Eros Ramazzotti Album: “Stile Libero”

I was unfamiliar with Eros' work until I heard this cd at a listening station up in Canada. All I can say is Wow! What have I been missing? This is a well produced CD, and even though I do not understand Italian, the music is very melodic and "catchy". I was hooked from the opening strains of "L'Ombra Del Gigante", which is a great, rollicking way to start off the cd. Then "Fuoco Nel Fuoco" reeled me in. I understand this is the first single to be released from this cd. Excellent Choice. Don't be surprised if, after listening to this song, you end up humming the melody throught the day. Of course, his duet with that diva known as Cher - "Piu' Che Puoi" - is just flat-out beautiful. Personally, I love listening to pop music from around the world, so I'm glad that I stumbled across one of Italy's biggest stars! Which way to the check-out counter?

I picked up on Eros a few years ago & have since been hooked I have a collection of all his albums & the odd video. This guy just keeps turning out brilliant music & StileLibero is no exception. Fuoco Nel Fuoco ( fire in the fire- I believe), L'Aquila e il Condor & E Ancor mi Chiedo are exceptional. It is pleasing to find there are 'no repeats' on this record - fans who have bought his other records will know what I mean. Keep it up Eros - I can't wait for your next release. NB I hear he is doing a duet with Lara Fabian on a future coming recording (anyone confirm?)- again can't wait if this happens as I really rate his duets.

I first heard Eros Ramazzotti on a cd with Andrea Bocelli. His voice was warm and soulful. After hearing that song "nel cuore lei", I went out and bought his cd's one after the other. Stilelibero is by far my favorite. It has so much personality and alot of Eros's past and present talents go into it. I loved L'ombra Del Gigante and Fuoco Nel Fuoco so much!!! But it's hard to say which is my favorite because I love them all. If I had to pick one, it probably would be Piu che Puoi!!!!! Also, I get to hear him sing in English a little which made my heart soar! I am an avid fan of Eros Ramazzotti and am waiting for him to come to the USA in 2002 so I can be in the front row. I will dream until then among his music that I listen to everyday. I also can't wait for his DVD which is set to come out in February 2002. Of course I will buy it here when they get it.

Sincerely,

Laura

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I own most of Ero's CDs both in Italian and Spansih. The lyrics I find very passionate and the music nothing but refreshing.

This album played all over European airwaves a few years back and still is really great even after the overplaying done by those obnoxious Radio Europe djs. It can be relaxing, romantic and energizing all within a span of a couple verses. He has a face that makes the 14 year old girls swoon and a voice that makes anyone swoon. For me, he falls into the same catagory as George Michael (Older and Listen w/out prejudice) but that might just be me...

If you are open minded enough to try a first non-English album, make this the one, it won't disappoint. Note: I don't speak either language.

BTW: my opinion is that the original Spanish version (Donde Hay Musica) sounds a bit better than the Italian (Dove C'e Musica), this is in the way the lyrics flow. I have both, I guess if you understand either language, go with that one...else stick to the Spanish...oh, the Italian version adds some duets on it and the Tina Turner one is pretty okay.