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RE: Who is"real" flamenco/ who is not?
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BarkellWH
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 RE: Who is"real" flamenco/... (in reply to kudo)
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you speak as if you DO add something to a topic.... , whenever US or politics or history is mentioned, you jump on it , otherwise you remain like a statue ! what have you contributed to flamenco here?maybe you do talk about flamenco a bit here and there, but i have not seen a single video/audio of you playing ! you are just too busy talking 95% about non-flamenco topics
Regardless of the percentage of comments I post devoted to flamenco vs. non-flamenco topics, I at least comment on subjects I know something about and can address with a degree of knowledge and depth.
One other thing, Kudo, in discussing various topics, even when challenging a comment or offering an alternative take on an issue, I try to do so with grace and civility. I try to challenge the comment or idea put forth, not the person expressing it as you did when referring to me in an earlier post on this thread with your comment cited below.
"OLEEEE TU *Clapping* (like this post!!) and you figured him out within 3 days here of being on the foro!"
If that is your idea of a mature response to a discussion that did not even involve you, you might want to reconsider whether you should be commenting at all until you attain a greater degree of maturity.
Bill
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With the name of the late deceased,
And the epitaph drear, "A fool lies here,
Who tried to hustle the East."
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Date Jun. 6 2013 21:29:39
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BarkellWH
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RE: Who is"real" flamenco/... (in reply to Red_Label)
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The guitar has been central to my life of 45 years. I've studied, taught and played most styles/genres. I pretty much LOVE listening to and playing it all. I'm a jack of many, master of few/none. I am what I am. I do it for the pure joy it's given me and for the love of it. I do it to bring joy to others and expose some of them to some flavors/styles they may not have experienced before.
Yours sounds like a life well-lived, Red_Label. In our exchange on the thread "Sabicas Documentary Premieres," we discovered that we share a lifelong love of Sabicas' playing. A love of Sabicas, coupled with your approach to guitar and music cited above, plus the beauty of Montana where you live, must add up to a great feeling when you rise each morning!
Cheers,
Bill
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And the end of the fight is a tombstone white,
With the name of the late deceased,
And the epitaph drear, "A fool lies here,
Who tried to hustle the East."
--Rudyard Kipling
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Date Jun. 7 2013 10:37:35
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LaVaquera
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From: South East USA for now
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RE: Who is"real" flamenco/... (in reply to mark indigo)
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ORIGINAL: mark indigo
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I am new to this forum and did not see any prior discussion. I tried the search tool but did not get results for this question. If you wish to put a link to a previous forum I would be most grateful, so no one has to revisit the discussion.
you only had to put "Gypsy Kings" into the search box at the top of the page....
this is just a selection:
Thank you for the answer, Mark Indigo, but for quid pro quo, you only had to read the early responses to my original post to know it's been answered so many times, with overkill. If I am expected to magically know the correct search terms, such a Fakemento, a term which I have never heard, then others should also be expected to read the prior responses to my original question. Actually, I don't mind multiple responses to the Nth degree, but if I am going to be held to such an unrealistic responsibility, my Dear Listmates should hold themselves to it as well.
Now that it's off my chest, I am actually glad Mark posted this. I saw some interesting posts with You tube clips below it, regarding Compas. So, in the End, thanks for posting this, Mark!
And just think of all the fun we would have missed had I not started this thread! I have been introduced to some wonderful listmates because I posted the original question on this thread. I enjoy interacting with you all and reading and responding to the posts. A "hot button" issue was a perfect way to bring everyone in the conversation. I have enjoyed it greatly. I say let's have more threads this good.
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Date Jun. 7 2013 14:57:49
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Ricardo
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From: Washington DC
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RE: Who is"real" flamenco/... (in reply to LaVaquera)
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ORIGINAL: LaVaquera
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ORIGINAL: mark indigo
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I am new to this forum and did not see any prior discussion. I tried the search tool but did not get results for this question. If you wish to put a link to a previous forum I would be most grateful, so no one has to revisit the discussion.
you only had to put "Gypsy Kings" into the search box at the top of the page....
this is just a selection:
Thank you for the answer, Mark Indigo, but for quid pro quo, you only had to read the early responses to my original post to know it's been answered so many times, with overkill. If I am expected to magically know the correct search terms, such a Fakemento, a term which I have never heard, then others should also be expected to read the prior responses to my original question. Actually, I don't mind multiple responses to the Nth degree, but if I am going to be held to such an unrealistic responsibility, my Dear Listmates should hold themselves to it as well.
Now that it's off my chest, I am actually glad Mark posted this. I saw some interesting posts with You tube clips below it, regarding Compas. So, in the End, thanks for posting this, Mark!
And just think of all the fun we would have missed had I not started this thread! I have been introduced to some wonderful listmates because I posted the original question on this thread. I enjoy interacting with you all and reading and responding to the posts. A "hot button" issue was a perfect way to bring everyone in the conversation. I have enjoyed it greatly. I say let's have more threads this good.
It is a lot to go through. I understand being new and wanting an immediate answer, also understand why long term members hit you with "oh no not again" attitude. I have no problem restating my point.
I actually performed with two members (canut and andre reyes at a cancer benefit), and had several juergas with them including one with tonino the lead guitar (a complete tocaor if only had had recorded with a cantaor that was complete). I will restate, they personally think of themselves as flamencos, and specificially the singers think of themselves as CAMARONEROS, unlike the dad (jose Reyes). Of course they have a warped concept of the art having grown up in france far away from jerez and the "golden triangle" of flamenco song. Main issue is compas, having the distorted examples of their uncle Manitas in terms of guitar with song. The older generation of their clans moved from catalan region to south france and took with them the flamenco tradition, which was mainly rumba. They do try their best at siguiriyas bulerias and fandangos, but honestly it's not quite correct. Despite there being other competent rumberos at said fundraiser, I was chosen by canut to accompany their singing, simply because they knew i was a flamenco guitarist and it made them more comfortable. What that means is something important I think, despite what people might understand their genre or band to be commercially.
I played for Diego Agujetas at a juerga in sanlucar, I would say my most "orthodox" or authentic experience. What was the difference between playing for him vs the KIngs? Honestly... not much. It was an experience of inspiration I will never forget. You just have to know the forms and the songs and let the singer lead you, no labels needed. I found myself helping the singer express the emotion and it didn't matter it was cante por solea or "montaña"... i just had to keep compas and give the right tonos, the rest is magic.
Ricardo
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