Alejandro Sanz

I love this CD - his voice sounds better than ever. The music and lyrics are so mature and unique and did I mention the voice? Alejandro makes studying Spanish fun. My favourite song is A La Primera Persona - it's so addictive I can have it on repeat for hours! I'm working on translating his songs into English so if you want to see, please visit my site alejandrosanz4englishspeakers. I can't wait for his English album - hope he sounds as good in English as he does in Spanish!

"Te lo Agradeco pero No" is very good. The rest of the songs of the collection are average.

This is my first Alejandro Sanz cd and after listening to his music on the radio, I went on line to look at his history. A great composer. I'm hooked. Love his voice. At 69 the man can take me back to those romances of yesteryears.

Wanted to listen to spanish music because I'm studying spanish. Just found that Alejandro Sanz is a great singer and the songs are fantastic too !!!

Alejandro Sanz is still the greatest composer in Spanish music today. This artist's music has definitely evolved throughout the years and in this latest compilation, Alejandro has expanded his music genres and attempted to mix several rhythms creating various styles of music. The simple ballads he once composed are no longer found; however, there are still some that remind you of his stylized thought provoking ballads. There are several songs Sanz decided to experiment with, which some people who loved his music may not enjoy; however if you are a true Alejandro sanz fan you can appreciate his genius in developing his music and lyrics. There are some very powerful songs and the lyrics are genius; however others are a little too experimental for my tastes. I recommend this compilation, probably not one of my favorite CD's from him but if you are still wondering about getting this CD, maybe just download a couple of his songs.

First let me state I barely speak Spanish, so when I listen to these songs I am only able to catch a word or a phrase that I understand.

It does not matter - the music is great, melodies have a lot of harmony, some are quite complex and unpredictable but once you "get" them, you would want to listen to them over and over.

Trust me - you do not have to understand these lyrics - the music moves you! Sanz is one of the greatest composers/performers ever - check out his performances on youtube. My favorite songs on this album - "Amiga Mia", "Aprendiz", "Toca para mi" - but the rest are just as great.

All of these songs were released in earlier albums but performed with less backround music and with little different twists on this "unplugged" version. Get it and enjoy!

This CD is for every recommendaton. I think I ll begin to learn spanish after this...

This album has got to be one of the greatest albums he has ever done. The entire track list is good and the mix is very well done. Highly recommend this album to any Alejandro Sanz fan.

I LOVE THE SONG "CORAZON PARTIO". MY MOM AND I USED TO AND STILL DO,PUT THE SONG OVER AND OVER LIKE AS IF WE WERE CRAZY.THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS. YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 1st time I saw Alejandro Sanz was when he performed with Destiny's Child on an awards show. I was blown away by his music and charm. The next day, I bought this album. Although I can't understand a word of spanish, the melodies and instrumentation are exceptional. Alejandro's voice is sensual and full of emotion. He is an excellent singer/songwriter. I purchased a later album, and once again, I was not disappointed. He only improves with age.

My friends told me I'd like this. They were wrong. Song after repetitive song. Granted, I don't speak Spanish, but understanding the lyrics would not have saved this music for me. JMO

He escuchado a muchos cds mexicanos y latinas, pero -MAS- es el mejor del mundo. Las canciones me hacen feliz cuando estoy solitaria. Cualquiera diciendo que ese -MAS- es basura está loca y desechar a sí mismo.

Alejandro Sanz is not a singer, he is a poet, the musical structures he writes are absolute amazing (and I ought to know, since being a musician myself) but besides his impressive musical arrangements and production, what cautivated me the most are his abosolutelly amazing lyrics. Alejandro Sanz's vision of the world is very unique, the way he interprets what's around him, from "corazon partio" where he explains how it feels to have a broken heart, to "siempre es de noche" where he feels throught the heart of a blind man in love, it is simply outstanding.
Great work from one of the most talented singer-songwriter of our time.

I would consider this cd as one of my favorites. Actually I love all of Alejandro's cd's. In this one you'll find excellent tracks like: "Y, Si Fuera Ella" "Corazón Partio" "Amiga Mia" & "Si Hay Dios", I consider those 4 tracks the best of the whole album, but all the other tracks are also great. Trust me this cd is worth buying.

If there's 1 CD that a true music lover needs for listening pleasure, you just landed on your jackpot. This CD is filled from beginning to end. No track on this CD is worth skipping. From his Worlwide smash hit "Corazon Partido" to Si hay Dios". Truely a great musician, truely a great CD, Truely the Best Buy.

