REVIEWS
Media name: Dusty Durst
Company name: KCLC FM 89.1
Date: 2006-03-15 01:47:44
Feedback: Nothing but "Class" here. I played "guardo" on my show in mix that was so special the phones took off, and i was glad to tell everyone about Claudio. Salute' my friend.
Media name: Eric Cohen
Company name: WAER - Jazz 88
Date: 2006-03-06 01:04:15
Feedback: I personally LOVE the tracks "Guarda" and also "Tangorella" off this CD by Claudio Vena.
Media name: M.J. Van Eijsden
Company name: Radio Hoogeveen
Date: 2006-02-27 01:45:20
Feedback: This very special album is part of several broadcasts in radio Hoogeveen during the last 3 months. It's a pleasure lsitening to the tracks and we did have some very positive comments on this music. john van Eijsden Radio Hoogeveen, Netherlands
Media name: Anthony Farmer
Company name: Jazz Syndicate Radio
Date: 2006-02-03 04:46:07
Feedback: Very dramatic and beautifully arranged each track sees to lure the listener in with what is promised. I enjoyed it so much!
Media name: Scazzola Giovanni Pietro
Company name: Radio Gold Popular Network
Date: 2006-01-29 04:30:19
Feedback: CLAUDIO VENA - La Vita E Un Circo A Great Example for Our Days. When cultures live together and speak each other, then our future is safe. The example of Canada (French, English and so on) becomes blood and flesh and music through the musical project of Master CLAUDIO VENA. His COSMIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA revisits with a so original style and refined arrangements the history of tango and South-American music, with a classic taste, through the historical life of circus, the magic of the best soundtracks atmospheres and the most right modern electronic bits. All sustained by an incredibly creative vein deeply rooted into pure art. To be listened to with your eyes laughing and your ears crying. And your heart living. Preferred tracks: 1 Fantasia Capriccioso - 9 La vita E un Circo 5 Tangorella
Media name: Louis Brunet
Company name: CKMN-FM 96,5
Date: 2006-01-25 10:39:44
Feedback: Good cd. I've played many times in my show.
Media name: Stephen Cyr
Company name: SCAD Radio
Date: 2005-12-17 07:06:45
Feedback: There will never be too many good things to say about this album. The tracks are perfectly arranged, the music is fresh, haunting, lively, moody, theatrical, drunken, enchanting, fleeting, captivating - a roller coaster ride that I want to go on again and again. When you listen to it once, it only makes you want to keep the cd on loop. The musicians have a talent for being individually stylistic and playful while never once detracting from the whole. Please produce more and continue to experiement!
Media name: Mudshark
Company name: ArtistSound Entertainment
Date: 2005-12-05 05:08:30
Feedback: Absolutely Incredible!! I play this frequently on my show!
Media name: Jeff Mifsud
Company name: 3NRG
Date: 2005-11-23 04:57:02
Feedback: When this was first played it lept of the player and grabbed us. What a delightful blend of sounds. A definite winner with the listeners.
Media name: Susanne Millsaps
Company name: KRCL 90.9 FM (simulcast on KZMU 89.7FM, Moab)
Date: 2005-11-17 12:09:18
Feedback: Quirky, interesting, and engaging.
Media name: Henry Brun
Company name: KRTU
Date: 2005-11-15 07:21:57
Feedback: Romance and artistry all in one package. Excellent execution and deliverance. Henry Brun KSTX / KRTU San Antonio, Texas
Media name: Keith Bissett
Company name: 2XXFM
Date: 2005-11-14 12:22:19
Feedback: I've enjoyed every minute.
Media name: Massimo Ferro
Company name: Radio Voce Spazio
Date: 2005-11-14 20:02:39
Feedback:
"La Vita E' Un Circo" is in fact a fine and pleasant album and I immediately started playing it in my radio show of folk, roots and world music at Radio Voce Spazio
Media name: Mark O\'Neill
Company name: 103.7 3WAY-FM
Date: 2005-11-12 02:31:37
Feedback: Class all the way. just hit the "repeat" switch and listen again and again.
Media name: Kenny Wako
Company name: Joy Radio 89.6FM
Date: 2005-11-11 11:16:44
Feedback: Am Kenny Wako, one of the radio Jockeys on JOY Radio 89.6FM here in the warm heart of Africa, Malawi. Am proud to tell you that your music has changed the format of our radio at the same time introducing a new era to the listener. Most radio stations are used to playing mid tempo to slow love songs during lunch hour but we at JFM 89.6 have given the listener something new and better during lunch hour. Our mid day programme is called 'The Digest' and we play jazz music during this time, something which the Malawi people have never experienced before nad now they are glued to our station because they are gauranteed to hearing something new and learning a new culture through music. Your music is appreciated very much here in Malawi. Thank you very much...you have made a change in Malawi. ....Kenny Wako..........
