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Escribano
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Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: England, living in Italy
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RE: Hey Fire Fingers! (in reply to Ron.M)
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But he's got a perfect right to play it and if he's got an audience for it then good luck to the fella. It's not his music or his rights to play it (though, I reserve my right to not like it), it's his self-inflicted sobriquet "flamenco guitarist". It will be many moons before I call myself a flamenco guitarist - for two years it's been "I am learning flamenco guitar" and it will be for many more years. It does the real thing a disservice. I am not out of sorts over it, just pissed off quote:
Michael Olsen Flamenco Guitarist From his early days as the lead guitarist of The Epics in the '60's, Michael became inspired by Manitas de Plata and became one of the USA's top flamenco guitarists. With six (6) CDs recorded, Michael continues to play over 100 concert dates per year. His instruments include flamenco guitar, cello, sitar and violins. Michael simply says "When in doubt, play more guitar." quote:
Michael Olsen is an EXTRAORIDINARY [sic] FLAMENCO GUITARIST! quote:
Led by Michael Olsen, a flamenco guitarist whose song titles are inspired by the life and works of Dali, the concert will provide an introduction to world music against the backdrop of the Dali art exhibition at the museum. "Our ensemble is comprised of some of the most talented performers from around the world," Olsen said. "We have Miguelita, a flamenco dancer; Regina Star and Nona, gypsy snake dancers, who dance onstage with a live boa constrictor." It is not a relative thing, this is snake oil (literally) or what we call cod flamenco. Jason Webster wrote the bible on it
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Date Nov. 16 2004 9:13:20
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Miguel de Maria
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Joined: Oct. 20 2003
From: Phoenix, AZ
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RE: Hey Fire Fingers! (in reply to Escribano)
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I do think that marketing is one thing, but there is bad taste, too. I hate how Esteban's advertising copy always mentions that he is the protege and heir to Andres Segovia, a patent falsehood (although there is a picture of a young, goofy Esteban with the old man). He also refers to himself as a virtuoso guitarist. Now, there is no objective definition of virtuoso but general consensus is that he is quite average. I believe I have seen Ottmar Liebert called the heir to Paco de Lucia's skills and prestige, another out-of-bounds marketing leap. And I agree--the word flamenco must be used with respect. My thoughts are that people like Ottmar, Esteban, and Dedos de Fuego can call themselves "Nouveau Flamenco"--that silly phrase Ottmar made up but is now pretty ingrained in the marketing scene, but not Flamenco guitarists. I actually cringe when I am introduced as a flamenco guitarist, because I although I probably know more about it than these fellas, I am not one. I'm just a guitarist. I played a recital with some classical guitar buddies the other night. As I walked into the music school where the recital was to be held, I saw a disturbing thing: The flyer. The flyer read: MIGUEL DE MARIO and ALEX ZAVILAK, playing FLAMENCO GUITAR! I cringed because we were going to be playing a few rumbas, a few jazz tunes, and a couple South American tunes. We had extra time at the end, so I got up and played a solo granaianas, solea, and bulerias for the audience. I also explained that the name was MIGUEL DE MARIA! The owner of the school kept referring to me as "Mario."
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Date Nov. 16 2004 15:36:15
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