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| 1. FOC |
| 2. Hola |
| 3. One,Take 5 |
| 4. Mr Tang |
| 5. Paris |
| 6. Libertango |
| 7. Captain Casanova |
| 8. One. |
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Live recording from dynamic guitar duo who are causing quiet a stir with their unique style. Musically they pull influences from heavy metal, jazz and flamenco to create their own style.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For anyone who was lucky enough to witness this explosive Mexican guitar duo on their recent UK tour, this new live album is a must have souvenir. Rodrigo & Gabriela are the Jack 'n' Meg of acoustic, flamenco fiery fretwork. Occupying the freshly discovered gap in the world music kasbah between Paco Di Lucia and James Hetfield. This album was recorded at concerts in Manchester and Dublin (where the duo are based). Any fan of beautifully played acoustic guitar works will find much to enjoy here. The performances are dazzling, but never turn into a creative cul de sac of self indulgent showing off for the sake of it. This is warm blooded and latin, like a good Rioja. You get two versions of what is emerging as their theme tune, a sensitive re - imagining of Metallica's anti - war epic "One". However, as this also appeared on their debut album "Re - foc", this is three versions in the space of two albums; so I'm docking one star for recycling material. Overall, if you are looking for a fresh axe to worship post - McLaughlin, Satriani or Williams, or if you just want to be transported to sunnier locations on these long winter evenings; you could do a lot worse than starting here.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of live albums. Some people claim they are the only way to truly capture the spirit of an artist, whereas critics like myself dislike the rough edges compared to the more composed and polished performances on studio albums. That said, for a live album, this isn't bad at all. The songs are still well composed and are flawlessly performed. These guys seem to have figured out that traditional Flamenco type stuff only appeals to a minority, and so have spiced things up with accents drawn from variety of genres. Most evident is their Metallica influence, and Rod and Gab literally convert bits of Metallica's work into acoustic guitar performances. This is a stroke of genius, as it draws in a whole new type of fan who would not usually listen to Flamenco, jazz or any acoustic guitar music. In fact it's hard to tell whether this intertextuality is done out of respect for the other artists concerned or whether it's a clever marketing ploy. However, the news via the www.rodgab.com website that a Metallica tribute album may be forthcoming, coupled with the duo's metal roots, is perhaps indicative that it is out of respect. And who cares if it is a marketing ploy... when the songs work as well as they do. Plus, they choose their subjects well. The reference to Paco De Lucia's 'Rio Ancho' in the 'Paris' track on this album uses perhaps the most euphonious Paco song available (a personal favourite of mine!) and is a brief and teasing glimpse of the duo's influences. Fair enough, this album may not appeal to those who don't like instrumental guitar music. But for those of us who do, it is reasonably entertaining (although I'd probably recommend starting with their 'ReFoc' album). Most importantly though, these guys inspired me to pick up my acoustic guitar and get practising! I even bought myself a new Flamenco guitar. Obviously I'm nowhere near as good as Rod n' Gab, but maybe someday...
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this is the most amazing live album i have ever heard.i was lucky enough to see Rodrigo and Gabriela last year.i will never be in a room again with two such talented musicians.absolutely breathtaking.buy this album-you will not regret it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK, but could have been great
Having bought their eponymous album, I had high hopes of this album. It is certainly not bad, but does not, for me at least, quite capture the excitment that I felt listening to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by munster8
great
I enjoyed listening to this cd great rythm. Would like to buy more cd from them, the guitar is simply splendid.
Published 3 months ago by S. Benischke
BRILLIANT REASONABLE PURCHASE
IBOUGHT TWO CDS AFTER HEARING IT AT MY SONS, BRILL GUITAR PLAYING, MY SON IN LAW IN AUSTRALIA ENJOYED IT TOO
Published 12 months ago by Gwenneth M. Queripel
Live in Manchester and Dublin
This is one of Rodrigo and Gabriela's early live albums and their metal roots are evident throughout, but with their own unique flamenco twist. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Spider Monkey
Formidable!
Absolutely fantastic. I heard them for the first time on a first date a few weeks ago and thought them brilliant - I only hope that I'll be able to play just as well once I've... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2007 by Ms. O. Martin
Superb music but a badly conceived and produced CD
You will be reading this review because you have heard the guitar music played by these two young Mexicans and - hopefully - you have been stunned by their talent. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by Alan Sturgess
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