Spanish Guitar Music
Spanish Guitar Music
Artist: Various Artists
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overkillI bought this because I like the sound of the spanish guitar and I thought a whole CD of it would make for a plesant hour of music-listening. It is exactly that and there is no denying the intricate skills of the performers. But unless you are a real boffin or anaorak on this type of music, this may just come across as a little indistinguished. There are two CDs and although the sounds are relaxing and pleasant, to my untuned ear there is little difference between any two tracks on either CD - it’s like listening to two hours of one song. Thankfully that’s a very good song, although there is no singing, but this is certainly not remakable. Good value at its price but I would suggest others like me buy something with half as much content.
Yes, it’s the real thing!
Three very different styles of Spanish guitar and all magnificent! Andres Segovia provides music to dream to. Carlos Montoya makes you want to stamp your feet, click your fingers, clap your hands and shout Ole! And Paco de Lucia hypnotises you into believing you could manage one of those sultry looking dances in the big swishy frocks (well, not if you’re a chap - but you know what I mean).
Only one little problem marred the Segovia section. Some poor soul in the audience had a nasty cough and must have been suffering horribly trying to keep it in and having occasional unavoidable eruptions. It isn’t too noticeable unless you really concentrate on the music though.
3 legendary players. True Spanish magic!
This edition includes 3 monumental players - Andres Segovia for Classical, Carlos Montoya for (older style) Flamenco, and Pcao de Lucia for (newer style) Flamenco. The Segovia recordings are live in concert, i believe in his late years. The performances are full of life, particualry Albeniz’ ‘Sevilla’ - i just wish i was at that concert! Paco de Lucia offers beautiful pieces, which are often Classical, in a Flamenco style. The highlight however is the ferocious and passionte Montoya! These roughly recorded old numbers are absolute legends. His playing burns with emotion, and the lighting speeds cannot be ignored! I disagree with those who believe Carlos was ‘naive’, or a ’show-off’ - his music is true Spanish folklore, absolutely from the heart.