Hola amigos.
Spanish music(eminently the guitar) has always enthralled me.
I think the first time I heard a piece of it was in Tom & Jerry cartoon.
There was a bullfighting scene in which it is played in the back ground.It kinda struck a chord the moment I heard it. :)
Few years later I came to know that particular piece was called Flamenco.
The Flamenco is considered as a paragon of traditional Spanish music.Primarily its a combo of guitar with dance.(with additional people clapping for keeping a beat).The build of the guitar bear a resemblance to the classical guitar.(Made of Nylon strings)
Complex rhythm,powerful strumming,extremely melodious lead,also using guitar for percussion are some of the characteristics of flamenco.
For more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco
Came across few videos on youtube.They were mesmerising.
From the shear level of mastery required to pull out those embellishments on a guitar,Flamenco is the Zenith of guitar playing,all genres taken together.
Check these out.Hope you like them too.
It would take me a lifetime and few years more to be able to play like this. :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmcjAGJOPR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLUxHEJ4kPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii00t3O03h0
All we lesser mortals can do is listen and relish them.Simply awesome
Adios
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Hola Senor.
ReplyDeleteFlamenco is a great instrument. I particularly like Jesse Cook's works. FYI, there is a track of his called "Mario takes a walk"; which was copied by our photocopier Mr.Pritam for Dhoom.
Another lesser known instrument is the Tin whistle; produces great music. This instrument was mostly popularised by The Corrs with tracks such as Rebel Heart, Joy of life etc. I would recommend those strongly!