Going to see Vicente tomorrow with his new musicians

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sim999

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Going to see Vicente tomorrow with h...

Hello,

I'm going to see Vicente Tomorrow in a guitar festival (in France),
he's going to play stuff from his last album (Tierra 2013) which it's very good (something new doesn't hurt :) ). I hope he will also play his taranta /solea too as an introduction like the old days :)

Some additional musicians will be there to play the instruments from the album (flute, drums ...).

After the concert a jam session is planned between musicians from different bands / music style and Vicente will be there too. I'm just curious how this is going to work out !

Anyway I will try to make some photos /videos for you and give some feedback about this concert

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 11:04:09

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Hey sim999
Hope you have a fantastic time!! I am a greener shade of pink with envy

I look forward to your post on how it was.
Best
pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 22:58:20

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

I dont know if they're the same guys as on the album but at least here in Portugal they sounded like the album (flute & violin). They played Tierra entirely.

Rafael Utrera has a funny delivery

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 23:26:59

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

So you've seen the show for this album Rui ....how did you enjoy it , did you get what you'd hoped for?

Best
pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 23:33:20

FredGuitarraOle

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From: Lisboa, Portugal

RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to see Vicente when he came to Portugal a couple of months ago. My teacher loved the concert, he said it was great.

Enjoy the show Simon.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 0:38:20

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to pink)

In fact I didnt expect to see it. Front row tickets were 40€ and I wasnt going to pay that (studying, no work right now).

So I sent a facebook message to the organization and on the day of the event they replied saying "sure, come on over, your name will be at the door"... so I went

Regarding the show itself, it was really nice. One thing I noticed is that Vicente has been saying the same thing between songs over the years, that it is "nice to be there with us (audience) enjoying the moment"..."disfrutando un ratito" or something like that

He even made a joke about is singing at the end of Laura, saying that is singing wasnt that good because of the microphone and then he repositioned it and sang the beggining only with his guitar.

Tangos del Arco Bajo was really powerful and everytime he did the golpe above the strings it was a total punch in the face (same thing happened in Laura).

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 0:45:37

FredGuitarraOle

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From: Lisboa, Portugal

RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

quote:

So I sent a facebook message to the organization and on the day of the event they replied saying "sure, come on over, your name will be at the door"... so I went

O quê?! Não pagas-te bilhete?! Cagalhão... Tenho que começar a fazer o mesmo...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 0:50:18

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to FredGuitarraOle)

No máximo diziam-me "Olhe, por alguma razão os bilhetes estão à venda. Se quer ir vá comprá-los".

Como eu não me importava de receber essa resposta, também não me importei em entregar aquela pergunta.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 0:55:04

machopicasso

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

quote:

I'm going to see Vicente Tomorrow in a guitar festival (in France)

Where in France exactly?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 9:20:06

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

So more than you could have hoped for I guess.
You are very fortunate to have been given that opportunity.... excellent result for you!!

I've not seen the man live but hope the chance will come my way at some point!

Best
pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 20 2013 22:08:49

orsonw

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From: London

RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to pink)

quote:

I've not seen the man live but hope the chance will come my way at some point!

He's playing in London, September 24th.

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=238221&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=&tmode=&smode=&s=#238221

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 9:42:49

el carbonero

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

it was in saint julien en genevois,i live in this little town and i could not go

,and i had free ticket....but i had a gig yesterday.
i never see vicente

In this festival there are few good guitarists like vicente,bireli lagrene,brian may,mark knopfler....

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 11:15:52

beno

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From: Hungary

RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

I'm very happy that I could see Him on concert BEFORE the new album

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 11:21:07

Morante

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Saw Vicente a while back: a much better concert than PdL. But he had Tino de Geraldo on drums, TWO cajones, bass, violin and a flamenco guitar at the loudest I have ever heard without feedback.

