VA "[Nuevos] Cantares de Chigre" Algamar Producciones CDALG032
Release date: March 29, 2014
Running time: 54:50, 15 tracks
“[Nuevos] Cantares de Chigre” is a compilation of “pub songs” from Asturias, a Celtic region in the North West of Spain, between Galicia and Cantabria. The word chigre refers to a traditional bar in which the main drink is cider. The guys of the label Algamar Producciones thought that it would be a fantastic idea to give a new lease of life to the songs that the Asturian people used to sing at the chigres. Then, they contacted 15 bands playing different genres and “[Nuevos] Cantares de Chigre” was born. Nuevos (new) is put into brackets because the songs are old, but the arrangements are new.
For those who love rock’n’roll, the songs to pick up would be Crudo’s hard-rock rendition of “Baxaben cuatro ayeranos”, the Rolling Stones infused cover of “Chufa Xixon a súa playa” by Bacotexo and the punk-rock version of Laviana ‘s unofficial anthem “Chalaneru” by Fe de Ratas.
But if you like fun and fusion beats for dancing, jumping and enjoying a full bottle of cider, then you should try La Tarrancha “De Tazones a Candás”, brilliant ska number in the Mano Negra vein featuring accordion and brass section, Skama La Rede cover of “Rebolleres. Soi de Verdiciu”, another band playing ska-punk with bagpipes and trumpet, and the party folk rock number recorded by Spanta la Xente (whistle, pipes and fiddle together with electric instruments), the well-known “Dicen que van a poner (ferrocarril en Mieres)”.
Alfredo Gonzalez has recorded a cover of “Nel campu nacen flores”, a song that can also be found on Dixebra’s last CD. Alfredo’s song has a British folk-rock twist that could be linked to Alan Prosser (Oysterband’s guitarist). The miner’s unofficial anthem “Santa Barbara Bendita” (aka “Nel pozu María Luisa”) has been recorded by Bueno. Even if it’s not a rocking number, the rendition is very good. Tania Pereira sings an intimate rendition of “Carretera d'Avilés” perfectly backed by guitarist Luke Bowman, who gives a Christy Moore atmosphere to the song.
And what about straight Celtic-punk numbers? OK, I admit that I should have written about this one at the beginning of the review. But surprises are always kept till the very last minute. The new Asturian Celtic punk band Cilvrnigans deliver a mandolin led fast-paced version of “La romería de San Andrés”
Hats-off to Pablo Quiroga (Algamar Producciones) and to all the bands for this brilliant project.
Release date: March 29, 2014
Running time: 54:50, 15 tracks
“[Nuevos] Cantares de Chigre” is a compilation of “pub songs” from Asturias, a Celtic region in the North West of Spain, between Galicia and Cantabria. The word chigre refers to a traditional bar in which the main drink is cider. The guys of the label Algamar Producciones thought that it would be a fantastic idea to give a new lease of life to the songs that the Asturian people used to sing at the chigres. Then, they contacted 15 bands playing different genres and “[Nuevos] Cantares de Chigre” was born. Nuevos (new) is put into brackets because the songs are old, but the arrangements are new.
For those who love rock’n’roll, the songs to pick up would be Crudo’s hard-rock rendition of “Baxaben cuatro ayeranos”, the Rolling Stones infused cover of “Chufa Xixon a súa playa” by Bacotexo and the punk-rock version of Laviana ‘s unofficial anthem “Chalaneru” by Fe de Ratas.
But if you like fun and fusion beats for dancing, jumping and enjoying a full bottle of cider, then you should try La Tarrancha “De Tazones a Candás”, brilliant ska number in the Mano Negra vein featuring accordion and brass section, Skama La Rede cover of “Rebolleres. Soi de Verdiciu”, another band playing ska-punk with bagpipes and trumpet, and the party folk rock number recorded by Spanta la Xente (whistle, pipes and fiddle together with electric instruments), the well-known “Dicen que van a poner (ferrocarril en Mieres)”.
Alfredo Gonzalez has recorded a cover of “Nel campu nacen flores”, a song that can also be found on Dixebra’s last CD. Alfredo’s song has a British folk-rock twist that could be linked to Alan Prosser (Oysterband’s guitarist). The miner’s unofficial anthem “Santa Barbara Bendita” (aka “Nel pozu María Luisa”) has been recorded by Bueno. Even if it’s not a rocking number, the rendition is very good. Tania Pereira sings an intimate rendition of “Carretera d'Avilés” perfectly backed by guitarist Luke Bowman, who gives a Christy Moore atmosphere to the song.
And what about straight Celtic-punk numbers? OK, I admit that I should have written about this one at the beginning of the review. But surprises are always kept till the very last minute. The new Asturian Celtic punk band Cilvrnigans deliver a mandolin led fast-paced version of “La romería de San Andrés”
Hats-off to Pablo Quiroga (Algamar Producciones) and to all the bands for this brilliant project.
Tracklist:
01 - Baxaben Cuatro Ayeranos - Crudo 4:21
02 - Nel Campu Nacen Flores - Alfredo González 2:00
03 - La Barca Marinera - Seu' 3:45
04 - Chufa Xixón a Súa Playa - Bacotexo 3:49
05 - Inés, Inés - Pablo Moro 3:55
06 - Gasta la Molinera - Duerna 2:51
07 - La Romería de San Andrés - Cilvrnigans 2:21
08 - Pastor Que Tas Nel Monte - Psycho Rubia 4:09
09 - Carretera D' Avilés - Tania Pereira 4:29
10 - Dicen Que Van a Poner - Spanta la Xente 3:32
11 - Chalaneru - Fe de Ratas 3:26
12 - Ayer Vite Na Fonte - La M de Matilde 4:18
13 - De Tazones a Candás - La Tarrancha 3:26
14 - Rebolleres. Soi de Verdiciu - Skama la Rede 3:37
15 - Santa Bárbara Bendita - Bueno 4:18
Crudo Website
Crudo Facebook
Bacotexo Facebook
Cilvrnigans Facebook
Spanta la Xente Website
Spanta la Xente Facebook
Spanta la Xente Twitter
01 - Baxaben Cuatro Ayeranos - Crudo 4:21
02 - Nel Campu Nacen Flores - Alfredo González 2:00
03 - La Barca Marinera - Seu' 3:45
04 - Chufa Xixón a Súa Playa - Bacotexo 3:49
05 - Inés, Inés - Pablo Moro 3:55
06 - Gasta la Molinera - Duerna 2:51
07 - La Romería de San Andrés - Cilvrnigans 2:21
08 - Pastor Que Tas Nel Monte - Psycho Rubia 4:09
09 - Carretera D' Avilés - Tania Pereira 4:29
10 - Dicen Que Van a Poner - Spanta la Xente 3:32
11 - Chalaneru - Fe de Ratas 3:26
12 - Ayer Vite Na Fonte - La M de Matilde 4:18
13 - De Tazones a Candás - La Tarrancha 3:26
14 - Rebolleres. Soi de Verdiciu - Skama la Rede 3:37
15 - Santa Bárbara Bendita - Bueno 4:18
Crudo Website
Crudo Facebook
Bacotexo Facebook
Cilvrnigans Facebook
Spanta la Xente Website
Spanta la Xente Facebook
Spanta la Xente Twitter
La Tarrancha Facebook
Skama la Rede Website
Skama la Rede Facebook
Skama la Rede Twitter
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Skama la Rede Website
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Review by Kinksmarkham
Pablo Quiroga interviewed at TPA (Television del Principado de Asturias)". A couple of song clips can be heard.
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