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Why not learn cante
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sianturi
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Joined: Feb. 18 2007
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 Why not learn cante
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Hi all,
why nobody is interested in learning cante? I'm aware there is a big barrier before you start to make your first ayyyy, but why not? The lyrics (in cante chico) are much fun, but of course you have to get them translated first before you understand them and then you need help from media or native speakers. In the Saura-movie 'Flamenco' there were some translations.
I started 3 years ago with 'Baila me' from Gipsy Kings and it was a lot of fun for me to perform it. Also the small audience (about 20 people) enjoyed it. The real flamenco stuff, like sevillanas, fandangos, bulerias, is more difficult, and cultural delta is more evident. You realize immediately when a singer doesn't has the original background. Listening to a guitar you need more time to find out. But then again, you have much bigger chances to delight an audience with singing than just with pure guitar.
So this is what I have in mind:
- Concering the guitar, keep focus on compas
- Learn a few lelele/ayayay 'falsetas' for sevillanas, fandangos, bulerias.
- Find the aire of the spanish letras, write new lyrics in my mother's language
- Prepare songs and perform them
What do you think about this approach?
Thanks,
Sianturi
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Date Feb. 18 2007 13:02:44
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Ricardo
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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC
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RE: Why not learn cante (in reply to sianturi)
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I sing lots of letras from here and there. In the shower I am great! In the car too. But playing guitar and singing, I can't focus on either one the way I would want. So in an informal juerga, if someone else plays pretty good, I might sing one or two letras of bulerias. But I have a big respect for real "singers" more than simply singing "because you know it". So I am a guitarist, not a singer and won't sing out in an actual gig or performance. I admit, singing, any style is a great "feeling", much easier to get your feelings out than on guitar. I just wish I was born with "a voice". If you know what I mean?
You would be surprised how many pro flamenco guitarists and dancers too, that are closet "cantaors" in private.
My advice for anyone serious about becoming a "flamenco singer" versus singing for fun or informal settins, is to record yourself and ask 3 questions:
1. Am I singing the "song" correct? Like in tune and in rhythm?
2. Is it "good" singing? Like the sound of the voice, the accent,, etc, authentic?
3. Would I want to listen to this along with other singers I like?
I think if you answer "no" to any of those, it would be best to keep working at it. Of course some folks are too self critical, but should ask advice of any professionals they know if in doubt.
All IMO of course!
Ricardo
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Date Feb. 19 2007 0:50:22
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