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RE: How much do you really enjoy cante flamenco?
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KMMI77
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From: The land down under
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RE: How much do you really enjoy can... (in reply to Mike_Kinny)
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To my ears most flamenco singers sing frequently out of tune. I hear you mike, There is some shocking stuff out there. Out of tune, irritatingly overdone, cheesy, and a heap of songs that sound lame in general IMO. Even by people that are respected and supposed to be the best?? It all comes down to individual taste i guess. I also find it annoying/patronising when people throw in words like, Jondo, Gitano, Puro or Duende trying to convince me of music that is without a doubt not my thing. Or use these words to try and erect barriers to hinder a foreign guitarists progress, or worst of all, attempt to make someone believe that their expression is of lesser value based on their knowledge of cante. I like the expression involved in the cante and as i said earlier, i enjoy and appreciate the interaction when it's live. Especially if they sing in a way that i like. The intention of the singer or guitarist and the motivation behind it is something that often sways me one way or the other. I appreciate genuine expression even if it is a little out of tune. The special moments that can be evoked and captured within cante are unique and i appreciate that. There are also some good lyrics but I am not convinced that they are any better than lyrics contained in any other form of music. I encourage others to express themselves in any way they want. If cante flamenco is your favorite, i support,respect and understand that. There is potentially a lot of cool stuff that can be done with it. I agree with your statement about not having it forced upon you though. I have found some Cante Flamenco that i really enjoy in amongst all the cante i have listened to over 30 years. I go with my gut and take from the sounds that i can relate to. My enjoyment of music is not based on the goal of being "EL DUENDE"," Flamenco Authentico Gitano Puro Master" I just enjoy playing and trying to express myself as best as i can. If people like what i come up with and relate to it then thats great. If people listen to it and their response is, can you accompany the cante because i am waiting to know this before i decide if i like it or not? then the music was meaningless anyway.
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