Alejandro Fernandez - Origenes

If you enjoy hearing rancheras, you'll love Origenes

I only discovered Alex in the last 5mos. I see a lot of his music videos and concert videos on [...]. It was only after seeing, his video compliation called Trayectoria that I felt I had to order this CD. Alejandro does no disappoint his fans who want to hear the essence of classic Mexican music called rancheras or mariachi. Alex is in the process of crossing over to a more pop soft rock sound to broaden his fan base. I am happy to hear he continues to include this music in his concerts as well as his newer material. I know when I see him in concert, he will once again not disappoint. January 10, 2007

GREAT! GREAT!

THIS CD IS GREAT!! AND ALEJANDRO'S PERFORMANCE IS GREAT!...WHAT A VOICE!! THE GREATEST VOICE!!!...WHAT A TALENT! YOU'LL FIND A LOT OF VARIETY IN THIS CD...RICH MUSIC...BEAUTIFUL MUSIC...BEAUTIFUL LYRICS...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD August 16, 2005

Lo mas suave que nunca!

I fell into purchasing this disc by listening to a Spanish radio station that was giving Tantita Pena a lot of air time. Like most everyone I kinda cringed, hoping I wasn't being suckered into buying another crummy album for one song.
Let me tell you, this entire album is pure dynamite! From the first song to the last (Las Mananitas,hidden on track 30) every track is first rate. The melodies are each unique and the care in production and delivery is patently obvious.
The origen of each song speaks volumes and who better to deliver the message with power and sincerity but Alejandro!
I would highly recommend Origenes, consider it an investment in fine music. December 7, 2003

heheh

I don't even speak spanish and I like the vocals. Damn these foriegn singers have more skillz than britney spears, N'stink and gaystreet boys.

Where have all great american singers gone to? Stop the bubble gum insanity. May 27, 2003

WOW!

Alejandro Fernandez is clearly one of the great romantic singers of his generation and this CD is a fabulous example of the modern fusion of ranchera with flamenco, jazz, and even Native American music. I must have heard "Tantita Pena" over a hundred times and I can't get tired of it. When I first heard it the flamenco guitar strains made me sit up and take notice as much as his voice did. The music video of this is on a DVD called "La Trayectoria" (see my review of that) and it is an amazing production.

"Pajaro Perdido", "Donde vas tan sola?", and "Ay, Amor!" are also musically interesting with beautiful lyrics. Anyone who hasn't investigated Latin music recently should probably start with this CD, which will create a very serious appetite for more. Lyrics included, along with some good photos. February 27, 2003

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