- Compas
- 1997 - Nonesuch 79466-2 CD (USA)
- Tracklist
- Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti) (Nicolas Reyes, Patchai Reyes, Andre Reyes)
- Que Si Que No (Funiculi Funicula) (Luigi Denza, Giuseppe Turco, Adapt. Canut Reyes)
- Una Rumba Por Aqui (N. Reyes, Paul Reyes)
- Recuerdo Apasionado (Instrumental) (T. Baliardo)
- Mira La Itana Mora (N. Reyes, A. Reyes)
- La Fiesta Comenza (N. Reyes)
- Canto A Brazil (A. Reyes)
- Salsa De Noche (T. Baliardo)
- Mi Nino (Patchai Reyes)
- Di Me (N. Reyes, Paul Reyes)
- Obesion De (T. Baliardo)
- Lo Mal Y Lo Bien (N Reyes, G. Reyes, A. Keyes)
- Amor Gitano (Canut Reyes)
- Gipsy Kings
- Nicolas Reyes: Lead, Harmony & Backing Vocals, Guitar, Claps, Palmas & Percussion
- Andre Reyes: Lead, Harmony & Backing Vocals, Guitar, Claps & Palmas
- Francois "Canut" Reyes: Lead & Backing Vocals & Guitar
- Tonino Baliardo: Compas & Solo Guitar
- Paco Baliardo: Compas Guitar
- Patchai Reyes: Lead, Harmony & Backing Vocals & Claps,
- Paul Reyes: Backing Vocals
- Musicians
- Abud Abdel Al: Violin
- Andres Levin: Additional Keyboard & Samples
- Georges "Baule" Reyes,: Backing Vocals & Guitars
- Hossam Ramzy: Egyptian Percussion & Shaker
- Jon Carin: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bass, Kurzweil & Percussion,
- Auto Harp, Cymbal, Finger Snaps, Steel Guido, Djembe, Harp, Loops, Drum Programming,
- Keyboards, Atmosphere, Piano, Piano Accordion, Sample Claps, Tambourine, Castanets Strings & Egyptian Flute
- Manu Katche: Drums
- Nana Vasconcelos: Additional Percussion
- Nigel Shaw: Flute & Whistle
- Pino Palladino: Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitar
- Shawn Farrenden: Didgeridoo
- Brian Edwards: Saxophone
- Trevor Edwards: Trombone
- Eddie Thornton : Trumpet
- Credits
- Produced & Mixed by Chris Kimsey
- Recorded at Recall Studio, France
- Sound Engineer: Myriam Eddaira & Patrick Jauneaud
- Assistant Engineer: Renaud Van Welden
- Additional Recording at Metropolis Studio, London
- Sound Engineer: Kevin Jacobs
- Assistant Engineer: Robert Cattermole
- Mixed at Astoria Studio, London
- Mixed by Chris Kimsey for Chris Kimsey Productions Ltd
- Assistant Engineer: Damon Iddins
- Digital Editing: Damon Iddins & Crispin Murray
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- Additional Production: Arto Lindsay (Track: 7)
- Mastered by Bob C. Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine, USA
- Vibe & Food: Phil & Cynthia Taylor
- Artwork Sleeve: Blue
- Photos: Peter Knaup
- Arrangements: Gipsy Kings & Jon Carin
- Horn Section Arrangements: T. & B. Edwards & E. Thornton (Tracks: 3, 7 & 9)
- Special thanks and thoughts from the Gipsy Kings to: God for the opportunities given to us, our families, the communities of Arles and Montpellier and all the Gipsies in the world. Jose Reyes, the real (founder of the Gipsy Kings for all what he taught us, all our fans, Chris Kimsey, Jon Carin, Pino Palladino, our musicians and technicians who have been with us for 10 years.
- Richard our fellow traveller, Aude, Alain and Sophie from our Paris office. Pascal Imbert, Peter Himberger, Rosanna & Kamel, Lucien Vincent, Michael Baliardo, Peter Knaup, Elisabeth Sauvat, Ghislaine Renier, Kenzo, Oliver Strelli, Francesco Smalto, Canotier, Nogaret, Philippe Gaillot (Recall Studio), Thomas Vaughan, Stéphane May.
- We all have a special thought for our cousin and brother Diego who could not play wifh us at this time.
- Special thanks from Chris Kimsey to: Bob Hurwitz, Peter Asher, Annie Roseberry, Jon Astley.
1 Ami Wa Wa (Solo Por Ti): This tribal song with Gipsy background vocals is aimed at the women who share their life. It fans the flames of their desire and the possessiveness they feel over their men.
2 Que Si Que No {Funiculi Funicula): Based on the familiar tune of Funiculi Funicula. A song celebrating life is passed from one generation to the next, as a gipsy remembers this tune from his childhood and sings it to his child.
3 Una Rumba Por Aqui: A rumba. The communal aspect of the rumba is expressed through this song. At dusk, the day is cooler, the ladies prettier, and the songs more passionate and joyful.
4 Recuerdo Apasionado: Instrumental.
5 Mira La Itana Mora: A rumba with Eastern influences. It alludes to the the Gipsy woman, to her Moorish origins, the enchanting power her sensual and graceful dance gives her, and the passionate desire she arouses in men.
6 La Fiesta Comenza: Another rumba. It’s a family party. The brothers and sisters are all gathered around the bride and groom. Joy breaks out as their mother and father arrive, and the party can really begin.
7 Canto A Brazil: A rumba. A Gipsy sings of his love for a an absent woman, and how happy the memories of her dancing make him.
8 Salsa De Noche: Instrumenta1.
9 Mi Nino: To Gipsies, the child is King. Here, a father expresses how his son has fulfilled his life, and also warns the child that suffering is necessary to become an adult.
10 Di Mi: A love song which demonstrate the exuberant passion a Gipsy feels towards his beloved, and his need to go on feeling that intensity of emotion.
11 Obsesion De Amor: Instrumental.
12 Lo Mal Y Lo Bien: Gipsies are passionate but also possessive Here Gipsy reproaches his woman for the suspicions of other men his love for her arouses.
13 Amor Gitano: Slow ballad. A Gipsy sings of how he hopes to fall in love and how eager he is to dedicate himself exclusively to the woman he's awaiting.
