Ricardo -> RE: Ricardo how was your show ? (Dec. 12 2006 19:33:29)
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Which show? Last week I was in Pittsburg with Pedro Cortes, Jesus Montoya, Neli Tirado, Edwin, Felix de Lola, etc. Sunday is what Jason was talking about. The singer was Alfonso Cid. Also we a had a percussionist named Gonzalo Grau. He does lots of different kind of music too, his forte is Latin jazz. He plays piano too. I think he got into flamenco from working with Pedro Cortes and Omayra Amaya. I guess both shows went well. I think I always feel like I could have done better, but I don't like to make excuses either. I liked playing with Pedro, he is a real nice guy, but when you play with him you play ALL his music. I did not play any of my own stuff. Oh, except for my solo of course. Jesus is a real powerhouse gitano singer, I learn so much from him. Alfonso has a "softer, sweeter" vocal style, but is very easy going and fun to work with. He does a lot with dynamics. He sang a Granaina solo that I accompanied. I often have issues with sound when I am not running it.[&:][:@] There is no point getting mad about it after the fact. But man just a little thing like monitor level can really make you NOT play your best. That feeling of not being in control really can throw you off. I try to ignore it, but sometimes you have the sound guy "adjusting" while you play, as if you don't want dynamics, it is really irritating. Anyway, you just make do with what you have going on. Ricardo
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