Kid, Takes me back to the days of the the university's Spanish Department parties. We always had a guitarist at these parties, and some of these guitarists were virtuosos, whose music we adored while we were sipping (or gulping) sangrÃa.
The great variety of tones, moodes, and musical textures these great players can get out of of a curvaceous little box is astonishing, isn't it?
There are big differences between classical and flamenco guitar music –– and the remarkable stuff producd by Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Tony Mottola, but I enjoy all of it –– except for the crude, boorish growly stuff produced by ELECTRIC guitars, which I've never been able to accept as "real" musical instruments.
I'll have to que up some Carlos as I haven't yet. In the meantime - Perfection. Whether they liked the music or not they did concede the perfection. One man, one guitar.
Indeed. And every country has it's particularities. In Venezuela, it was the verses of Jose Marti (Cuban) on the llanos... in Alma Llanera (Heart of the Plainsman)
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Very pretty. I love acoustic guitar played in a slightly Spanish way.
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DeleteBream plays the gutar in a HIGHLY Spanish way.
DeleteJulian Bream is now eighty-six years old. Segovia, the recognized Dean of classical guitarists, lived ––and played –– well into his nineties.
There must be something salubrious about acoustic guitar music, wouldn't you say?
Indeed. Segovia is an unparalleled master.
DeleteVery nice. If I may provide this offering from Ramon Montoya
ReplyDeleteVery cool...
DeleteKid,
DeleteThank you! I was hoping that you'd weigh in.
Kid,
DeleteTakes me back to the days of the the university's Spanish Department parties. We always had a guitarist at these parties, and some of these guitarists were virtuosos, whose music we adored while we were sipping (or gulping) sangrÃa.
The great variety of tones, moodes, and musical textures these great players can get out of of a curvaceous little box is astonishing, isn't it?
DeleteThere are big differences between classical and flamenco guitar music –– and the remarkable stuff producd by Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel and Tony Mottola, but I enjoy all of it –– except for the crude, boorish growly stuff produced by ELECTRIC guitars, which I've never been able to accept as "real" musical instruments.
For your listening enjoyment, FreeThinke.
Deletegreat thumb
Another classic blues
FJ, AOW, Franco, Duck, Ramon has some impressive stuff available on youtube.
DeleteIf I may, Ramon's version of my favorite guitar piece.
His uncle Carlos was the master.
DeleteTaught him well.
I'll have to que up some Carlos as I haven't yet. In the meantime - Perfection. Whether they liked the music or not they did concede the perfection. One man, one guitar.
DeleteThat's some fancy Malaguena, Kid.
Delete...and some smooth jazz, Ducky!
Since I brought that up. This one always has to be in the conversation.
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DeleteMuch more traditional. I like traaditional.
DeleteThersites - Chet is my favorite version. Roy Clark must be included though.
DeleteI don't know... something seams missing... ;)
DeleteCaballos!
DeleteNice one on the 'something' FJ. Thanks.
Deletey Asturias!
DeleteNo problemo, Kid...
DeleteHappy memories of growing up in Spain.
Asturias is a nice tune. Back at ya
DeleteNice... it just needs to include the rest of the culture.
DeleteApple pie without cheese... is like a kiss without the squeeze. ;)
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DeleteIt's hard to imagine any Spanish music without the accompiament of hoofbeats of one animal type, or another.
DeleteSo much beauty out there.
DeleteIndeed. And every country has it's particularities. In Venezuela, it was the verses of Jose Marti (Cuban) on the llanos... in Alma Llanera (Heart of the Plainsman)
DeleteAnd if I may again as long as we're doing music - Luca Sestak Blues Piano Blues with some bite.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff... thanks all.
ReplyDeleteThanks, all, for so much participation!
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