- Audio CD (26 Nov 2007)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Rubyworks
- ASIN: B000E994UY
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 59,280 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Rodrigo and Gabriela are two fast-fingered, Dublin-based Mexicans with a unique sound created on acoustic guitars. Their music is difficult to define, straddling both world and rock, and often imbued with the timeless Hispano classical influences. The fire in it comes from their life-long passion for metal music. Rodrigo is a deft finger-picker who can move from raging speed to sensual soul in the space of a fret, while Gabriela employs fast, rhythmic techniques. Her percussionist’s thrashing of strings and drumming of the instrument’s body inevitably raises comparisons with flamenco which they acknowledge as an influence but swerve as a pigeonhole. The duo’s repertoire flies beyond familiar Latin folk guitar styles because of the metal connection: their reworkings of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and Metallica’s Orion are musts, and the presence on "Ixtapa" of the fiery Hungarian gypsy violinist, Roby Lakatos, is inspirational.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela have reinvented the rules for acoustic guitar. They have reshaped its landscape using lightning speed, dynamic range and irresistible rhythmic invention. Constantly refining and redefining their craft, 2006 sees them rising to meet the challenge of taking their craft to a wider audience and greater artistic acclaim.
With the release of Rodrigo y Gabriela they are satisfied that they have managed to finally capture the raw excitement and energy of their live shows. Showing them as leaders in their field, gleefully blending and blurring musical genres in pursuit to their artistic vision – a direct connection with the hearts and minds of the audience.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can i say. I found Rodrigo Y Gabreila's contribution to my record collection nothing less than stunning. Im a big fan of flamenco greats such as Paco De Lucia, Nino Josele and Oscar Herrero, and have grown up listening to a variety of genres including alternative, indie and samba.
You cannot 'genre' Rodrigo y Gabriela, as they are fusion musicians expressing thier backgrounds and tastes . The untrained ear could simply brand them as another flamenco act, but they are so much more. If thier work was played on an electric guitar rather than acoustic, if wouldnt sound out of place in a heavy metal concert.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela draw inspiration from the wildest of sources, given the type of music they play. They cite metal bands such as iron maiden as influences, and its not hard to see once you give this cd a few listens. Rodrigo's fretwork is blindingly quick and sharp and Gabriela 's guitar is the perfect complement to this. Tamacun is my personal favourite, but if you just sit back and listen to the cd in one sitting, it is hard to distinguish where one song ends and another begins.
An Epic record from an epic duo.
You cannot 'genre' Rodrigo y Gabriela, as they are fusion musicians expressing thier backgrounds and tastes . The untrained ear could simply brand them as another flamenco act, but they are so much more. If thier work was played on an electric guitar rather than acoustic, if wouldnt sound out of place in a heavy metal concert.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela draw inspiration from the wildest of sources, given the type of music they play. They cite metal bands such as iron maiden as influences, and its not hard to see once you give this cd a few listens. Rodrigo's fretwork is blindingly quick and sharp and Gabriela 's guitar is the perfect complement to this. Tamacun is my personal favourite, but if you just sit back and listen to the cd in one sitting, it is hard to distinguish where one song ends and another begins.
An Epic record from an epic duo.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
OK. So if you're reading this and looking at this album, you already know all about this pair of firebrand musicians who play the wildest style of acoustic nylon-strung guitar music that you'll ever hear. By their own admission, their playing falls somewhere amongst Flamenco, Jazz and Thrash - but it truly is mind-blowing. Meoldically superb; rhythmically astounding and yet these two people play with a modesty that totally belies their talent or impact.
As for this particular release - the DVD is a real bonus. There are only a few tracks, but if you're a guitarist you MUST, MUST, MUST buy this for the extensive and detailed tutorial which explores and explains an enormous amount about the ways in which they play.
I cannot find words effusive enough to urge you to buy this CD/DVD pairing.
As for this particular release - the DVD is a real bonus. There are only a few tracks, but if you're a guitarist you MUST, MUST, MUST buy this for the extensive and detailed tutorial which explores and explains an enormous amount about the ways in which they play.
I cannot find words effusive enough to urge you to buy this CD/DVD pairing.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I sometimes watch Jools Holland's Later to maybe find some gold. Well a couple of weeks ago I found a big fat nugget. The energy of these two players left me breathless; it was melodic, intelligent, rhythmic and beautiful. Couldn't believe they only played one number. It left me wanting more. I bought this album the same evening and was absolutely NOT disppointed. Intensity of heavy metal, the grace of flamenco, the intricacy of jazz all delivered with a consistent melodic beauty. Perfect..
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REAL MUSIC
Wow...this is real music, the best I've discovered for ages. And from what I know of them, pretty good people too. WONDERFUL.BUY IT.
Published 4 months ago by Karl
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
If you've still not heard of this duo, prepare to be awakened! It was said Ginger Baker could make drums talk: well this Mexican duo can make acoustic guitars sing, talk, debate or... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ferret
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
We bought this CD of Rodrigo Y Gabriela after hearing it on the radio. You will not believe the way these artists can play. Read more
Published 16 months ago by LC Boy
Definitely recommend!
These two really deserve their success. Full of energy and originality. Listen to 'Tamacun' on the web and then realise that most of this CD has similar stuff on it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by MN1
Different but great
So different and its only on 2nd/3rd listening do you start to hear the intricacy of Gariela's backing. Well worth listening too
Published 20 months ago by SG
Something Else!
If you are a guitar music fan, buy it! If you re not, buy it and you will be!
Published 20 months ago by glenneth
Surprisingly good
Thought the music would be heavier due to their metal roots, but it was excellent all the same. They must be amazing live.
Published 20 months ago by Owen
Rodirigues Y Gabriella
This CD is excellent, a real reflection of the duo if you get to see them live, which you must!
Saw them live in Greece in 2009 what a great sound.
Saw them live in Greece in 2009 what a great sound.
Published 21 months ago by PITJ
Fantastic
Amazing album and includes bonus dvd with live performances and even some demonstrations for budding gutarists.
Saw this band on TV at Glastonbury and blew me away. Read more
Saw this band on TV at Glastonbury and blew me away. Read more
Published 21 months ago by tobyw
Not quite the fizz of live
This album has a good range from this amazingly skilful duo. Purists might be disappointed that they have additions on one of the tracks to supplement the percussive guitar... Read more
Published 22 months ago by EnglishStudies
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