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  • 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 (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,434 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Tamacun
2. Diablo Rojo
3. Vikingman
4. Satori
5. Ixtapa
6. Stairway To Heaven
7. Orion
8. Juan Loco
9. PPA
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1. (DVD) Bonus DVD Features: Interviews, Live Performance, Tutorial And Gallery

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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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On their 2006 self-titled album, Rodrigo y Gabriela offer up a fierce set of acoustic instrumentals that garnered the Mexican guitar duo international attention. Technically accomplished, playful, and emotive, these tracks work in the flamenco and folk vernaculars while reverberating with rock energy, as revealed on the fleet-fingered "Tamacun" and the highly percussive "Diablo Rojo." However, the real showstoppers on RODRIGO Y GABRIELA are the pair's excellent covers of Metallica's "Orion" and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," which both honor the hard-rock originals, and resonate with impressive added flourishes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Brilliant, 21 Nov 2006
By Eric Ambleside (North Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rodrigo Y Gabriela (Audio CD)
And if you think the CD is good, wait until you see them live. My God, can these two play.

Saw them in Leeds last night, and they were electrifying. I've seldom seen a crowd so blown away. Rodrigo is not exactly a slouch, but Gabriella is astonishing. The sheer power, variety and sonic scope of what comes out of her guitar is like nothing I've heard. Whether she is playing reasonably straight or just belting the poor old guitar like a drum kit, the outcome in tandem with Rodrigo's fine melodic playing is mesmeric.

I dread to think what might happen if these two tried this with a pair of Fenders.

Buy the CD, but above all, go and see them.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow.., 14 May 2006
By J. Crampton "Jamie Crampton, Film nut" (Bedford, UK) - See all my reviews
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Sandwiched somewhere at the bottom of the schedule for Friday's Later.. with Jools Holland were 2 likely suspects Rodrigo y Gabriela. Never heard of them, I thought. Basically the only reason I watched was because I couldn't be arsed to turn the TV over. Life-changing may be a little OTT, but watching these 2 playing only acoustic guitars at what seemed like warp speed was in turns fascinating, enjoyable, captivating.. the list goes on. Sadly Jools only gave them 1 track (the fool) - suffice to say 2 days later i have this fantastic CD (and DVD), am booked to see them live and think perhaps I should watch Later..'s lower rated bands more closely in future!
Listening to the CD you simply will not believe 2 people and 2 guitars can make such a joyful racket, it never flags and definitely gives a new twist to Stairway to Heaven. Check this out, find some more and then go see them! Superb.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind Blowing, 27 Dec 2006
By T. J. Alvarez "fly" (Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.
I'd just like to add my two pen'north and say that this is an excellent must-have CD. The only low point for me is a rather ropey version of Stairway to Heaven (hence the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris Chamberlain

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
They are fantastic guitarists with their own unique style, well worth a listen if you love any type of guitar music
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. R. Mckenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars Rodrigo y Gabriela
This duo are amazing. They are outstanding guitar players, with very fast rthyms and percussion. Full of emotion and passion. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Haslam Ta Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic original music
Rodrigo and Gabriella are extremely talented musicians and their music gives you a distinct buzz. A wonderful blend of traditional flamenco guitar with a rock edge to it.
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Jennifer Goslin

5.0 out of 5 stars This comes with a DVD, as well as CD. Still a competitive price.
I didn't realise this came with a DVD too, but was very pleased to discover that it did. I bought it for a friend at Christmas, and watching the DVD is much more enjoyable than... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ja

2.0 out of 5 stars excellent musicianship but overrated content
Having read so many positive reviews for this cd I looked forward with much enthusiasm to receiving it. However, I was sorely disappointed on hearing it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Forde

5.0 out of 5 stars Guitars as percussion instruments? Wow!
I can't remember how I first heard of this, but I am so glad I did because the music they play just blows you away. It's uncategorisable. it's new. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SwissMac

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
This is the most thrilling, exciting sound I have heard in ages. What amazing talent and energy! I cannot stop playing it night or day, it is so uplifting. Read more
Published 19 months ago by W. A. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars This is definitely not Flamenco!
Rodrigo and Gabriela's self-titled album is lightening, sparky, edge-of-your- seat stuff from the first track to the very last. Read more
Published 22 months ago by David Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Blown Away
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