Vagabundo
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Vagabundo is a concept album
by Robi Dräco Rosa
. It was recorded in Surrey
, England
under the creative direction of Roxy Music
guitarist Phil Manzanera
. The music video for "Madre Tierra" was directed by Angela Alvarado
and won Best Rock Video in the 1997 Latin Music Awards. The album was also included in Spin Magazines 1997 Top 10 list of greatest Latin Rock records of all time.
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
by Robi Dräco Rosa
Draco Rosa
Draco Cornelius Rosa Suárez , also known as Robi Draco Rosa, Robby Rosa, Draco Rosa or simply Draco, is a Puerto Rican Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award...
. It was recorded in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
under the creative direction of Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Roxy Music was a British art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera , Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson . Former members include Brian Eno , and Eddie Jobson...
guitarist Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera is a musician and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music. In 2006 Manzanera co-produced David Gilmour's album On An Island and played in Gilmour's band for tours in Europe and North America...
. The music video for "Madre Tierra" was directed by Angela Alvarado
Angela Alvarado
Angela Alvarado Rosa is an American actress and music video director. She is the wife of singer Draco Rosa.Alvarado was born in New York City of Puerto Rican descent. Alvarado is the sister of Magali Alvarado. She first met her husband during the production of the 1988 film Salsa. In 1990, the...
and won Best Rock Video in the 1997 Latin Music Awards. The album was also included in Spin Magazines 1997 Top 10 list of greatest Latin Rock records of all time.
Track listing
- "Hablando del Amor" (Navarro, Rosa) - 1:14
- "Madre Tierra" (Escolar, Rosa) - 3:35
- "Llanto Subterráneo" (Rosa, Sabines) - 3:52
- "Vagabundo" (Navarro, Rosa) - 3:37
- "Penelope" (Navarro, Rosa) - 4:45
- "Delirios" (Rosa, Tena) - 3:00
- "Para No Olvidar" (Rosa, Sabines) - 4:16
- "Blanca Mujer" (Escolar, Rosa) - 3:51
- "Vértigo" (Navarro, Rosa) - 2:43
- "Vivir" (Escolar, Rosa) - 4:21
- "Brujeria" (Escolar, Rosa) - 3:28
- "La Flor del Frío" (Navarro, Rosa) - 3:55
- "Amantes Hasta El Fin" (Navarro, Rosa) - 5:02
- "Mientras Camino" (Navarro, Rosa) - 0:37
Personnel
- Robi Dräco RosaDraco RosaDraco Cornelius Rosa Suárez , also known as Robi Draco Rosa, Robby Rosa, Draco Rosa or simply Draco, is a Puerto Rican Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award...
- vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, harmonica, piano, sound effects - Rusty AndersonRusty AndersonRusty Anderson is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer. He is best known as lead guitarist with Paul McCartney, though he has worked with an extensive list of artists in addition to his own solo career.-Early life:Rusty Anderson grew up in La Habra, California...
- electric guitar - Carla AzarCarla AzarCarla Azar is a musician and a member of the band Autolux. Azar is a multi-instrumentalist but is known primarily for playing the drums. She also plays glockenspiel, xylophone, mellotron, piano, and bass guitar.-Career:...
- percussion, drums - Paul Bushnell - bass
- Phil ManzaneraPhil ManzaneraPhil Manzanera is a musician and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music. In 2006 Manzanera co-produced David Gilmour's album On An Island and played in Gilmour's band for tours in Europe and North America...
- custom guitar, musical director, record producer - Geoff Dugmore - drums
- Peter Gordeno - piano, hammond organ, clavinet, mellotron
- Sara Loewenthal - arranger
- Roddy LorimerRoddy LorimerRoddy Lorimer is a Scottish musician who has performed with a number of bands, including Blur, Gene, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, Suede and The Waterboys. He is currently a member of the horn section Kick Horns....
- trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet - Ash Howes - mixing engineer
- Charles Rees - assistant engineer
- Chucho MerchanChucho MerchanChucho Merchan is a session jazz bassist and guitarist. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Cambridge University in 1980....
- bass - Dinah Beamish, Ellen Blair, Chris EatonChris Eaton (Canadian musician)Chris Eaton , is the founder and lead vocalist of Toronto-based indie rock band Rock Plaza Central, as well as a novelist.- Music career :...
and Jos Pook - Roger Gorman - art director
- Jana Leon - photography
- Draco Rosa - liner notes