That was a magnificent piece of solea. I've taken two years before finding this one. The only thing that he did not do, which I can do much better when playing flamenco guitar, is make mistakes.
@@goshu7009 ...and the 2 Paco have grand master Sabicas as a mentor and essential influence, another avantage : the Sabicas style influence is very remarquable on that solea
There are many brilliant virtuosos of the flamenco guitar, but among the contemporaries, Paco Peña is the only authentic flamenco I have heard. This must have something to do with the authenticity of his soul and a certain humility in the service of a tradition that he knows is greater than himself.
Agreed! I saw him playing live a few years ago and he's a very nice, humble person, in spite of being the greatest guitar virtuoso I've seen or heard in my life. He played through the flamenco "palos" with such virtuosity, style, elegance and ease that at the end of the long solo recital the rather snobbish, classical guitar minded audience just sat there in their seats, unable to move or utter a word for a long time. Obviously, they ( and we all) felt quite inadequate for the guitar compared to the great master whose amazing playing had rendered them (and all of us) speechless.
I Nothing is a gift. This is very hard work. He was born into the culture so yes, he had a head start, but it's thousands of hours study. In this world there are many who don't get success handed to them on a plate they have to work for it, and Paco has earned his place.
Not quite true: talent is very much a gift. Yes, Paco studied for many hours, but because he already started with an incredible talent his hours of study are so much more productive compared to somebody with considerably less talent.
Yes it is a gift !! I am from Spain , and we know is a gift , one need that to start , is like a cheff , he can learn to cook in the best schools ,but if he don't have that special gift or touch ,is like no grace in his art !!! Some of you Americans think that all is technical ,and is not !!! GOD is the giver of all graces...!!!!!
@@rociojurado9015 It has nothing to do with ethnicity or anything of the sort, it's only hard work and love for the instrument. Love in combination with dedication and hard work can overcome anything and history has proven this statement infinite times. I kindly suggest you swallow your groundless ego or insecurity and face the sheer truth.
Las cualidades de Paco Peña son muchas, algunas de ellas son: técnica depurada, mucha expresión, compás y matices adecuados, su trémolo flamenco es uno de los mejores. Congratulaciones para este gran maestro.
when stationed in Spain...no place in the world like it....romantic, gorgeous women, culture and flamenco bars....(southern Spain, Andalucia) best time of my life.....I go back to Spain when I can....just to get in a taste...a tapa..lol...love it !
@takeitindballs Not true, on both counts, this is from early in his career and yes, he's playing Sabicas etc. Later he composed a lot, he's one of the few who has composed solo guitar for tientos for example, or his petenera, he's both interpreter and composer. And as for being out of compás, you're just talking shite.
@takeitindballs He plays a half compás, nothing out of compás about that ! That's pretty normal and basic stuff, especially in the older style of playing. Anyway, no worries, man.
Ahí queda para la historia de la música. Un ejemplo de lo que se puede conseguir cuando se hace lo que se ama y se tienen corazón y ganas. Ole las cosas bien hechas! 💪
While the late great Paco de Lucia looked up to the sky while he played his magic on the guitar, Paco Peña looks down at his guitar while he embraces it because his Flamenco soul lies there. .. simply fantastic.
One of the greatest guitarists you're ever likely to see, with amazing fingering and technique. So what I really want to see is camera shots circling him from behind, out-of-focus shots of his hands and extreme close-ups of his face. Great job, cameramen, great job! Clap... Clap... Clap... (Just in case you can't tell, I'm being sarcastic.)
I get what you're saying, but the camera work in this video makes it for me. It's so dramatic. Makes me feel like I am watching a boxer or a bullfighter in the ring facing the fight of his life. It moves so fast, but Paco makes it feel like it's in slow motion.
Please realise you are watching and listening to a a living genious! ... P. Pena, was, is, the BEST traditional - pure - flamenco player I ever heard. His Soleares is out-of-this-world. Pure genious. Intense, talented,... Pena's & Lucia's... Well, they come around ones in a few hundred years. The Bach 'n Mozart's of acoustic guitar.
Escucharte es sempre un placer Maestro.Que sonido! Que arte ,que esprecion...me has recordado El tempo del curso en Cordoda ...Gracias por tu consejos por la posocion de la mano derecha...que los maestros de conservatorio en Italia no me han dicho en anos y anos de ensenanza..Un saludo Paco y..gracias. Giorgio T.
I remember meeting Paco at a party in Earls Court, London in the sixtees and he was then experimenting picking tremolo using all four fingers. Even in those days we realized he was a bit special but never guessed that he'd become world famous. He was making a living by playing flamenco in a Spanish restaurant in London. The folk singer John Pearce was also at the party at Louis's apartment. Alas none of the talent rubbed off on me, much as I practiced! Isn't his playing just great?
