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Ron.M

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Amir Haddad

Thomas was kind enough to PM me this link of Amir trying out various guitars.

I've always loved the guy's sound from the very moment I heard him on his "Understanding Flamenco" CD, which is IMO a must for beginners.

He has a great thumb technique and sound and that "Moorish" sound that has always attracted me to Flamenco in the first place.

(Probably being an accomplished Oud player helps too!)

I had the chance to meet Amir in Aberdeen when he was appearing as Oud player for Radio Tarifa, a most magnificent band and he gave me a bottle of beer in the band room and we spoke for a while and he was a most sincere guy of Palestinian and Latin hertiage who grew up in in Germany but his calling was for Jerez where he went to at an early age and lived there for a long time.

He's definitely got "the sound" IMO.

http://www.mundo-flamenco.com/de/gitarren/videoclips

I reckon he's been a professional musician since his teens.

He is the consumate musician IMO.

He's a young guy!

Not only does he play Madrid or Jerez Flamenco really, really well...

He has a World Music band as well... (ZooBazzar)

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ZOOBAZAR

The guy plays in in a Hard Rock band too! (Members of Parliament)

http://www.myspace.com/MEMBERSOFPARLIAMENT

Check them out on MySpace.

http://www.myspace.com/amirjohnhaddad

I think the guy is terrific!

He's one of my very favourite guitarists.

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 11:15:40

ToddK

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

WOW!! Great playing, great tone! Love it!

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 11:22:02

gj Michelob

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

... that "Moorish" sound that has always attracted me to Flamenco.

http://www.mundo-flamenco.com/de/gitarren/videoclips

Lovely, thank you for sharing this.
A few falsetas in the Granaina are reminiscent of Vicente Amigo’s “Morente” -a granaina, as well- but exuding more of that crescent moon’s flamenco I too am so keen about.
On a side note, I really appreciated the comparative presentation of the four instruments. The Barba's blanca had the better tone on my speakers.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 11:29:08

kozz

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

....and that "Moorish" sound that has always attracted me to Flamenco ....
The guy plays in in a Hard Rock band too! (Members of Parliament)

Just saw the video clip, and it is still playing for the xth tinme....his playing is very very nice...

When I saw members of Parliamnet it thought it was from Parliament Funcadelic, but it wasn't

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 11:55:22

sean65

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

I think the guy is terrific

Me too!

Cool link, thanks Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 12:08:01

orsonw

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to sean65)

He's doing a workshop in Granada in August organised by Johannes from Mundo flamenco.

I think Amir originally comes from Frieburg. See non Spaniards can make it if they're good!

I find his playing something special- very musical, also his right hand technique is an inspiration to me.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 12:40:00

tonos

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

Hey Ron,

Nice to find another Haddad aficionado. My love heard him on the radio and bought me the cd Pasando por Tabernas. I used the first three chords from Topkapi to make a ringtone just for her. Haddad plays a 1984 José López Bellido on it.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 13:07:44

xirdneH_imiJ

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to tonos)

Amir's album is worth getting, he has great pieces, excellent tone...he's muy flamenco, too bad he doesn't concentrate on flamenco exclusively...
on myspace i've had the pleasure of talking to him and he said last year that he was working on a new album, these pieces must be glimpses into that, i'm hoping he'll have his new material out soon!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 13:35:19

ddk

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

Yes! Has anyone else noticed that right hand alzapua technique is VERY similar to the right hand technique of playing Oud ? I have always thought so, but never before heard anyone say so... Thank you Ron!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 19 2010 14:23:11

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

So he lives in Germany? Does he teach?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 20 2010 1:28:52

Mike_Kinny

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to xirdneH_imiJ)

quote:

he's muy flamenco, too bad he doesn't concentrate on flamenco exclusively...

You beat me to it. Is he special in those other genres as he is in flamenco?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 20 2010 1:37:49

Ron.M

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

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So he lives in Germany? Does he teach?

Hi Mike,

When I met him he was resident in Madrid, but his Rock band is performing in Germany, so maybe he shares his time between the two places.

If you have a look at his MySpace page you can see that his work diary has a lot of dates in Spain, plus a guitar workshop in Granada the first week in August.

