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The opening licks of Mario Pacheco's A Música e a Guitarra are certainly pleasant enough. At times they're a little docile, but they always feel welcoming,
But the guitarist's mistake, it seems, was to invite a troupe of accomplished fadistas to supply their verses.
It's not that vocals aren't welcome, and this certainly isn't a criticism of Pacheco's choice of singers. Indeed anyone with so much as a fleeting interest in Portuguese music will prick up their ears at the mention of Mariza and Camané - both of whom go on to exceed any expectations you may have.
But there's a downside to this: as soon as his guests step up to the mic, Pacheco's guitar playing struggles to hold the listener's attention.
His ushering, emotive chords are banished into the background ambience - indeed they fade so easily it almost seems a willing resignation.
And from them on, it's only the vocal performances which make this a memorable album.
And most memorable of all is 'Ha Uma Música do Povo', Pacheco's collaboration with faultless fado diva Mariza.
Mariza's hearty touches are so spellbinding, that Pacheco himself takes a moment out to appreciate their power. He modestly lays down his guitarra, leaving the string quartet to supply a tender backing melody.
But once the vocalists leave stage A Música seems terribly empty and uninspiring. Pacheco's soft, spindly finger-picking now seems more suited to backing music, than the stuff of a centre-stage performance.
While its cover carries a portrait of Pacheco affectionately strumming his twelve-string guitarra portuguesa, listening to A Música conjures up very different images.
As strange as it might seem to use the phrase in the context of traditional fado music, it's impossible to argue otherwise. On record, Pacheco is firmly confined to second fiddle. --Robert Jackman
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State-of-the-art world music,
This review is from: Clube de Fado: Musica E a Guitarra (Audio CD)
I bought this album in Amsterdam (where I had also the opportunity to see Mario Pacheco's live concert a couple a months ago). Guitar compositions and performances are nothing short of impressive, as are the melodic and passionate Fado voices. It must be mentioned that CD/DVD sound quality is outstanding, something I can not say about many live concert recordings. Highly recommended.
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Great show! Great music!,
By Ali G (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Clube de Fado: Musica E a Guitarra (Audio CD)
One of the best portuguese musicians, one of the best Fado composers ever, some of the best Fado singers, amazing setting, amazing picture and sound quality!!! What more do you need??? Oh, right...AND IT'S A BARGAIN! Buy it!
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Mario Pacheco- A Música e a Guitarra,
By Juan V. De Sierra - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Clube de Fado: Musica E a Guitarra (Audio CD)
This is by far the best fado recording that has been issued in a long time. Not only are we regaled with the mastery of Mario Pacheco, but also with a bevy of fabulous singers such as Mariza and Ana Sofia Varela. The DVD of the concert is beautifully edited and the sound is impeccable. A must for lovers of fado.
Dr. Juan V. De la Sierra Sarasota FL
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beautiful,
By musiclover "musiclover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Clube de Fado: Musica E a Guitarra (Audio CD)
beautiful music and setting. A special look at today's Portuguese Fado with internationally acclaimed artists. Deserving of its top rating in World music....provokes strong emotions, as Fado always has.
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