I love these CD's, the first two have all Alejandro's greatest hits from the 80's and 90's, while the third one includes some of his popular live performances. If you are an Alejandro's fan you won't be disappointed.

This is the first ever Spanish language album I bought. The only time I saw him was on MTV singing 'No Es Lo Mismo' and later the video with Shakira. I love his voice so much that I was willing to risk buying this album. It was the best buying decision I've made. I love all the tracks on cd1,2. Tracks on cd3 are good too but would have love 'em better if he had sang all the songs by himself. All the other singers sounded so unimpressive singing beside him. His voice is just so so very sexy even though I don't have a clue what he's saying(btw, I live where exposure to the spanish language is almost nil). His singing style too is different than what I've heard before. LOVE THE CDs, LOVE ALEJANDRO!!! Planning to get his Unplugged album too.

I remember the first time I heard of Alejandro Sanz...It was the Summer of 1998 and I was listening to "Si Fuera Ella" from a Spanish Ballads Radio Station in Barranquilla, Colombia. From that moment on, I was HOOKED! I would compare him to Pablo Neruda of the 21st Century. I have listened to his soul-drenching words that "[...]me peina el alma y me la enreda[...]" His "Grandes Exitos 91_04" album is the culmination of his best hits, from his debut album with Warners Brothers "Viviendo Deprisa" to his lastest "No es lo mismo." If I were to describe DISC 3, I would say that it is like an Invitation to his Personal Space, where one can grasp his Unedited Musical Talent in "Corazon Partido" to a Sevillana-vibe with Ketama in "Vida es un Espejo." If you have a magnifying glass at hand, take a peek and read the personal comments that his friends and Sanz wrote!

Browsing for some new music a few years back I saw Alejandro Sanz' El Alma Al Aire album sitting on the shelf and was so taken with the cover art that I purchased it without having a clue who he was. Boy was I in for surprise. I'd never heard anybody sing like that before - the music was so rich and sophisticated, his voice so raw and passionate, that I had to put everything I was doing aside and just listen.

A few months later after listening to nothing but Alejandro and buying up every album of his I could find, I went to see him live at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. His live performance was every bit as exciting and as skillfully produced as his recordings and it was amazing to be a part of such a wildly enthusiastic crowd that knew every single word of every one of his songs and were often on their feet singing along.

Alejandro Sanz is an extraordinary singer/songwriter, a world apart from the crowd but still very accessible, even for someone like me who speaks little Spanish. His seamless fusion of pop, jazz and latin with his heritage of Flamenco and Gitano stylings, gives Alejandro's music a uniqueness that many have attempted but few accomplished so well.

The argument over whether Flamenco should be left alone is pretty much resolved I think, with artists like Alejandro Sanz and Ojos de Brujo who pay such great homage to it in their music.

Alejandro's latest release, the 3 disc Grandes Exitos 91_04 is a wonderful collection of some of his best music, with new and rare recordings to richen the feast. His duets on the 3rd disc are a treat. In particular, his recording of Cai with Nina Pastori is stirring and evocative and a great example of how beautifully Flamenco stylings can work in a contemporary setting when they're in the hands of the right musicians and singers.

Alejandro Sanz is a gem and his music a rare pleasure. But when all is said and done, it's that voice and the raw passion driving it that gives him so much of an edge over his contemporaries. His music holds up over the years and with countless repeated listenings because Alejandro is at his core, a gifted musician and he knows how to deliver the goods.

Grandes Exitos 91_04 will undoubtedly end up in every Sanz fan's collection but for somebody who isn't yet familiar with Alejandro's music, this is a perfect place to start.

Alejandro Sanz is one of the most talented artists I have known. He can bring to life his feelings in each one of his songs, and he can make them feel like a part of your own history. He has passion for life, for love, for people, and he shows this not only in his music, but also in his wonderful live perfomances. This album is perfect because you can enjoy his evolution as a musician and appreciate that special way he has to reinvent himself to be better every day - a live proof of this is are the three versions of the song "Como te Echo de menos" (only the original version is available in this record) It is really amazing how he managed to give the same message, to transmit the same feeling, changing the lyrics of this song (listen to the unplugged version in his Basico record, and then listen the MTV Unplugged version after you have enjoyed this original version... then you will understand).
The most beautiful suprise of this album was disc #3, titled "Rarezas", you will appretiate the essence of his creation of music, and also, you will find a familiar song hidden in two songs. His duet with The Corrs that is recorded in this album is simply excelent! (if you are familiar with his music, you will recognize the original song that serves as the base of this song)

My comment, Alejandro is an artist, an unbelievable artist, and this album is a living proof of this. Enjoy!!

