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CuerdasDulces -> Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 21:29:35)

Hi everyone,

I've been wondering about this for a long time but never thought of asking in the foro.
My question is, how come Castañuelas are not used in recordings anymore? I dont even see really see them in any baile videos either.

The first time I heard them in a recording was in Paco's "Punta Umbria" (Fandangos).
I thought it sounded so cool [;)]

Any thoughts on this? Maybe they are too old fashioned for modern players?



Ramon Amira -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 21:41:09)

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how come Castañuelas are not used in recordings anymore? I dont even see really see them in any baile videos either.


Because the essence of the female baile is - or should be - in the bailaora's hands, fingers, arms, and upper torso. The use of castanets inhibits the proper use and movements of the hands and fingers.



BarkellWH -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 21:47:24)

quote:

My question is, how come Castañuelas are not used in recordings anymore? I dont even see really see them in any baile videos either.


My understanding is that castanets were never a staple of traditional flamenco dance. They were added by such outfits as Jose Greco in the 50s and 60s because they sounded cool. But the traditional flamenco puro performers did not use them. I actually recall reading or hearing somewhere that castanets were used more in Spanish classical dance.

Cheers,

Bill



CuerdasDulces -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 23:04:08)

That's new information for me. I always thought that they were part of flamenco dance, especially when seeing them in movies of flamenco dance.

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Adam -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 23:09:17)

I haven't spent too much time in Andalucía so take this with a grain of salt, but the only times I've seen castanets in Spain were when they were getting sold to tourists [;)] Oh, they probably use them in performances in some of the caves in the Sacromonte.... where they charge tourists 20 euros for an hour of rumba and a pitcher of sangría.



Kate -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 14 2011 23:30:13)

I understood that they are really considered folk, a part of the Sevillanas tradition. They are just not even considered, of course I am talking about guitar not dance. In all the time I have been in Spain no-one has said we must have Castañuelas on this track. Though I have seen dancers use them occasionally. I once saw a Paco Peña show in London, probably mid 90's, where they were used to great effect with the guitar, a very seductive duet.



CuerdasDulces -> RE: Castañuelas (Feb. 15 2011 0:17:11)

Yes I saw that show too, I think it was called "A Compas"

Its very interesting to know all of this. I don't think that castanuelas would sound so good in todays modern stuff now that I think about it.



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