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Summary: nice documentary on the brilliant flamenco guitarist
Review: "LIGHT AND SHADE" is a well-made British documentary from 1993 about the great Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia. Although of short length ( approx 60 min ), the documentary / interview ( available in Spanish, English and French ) is a good introductory look at his family history, musical career and outlook on flamenco culture ( and of life as a whole ). Paco is well known in flamenco circles as a wise and thoughtful man ( if one with a streak of melancholia ) and thankfully, his sense of humor is seen in places. The documentary starts out with Paco's ( nearly ) complete performance of his virtuosic composition "La Barrosa". For those not familiar with the flamenco guitar, the DVD features of freeze frame and slow motion will allow a close-up view of what many musician's consider the world's most advanced guitar technique. Along with the actual interview, which weaves through the entire documentary, are short clips of Paco's performances in the 1970's and 1980's: these include performances with his friend Camaron de La Isla, with jazz guitarist John McLaughlin, and with his touring group ( the Paco de Lucia Sextet ). There is also a fascinating clip from his recording session of composer Joaquin Rodrigo's famous "Concierto de Aranjuez". "LIGHT & SHADE" is not a definitive biography nor does it pretend to be ( the only satisfactory book about his life is in Spanish ). It is however a noble introduction to a musician who continues to exemplify the living flamenco tradition and bring both its vibrant musical life and his individual genius to audiences around the world.
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Summary: nice documentary on the brilliant flamenco guitarist
Review: "LIGHT AND SHADE" is a well-made British documentary from 1993 about the great Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia. Although of short length ( approx 60 min ), the documentary / interview ( available in Spanish, English and French ) is a good introductory look at his family history, musical career and outlook on flamenco culture ( and of life as a whole ). Paco is well known in flamenco circles as a wise and thoughtful man ( if one with a streak of melancholia ) and thankfully, his sense of humor is seen in places. The documentary starts out with Paco's ( nearly ) complete performance of his virtuosic composition "La Barrosa". For those not familiar with the flamenco guitar, the DVD features of freeze frame and slow motion will allow a close-up view of what many musician's consider the world's most advanced guitar technique. Along with the actual interview, which weaves through the entire documentary, are short clips of Paco's performances in the 1970's and 1980's: these include performances with his friend Camaron de La Isla, with jazz guitarist John McLaughlin, and with his touring group ( the Paco de Lucia Sextet ). There is also a fascinating clip from his recording session of composer Joaquin Rodrigo's famous "Concierto de Aranjuez". "LIGHT & SHADE" is not a definitive biography nor does it pretend to be ( the only satisfactory book about his life is in Spanish ). It is however a noble introduction to a musician who continues to exemplify the living flamenco tradition and bring both its vibrant musical life and his individual genius to audiences around the world.
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Summary: Great overview of one of the best.
Review: I have this video, I have to admit that it gives an excelent view of this great guitarrist, but if you want to get in deep, get a concert or something on DVD. My choice is: El Concierto de Aranjuez with Orchestra.
I am a great fan of Paco. I've seen him live and I own most of his material as a soloist and as a member of the Original Guitar Trio with John McLaughlin (From England, not USA) and Larry Corryel, and from the Guitar Trio from John McLaughlin and Al DiMeola (From USA, not Brazil). This guys technique has helped shape the way flamenco guitar is played this days. Tomatito and Vicente Amigo are some of the bunch that have followed Paco's path.
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Summary: The Best Flamenco Guitarist in the World!
Review: If you are a guitarist or a music lover, then this is one of the best performance on guitar you'd ever seen. Paco de Lucia (Spain) is one of the top 3 (if not THE TOP) guitarists in the world along with John McLaughin (USA) & Di Meola (Brazil).
His virtuoso on the guitar is out of this world. You are left with an enduring love for flamenco music & the urge to buy everything available from this artist.
MORE PLEASE! I look forward to finding more DVD on his performances, especially the live concert in the USA with McLaughin & Di Meola.
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Summary: a genius!
Review: It goes without saying that Paco de Lucia is the greates living Flamenco guitarist in the world. This DVD reflects the talent and inginuity of this great guitarist and composer. There might be years go by and no one like him ever come by.
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Summary: Great approach to Paco
Review: This DVD has great quality in both sound and video. One of the things that makes me appreciate it the most is the fact that it is one of the very few DVDs featuring Paco de Lucia available in this continent. The documentary is rather short. It is, of course, a documentary, and not a concert video, but I guess that most of us are craving to see Paco in action. There are so many great concerts that could be revived by remastering and bringing them to DVD. By the way, there is new double DVD featuring Paco's biography and some complete concerts, including Aranjuez. It is called "Francisco Sanchez - Paco de Lucia". The bad thing is that it has only been released for PAL. Come on guys! Bring Paco de Lucias's duende to the rest of the world!!!
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Summary: Guitar Magic!
Review: This DVD is an insightful documentary that takes us into the life of Paco De Lucia through personal interviews with the musician, his family and Flamenco experts. If you are, as I am, enchanted by Paco de Lucia's masterful guitar playing and are interested in his background, the philosophy behind his music and his biography, you'll be fascinated by this film. It should be a complimentary addition to your library of Paco de Lucia's CD's.
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Summary: Guitar Magic!
Review: This DVD is an insightful documentary that takes us into the life of Paco De Lucia through personal interviews with the musician, his family and Flamenco experts. If you are, as I am, enchanted by Paco de Lucia's masterful guitar playing and are interested in his background, the philosophy behind his music and his biography, you'll be fascinated by this film. It should be a complimentary addition to your library of Paco de Lucia's CD's.
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Summary: Excellent intro to Paco de Lucia
Review: This is a very well produced dvd of Paco.From his early influences to international promenance. Paco has introduced new harmonies and diatonics to the Flamenco vocabulary, however keeping it within he Flamenco compass and thereby expanding it. Included in this dvd are nearly the entire " La Barossa", Interviews with Paco, his father and sister,Paco and Cameron, the trio of Paco, Al Dimeola and John Mclaughlin and the the sextet. This is a wonderful introduction to Paco de Lucia and his music. Also recommended (although as of this writing not yet available on Amazon) is Francisco Sanhchez- Paco de Lucia.
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Summary: Please release "Meeting of the Spirits"
Review: This is great, but let's see some of those old video concerts remastered!!
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