gj Michelob -> That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 3 2014 15:29:06)
I just posted this on FaceBook but thought I'd share it here as well.
That legendary virtuoso guitar solo Mark Knopfler showed off in the live version of Sultans of Swing, arranged for "different drums"... Flamenco Guitar, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Guitar (respectively Pedro Javier González, Tommy Emmanuel, John Jorgenson).
I opened the video with little expectations for this rendition, as often the sound and playing style of these instruments blend rather poorly together. However, I was really stunned by how elegantly they arranged it, with a carefully restrained hand (anyone who plays guitar knows how easily such an exercise can degenerate into repetitious and obvious phrases).
Please watch through the first minute, and allow the well articulated crescendo to surprise you, through the end.
Ruphus -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 3 2014 15:51:50)
Unfortunately, I was only allowed to listen until 3:00.
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ORIGINAL: gj Michelob
However, I was really stunned by how elegantly they arranged it, with a carefully restrained hand (anyone who plays guitar knows how easily such an exercise can degenerate into repetitious and obvious phrases).
Sparce and focussed arrangement is of the things that Knopfler and his brother learned from their idol, J.J.Cale. Without Cale there would have been no Dire Straights.
Thanks for the link!
Ruphus
Morante -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 3 2014 16:29:00)
!OLË GJ!
Music of this quality is always a great pleasure (even if it makes me feel I should give up the guitar)
Mil Gracias
Morante
tri7/5 -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 3 2014 18:36:04)
The next guitar trio? that was awesome. It could have easily been butchered but being the professionals they are they let the music breathe and gave each other space.
mezzo -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 3 2014 21:52:40)
I'd have enjoyed a more percussive flamenca flavor. Alzapua, pulgar, rasgueos...wtheheck, picados and picados...too soft for me.
Ricardo -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 4 2014 14:33:48)
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ORIGINAL: gj Michelob
I just posted this on FaceBook but thought I'd share it here as well.
That legendary virtuoso guitar solo Mark Knopfler showed off in the live version of Sultans of Swing, arranged for "different drums"... Flamenco Guitar, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Guitar (respectively Pedro Javier González, Tommy Emmanuel, John Jorgenson).
I opened the video with little expectations for this rendition, as often the sound and playing style of these instruments blend rather poorly together. However, I was really stunned by how elegantly they arranged it, with a carefully restrained hand (anyone who plays guitar knows how easily such an exercise can degenerate into repetitious and obvious phrases).
Please watch through the first minute, and allow the well articulated crescendo to surprise you, through the end.
I was missing knopfler himself but that was pretty good. I can't believe there is someone stupid enough to put a pick up in a Conde (other than myself and Al dimeola [:D])
Ricardo
tri7/5 -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 4 2014 15:10:45)
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ORIGINAL: mezzo
I'd have enjoyed a more percussive flamenca flavor. Alzapua, pulgar, rasgueos...wtheheck, picados and picados...too soft for me.
The song doesn't call for that, this isn't a palo.
mezzo -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 4 2014 15:21:50)
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The song doesn't call for that, this isn't a palo.
I can clap my hands along, like if it were a tangos...and also shout some jaleos
gj Michelob -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 4 2014 15:56:13)
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I was missing knopfler himself but that was pretty good. I can't believe there is someone stupid enough to put a pick up in a Conde (other than myself and Al dimeola )
Ricardo
In his solo version, you can appreciate how the pick up affects his guitar's sound. As you often said, you lose more than some of the authentic tone of the guitar (Nylon is more evident than wood), but it makes your life a lot easier, than the rigid position required by the microphone.
Tomas -> RE: That out of place flamenco guitar (?) Sultans Of Swing (May 7 2014 14:20:54)
Very nicely done. I like how they've worked in Knopfler's original solo into the piece.
