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What is the mythology behind the smart asses on the Foro ?
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El Kiko
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From: The South Ireland
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 RE: What is the mythology behind th... (in reply to estebanana)
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I suppose you'd be expecting a smartass answer from me , but no ....
I don't think its anything to do with flamenco specifically , just some people are serious and some are not , in all types of life.
As to flamenco , its recreational , its for enjoyment , it should be done in a fun way , you should play with a smile and have fun doing it , maybe it will sound better , maybe not but it will feel better.
People come for to this foro for enjoyment , sure there's a bit of study and some learning etc .. but it should be fun too and that's how I treat it.
I have serious things in my life I don't need more from a passtime on a computer.
Having said that , there are times to be serious and understanding on here as well .
Also I see things getting even tooo serious , especially these big disscussions about , eg .. the name or function of a chord ....i tend to switch off those things now , they wont help me play .
I think that you can explain many things that are useful in a lighthearted way or a serious way , one is more enjoyable , but both should carry the same information.....
The only thing about being funny or sarcastic , as you put it , is first you must be able to laugh about yourself ... this is important , this may help people identify with you ,
If you are just generally sarcastic about others , its the same as just having a go at people , this will get annoying real quick ...
However perhaps not so much if I start by ridiculing myself ,.......before I move on to Estebanana,..........
Which is more "flamenco" and why?
I suppose the lighter side of things is more flamenco , surely , the flamenco attitude is a bit devil may care kind of thing ...
ANd maybe Being fun is a trait people generally appreciate in others.
Don't be overly serious
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Date Jul. 19 2012 21:41:23
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Morante
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Joined: Nov. 21 2010
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RE: What is the mythology behind th... (in reply to XXX)
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"The foro is the inflatable doll of flamenco relationships.  "
Well said! Typing slightly drunk, since I have just spent the night in the bar of the Jueves Flamenco de la Peña Mellizo, with Rancapino, Juan Villar, Ye Ye de Cádiz, Pascual de Lorca and our friend Estela.
Now I can´t play guitar well but it doesn't bother me. Flamenco is something else. I think it is just having fun with friends, wherever u are. I used to have a great time in Ireland with my flamenco and Spanish friends, when i didnt know any real flamencos. There I thought Pascual was a crack for his accompaniment on records of Mariano Cornejo. But he and I have just spent some time talking about soniquete, the difference between the blues from the Delta and from New Orleans, between the Bulerías de Cádiz, Jerez y Lebrija, and apart from being a crack he is a really nice person. And Ye Ye asking for David Serva, another crack and not even Spanish.
Not everyone can live in Andalucìa and be friends with flamencos who seem mythical from afar but are just ordinary people. Until then, you can support flamenco wherever u are, however u perceive it, and be assured u will always be welcome in Andalucía. We are all united by our afición and this is much appreciated by the flamencos.
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Date Jul. 20 2012 0:58:41
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srshea
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Joined: Oct. 29 2006
From: Olympia, WA in the Great Pacific Northwest
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RE: What is the mythology behind th... (in reply to Morante)
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quote:
I have just spent the night in the bar of the Jueves Flamenco de la Peña Mellizo, with Rancapino, Juan Villar, Ye Ye de Cádiz, Pascual de Lorca and our friend Estela.
Aw, man, I hate you right now.
Damn, Sean, you should log in drunk more often. I think that's the warmest, cheeriest post you've ever made here! Ole!
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Date Jul. 20 2012 1:36:46
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