+Sinan Caliskan ....with all respect to Paco Pena, NO ONE is the 'best' - and in fact, he is what many describe as a ' Classical ' Flamenco guitarist, more cerebral in his approach than emotional with a true traditional Gypsy flavor - his Bulerias for example is measured and considered, with far less improvisation than say, Paco Delucia or many others [ Anton Jiminez comes to mind ] he is without doubt a VERY excellent guitarist but with a classical correctness that leaves little room for the firey traditional Flamenco - all in all he is not the best, he ONE of the best and is a 'preference' in one's taste in Flamenco guitar...i am not showing any disrespect but simply an aversion to calling anyone the 'best' and in fact i have a ticket to see and hear him here in Vancouver in October at the UBC Chan Center...
Does anyone agree with me that it is just a gift and a pleasure to be able to watch and listen to this?
Yes
Giambattista Vico yes it is!! I've seen him live, it was incredible!!
SOUND ORGASEM
Totally!
awesome way to end the day. this and arsenal fan tv
That was a magnificent piece of solea. I've taken two years before finding this one. The only thing that he did not do, which I can do much better when playing flamenco guitar, is make mistakes.
Paco had power, precision, percussion, dynamics, clarity, and above all...TONE. He was a rare breed. Truly virtuoso!
And..... his name is Paco.
In Guitar music - thats an advantage :P
@@goshu7009 ...and the 2 Paco have grand master Sabicas as a mentor and essential influence, another avantage : the Sabicas style influence is very remarquable on that solea
Please don't refer to the Maestro in the past tense. He is still very much alive.
We have many flamenco fan in iran, spanish music is beautifull and has middle east roots
Este artista debería tener desde hace mucho tiempo una calle con su nombre en nuestra ciudad de Córdoba.
Ésta solea es un tesoro
Bravo Paco Peña
There are many brilliant virtuosos of the flamenco guitar, but among the contemporaries, Paco Peña is the only authentic flamenco I have heard. This must have something to do with the authenticity of his soul and a certain humility in the service of a tradition that he knows is greater than himself.
Agreed! I saw him playing live a few years ago and he's a very nice, humble person, in spite of being the greatest guitar virtuoso I've seen or heard in my life. He played through the flamenco "palos" with such virtuosity, style, elegance and ease that at the end of the long solo recital the rather snobbish, classical guitar minded audience just sat there in their seats, unable to move or utter a word for a long time. Obviously, they ( and we all) felt quite inadequate for the guitar compared to the great master whose amazing playing had rendered them (and all of us) speechless.
one of the best comments ever on UA-cam.
Just maintaining the traditional flamenco posture is still something to look for....sincere style, Cordoban austerity...
Way to go, maestro
Being named Paco in flamenco means you're excellent
😂
@@EspadasYCopas It's literally a title like Maestro. It's not his first name.
hahahha :)
@@Hue_Neryits not a title like "maestro". In Spain, it's simply the nickname for who has the name "francisco", like peña and de lucia
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Nothing is a gift. This is very hard work. He was born into the culture so yes, he had a head start, but it's thousands of hours study. In this world there are many who don't get success handed to them on a plate
they have to work for it, and Paco has earned his place.
Not quite true: talent is very much a gift. Yes, Paco studied for many hours, but because he already started with an incredible talent his hours of study are so much more productive compared to somebody with considerably less talent.
Yes it is a gift !! I am from Spain , and we know is a gift , one need that to start , is like a cheff , he can learn to cook in the best schools ,but if he don't have that special gift or touch ,is like no grace in his art !!! Some of you Americans think that all is technical ,and is not !!! GOD is the giver of all graces...!!!!!
@@rociojurado9015
It has nothing to do with ethnicity or anything of the sort, it's only hard work and love for the instrument. Love in combination with dedication and hard work can overcome anything and history has proven this statement infinite times. I kindly suggest you swallow your groundless ego or insecurity and face the sheer truth.
@@rociojurado9015 shut up u helpless fixed mindset
@@mnamanm no worthed to awnser
These recordings of master Paco Pena should be listened by guitar students all over the world
Yes a great Flamenco Technician along with another great Classical Technician and one of his best friends John Williams
100%
Hands down one of the best flamenco technique in the world, and by far my favorite player.
Las cualidades de Paco Peña son muchas, algunas de ellas son: técnica depurada, mucha expresión, compás y matices adecuados, su trémolo flamenco es uno de los mejores. Congratulaciones para este gran maestro.
Además también es buen compositor y los rasgueos que realiza son demoledores.Yo lo descubrí por un reportaje de Julian Bream
Porque cuando bse habla de guitarrista flamencos me da la impresión de que el nombre de Paco Peña no sale
@@Lamachincuepa pues no deberia de de ser ,es un grande de varios palos flamencos como la solea ,farrucas y demas
when stationed in Spain...no place in the world like it....romantic, gorgeous women, culture and flamenco bars....(southern Spain, Andalucia) best time of my life.....I go back to Spain when I can....just to get in a taste...a tapa..lol...love it !
