Ricardo -> RE: The sound of El Niño Miguel VS PDL (Nov. 1 2011 18:41:01)
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Photos show Miguel with a Ramirez back in 1970's. But live video performances on youtube from Spain TV archives show him always using Conde blanca (just like EVERYONE ELSE used in the 70's, and still today). His sound I don't consider so personal as some a test to in this thread...I simply think you guys are so focused on HIS toque at the moment you notice his personal details and style vs others. I agree with some others that the influence of PDL is VERY strong in his composition and arrangements. I can't eliminate the possibility that he was a direct influence on PDL's later creations, though it seems unlikely. I will admit that his playing, more based on his videos then the 2 solo recordings I have, was very innovative in the sense of his use of some unorthodox tonalities for his day. (namely his vals buleria in C# and rumba in D#, and Rondeña por buleria). For sure his ideas were influential on modern players in this regard, especially the so called "Cañoroto" players, as well as Tomatito, Gerardo Nuñez, Riqueni, Vicente Amigo, etc etc. What my ear tells me is that although his melodic and rhythmic ideas were along PDL lines, his tonality ideas opened a door that allowed other young players to explore on their own, even though the more modern players also were following PDL's evolution of compas and harmony. (Example:N. miguel rumba in D# + PDL sirocco synchopation and dynamic mixed with harmony and improvisation=Tomatito Alejandria....or N. Miguel Rondeña buleria + PDL Niño Curro=Nuñez Hacia Mi....etc ) Later PDL seems to have been inspired himself by the young generation, and still continues to explore and evolve today. Whereas Miguel, despite what ever substance abuse or mental problems suffered, seems to still play in the same style as he did as a young man in the 70's. In general I find almost all players, except for PDL, seem to have their personal style and stick with it for the entire career, despite being influenced, and influencing others around them. PDL seems to be the exception in the sense his recordings clearly show an progressive evolution of style, and indeed taken by their recorded date, are a good snap shop of the general trend of players at what ever time period.
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