Grisha performing "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuona

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jg7238

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Grisha performing "Malaguena&qu...

I just found this video of Grisha playing "Malaguena" by Lecuona. It's smoking! Nice musicality as well. I think he mixes some falsetas from "En la Caleta".

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CarloJuan

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

This video will go into study and research of Grisha's right hand. I thank the camera for shooting in that angle

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itoprover

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

Thanks, Maaan I never liked this malaguena and it always has been in "too notorious" category for me before I saw this.. Grish you re da man

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rombsix

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

It's a shame I wasn't there to back him up with chords towards the end...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 17:07:39

yohan

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

wow grisha's right hand is perfect, awesome performance

very good camera's, hopefully there will be more videos like this.
@grisha are your nails always that long?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 17:20:05

Pimientito

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

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Grisha playing "Malaguena" by Lecuona

Some time ago Ron posted a recording of a young Paco de Lucia playing Malagueña when he was about 20 years old that Ron had recorded onto a tape deck from the TV. Despite the sound quality, the performance of the piece and power of Pacos technique really came through. Grisha asked at the time if Ron would mind if he learned it. Im pretty sure this malagueña is mostly falsetas from that recording. I transcribed some of the latter part and Im sure its the same. Maybe Grisha would clarify if it is indeed a transcription of that recording or a mixture of malagueña falsetas.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 19:03:09

at_leo_87

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!^10x5

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 19:19:24

Ron.M

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to rombsix)

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It's a shame I wasn't there to back him up with chords towards the end...

Hey Ramzi....Funny..I was just thinking that myself!

Magical playing from Grisha as usual....incredible guy!

Yeah, as Pim says, it's the young Paco's original arrangement, but it's great that Grisha keeps it alive as it was never recorded and hence this gem was all but forgotton to the world.

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 19:43:51

jg7238

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to Ron.M)

I'm off to practice after watching that. Beautiful how he brings out the notes on the 3rd string in the tremolo part from 1:58 to 2:02.

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Magical playing from Grisha as usual....incredible guy!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 19:57:07

Doitsujin

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

Great video. When just listening, he captures very well the flair of the old records. Great! Ron might have a tear in his eyes coz of remembering the good old days.

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por medio

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to Doitsujin)

Amazing relaxed performance as usual!

I do wish that he played a different guitar though. It at times even sounds like Torres! Maybe some do like this.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 21:45:11

Patrick

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

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I do wish that he played a different guitar though. It at times even sounds like Torres! Maybe some do like this.

Yeah, that DeVoe really sucks big time.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 19 2011 22:03:07

Andy Culpepper

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to jg7238)

I like the DeVoe, but it might be a little thin in the midrange. It sounded incredible in person though, very flamenco. But Grisha sounded incredible playing my guitars too

p.s. great performance. I find it very hard to lose myself in the music so much with an audience that close.

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gounaro

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

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I like the DeVoe, but it's a little thin in the midrange

I absolutely agree. But i wish i had one!

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sean65

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to Doitsujin)

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When just listening, he captures very well the flair of the old records. Great!

Very true. I've noticed that on other Grisha vids. I wonder what it is that creates that vibe. I'm sure it's just concise, well punctuated, accurate playing and the choice of classic flasetas.

Maybe there's a secret ingredient.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 20 2011 5:58:48

orsonw

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RE: Grisha performing "Malaguen... (in reply to sean65)

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I wonder what it is that creates that vibe. I'm sure it's just concise, well punctuated, accurate playing and the choice of classic flasetas.

Aren't those things the vehicle rather than the substance?
Surely this is great because it is played by someone with feeling and something to say artistically?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 20 2011 17:58:53