Artist: Al Di Meola World Sinfonia Title Of Album: La Melodia Live In Milano Year Of Release: March 25, 2008 Label: Al Di Meola Genre: World Fusion, Latin, Tango, Guitar Quality: MP3 / Joint Stereo Bitrate: VBR 182 kbps avg / 44.1 Khz Total Time: 71:13 min Total Size: 92 mb “Fusion-turned-world music guitarist Al Di Meola has long carried a torch for tango, primarily for the late master and personal mentor Astor Piazzolla. “La Melodia” showcases Di Meola and his World Sinfonia band feasting on pieces like Piazzolla’s “Cafe 1930″ and “Double Concerto.” Fausto Beccalossi’s accordion lends the album a romantic air, whether it’s nimbly skipping alongside the guitars on crowd-pleaser “Mediterranean Sundance” or softly waffling notes for Ennio Morricone’s sunset ballad “Cinema Paradiso.” Alas, although the musicians’ performances are beyond reproach, extended playing times and repetitious compositions will render this an album for Di Meola purists unless newcomers are willing to lend a discerning ear. Dramatic turns like the honking intro of “Double Concerto” or the pensive melody of Andrea Parodi’s “Umbras,” however, do give the album more flair. — Christa L. Titus” TRACKLIST ------------- 1. Infinite Desire 9:44 2. Cafe 1930 6:36 3. Cinema Paradiso 3:02 4. Misterio 10:51 5. Double Concerto 9:14 6. Turquoise 9:27 7. Umbras 10:49 8. Mediterranean Sundance 5:47 9. No Potho Reposare 5:43 (hotfile) (rapidshare)