No Sé Si Es Baires o Madrid

Fito Páez recorded No Sé Si es Baires o Madrid, his third live album, following Euforia (1999) and Mi Vida con Ellas (2005), at the Palacio de los Congresos in Madrid on April 24, 2008. Initially, Páez did not plan to release the performance for sale, but after realizing that "the show was beautiful", opted for the release. The album title is a phrase from the song "Petalo de Sal", included on Páez' El Amor Después del Amor, and also from the singer's sentiment of having Joaquín Sabina share the stage with him. with both singers' fighting during the album recording sessions. Afterward Sabina did not speak to Páez for more than 10 years. After their reconciliation in Argentina, they played together in some concerts, and when Paez' team made phone calls to see who wanted to participate in the album, Sabina agreed. ==Repertoire==

Páez recorded the album alone on-stage with his piano; half the selections are duets with Spanish and Cuban performers. "Mariposa Tecknicolor" from Circo Beat; "11 y 6" and "Dar es Dar" were first included on Euforia; "Al Lado del Camino" was recorded for Abre; "Contigo" is a song written by Joaquín Sabina. ==Reception==

The album received positive reviews. Mariano Prunes of Allmusic said that Páez's rethinking of his own work is always worthy of attention, and the album is "an evening with the singer, his piano, his (Madrid) friends, and his songs." Prunes also praised "Contigo", a duet with Joaquín Sabina, and "Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón" with Pablo Milanés. He said Páez's creative and intriguing readings of his classics keeps things interesting, while his guests compound the emotional effect of the performance. No Sé Si es Baires o Madrid received a gold certification in Argentina. ==Track listing==

This track listing adapted from Allmusic and liner notes. ==Personnel==

• Fito Páez – main performer, producer, vocals, lyricist, composer • Carlos Garcia – art coordinator, producer • Carlos Altolaguirre – sound engineer • Alejandro Avalis – production coordination • Gustavo Borner – mastering • Carlos Martos Wensell – engineer • Paco Martin – A&R • Rafa Vila – A&R • Alejandro Ros – graphic design • Rubén Martín – photography Source: ==References==