I studied flamenco there and the gitano mujeres with lots of vino Tinto. My best time
@@tasosdiaforetico7377 ole !
Paco Peña is in my opinion one of the best Spanish flamenco composers, this video is pure gold!
@takeitindballs Not true, on both counts, this is from early in his career and yes, he's playing Sabicas etc. Later he composed a lot, he's one of the few who has composed solo guitar for tientos for example, or his petenera, he's both interpreter and composer. And as for being out of compás, you're just talking shite.
@takeitindballs Yes
@takeitindballs still waiting, lolz I knew you were talking shite and know very little about flamenco, oh well, nae worries, all the best.
@takeitindballs He plays a half compás, nothing out of compás about that ! That's pretty normal and basic stuff, especially in the older style of playing. Anyway, no worries, man.
@takeitindballs he did compose
This is so beautiful.... it opens your hert.
¡Que duende! ¡Que sonido! Paco Peña was a true genius. Wonderful piece!
Es!!! Stil Is🎼🎵🎶.
It has been 8 years that I listen to this. I couldn't find a better one. It's sublime.
ALWAYS FOLLOWED BILLBOARD'S CLASSICAL CHARTS BACK THEN 1988 WHEN I DICOVERD THIS
To me this is the best flamenco player in the world
Realmente es una delicia para los oídos los sonidos que emana de las manos de ese tremendo guitarrista. Paco Peña y olé!. Saludos desde el Perú!
superb, outstanding tremolo quality.
This is absolutely fabulous to my ears.
make me cry.. jaja beautifull.. i miss my beautifull spain..
Más que de Cordoba es la soleá de Sabicas. Casi idéntica. Que hermoso toque de este maestro. Gracias Paco Peña por regalarnos ese arte tan puro.
That's' real and traditional flamenco performed by the best flamenco guitarist. Thumbs up and best regards Karlheinz
This performance takes my breath away. This man was truly a master of his craft!
Was? He's still alive and playing.
And still is, thanks God!
he is still at it !
That tremolo kicks ass!
Totally
Best solea I have heard in my life
Yes. Incredible!
+empireravenshadow5 then you have not heard many other Flamenco guitarist....
Ya it's great but You wanna also try the Solea of manulo sanlucar
The Godfather of oldschool flamenco with the best tremolo i ever heard live and on records.
He is fantastic , clear sound , one of the best i ever heared !!!!
Ahí queda para la historia de la música. Un ejemplo de lo que se puede conseguir cuando se hace lo que se ama y se tienen corazón y ganas. Ole las cosas bien hechas! 💪
¡madre mía que pedazo de solea. Una bendición para los oídos!👏👏👏👏
si que es verdad un saludo desde valencia
Simply an absolutely fantastic piece. Full of aire, great technique, phenominal timing
oh my lord, that was beautiful
Qué elegancia, qué maravilla
Him and sabicas are my favorites
What about paco de lucia?..
Flamenco music is only spanish property and Paco Peña of course! 👏👏👏
What a wonderful player and artist.
GRANDE INTERPRETE CHITARRISTA FLAMENCO!!! SONO UN SUO FAN!!!
I always found him to be one of the most refined and classy flamenco players. So crisp!!!
Fuck me, there are no words... long life to Paco Peña
The best guitar song that i ever heard!
Absolute great player. Original sound.
Magnificent - every second :)
While the late great Paco de Lucia looked up to the sky while he played his magic on the guitar, Paco Peña looks down at his guitar while he embraces it because his Flamenco soul lies there. .. simply fantastic.
One of the greatest guitarists you're ever likely to see, with amazing fingering and technique. So what I really want to see is camera shots circling him from behind, out-of-focus shots of his hands and extreme close-ups of his face. Great job, cameramen, great job! Clap... Clap... Clap...
(Just in case you can't tell, I'm being sarcastic.)
iNation Records the camera work is actually pretty cool. But what do I know.
Well duh🙃
I get what you're saying, but the camera work in this video makes it for me. It's so dramatic. Makes me feel like I am watching a boxer or a bullfighter in the ring facing the fight of his life. It moves so fast, but Paco makes it feel like it's in slow motion.
Paco Pena may have the best tremolo I've ever heard.
Gérardo Nunez also rocks a mean tremelo
Hope you there because you should hear Manolo Sanlucar's Tremolo
Nothing more to say than thank you!
Simply Fantastic .. This guy is a saint by all measures
Blown away by this beautiful playing. Also really great recording for the time. 1971 my year of birth, and this was a masterpiece.
