This 34-track collection captures all sides of the man, from his dazzling early on recordings ( Black Magic Woman; Oye Como Va; Soul Sacrifice from Woodstock) through collaborations amongst John Lee Hooker in addition to Vernon Reid (unreleased!), to his interpretations of such hallowed jazz fare every bit In a Silent Way in addition to Naima . He's a guitar legend; here's why.
Guitarist Carlos Santana continues to tape music, merely when contemplating his torso of work, it's hard non to telescope to the "vintage" 1969-1975 period, from kickoff albums Santana in addition to Abraxas through to Lotus. Dance of the Rainbow Serpent offers a well-rounded, three-disc overview of his career, merely its the sultry Latin rhythms in addition to stinging guitar of the early on years -- captured on disc one, subtitled Heart -- that show nearly invigorating. The obvious hits similar "Evil Ways" in addition to "Black Magic Woman" are all included of course, although these are scorched past times the speedy pyrotechnics of the likes of "Toussaint Overture" from Lotus. The instant disc, mistitled Soul, covers cloth that is, to endure kind, bland in addition to overproduced. Without the Latin edge, there's zip to distinguish the contents from a hundred other MOR performers. Third disc Spirit is to a greater extent than various in addition to satisfying; delving into the funkier examples of his after work, summation sessions amongst John Lee Hooker (including striking "The Healer") in addition to previously unreleased cloth (including a workout amongst Living Color's Vernon Reid). In all, enough hither to chew on for fans of Santana's fluid, spiritual trend -- amongst 1 of 3 discs left to gather.
"Every Now And Then" was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Track listing:
Disc 1 - Heart
"Evil Ways" - 3:58
"Soul Sacrifice" (Live at the Woodstock Festival, Bethel, New York, Saturday, August 16, 1969) - 8:50
"Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" - 5:17
"Oye Como Va" - 4:18
"Samba Pa Ti" - 4:45
"Everybody's Everything" - 3:31
"Song of the Wind" - 6:10
"Toussaint l'Overture" - 7:33
"In a Silent Way" - 7:54
"Waves Within" - 3:54
"Flame - Sky" - 11:31
"Naima" - 3:12
Disc 2 - Soul
"I Love You Much Too Much" - 4:45
"Blues for Salvador" - 5:57
"Aqua Marine" - 5:38
"Bella" - 4:30
"The River" - 4:52
"I'll Be Waiting" - 5:20
"Love Is You" - 4:00
"Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)" - 5:05
"Move On" - 4:27
"Somewhere inwards Heaven" - 3:26
"Open Invitation" - 4:46
Disc 3 - Spirit
"All I Ever Wanted" - 4:02
"Hannibal" - 4:29
"Brightest Star" - 4:51
"Wings of Grace" - 5:27
"Se Eni a atomic divulge 26 l'Amo-Kere Kere" - 9:14
"Mudbone" - 5:52
"The Healer" (with John Lee Hooker) - 5:38
"Chill Out (Things Gonna Change)" (with John Lee Hooker) - 4:46
"Sweet Black Cherry Pie" (with Larry Graham) - 3:00
"Every Now in addition to Then" (with Vernon Reid) - 5:06
"This Is This" (with Weather Report) - 7:09
Personnel:
Backing Vocals – Linda Tillery (tracks: 1-6), The Waters Family: Julia, Maxine And Orin* (tracks: 2-5)
Bass – Alphonso Johnson (tracks: 2-2, 2-4), Benny Rietveld (tracks: 2-10, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10), Bobby Vega (tracks: 3-5), David Brown (5) (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-9, 2-8), David Margen (tracks: 2-1, 2-3, 2-9, 2-11 to 3-3), Doug Rauch (tracks: 1-7, 1-8, 1-10, 1-11), Keith Ferguson (tracks: 3-6), Pablo Tellez (tracks: 2-5, 2-6), Victor Bailey (tracks: 3-11)
Congas – Michael Carabello (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-9), Mingo Lewis (tracks: 1-7, 1-10), Mino Cinelu (tracks: 3-11), Raul Rekow (tracks: 2-1, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7, 2-9, 3-2, 3-7)
Congas, Bongos – Armando Peraza (tracks: 1-8, 1-11, 2-1, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7 to 2-9, 3-1, 3-2, 3-8, 3-9)
Djembe [Djembe Drum] – Dundiata Keita* (tracks: 3-8)
Djembe [Djembe Drum], Drums [Log Drum] – Babafunmi Ohene (tracks: 3-8)
Drums – Fran Christina (tracks: 3-6), Gaylord Birch (tracks: 2-5, 3-7), Graham Lear (tracks: 2-1, 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-9, 2-11 to 3-3), Ndugu Chancler* (tracks: 2-8, 3-8), Michael Shrieve (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11), Peter Erskine (tracks: 3-11), Walfredo Reyes* (tracks: 2-10, 3-9, 3-10)
Drums [Ngoma Drums] – Babatunde Olatunji (tracks: 3-8)
Guitar – Alfred C. Redwine (tracks: 3-5), Joseph Bruce Langhorne* (tracks: 3-5), Carlos Santana, Chris Solberg (tracks: 2-11 to 3-2), Doug Rauch (tracks: 1-10), Douglas Rodrigues* (tracks: 1-10), Jimmie Vaughan (tracks: 3-6), John McLaughlin (tracks: 1-11, 1-12), Neal Schon (tracks: 1-6, 1-7, 1-9), Vernon Reid (tracks: 3-10)
Harmonica – Kim Wilson (tracks: 3-6)
Horns [Horn Section] – Tower Of Power* (tracks: 1-6)
Keyboards – Alan Pasqua (tracks: 2-3, 3-1, 3-2), Barry Beckett (tracks: 3-6), Booker T. Jones (tracks: 3-6), Chester Thompson (2) (tracks: 2-2, 2-4, 2-7, 2-10, 3-4, 3-7 to 3-11), Chris Rhyne (tracks: 2-9, 2-11), Joe Zawinul (tracks: 3-11), Richard Baker (tracks: 2-1, 3-3), Richard Kermode (tracks: 1-8, 1-11), Sterling Crew (tracks: 2-4), Tom Coster (tracks: 1-8, 1-11, 2-5, 2-6, 2-8)
Keyboards, Vocals – Gregg Rolie (tracks: 1-1 to 1-7, 1-9, 1-10), Leon Patillo (tracks: 2-5)
Percussion – Airto Moreira (tracks: 3-8)
Saxophone – Wayne Shorter (tracks: 3-11)
Timbales – Jose "Chepito" Areas* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 1-8 to 1-10, 3-8), Karl Perazzo (tracks: 3-7), Orestes Vilato (tracks: 2-1, 2-4, 2-7, 3-2), Pete Escovedo (tracks: 2-9)
Vocals – Alex Ligertwood (tracks: 2-10, 3-1, 3-3), Babatunde Olatunji (tracks: 3-5), Greg Walker (tracks: 2-6, 2-9, 2-11), John Lee Hooker (tracks: 3-8, 3-9), Larry Graham (tracks: 3-9), Leon Thomas (tracks: 1-8)
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