SÉ DE UN LUGAR (2CD+DVD)

This is the best progrock you can get from Spain ! Triana was the most pivotal band that blended symphonic rock and flamenco, the ethnic music from the Andalusian gypsies. Their first album "El Patio" is a classic, the second is good but from the third the albums gradually sounded less symphonic and more as polished rock. Nonetheless the Spanish people loved their music and Triana became the most popular rockband in the Spanish rock history, they often played for massive crowds and most their albums got the platinum status! Unfortunately in '83 band member Jesus De La Rosa died in a car accident and Triana was no longer. They released a lot of compilation albums, this one contains two discs with 24 tracks (many from their best three albums) and for the first time a DVD. That DVD is a 55 minute documentary with footage from several TV music programs like Mundo Pop, Ahora, Popgrama (beautiful scene in a Morish palace) and Aplauso (from '74 until '81). Most of the 13 songs are interrupted by commentary from the band members, people who worked with Triana and who are influenced by Triana, like a musician from Ketama, the known 'new flamenco movement'. This DVD (13 songs, most are long excerps) gives a good impression from the innovative and exciting sound from Triana: propulsive flamenco solo - and rhythm guitar, howling electric guitar (great double-neck guitar), warm string-ensemble, distinctive Fender Rhodes piano, slow Moog synthesizer runs, lots of Banks-like organ play and great Andalusian vocals (expressive and a bit wailing). Some songs from the later period sound a bit polished (like "Corre") but in general this DVD shows a stunning and very talented band that delivers music that has a perfect balance between emotions and skills and electric - and acoustic music. If you are up to discover the wonderful world of flamenco this historical document is a splendid Christmas gift.

Feliz Navidad y un prospero ano nuevo para todos los aficionados de Triana, el grupo numero uno!

I'm not a fan of compilations, but this one is simply excellent. Six of seven songs from TRIANA's best album, ''El Patio'', and really best tracks from their other albums (1975 - 1983 period) make this 2CD + DVD set a very good starting point to the music of one of the greatest bands from Spain. Listen and decide whether you need all or at least some of their studio albums (personally, I prefer to have them all).

The movie on DVD gives you a good possibility to see the band live and introduces you to TRIANA history. There are no English subtitles, but most things are understandable for non-Spanish speakers without translation. Up to date it is the only available, at least officially, TRIANA's video, don't miss your chance!

Highly recommended to both fans and newcomers.