Enjoy but take earplugs

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 14:10:03

tri7/5

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Never quite understood why Vincente basically only plays songs off his newest release for the most part. I get playing a few songs off Tierra as it's his newest but not playing every song verbatim from the cd. Every concert I've seen from him on youtube and now his newest tour just re-affirms this depending what year it's from. The guy has to know people want to hear pieces all through the years and mix it up a bit.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 15:20:05

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to tri7/5)

quote:

Never quite understood why Vincente basically only plays songs off his newest release for the most part. I get playing a few songs off Tierra as it's his newest but not playing every song verbatim from the cd. Every concert I've seen from him on youtube and now his newest tour just re-affirms this depending what year it's from. The guy has to know people want to hear pieces all through the years and mix it up a bit.

Half of the show were older songs, at least here in Portugal.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 16:00:47

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to orsonw)

Thank you orsonw shall be looking into that one!!

Best
pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 18:51:11

xirdneH_imiJ

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From: Budapest, now in Southampton

RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to beno)

haha Beno I was thinking exactly the same thing :D

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 21 2013 21:17:20

sim999

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Hello everyone

As promised some feedback about the concert :

- first the sound was good and loud but it could have been slightly better from my point of view
- second : the setlist :

-Mensaje (fandangos from vivencias imaginadas) : a good surprise
- tangos del arco bajo (tangos from un momento en el sonido)
- autorettrato (bulerias from paseo de gracia)

- from Tierra : almost everything except rom, cancion del laura

- final : a big bulerias with different falsetas (gitano del lucia, and some stuff from paseo de gracia

- about the band : Rafael de utrera was absent I don't why, another cantaor was there nothing really special about him, like often in flamenco he was clearly out of tune on some parts (specially part written from female voice I believe).

Dyingsea : to tell you the truth I don't think Vicente can play hist most technical stuff nowadays (from vivencias : el mandaito for instance and he doesn't play tremolo anymore ) it's like paco (which I saw) he 's not going to play cepa andaluza anyway ...

Conclusion : a good concert with a lot of bulerias

not my best in flamenco (that would be rocio marquez + juan ramon caro) but it was enjoyable.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 22:17:31

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Here in Portugal, Tangos del arco bajo and Autoretrato were great but Laura was an highlight, thats for sure

He closed with Roma which was a bit crappy since he played it like in the album (ie. with no guitar solos)... its like going to a Steve Vai concert and watching him only playing chords right before he exits the stage.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 22:25:50

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

But if he has his hair blowing machine of wind then all would be at peace with the world ....no?

Edit
Of course I mean Steve!!

Best

pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:09:39

Leñador

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

quote:

But if he has his hair blowing machine of wind then all would be at peace with the world ....no?

That'd be so epic LOL

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:11:27

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Leñador)

Hey Kasey could you imagine a third breed between Steve, Vicente and Derek Zoolander all standing in front of a large fan on stage in the royal Albert hall London....imagine the faces we would experience.!!

Best

pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:18:24

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to pink)

We should start a new thread....Epic faces f.u. c.k. the talent......give me wind

pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:27:44

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Vicente doesnt need a fan, he has the "close your eyes and face the ceiling" thing going on. Seems to be efective at taking the hair out of the way, no need for a fan.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:28:50

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

I think he may be taking advantage of the loads of guitarists in the audience trick.
They all blow out ...usually upwards as he does something amazing and he looks up at that very moment ,thus taking advantage of the rebound down draft!!?
Best

pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 22 2013 23:34:25

Sr. Martins

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to sim999)

Well, this aint no Dream Theater show where you can spot all the guitarists and drummers in the audience.

In fact there were lots of women. I kinda felt out of place dressing all black with steel boots, scarf and a tight blazer.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2013 0:09:02

pink

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RE: Going to see Vicente tomorrow wi... (in reply to Sr. Martins)

I have to come clean.......I was there ,just behind you . We did share a glance or two as the evening progressed. I was wearing a tight black dress ,black heels ( 7 inch , my lucky number) and a red wrap around. I was told that the only way to get backstage at a Vicente gig was to adopt the role of the mid forty something slapper/groupie....this didn't work and I spent the tail end of the evening eating a portion of chips down the local docks.
I hope your evening was more of a success?

Best
pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 23 2013 0:20:19