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RE: Music theory is way too complicated
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Joven35
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Joined: Nov. 4 2010
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 RE: Music theory is way too complicated (in reply to JasonMcGuire)
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Hey, thanks Jason! I am glad to be on this foro with people who share a similar interest. I am kinda tired of having to explain that flamenco is not a pink bird to people in my neck of the woods (I do not live in Fresno). So it is good to be among like minded individuals.
And hey, White Russians are my favorite drink for a reason…HAHA! [;D]
Life is a spectrum. No one should just take one view point that is obviously limiting. I think we can all agree on that. I hope. Or not, I really do not wish to argue. That is just my view.
And I second Romerito, if you do not like Manolos theory, OK. That is fine. There are lots of people who think he is crazy for saying the things he says. I do not. I enjoy the man, his works and consider him a dear personal friend. This is the reason Corey and I work with him and try to help him in (I will say here he does not need us for anything, we are blessed to have the opportunity to work with him and I thank God everyday for it) how ever he thinks we may be of use. And I will say that by us having our pieces of paper we are in a better position to help.
And you do not have to buy our English translation (which will not come out till sometime in 2011, I hope. These things take time.) you can buy the Spanish version. We are not trying to promote anything…well, ok, maybe FlamencoProfessor.com – shameless plug – but it is already FREE. Use it or don’t. There are many great and wonderful resources out there (Jason, Ricardo, Adam, Jose, and many many others).
This discussion is interesting to me in that I think I will write a paper on this subject (sorry, this is what I do I am a nerd) because if fascinates me the misunderstandings going on and I want to try to make it simpler.
Ok, this is too long already. I wish everyone well on their own paths to self discovery in exploring this amazing art which we all love. And if you chose, you can come and study with Manolo in 2011, in Fresno. We are even working on getting scholarships for people. This is also one of the benefits of having a fancy piece of paper with letterin' on it; they let you play with other people’s money and I would gladly give it to someone who wants to learn.
Best to all,
Javier Alcantara-Rojas
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His amazing technique is one that never loses touch with the spiritual improvisation and direct communication style of flamenco and which does not make virtuosity a goal in itself, but communicates deep sublime emotional qualities. - Manolo Sanlucar
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Oh sorry, this isn't the UFO forum. Bamberas is not Jondo. That is the answer Manolo would give through his medium. I'm not sure why this E7 - A minor thing came up or what purpose it has served. But its funny and moderately nonetheless.... 
