Pasión Española
Plácido Domingo · 2008
53 min · 13 tracks · opera
A vibrant fusion of traditional Spanish melodies with Domingo's powerful operatic vocals, celebrating cultural and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Falsa moneda Start here — This track opens the album with a passionate delivery that sets the tone for Domingo's expressive interpretation of traditional themes.
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La bien pagá — A quintessential Spanish romantic song, Domingo's rendition showcases his ability to convey deep emotion through his operatic technique.
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Ojos verdes — This classic bolero allows Domingo to blend his operatic background with a more intimate style, highlighting his vocal range and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional Spanish music with operatic elements, showcasing Domingo's vocal prowess.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of traditional Spanish instrumentation, such as guitar and castanets, throughout its tracks.
- Each song showcases Domingo's operatic vocal style, often employing dramatic phrasing and dynamic range to enhance emotional delivery.
- The tracklist includes several songs that are structured around classic Spanish forms, with verses and refrains that highlight cultural themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- passionate interpretations for immersion
- vibrant energy for gathering
- evocative storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- look for standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Domingo's continued exploration of Spanish music and cultural heritage.
- Themes
- Spanish romanticism· traditional melodies· cultural celebration
- Career context
- By 2008, Plácido Domingo was a celebrated figure in both opera and popular music, having already released numerous acclaimed albums. 'Pasión Española' marked his continued exploration of Spanish music traditions, following the successful 'Amore Infinito' in 2007, showcasing his versatility as an artist who bridges classical and popular genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Luciano Pavarotti· José Carreras· Renée Fleming
Tracklist
- 1 Falsa moneda Start here 3:58
- 2 Cruz de mayo 2:50
- 3 La bien pagá 4:06
- 4 Porque te quiero 2:59
- 5 El día que nací yo 4:37
- 6 ¡Ay, Maricruz! 3:17
- 7 Me embrujaste 4:44
- 8 Cariño verdá 4:22
- 9 Te lo juro yo 2:39
- 10 No me quieras tanto 4:54
- 11 Antonio Vargas Heredia 5:26
- 12 Ojos verdes 5:52
- 13 Suspiros de España 3:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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