acertado de guitarras, bajo y percusion, nos transportan a otro mundo, uno lleno de amor y poesia. Felicitaciones Cristina.

  • Un "band-aid" para el alma
    author: Alex Brodovich

    En estos momentos de stress y problemas cotidianos, Cristina nos lleva a un oasis de calma en el que uno no puede hacer otra cosa mas que volar con la imaginación y entrar a un trance que te descubre a ti mismo. Gracias por tu música.

  • Having meet this young lady I can attest to her artisty.
    author: Dan Wescott

    Christina is an artist who relates to her audience with her music and her personal outgoing energy. She is as good a person as she is an artist and it is expressed in her performances. She loves her music and it shows.

  • Music from the heart
    author: Alicia Barocio

    The music and the lyrics of this CD captivate you the moment you hear its first notes. All songs speak directly to the soul. The music is fresh and original while the lyrics are beautiful and elegant. I love the uniqueness of all the songs. Experience this CD for yourself!

  • Artistic Miracle
    author: Maria Aragon

    An artistic miracle that communicates directly with one's creative soul. This wonderful CD not only contains beautiful music and soothing lyrics that speak about love, life, and dreams, but contains a magical power that moves you to explore and bring forth your own artistic abilities. A MUST for everyone who loves music! Thank you for sharing your talent and I look forward to the next CD.

  • She's just amazing!
    author: Ms. Garcia

    Her CD is a work of art. Amazingly, we still have people who create such miracles. Cristina's first album wraps your heart around her music. You can identify yourself with the lyrics of her songs and you are taken to, literally, heaven!

  • Music Bliss = Cristina
    author: Cory Danziger

    This is a brilliant record that should not be missed. The guitar work is perfect and her vocals will mesmerize you. Cristina is a true talent.

  • La música de Cristina es muy fresca y original.
    author: Mónica Terán

    Me encantó la letra de las canciones. Es un lenguaje fresco y totalmente nuevo. Muchos músicos hoy solo repiten creaciones de otros autores. Este disco rescata muchos valores ya perdidos y canta sobre situaciones reales. Tiene su propio estilo y es admirable su creatividad y sensibilidad para escribir música. Me gusta mucho el diseño de la portada y el que viene en inglés y español. Es muy original.

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