Oh no, not another Paco video

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ToddK

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Oh no, not another Paco video

Yeah, its another Paco video LOL

I think he was sounding extra special on this one.
In his prime, and in the zone.

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por medio

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

Ooooh that tone! The BEST!

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athrane77

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

Isn't that intro a qoute of a famous classical piece? correct me if I'm wrong ;)
beautiful!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 11:30:49

Tomas

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

I've been lurking here for a while, but I just had to make an account to leave a reply (something compelled me ;) ). Having listened to Paco de Lucia a lot, I feel I sometimes take for granted how good he really is, and them I'm confronted with a video like this; a flawless, beautifully executed, unaccompanied live performance of a piece that shows wonderful musical imagination and sensitivity... it's just simply, in one word, incredible.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 12:20:37

mark indigo

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

great vid, thanks for posting, I meant to keep an eye on that TVPacoDeLucia YouTube page to see what else appears on there.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 12:32:06

Elie

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

Can't believe how perfect his guitar and his playing sound in this vid

this could be a good example for the "how hard is too hard?" thread , paco balances wisely between playing aggressive and soft, although i think in this one he's more aggressive than usual but sounds really special as todd mentioned

thank you for sharing.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 14:05:18

xirdneH_imiJ

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to Elie)

he's been playing the same thing in his recent concerts, just as beautiful, but much less powerful...
this is as good as it gets...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 14:08:29

n85ae

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

I love how at around 5:50 he fixes an out of tune string in about a millisecond and
never misses anything.

Jeff

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aeolus

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

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I love how at around 5:50 he fixes an out of tune string in about a millisecond and never misses anything.

J

I have noticed on Paco's video of the Aranjuez he frequently presses down on the bass strings on the tuner side of the nut. I think that is what he is doing here. Never seen anybody else do that. Perhaps it's something to do with his particular guitar.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 15:12:15

Mark2

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

I rarely listen to music at work, but today I'm listening to some older Paco stuff-cepa , los pinares, Gloria al nino Ricardo, etc, and I'm going crazy in my office, bouncing up and down, grooving, anticipating every amazing passage. Hard to get any work done........
I think it's on the back of one of his album covers, there is a review in which the guy writes something like, If for once we can use the word genius, this is it. Have to agree.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 17:06:09

orsonw

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to aeolus)

Ole!

Thank you for posting.

quote:

he frequently presses down on the bass strings on the tuner side of the nut. I think that is what he is doing here. Never seen anybody else do that. Perhaps it's something to do with his particular guitar.

This is a common practice. To fine tune if flat push down on the tuner side of the nut, for a sharp string pull the string a little between nut and saddle. Works on trebles and basses. Useful especially on a peghead or when using a cejilla.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 18:25:08

mark indigo

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to aeolus)

quote:

I have noticed on Paco's video of the Aranjuez he frequently presses down on the bass strings on the tuner side of the nut. I think that is what he is doing here. Never seen anybody else do that. Perhaps it's something to do with his particular guitar.

could be the particular piece, don't the different movements require different tuning? standard and drop D? after changing the tuning the bottom string will creep back up or down a bit and need fine tuning.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 19:30:06

aeolus

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

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could be the particular piece, don't the different movements require different tuning? standard and drop D? after changing the tuning the bottom string will creep back up or down a bit and need fine tuning.

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I have seen John Williams give the sixth string a hard tug when changing tuning so that definitely is a problem. Some try to modify the tuning with furtive movements to the tuners and back while playing. Others will change the tuning and then stall for time by talking to the audience. I thought perhaps the Rasgeo technique might tend to knock the instrument out of tune. as was discussed in another thread a result of hard playing. But I have never seen a classical player do it and I've seen some of the best. Maybe Paco just has a keener ear for pitch.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 19:54:06

FredGuitarraOle

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to aeolus)

Amazing, thanks for posting!

What is Paco doing at 4:06?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 21:11:46

aeolus

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

FreddyOle, that's what we have been discussing for the last few hours.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 21:20:33

pink

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to FredGuitarraOle)

Eating an ice cream ....I think he had a cadbury flake in it ...but my god he nailed the clean up lick...passion.....flawless!!!!

Best

pink

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2013 21:55:18

Ricardo

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to aeolus)

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ORIGINAL: aeolus

quote:

could be the particular piece, don't the different movements require different tuning? standard and drop D? after changing the tuning the bottom string will creep back up or down a bit and need fine tuning.

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I have seen John Williams give the sixth string a hard tug when changing tuning so that definitely is a problem. Some try to modify the tuning with furtive movements to the tuners and back while playing. Others will change the tuning and then stall for time by talking to the audience. I thought perhaps the Rasgeo technique might tend to knock the instrument out of tune. as was discussed in another thread a result of hard playing. But I have never seen a classical player do it and I've seen some of the best. Maybe Paco just has a keener ear for pitch.

Look, when you you use capo it is normal that the grip is not perfect and the hot stage lights plus your hands heating up the instrument affect the treble strings especially, so the normal adjust is to push behind the capo. At first fret he has to do it other side of the nut.

About paco, with just two notes of feeling I could destroy his thousands. ONly flash and technique. buh!

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aeolus

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

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About paco, with just two notes of feeling I could destroy his thousands. ONly flash and technique. buh!

well he's your hero and the first 3+ minutes were just gorgeous. I would have liked it if he had continued in that mood. But at 4:06 he stops completely to fiddle with the headstock. Talk about Segovia slowing for speed bumps!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2013 13:02:18

FredGuitarraOle

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to aeolus)

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ORIGINAL: aeolus

FreddyOle, that's what we have been discussing for the last few hours.

I thought you guys were talking about what he did at 5:50. I wasn't sure he was doing the same thing at 4:06.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2013 16:44:23

amigo

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2013 17:23:18

amigo

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

at 7:17 !!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2013 17:28:28

ToddK

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RE: Oh no, not another Paco video (in reply to ToddK)

The bulerias from the same show in Seville.

Oh and this.

ooooo and ya gotta have some tangos.
His best tangos ever imho.

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