Every song on this CD is great. I love his live cds. He sings with such passion. Definitely one of my favorites from Alejandro. I don't know what that guy is talking about Taylor. If he likes him so much then stick to Taylor, but ALejandro is great without comparison.

Un gran album, que demustra la madurez que ya venia tomando este gran cantante, para mi es un punto de despegue de su carrera. El sonido genial, y la seleccion de canciones comienzan con una antologica Mi primera cancion y termina con toda la energia de Viviendo de prisa.Encontraras todo lo que buscas en este Cd.

this is at best an average cd. reminds me a bit of james taylor style but not the originality of taylor. if you insist to get this cd, make sure you buy it at deep discount. otherwise, don't waste your time/money.

necesito la versión de primera canción en concierto con paco de lucia y presuntos implicados en donde hace solo de voz soledad junto a alejandro sanz--alguien puede informarme como puedo hacer para comprar éste producto en lo posible en video vhs-pal?

This CD is simply incredible. I love all of Alejandro Sanz' albums, but if I had to choose just one of them to listen to, I think it would be this one. This live CD contains acoustic versions of some great songs from a couple of his CDs.

He is one of the few Latin pop artists who writes his own songs, and, as always, this disc's lyrics are poetic, intelligent, expressive, and well-written. When I got my first Ale. Sanz CD, I was kind of ambivalent about it, but the more I listened to it, the more I fell in love with it. I've since recorded 3 of his CDs on a single tape and from the day I put it in my tape-player, I haven't taken it out.

Even if you don't speak Spanish, you can still enjoy the beautiful melodies and moods that this disc creates. This CD is generally pretty mellow, but the songs don't all sound the same. If you're thinking of getting your first Alejandro Sanz CD, I think either this one or "Mas" would be a good start.

Es un disco muy bueno que fue escrito con mucha emocion. Sus letras bonitas expresan completamente sus sentimientos en una poesia bella. Ademas la musica es buenisima como siempre, pero en esta ocasion quizas un poco mas tranquila. Los sonidos de los varios instrumentos mezclan para crear un sentido muy suave y hermoso. Puede que sus letras sean un poco dificil de entender, pero si se pueden entender si tienes el actitud correcto-- es como el dijo en su ultimo disco, Mas: "Yo quiero regalarte una poesia, tu piensas que estoy dando las noticias."

Siento mucho no poder expresarme mejor en el espanol. A veces me desanimo, pero sigo estudiando. Creo que es por medio de musica asi que se puede oir el espanol como se debe hablar y darse cuenta de la lengua bella que es.

Alejandro Sanz one of the best latin singer , and you can find that in this album , no bad song , i like all songs in this album ,anyone search for latin album to buy .. try this one without think twice .

Este disco sin duda es el mejor cd que ha sacado. Tiene canciones como Lo ves?, Eres mía, Se me olvido todo al verte, quiero morir en tu veneno, la fuerza del corazón, canción sin emoción.... entre otras que son CLASICAS! Si eres fan de Ale es basico que tengas este Cd. Si apenas vas a conocer a Alejandro, compra este cd, con este cd reviviras historias del pasado,y sentiras todas las emociones.
La canción de Lo ves? es una de las canciones favoritas de Alejandro y en todos los conciertos la canta acompañado de su piano.

el mejor de todos los cd despues mas y alma al aire,
el tiene 3 en italiano y 3 en portuguez tambien
les recomiendo esos que bueno es escuchar la musica en otro
idioma y suena bonito, espero que les sirva de algo yo tambien soy fan de el y me identifico con su musica.
soy de venezuela y es uno de los mejores de españa. a comprarlo.

I'm the proud owner of this cd, and can recommend it to others, disregarding whether they speak spanish or not. Yes, the whole cd is in spanish, but even if you don't understand the language you'll be able to comprehend the feelings it evokes.
I really like this cd, even though the songs make you rather sad... If you can, listen to some of the sample songs, like "La fuerza del corazón". Nothing I can say in behalf of this cd could mean to you as much as actually listening to it. Then you'll understand.

This CD by Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz, simply titled "3," is a truly outstanding collection of Latin pop. I consider Sanz to be a poet as well as a singer. He is the sole author of all but one of the songs on this CD (he co-wrote the one remaining song, "Quiero morir en tu veneno," with two others). He sings with a distinctively dramatic style; at times it's almost as if he were performing in a Broadway musical. His style on the CD is pop, with rock touches; all the lyrics are in Spanish.

