Splendido Hotel
Al di Meola
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Alien Chase On Arabian Desert | Al di Meola | 8:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Silent Story In Her Eyes | Al di Meola | 7:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Roller Jubilee | Al di Meola | 4:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Two to Tango | Al di Meola | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Al Di's Dream Theme | Al di Meola | 6:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dinner Music of the Gods | Al di Meola | 8:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Splendido Sundance | Al di Meola | 4:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Can Tell | Al di Meola | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spanish Eyes | Al di Meola | 5:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Isfahan | Al di Meola | 11:34 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Bianca's Midnight Lullaby | Al di Meola | 1:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
Talk about ambitious. This two-LP set finds guitarist Al di Meola performing with his quintet of the time (featuring keyboardist Philippe Saisse), with studio musicians, solo, in a reunion with pianist Chick Corea, singing a love song, and welcoming veteran Les Paul for a version of "Spanish Eyes." Most of the music works quite well and it shows that di Meola (best-known for his speedy rock-oriented solos) is a surprisingly well-rounded and versatile musician.
Customer Reviews
Utterly Amazing.
Al Di Meola presents concepts on the electric guitar on this breathtaking album which were very innovative for the time on this album, neoclassical shredding techniques being challenged by few in 1980 (Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen), and at the same time retains beautifully-arranged compositions on the classical and acoustic guitars. It's unbelievable some of the things Al does, at times combining many traditional spanish and afro-cuban rythems with intricate and maniacal guitar work. The opening track, "Alein Chase On Arabian Desert", is quite possibly the most interestingly diverse track on the album, but that's not saying the other's aren't. Splendido Sundance contains extremely technical acoustic guitar work that is, well, easily classifiable as "insane," and tracks like "Al Di's Dream Theme" and "Spanish Eyes" are also breathtaking. The album itself is extremely well-constructed as well. There are consistent elements throughout the whole thing, subtle, beautful changes in tempo and rythem patterns, and each song flows perfectly into the next. In short, this album is a must-own.
Biography
Born: July 22, 1954 in Jersey City, NJ
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Al di Meola
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Mediterranean Sundance | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Race With Devil On Spanish Highway | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 6:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Manha de Carnaval | Guitar Trio - Paco De Lucía/John McLaughlin/Al Di Meola | 6:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Elegant Gypsy Suite | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 9:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Midnight Tango | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 7:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flight Over Rio | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 7:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil | Elegant Gypsy - EP | 1:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Wizard | Land of the Midnight Sun | 6:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Beyond the Mirage | Guitar Trio - Paco De Lucía/John McLaughlin/Al Di Meola | 6:10 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Land of the Midnight Sun | Land of the Midnight Sun | 9:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
