Guest -> Sabicas (Dec. 11 2004 2:12:04)
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After all this time listening to flamenco, I'm embarased to say that I just got my first full cd of Sabicas (Grandes Figures du Flamenco), and I got to say, WOW!!! The man was like a machine. I mean, loud, clear, fast and no stopping at any time during the songs. Them fingers always flying. Needles to say, I ended up with a whole bunch of questions, so here go a few. Maybe someone can help me with my learning curve. Syncopation - Is that the gaps in play that PDL introduced which seem to be lacking in Sabicas? He seems to cover every second of every song with notes. Machine gun Rasgeados - Seems he had some in several songs. I was under the impression PDL started that trend. Am I just confused? Barbero guitar - Things I've read about the "perfect" flamenco guitar seem to refer back to Sabicas' barbero model. Anyone know if he actually used it in this cd? One can tell different guitars were used, just trying to hear the sound of the famous one. Action - Regardless of the guitars he used, all seem to have that low action with the very obvious light metal buzzing. I notice that currently this is not as perceptive with the new greats. Is it due to a change in tastes with time, or the need for more ranges due to solo playing. Sorry to be long winded. I'll stop now. Thanks, SJ
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