The CD starts out with a particularly bold, dramatic performance on "La fuerza del corazon." This is followed by "Por bandera," which has a fun, bouncy sound. Another highlight of the CD is Sanz's passionate performance on the striking song "Quiero morir en tu veneno." He gives a particularly over-the-top performance on "Lo ves?"; at some points in the song, it sounds like he's going to burst into tears. "Lo ves?" actually appears in two versions, the second being a simple arrangement for piano and voice.

This is a beautiful CD by a performer of tremendous talent and passion. You don't need to understand a word of Spanish to feel the emotion in Sanz's voice. This is an essential addition to any serious collection of contemporary Latin music.

Glad I bought this CD, I missed all the songs that I use to hear it back in the early 90's when my sister use to have it. It brings back all kinds of memories, and of course now that I'm older I relate to the songs better.

My favorites, "Duelo al amanecer", "Todo sigue igual", "Los dos cogidos de la mano". If you like Alejandro Sanzs you really have to get this Cd is like a collective's item LOL

ALEJANDRO SANZ HAS IT ALL, GREAT WRITER,SINGER,GOOD LOOKING AND AWESOME GUY..!
I LOVE HIM

En este album se algo verde y no lo veo nada parecido a lo que es ahora en este album se ve como un chaval como de 22 años y hasta en sus videos se ve así no se como ha cambiado pero se ve que en ese tiempo era de estar con mas chavas y se veía un joven atractivo y tenía otra voz su video que más me gusta de ese album es Pisando fuerte por que sale con una chava tirandose agua con una pistolita de esas para peinarse y sale también en un jacuzzi y el escenario se ve como con muchas luces aunque el de los dos cogidos de la mano también se ve bueno el video por que Alejandro sale cantando en una banda y la chava que sale parece una muñequita.

Sanz demuestra que puede hacer mas pero que todavia esta muy verde y en vez de querer birncar a un lugar que no le coresponde, toma su posición y no trata de aparentar nada mas de lo que es: un tipo guapo cantando canciones faciles. Quiza si uno se vuelve muy observador se da cuenta de supontencial pero este dicos es mejor disfrutarlo sin lupa en mano. Son canciones sensillas pero buenas. Como para pasar una hora de musica diregible pero sin ser artificial.

amiga mia, pisando fuerte

My daughter was listening to her Shakira CD and "Tortura" was playing. Alejandro Sanz was the other voice and I was hooked. It's funny because my daughter thought I was talking about Shakira. Hahahaha. Anyway, I Googled this guy and listened to some of his music. What can I say, but he is so great. I am starting my collection of CD's. You won't be disappointed. Every song is great.

Everything in his songs, music, lyrics , feelings is a joy to listen to. Love it.

"Quisiera Ser" siempre trae una sonrisa a mi cara y me transporte al sur de una islita en el Caribe donde mi camino se cruzo con el de una bella mujer..."Tiene Que Ser Pecado", ¡UUFFFF!...¡Que intensidad!...¿Te acuerdas?...mi temperatura aumenta cada vez que escucho esta canción..."Hay un Universo de Pequeñas Cosas" me recuerda un amanecer que compartimos mientras yo caminaba por las calles de La Vieja Ciudad...¡Gracias por haberte desvelado conmigo!..."Cuando Nadie Me Ve" describe mi sentir al pensar sobre la distancia que hay entre tu y yo...Te Extraño.

Este disco de Alejandro, es algo diferente a los anteriores, claramente podemos ver un estilo diferente, pero sin duda alguna conserva esa excelencia que caracteriza todos los discos de este canta autor español. No recomiendo ninguna canción en especial, ya que todas y cada una de ellas tiene su propio encanto, y todas son excelentes.
En este su último disco (obviamente sin tomar en cuenta el unplugged), podemos ver que Alejandro no se equivoca en sus discos, y también se ve como ha crecido como artista.
Habrá que esperar al 2 de septiembre para ver que resulta de su disco "No Es Lo Mismo".

This is the second cd I own from Alejandro Sanz. The first time I heard of him was when he performed in an Award show in Spain, and since I'v loved his music. This cd I very emotional and sensual (as the Spanish language itself) and not corny. If you want something new to listen to then this is the one and trust me you will cherish it forever. Even though you might not understand Spanish you will enjoy this cd very much because you will feel what he fell just listening to his raspy voice. He is truly a great artist the has come from the Spanish speaking world. My favorite tracks are "Cuando nadie me ve", "Para que me quieras", "Me ire",and El alma al aire".