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Summary: Frankly not very good
Comment: While I may not be classically "trained" in music, I have a pretty good ear for good tunes, and have always been drawn by the mystique and romance of flamenco and spanish guitar music, and personally, this was pretty awful. I'm not really one to call someone a "master" at what they do just because they try things others haven't. Just because others haven't "tried" instrumental pairings or different tempos that Paco has does not make him a musical genius. As far as flamenco goes, Ramon Montoya, despite subpar recordings due to the era he recorded in presumably, and guitarist Sabas embarrass this guy. I don't see how other reviewers can even compare Paco to the aforementioned two artists. Paco seems to get into fits and starts where he pauses (for effect?!?), then strums furiously for 2 seconds, takes another breather, and then strums some more and repeats. His tempo, in my opinion, is very slow and boring. Give it a listen before purchasing would be my best advice, because for me, the only thing Paco's albums would be good for is defeating insomnia. Cheers!
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Summary: Wonderful, moving guitar work
Comment: This is just a beautiful album from one of the finest musicians I have ever heard. The coupling of such sensitivity and technical finesse make this an album one I can listen to time and time again, year after year, and never tire of it.
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Summary: one another great cd of this great musician
Comment: You will listen a real soul of Spain with other influences, Paco de Lucia is not only a great guitar player but he is more, is music is great and this cd is full of great moments of different flamenco.....
Customer Rating:
Summary: good start
Comment: I found this album while searching for spanish flamenco guitar music and was not disappointed. Since then, I've heard other flamenco guitarists and De Lucia stands alone. His strings sound like rubber as he gracefully, yet powerfully, plays in delicate bursts that still leave me astounded by the enchanted beauty of espana. Every now and then there will come a guitar phrase that blows my mind and this was just what I was looking for. This feeling doesn't stick with me, though. I'm not in Spain and De Lucia is a somewhat cheesy for my taste, but he's probably one of the very best.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Siroco - Falling short of my expectations
Comment: Not the best Paco in my opinion. You can pass on this one and not miss too much.
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