Don't Panic, Pt. 2

Includes exclusive Live tracks: 'You Only Live Twice' recorded in Norway and 'Don't Panic' from the French radio OUI 102.3 FM acoustic session.
Customer Review: For fans, song lovers, and other crazies
OK, the Live From Norway disc is a much better value; however, I absolutely love the song Don't Panic, and I just had to have another version of it. This version pulled from a French radio session is excelent, and although it isn't a far cry from the studio work, the acoustic session adds some dimension do the track and brings it back into my playlist (which makes me very happy.) If you love the song and need another version or are a hardcore collector this is for you. Otherwise, get the Live From Norway CD for more Coldplay.

Origin:

Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic. It is the national dance of the Dominican. There are a few stories describing how the dance originated. The most common one is that of the slaves who were chained together and had to move by dragging one foot at a time. Merengue as a two beat music and since the footwork is quite similar to walking, it is a very easy dance to learn.

Music:

Merengue is played in 2/4. The double sided drum is played on one side with a stick with a strong syncopation to mark the beats. Saxophones and guitars are also very popular instruments found in the music.

Dance:

Merengue footwork is extremely easy to learn as it's a simple two beat movement ("left, right") with the body weight being moved between the legs. The upper body stays fairly straight while the hips move with the weight change. The Merengue frame is much smaller (closer) in comparison to Salsa. Having said that, Merengue is often led with a single (right) hand on the back. But in open hold, arms are often completely extended out instead of maintaining a closer L-shaped frame.

Latinos NZ Popularity Scale: 8.5/10

Meregue is a very popular Latin American Dance in New Zealand, second only to Salsa. On an average night out in a Latin Club, as many as every second or third song can be Merengue.

Article taken from Latinos.co.nz (http://www.latinos.co.nz)

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