A few questions about Rafael Riqueni

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ashod -> A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 5:55:09)
Hey, I'm a big fan of Rafael Riqueni and really like pretty much all of his compositions. There is one element that is disturbing me tho. I don't speak spanish, but it seems they're referring to a pause in his career in this video. Was this due to an alcohol problem, some sickness or just something else? Anyone has any info on this matter? Thank you

ashod -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 6:12:58)
Never mind, I found the answer. It seems it was alcoholism...

Arash -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 8:47:04)
Wasn't there something about the death of his father, or parents involved ? I am not sure , just remember something like this. I always felt that Requeni is an extremely sensitive person just by looking at his face.

xirdneH_imiJ -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 11:15:17)
he's a very fragile man emotionally...poor fella he's a hell of a composer, unfortunately i can't stand his tone...

Ricardo -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 13:03:16)
Warning: hearsay ..... I heard his son died so he got into drugs then lost his mind. Writing stacks of music in standard notation locked away in his house his friends found him wearing a powdered wig and he thought he was Mozart. For some years he was not allowed out and about without a chaperone. I assume after some mental health treatment he is doing better?

Pimientito -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 16:01:40)
I'm not sure where you heard that or how much of that story is true but I do know that he had to go to a rehabilitation clinic for drugs and alcohol for an extended period and he was very much off the music scene at that time. I assume the drug rehabilitation included psychological or/and psychiatric treatment too. I'm told he's doing much better now, he is playing and writing again and has finished a new recording (not yet released) but haven't seen any news of concert/recital.

El_Tortuga -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 16:17:44)
It's too bad the audio is distorted in that YouTube clip. No doubt he's a great composer and player.

ashod -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 15 2012 17:16:21)
Damn I didn't think he had it that bad. I really think he's one of the greatest and most romantic flamenco guitarist. Always telling beautiful stories with his music. I hope he continues writing more... For humanities sake, we need people who create. Thanks for all your input.

cigany -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 16 2012 18:35:38)
From 2011, I think. Always a gentleman. He's great.

machopicasso -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 17 2012 8:33:41)
That's cool. It kind of reminds me of Bill Evans.

henrym3483 -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 17 2012 11:13:08)
man's a Genius, imho, hes's up there with tomatito, manolo sanlucar & vicente had the pleasure speaking with him a bit on facebook in the wee hours of the morning. he's had a hard life.

kudo -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 17 2012 16:34:53)
Henry , damn you are so lucky to Talk to him. I love his compositions, tone and energy. V.Amigo, tomatito,Myrddin and Him are my Favorite composers who are still alive. I wish to meet them all one day

gbv1158 -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 17 2012 18:43:42)
quote: hes's up there with tomatito, manolo sanlucar & vicente I agree, I love, particularly, when he plays Cogiendo Flores!...with that superb, intense, sweet tremolo! (I'm looking for the sheet music!) ciao giambattista

Ron.M -> RE: A few questions about Rafael Riqueni (Mar. 17 2012 19:06:57)
A Master guitarist...Fluid expression without need for pyrotechnics....Great! Sorta hear echos of de Falla in his playing there. Actually the first time I ever heard him play was in Michael Flatley's "Riverdance"! cheers, Ron

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