Various - Mourmoúrika Songs Of The Greek Underworld 1930 1955
Review by Ton van den Berg
The album Mourmoúrika Songs Of The Greek Underworld 1930 1955 by Various is a captivating collection of songs that take listeners on a journey through the dark, mysterious world of Greek underworld music. The album features a range of artists and styles, showcasing the diverse and rich musical heritage of Greece.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful track "Mourmoúrika," a song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, listeners are treated to a range of styles, from the upbeat and lively "Tsifteteli" to the mournful "Amanes."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Ta Kavourakia," a song that tells the story of a group of small birds who are caught and caged. The song is both playful and melancholy, capturing the bittersweet nature of life and the human experience.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Sultan = O Soultános | 3:04 | |
| The Jail's A Fine School = I Filakí Ine Scholío | 4:16 | |
| The Dude From Votanikos = O Mángas Tou Votanikó | 3:17 | |
| The Gambler = Koumardzís | 3:00 | |
| The Mangas' (Dude's) Song = Ta Dhísticha Tou Mánga | 3:18 | |
| They Sent Us Into Exile = Mas Pígan Exoría Sérviko | 2:44 | |
| Marjorie, On The Sly = Zoúla I Maryiorí | 3:07 | |
| Manolis The Hash-Smoker = Manolákis O Hasiklís | 4:03 | |
| A Mangas (Dude) At The Deke (Hash-Den) = Enas Mángas Ston Deké | 3:18 | |
| The Dark-Eyed Flirt = Chachpína Mavromáta | 3:10 | |
| The Mourmoúris = Mourmouráki | 2:59 | |
| Hash-Den Instrumental = Ráste (Sic) Tou Deké | 3:55 | |
| Prisoner's Blues = O Kaïmós Tis Filakís | 3:12 | |
| The Pickpockets = Lachanáadhes | 3:19 | |
| The Ruffians = Belendéria | 3:23 | |
| The Junkie = Kochlarákias | 3:07 | |
| The Dervish's Broad = Dervísena | 3:17 | |
| Dance From Syros = Syrianó Hasápiko | 3:20 | |
| Mourmoúriko - Zeïmbékiko | 4:27 | |
| The Con Artist = Papadzís | 3:15 | |
| In The Basement = Stin Ipóga | 3:59 |
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Formats
- CD
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Notes
- Sources (78 rpm recordings):
- 1: Columbia 56327-f W 206603-1 / New York City 1933
- 2: Victor 58061 CG 753-1 / Athens 20/5/1930
- 3: Columbia DG 147 WG 233 / Athens ca. 1931
- 4: Odeon GA 1678 GO 1921 / Athens 1933
- 5: B. 21708 101388 / Athens 1933
- 6: Columbia DG 2114 CG 934-1 / Athens July 1934
- 7: Odeon GA 1821 CGO 2178-1 / Athens 1934
- 8: Columbia DG 6103 CG 1177-1 / Athens December, 1934
- 9: Parlophon B. 21840 GO 2364-1 / Athens ca. late 1935
- 10: Standard International F-9014 GK 1 / USA (pos. NYC) ca. 1947
- 11: Virginia Record 3 Arts 3b / NYC (?) ca. 1948
- 12: CO. 56327-F W 206602-3 / NYC 1933
- 13: Orthophonic S-613 2W 188-1 / Athens (A.D. Lawrence) 22-5-31
- 14: CO 56319-F W 206585-1 / prob. Chicago ca. April 1932
- 15: Odeon GA 1701 GO 1924 / Athens 1933
- 16: Columbia DG 2114 CG 936-1 / Athens July, 1934
- 17: Odeon GA 1806 GO 2087-2 / Athens 1934
- 18: B. 21765 101493- / Athens ca. mid 1934
- 19: Columbia DG 6260 CG 1487-1 / Athens November, 1936
- 20: RCA Victor 26-8133 BS. 037412-1 / NYC June 2, 1939
- 21: Kalos Diskos 303 Mi 303b / prob. NYC ca. 1955
- Song titles appear in English on the back cover and in Greek (not in Greek letters, though) on the CD.
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Barcode: 018964112028