Media name: Harry Boerman
Company name: Veluwe FM, RTV Apeldoorn, Radio Putten,Radio Ermel
Date: 2005-11-07 02:07:28
Feedback: It's a good album, with useful fresh melodian music.
Media name: Andrew Dubber
Company name: The Wireless / Jazz Thing
Date: 2005-11-06 09:46:26
Feedback: A really nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Great stuff.
Media name: Tom Bingham
Company name: WCVF-FM
Date: 2005-11-04 10:30:07
Feedback: A very ambitious enterprise, and a fully satisfying musical experience. I'll be playing a cut this afternoon. Tom Bingham "General Eclectic" WCVF-FM 115 McEwen Hall SUNY Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063
Media name: Jacques Emond
Company name: Jazzart Productions
Date: 2005-11-03 11:18:48
Feedback: This is a lovely, lovely recording. I very much liked the eclectic compositions by the talented Mr. Vena. The arrangements are beautifully structured and the playing by the leader is a marvel. There's much to enjoy on this stylish release. Bravo! Jacques Emond CKCU-FM
Media name: Carlos R. Camunas
Company name: WRTU
Date: 2005-11-03 11:20:42
Feedback: Elegant, sophisticated yet funny and amusing. It is a great portrait of emotions through life with its epic, dramatic moments, in contrast with mischief, amazing and funny sounds and instrumentations in a great balance of performance and inspiration. Great recording. Got taken by track 9 "La vita e un circo". It will be a great adding to our world music specialty show. Iohann Rashi producer of World Music show "Pasaporte Musical" and Downtempo electronic / lounge music specialty "Travel Lounge"
Media name: J.Otis Williams
Company name: KSDS 88.3 FM Jazz 88
Date: 2005-11-03 09:20:40
Feedback: Good sound just about all the dj's dig it,will get air time. J.Otis Williams
Media name: Gi Dussault
Company name: Upper Room Radio Show
Date: 2005-11-03 08:56:18
Feedback: We love Claudio Vena. We just played him on our radio show, great music. You need to have this CD in your collection. For all music lovers, no excuse to not have this CD right now on your CD players. No collection is complete without this essential. Buy it, you will have no regret. Gi Dussault Co-Host & Co-producer Upper Room Radio Show www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com
Media name: Frank Matheis
Company name: WVKR/GER NPR
Date: 2005-11-03 01:26:20
Feedback: This album is surprisingly diverse in its roots and exciting in execution in this slightly romantic, adventerous record filled with charm. Claudio Vena is a superlative composer who understands the fragile dance between the sophisitcated and the fun sides of music. It draws on every major musical genre and ends up raising your eyebrows once or twice, but in the end you'll be swaying lightly across the living room floor with your shoes off. Frank Matheis WVKR 91.3 FM New York Public Radio
Media name: Tony Bates
Company name: 3WBC 94.1 FM
Date: 2005-11-01 09:43:57
Feedback: This is a hard album to classify as it has so many diverse and wonderful musical elements to it. Just listen to that great deep sounding viola, the lighter violin and the accordion to name but a few. The inclusion of Jazz, Latin (those tangos simply draw one in)and that easy listening feel make this an album for all times. Tony Bates
Media name: Sheril Berkovitch
Company name: 2CX
Date: 2005-10-15 01:06:28
Feedback: Brilliant! Such a great Italian feel. Definitely a CD for our programs. Thanks.
Media name: Sean Ison
Company name: ILR Television and Radio
Date: 2005-10-07 08:45:02
Feedback: "Fantasia Capriccioso" Claudio Vena (Cosmic Cowboy) /10-06-2005
Media name: rankin
Company name: hbnradio.org;
Date: 2005-10-23 12:48:32
Feedback: Claudio Vena establishes himself as a major international soloist with the new La Vita E Un Circo. Already accomplished as a conductor, composer and recording artist, Mr. Vena can also now be recognized as a global musical virtuoso. His embrace of three different instruments further proves his amazing versatility and proficiency. Though not necessarily a mainstay in rotation on the World Party, La Vita E Un Circo is perfect for romantic and laid back moments.
Media name: John Reid
Company name: Keith Community Radio
Date: 2005-10-07 06:24:16
Feedback: This is indeed a unusual and unique C.D. with a wide scope of emotions and feelings from first to last. Claudio's individual talent is very apparent and the compositions and arrangements are well balanced to create a mixture of moods and variety of emotions. Yes we liked the C.D. and it will certainly receive play on our Radio Station. Regards. John Reid. Keith Community Radio. Banffshire. Scotland
Media name: Bob Parzych
Company name: WRTC
Date: 2005-10-04 09:56:18
Feedback: Not your average acoutic guitar CD... Nice suprise but true to the genre!!!