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Conrad -> RE: Francisco Prieto in Cordoba (Mar. 19 2008 23:51:59)
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The recorded sound is not flattering on any of user "charnes" videos, so I will give all these players a benefit of doubt (Sound is a pet peeve of mine, though). Also, even though I can follow the compas in their videos, they should dearly consider palmas accompaniment at least. So many guitarists cannot pull off a solo of bulerias or any rhythmic palo. Because it's hard! So instead of being able to interplay with an accompanying rhythm, they interplay with what rhythm they hear in their mind or whatever is ingrained in them, but it does not show in a compositional sense. It probably only adds to the clutter in their mind. They need to be given space.
Now I'm all for technique, but it seems there are so many guitarists who just want to cram so much of it in to their playing, whereas there are better examples out there for them to follow who have the same technical ability.
It's only frustrating for me because they are clearly skilled and may even have some nice hidden ideas, but they do not shine, because, well... it's as if they're taking a belt sander to their guitars, why!! [&:][:D] No tones ring out and there is really no indication of emotional reflection in their playing (Anytime they reduce volume, play less frequently, or modulate some other way it seems so contrived like they just heard that on a PdL album). Some of these guys, I think, just tragically have so much energy, skill or potential for talent, but no constructive place to put it, like hyperactive children. But hyperactive children should not necessarily be put on Ritalin... I'm just saying these players need to harness their beautiful energy in a different way. I mean you can tell they just exhaust themselves anyway, because the only breather they give themselves is the incessant arpeggio patterns which have become so common or a few extra extreme strums when they seem unprepared to play the next thing. Where are the falsetas!!! ayyyyy And the guitarists themselves do not appear too gratified at the end of their performance, just tense and unsatisfied in some way. Alas, these are only my impressions...
This is not great music to me, but a caricature of one sentiment of flamenco. I'm afraid some of this modern flamenco is becoming way off-base, and I love most "modern" flamenco.
That said, I admire all artists and I'm reluctant to criticize.
Amendment: Okay, they and their compositions are not so bad, but they need to find a way to separate themselves from the seas of guitarists who play like this. They're just young guys, give em a chance, I guess...
Con
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