CD/DVD Recommendations

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NeZ

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CD/DVD Recommendations

I am new to Flamenco (although I have played Classical Guitar for a while)

I just started taking lessons 3 weeks ago and would like to get some CDs so I can get a better understanding of Flamenco styles, history, etc.

Can you recommend some good CDs and/or DVDs to start out with that will provide some basic ideas about song structure, rhythm, etc.?

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Francisco

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to NeZ)

Check out this thread that Duende started...looks interesting, and exactly what you're looking for.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 24 2007 2:59:32

JBASHORUN

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to NeZ)

I would also recommend the "Rito Y Geografia" DVDs... there are 3 different sets, one for dance, guitar and singing. Although I don't own the complete series yet, as they are pretty expensive.

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 24 2007 14:34:16

sianturi

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to NeZ)

Hi NeZ,

make sure that you get a certain level of knowledge and skill with Sevillanas and Rumba.

The following selection of material is based on my personal preferences. I used it several times to introduce musicians and 'normal' people to Flamenco.

Sevillanas:
Plaza Nueva - 150 Sevillanas para bailar
Raya Real - Rociadora

Rumba:
Gipsy Kings - Luna de Fuego
Gipsy Kings - Allegria

Flamenco Albums:
Paco de Lucia - En vivo desde el Teatro Real
Moraito - Morao Y Oro

Flamenco Tracks:
Carmen Linares, La Susi y Remedios Amaya - Al alba
03-Carmen Linares canta con la voz del corazón

Movies:
Saura - Carmen
Saura - Flamenco

HTH,
Sianturi

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 25 2007 23:11:50

Jon Boyes

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to NeZ)

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ORIGINAL: NeZ
Can you recommend some good CDs and/or DVDs to start out with that will provide some basic ideas about song structure, rhythm, etc.?

The ony trouble with all the above suggestions is that whilst there is some good stuff mentioned, they are not informational or instructional in nature, which think is what you are after.

Check out Understanding Flamenco by Faustino Nunez. Its a book plus CD and whilst the book is not good, the CD is a great overview of the main palos and rhythms. As you are a classical guitarist you may find the descriptions of the palos in terms of time signature helpful.

Solo compas CDs are REALLY excellent in terms of stripping things down to the essentials (ie no falsetas) but usually focus on just one palo per CD.

Most of the common palo rhythms are demonstrated in the two DVDs by Graf Martinez too.

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NeZ

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to Jon Boyes)

Thanks for the recs so far everyone.

Jon, I'm actually looking for both instructional type stuff and just normal listening material.

I'm taking lessons from a good teacher so I've got that part covered at least for now. What I need to do is expand my listening so I can become familiar with the rhythms and forms of the really good players, etc.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 26 2007 16:20:25

NeZ

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to Guest)

I ordered "The Art of Flamenco" last week from Amazon. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Are there any English language websites to buy these collections?

When I'm on the english version of Flamenco-World every time I move to the online store section everything switches back to Spanish.

I've got rudimentary Spanish skills but they're not good enough to really understand the full product descriptions or ordering process.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 26 2007 16:55:58

sianturi

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to Guest)

Hi Romerito,

You can find Al Alba on this album:
Las Reinas - Carmen Linares, La Susi y Remedios Amaya
http://www.gracenote.com/music/album.html/flamencogypsy/7885e5154ce3df7acbcb9949f1f8ccad.html

Actually only La Susi is singing on Al Alba. I did a little research on the song, and found that the song was originally sung by Jose Merce, but with different melody. I assume, Carmen simply adapted the song to fit into bulerias. Beware, maybe I'm totally wrong, because I took my information from Babelfish-translated spanish websites.

Ah, and another thing: I found this song also on a documentary about Paco De Lucia, must be sung in family context by Paco himself when about 12 years old - but maybe I'm wrong again. Anyway this song must be a popular classic.

Thanks,
Sianturi

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 26 2007 20:54:11

Strudl

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RE: CD/DVD Recommendations (in reply to NeZ)

Man, there's only one thing you have to check out...

get all the DVD stuff from Encuentro Productions
the whole "La guitarra Flamenca de..." series

I have all of them and even the above mentioned stuff in the other posts but the Encuentro Dvd´s are the best in the world

they are not the cheapest ones, but you are learning with the greatest tocaors

greetz, Christoph!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 27 2007 7:36:45