 
Leyenda
Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 7
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 On: 2001-12-28
When I first heard this music on our radio station, Classic 99,I was attracted by the haunting, melodic sounds of the flute and the birds which seemed to transport ones soul to edge of a forest or jungle. The music is sort of "different" but it is great. The guitars add that wonderful South American "flavor." The history of this group of Chilean musicians is included with the CD, and when you read that history, it causes you to remember how fortunate we are to live in the good ol US of A, especially after the incidents of 9-11!!
On: 2001-11-05
I had never heard of this group before today. I first heard this disc on tape when I borrowed it from my grandmother of all people. I saw John Williams name on the casset case and assumed that it was the same Williams of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fame. I still dont know if its the same guy, and I didnt even know that Inti-Illimani was the name of the group. Now years later having internet access, I was able to learn a little more about this musical gem. As for the album, I know its all in Spanish, so if youre reading this and havent picked up on that fact yet, consider yourself informed. The music itself is amazing, the guitars and wind insturments (some type of flutes?) work in such harmonious ways that I couldnt help but let myself be drawn in. The music puts me in a trance, it calms me and fills me with a kind of peace most of todays music knows nothing about. I now am making a point of getting this on disc as well as another one of Inti-Illimanis albums to boot.
On: 2001-06-09
Inti Illimani puede mostrar a lo largo de toda su carrera una variedad de colores y poesÃa, propios de aquellos artistas que de tan particulares terminan siendo universales.Sin ningún tipo de complejos ni prejuicios, los Inti se atreven a incorporar a su repertorio lo mejor de la música del mundo, mientras esta música interprete fielmente los sentimientos y las ideas de este puñado de músicos ávidos por descubrir nuevas fronteras para una música que jamás las tendrá. Un par de años antes ya habÃan realizado un disco soberbio con las incomparables colaboraciones de Paco Peña y John Williams; en "Leyenda" insisten en el formato con una grabación digital en vivo en Colonia (Alemania) en que recorren con idéntica sobriedad y alegre virtuosismo algo de su repertorio tradicional y mucho de sus frescas y permanentes búsquedas. Ya no se trata solo de mostrar en Europa la canción latinoamericana en sus múltiples variedades de ritmos y sabores, sino también traer a Latinoamérica fragmentos de la música europea con la particualr mirada revisionista de esta indispensable banda chilena. Describir cada una de sus nueve canciones podrÃa resultar inútil, francamente creo que una audición concentrada y a solas podrá desplegarnos toda la magia de una música de ensueños.
by: gmollo On: 2000-12-13
La presentación en vivo en Colonia, con los grandes músicos como son los guitarristas John Williams y Paco Peña, consagran esta segunda parte de un trabajo que ya habian comenzado en FRAGMENTOS DE UN SUEÑO. El publico es tremendamente respetuoso en cada canción, sin interrumpir ningun tema, presentando la perfomance como un idilio de musica y pasion por el arte. Los temas enlazados que parten uno y terminan en otro, son impactantes por su delicada transformacion y pase sin violencia, o inusitado. CRONICAS DE UNA AUSENCIA es un relato sin palabras, pero decidor de fuertes sentimientos. Lastima que se hace poco al oido. Somos solo testigos de un gran momento y de un disco, que sabe ganarse un lugar en nuestro disqueria.
On: 2000-08-15
It really doesnt seem like 10 years ago, but I had the wonderful privilidge of seeing the Leyenda tour live. They actually started the concert with the second track on this CD, drenched in green light, making bird calls. It was like I was transported to a rainforest. And then the music began suddenly. What a way to get an audiences attention! The concert was twice the length of the CD, because they played a lot of their old favorites, which you can find on albums like "Fragments of a dream," "Imagination," and "Sing to me the dream." This is an absolutely wonderful recording that captures the feel of the concert. My favorites are "Juanito Laguna" for the touching lyrics, and "Sensemaya" for the sharp musical contrasts. The sonics are a little warm and fuzzy with a bit of a lack in the bass, which is probably just overcompensation for the fact that they recorded to a digital master. Most people probably wont notice this, however, and it really is quite listenable. I am a long time Inti-Illimani fan, and have been listening to them since I was two years old. I have been to many of their concerts and met the group twice. This is definately one of my favorites. In the beginning, I bought all of my old Inti-Illimani recordings on casette, so when I found myself with a bit of extra change and a new stereo, this was the first one that I replaced with a CD. As far as Im concerned, the only thing that I got from the concert that cant be had from the CD was a chance to play Horacio Durans charango backstage, and I count myself very lucky for that.
by: gmollo On: 2000-05-08
El conjunto de interpretaciones es excelente con una gran cantidad de virtuosismo, calidad, y una ganas de rememorarlo a cada instante, una obra de selección que pone la discografÃa de los Inti como algo imprescindible, vibrando con el sentimiento de este disco, y escuchando hasta tararear todas las canciones.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-10-06
Absolutely Beautiful! The live album, "Leyenda" is the first experience Ive had with the Chilean band Inti-Illimani, and what an excellent one. The songs are all so moving. With a mixture of acoustic guitars, several percussion instruments, harmonious vocals, and a blend of many wind instuments, "Leyenda" presents itself as an exceptional piece.Several of the songs contain an Italian influence The guest appearance of the extraordinary Paco Pena is such a treasured bonus. My favorite track is (#1) Preludio Festejo, featuring another inrcredible musician, Horacio Salinas. My only regret; I wish Id found this album sooner.
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