Phoenix — Cantafabule, Mugur de fluier and the Classics of Romanian Rock
Phoenix from Timișoara is the founding band of Romanian rock. They turned Romanian folklore and old legends into rock music in the seventies, and their albums are still the classics of the genre. 6 studio albums here, 61 songs, from Cei ce ne-au dat nume to Baba Novak.
Discography
Explore the complete Phoenix studio albums. Click any album to see the full track list and listen.
Debut studio album (1972), 10 tracks. Includes Negru Vodă, Nunta and Toamna.
Second studio album (1974), 10 tracks. Includes Andrii Popa, Strunga and Mugur de fluier.
Third studio album (1975), 11 tracks. Includes Invocație, Pasărea Calandrinon and Norocul inorogului.
Fourth studio album (1981), 7 tracks. Includes Gypsy Story, Tamara and Would You Follow Me?.
Fifth studio album (2000), 11 tracks. Includes În umbra marelui URSS, Numai una and Nesfârșita luptă.
Sixth studio album (2005), 12 tracks. Includes Zori de Zi, Baba Novak and Fluier în cer.
Why It Works
These are albums to listen to whole, with headphones or on a long drive. Cantafabule is the most famous, a double album of songs about real and imaginary animals.
Why Mixtuby
Mixtuby plays every Phoenix album in order, so Cantafabule still runs as one story. On YouTube you get one video and then autoplay goes somewhere else. No account, no subscription.
Biography
Phoenix was formed in Timișoara in 1962 by Nicolae Covaci. Under the communist regime the band was censored and, in 1977, most of its members left Romania for West Germany. They returned after 1989 and played huge concerts in Romania.
History
Cei ce ne-au dat nume came out in 1972, Mugur de fluier in 1974 and Cantafabule, a double album, in 1975. Transsylvania was recorded in exile and released in 1981.
After their return, În umbra marelui urs came out in 2000 and Baba Novak in 2005.
Legacy & Influence
Phoenix created what is often called ethno-rock, and their music became a symbol of freedom for a generation of Romanians.
Perfect For
Headphones
Cantafabule from start to finish.
Driving
Mugur de fluier and Cei ce ne-au dat nume.
Classic Romanian rock
Transsylvania and Baba Novak.
How to Listen
Play Cantafabule in order; it is meant as one work
Then Mugur de fluier, the album before it
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Phoenix — Cantafabule, Mugur de fluier and the Classics of Romanian Rock — FAQ
Is Phoenix's music free on Mixtuby?
Yes. All 61 tracks across their 6 studio albums play free on Mixtuby. No account, no subscription.
Is this the French band Phoenix?
No. This page is Phoenix, the Romanian rock band from Timișoara founded by Nicolae Covaci.
Which Phoenix albums are on this page?
Cei ce ne-au dat nume (1972), Mugur de fluier (1974), Cantafabule (1975), Transsylvania (1981), În umbra marelui urs (2000) and Baba Novak (2005).
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