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 20 2010 2:49:48

jg7238

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

Great playing... Nice sound too.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 20 2010 7:23:25

minordjango

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

Understanding Flamenco" CD,

the playing on there is insane , and hes just playing compas ! haha , truly love the sound .
so its a J.bellido ? really top sound.
that playing was just poetry IMO

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 20 2010 10:27:05

michel

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

i've heard about workshops that Amir gives in freiburg south germany.
they are organised by johannes from the guitar shop mundo flamenco. they also do weekend workshops held in a nice hotel in the black forest, i think i'll participate to the next one. I've heard he's an excellent teacher.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 5:27:57

orsonw

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

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I've always loved the guy's sound from the very moment I heard him on his "Understanding Flamenco" CD, which is IMO a must for beginners.

I searched unsuccessfully online for this cd.

Anyone have more information, is this an instructional cd or is it just for listening to?

Where can I get it?

PS

"Yes! Has anyone else noticed that right hand alzapua technique is VERY similar to the right hand technique of playing Oud ?"

In his guitar method book, Juan Martin mentions that Alzapua is related to Oud technique

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 9:14:05

tonos

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to orsonw)

Hi Orson,

Just search "pasando por tabernas" on google. Couldn't miss it.

Chao
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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 11:06:37

orsonw

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to tonos)

Thanks, "Pasando por tabernas" is his solo record.

I'm looking for the "understanding flamenco" cd Ron mentions, I think this is something else.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 11:10:01

Ron.M

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to orsonw)

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I'm looking for the "understanding flamenco" cd Ron mentions, I think this is something else.

Orson...

https://www.flamenco-world.com/tienda/producto/understanding-flamenco-%28cd-book%29/3248/

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 11:24:03

Thomas

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to orsonw)

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I searched unsuccessfully online for this cd.

Anyone have more information, is this an instructional cd or is it just for listening to?

Where can I get it?

Orson, here is the link to his record label:
http://www.doublemoon.de/cddetails/dmchr71504.shtml
Only in german,though...

Cheers, Thomas

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2010 21:52:37

tonos

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

¡Hola!

Just found this video:

Chao
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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 4 2010 12:19:32

Ron.M

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to tonos)

HaHaHa!

Loved the ending!

Amir's cool IMO.

Thanks for posting that tonos!

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 4 2010 12:41:04

Patrick

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

Nice to see that the best fluff notes (103)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 4 2010 21:53:31

NeZ

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

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I've always loved the guy's sound from the very moment I heard him on his "Understanding Flamenco" CD, which is IMO a must for beginners.

I'm having trouble finding this CD as well and the link above is no longer working.

Are you referring to the Faustino Nunez "Understanding Flamenco" CD and Book? Does Amir plan on that CD?

I can't find anything billed under Amir as "Understanding Flamenco".

Thanks!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 9 2010 13:07:09

Patrick

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

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I'm having trouble finding this CD as well and the link above is no longer working. Are you referring to the Faustino Nunez "Understanding Flamenco" CD and Book? Does Amir plan on that CD? I can't find anything billed under Amir as "Understanding Flamenco".

Here it is:

http://www.flamencon.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FC&Product_Code=110216&Category_Code=

Outstanding by the way.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 9 2010 13:24:31

NeZ

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Patrick)

Thanks. I did find that in my previous searches.

But in the first post Ron mentions a CD called "Understanding Flamenco." The one in your link doesn't appear to the same as mentioned above.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 9 2010 13:29:14

Patrick

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

But in the first post Ron mentions a CD called "Understanding Flamenco." The one in your link doesn't appear to the same as mentioned above.

Flamenco World carries it. It is an instructional CD and book which he does the guitar work on. The CD is excellent, but the book is worthless. Still worth the money.

https://www.flamenco-world.com/tienda/shop.php?&vshopferca=367cb533354015f42bae41c4a864e30d

Type in "understanding flamenco" in the search box

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 9 2010 13:43:54

ricecrackerphoto

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

I won this CD for one of the beginner challenges and I still listen to it regularly because of Amir's playing. Great stuff.

Doug

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2010 3:44:47

rombsix

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to ricecrackerphoto)

This guy is AWESOME!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 27 2010 23:05:34

minordjango

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RE: Amir Haddad (in reply to Ron.M)

thanls RAMZI for the post , anything by Amir , is truly inspiration , go and get his Cd, the bulerias and solea among all others are exceptional , and innovative , and Raw sound,
i totally love the Sound of the guitar, i wonder what the specifications are i.e woods used and why his J.Bellido really rocks !

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2010 2:29:16