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Paco Pena in Toronto - tonight!
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britguy
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From: Ontario, Canada
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RE: Paco Pena in Toronto - tonight! (in reply to Yojimbo)
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I was there. Me too! I thought Paco's playing was wonderfull to hear. Beautifull tone, and what smooth, lyrical tremolos. Very traditional falsetas, and with few of the overlying technicalities present in 'modern' flamenco guitar playing. I thought both singers were excellent, especially the girl, who was exceptional. Too bad the dancers got all the applause. Especially the male dancer who sort of dominated the whole programme with his energetic zapateado and acrobatics - very reminiscent of Jose Greco, I thought. But there's no doubt the audience loved every minute of it. Interesting to note that Paco and the other older guitarist used the traditional hold, whereaes the younger guitarist just rested the guitar on his right thigh and crouched over it, blues-style. Also Paco frequently raised the heel of his right foot to elevate the guitar a little. I find I tend to do that, also. . . A great show. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
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BarkellWH
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RE: Paco Pena in Toronto - tonight! (in reply to britguy)
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I thought Paco's playing was wonderfull to hear. Beautifull tone, and what smooth, lyrical tremolos. Very traditional falsetas, and with few of the overlying technicalities present in 'modern' flamenco guitar playing. Glad to hear that, Britguy. Of all the top tier players on the circuit, Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, et al, Paco Pena remains my favorite. I just enjoy his more traditional style of playing. I'm going to see him on February 1, when he performs here in the Washington, DC area. Cheers, Bill
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