Sublime - how can anyone put a thumbs down?
El trémolo en esta pieza es espectacular, bravo!
Man, that would be awesome to play like that. Thanks for putting this up.
The purity of the flamenco beautiful
Why is that every PACO is a genius in flamenco and guitar ..?
No es verdad. Mi tío Paco no toca ni la pandereta. Y mi vecino Paco es sordomudo.
God bless you Paco Peña , and long life !!!
Ole!! Muy buena solea...My respect to Paco Peña as a Flamenco Guitarist.. Que toca bien toca bien...
Definición del ARTE en 4:59 minutos.
Que cosa más grande. ¡Dios mio de mi alma!
I do totally agree with kcvidsonline
This is simply out of this world.
An incredible music comes from this man and his guitar.
A genius.
Estoy atonita ,me a elevado a una Alhambra en El Cielo ...no tengo palabras ,es apasionado ,majestuoso !!!
Pacopena has the best musicality. Sabicas, Ramon montoya, Nino Ricardo, Carlos montoya, Paco de Lucia level or more.
Please realise you are watching and listening to a a living genious! ...
P. Pena, was, is, the BEST traditional - pure - flamenco player I ever heard. His Soleares is out-of-this-world. Pure genious. Intense, talented,... Pena's & Lucia's... Well, they come around ones in a few hundred years. The Bach 'n Mozart's of acoustic guitar.
Cuando escucho a Paco me vuelan las manos al Cielo y doy gracias a Dios por tanta dicha.
Very Emotional & melodious song !!! Those tremolos are sublime !!!
Gentle and elegant, Paco is so classy
The icon of the traditional flamenco music!
always a pleasure watching a high quality video of this masestro.
Remarkable
Both his playing and the quality of the recording
Many thanks for sharing this wonderful performance 🙂👍🏻
la mejor soleá de Paco peña sin duda
GRANDE ARTE DEL MAESTRO pACO PENA Y AMIGO MIO Y ISPIRADOR A MI TOQUE
Utterly amazing talent and a true pleasure to see and hear.
Ole, el más antiguo de los modernos.
Oleee! cuando la música es arte hasta las lágrimas.
Escucharte es sempre un placer Maestro.Que sonido! Que arte ,que esprecion...me has recordado El tempo del curso en Cordoda ...Gracias por tu consejos por la posocion de la mano derecha...que los maestros de conservatorio en Italia no me han dicho en anos y anos de ensenanza..Un saludo Paco y..gracias. Giorgio T.
amazing perform...
Oyendo a Paco, te encuentras en un tablao, con bailaores y vuelos de enaguas almidonadas, aderezado todo con el aroma de un buen jerez recién tirao...
That's art in the purest form.
Simply magnificent.
Real Beauty of flamenco!
Stunning performance.
Increíble guitarrista!!!!
Un prodigio, Paco Peña.
Genial témazo me encanta muchimas gracias bencion saludos dedes Marbella Málaga España 3333🎶🍀😅🏵️🌺🏵️🏵️💝💕❤️🍀🍀
PERFECT AND AMAZING
It really is
Dios santo... Que barbaro.. Esto es un tesoro de la humanidad... En honor a mi papa quien se fue a la eternidad.. Efren Pinzon Castillo..
The best tremolo I've ever heard wow!!
I remember meeting Paco at a party in Earls Court, London in the sixtees and he was then experimenting picking tremolo using all four fingers. Even in those days we realized he was a bit special but never guessed that he'd become world famous. He was making a living by playing flamenco in a Spanish restaurant in London. The folk singer John Pearce was also at the party at Louis's apartment. Alas none of the talent rubbed off on me, much as I practiced! Isn't his playing just great?
Peter Osborn yes he is one of the best! I had a chance to watch him perform about 5 years ago and he still sounds amazing!
oh absolute joy!
The best solèa ever ❤
Amazing talent of Paco Pena the great
Sólo puedo llorar
Simplemente Espectacular
Steady as a rock. Great live performer.
Paco is the best on traditional flamenco after Sabicas.
+Sinan Caliskan ....with all respect to Paco Pena, NO ONE is the 'best' - and in fact, he is what many describe as a ' Classical ' Flamenco guitarist, more cerebral in his approach than emotional with a true traditional Gypsy flavor - his Bulerias for example is measured and considered, with far less improvisation than say, Paco Delucia or many others [ Anton Jiminez comes to mind ] he is without doubt a VERY excellent guitarist but with a classical correctness that leaves little room for the firey traditional Flamenco - all in all he is not the best, he ONE of the best and is a 'preference' in one's taste in Flamenco guitar...i am not showing any disrespect but simply an aversion to calling anyone the 'best' and in fact i have a ticket to see and hear him here in Vancouver in October at the UBC Chan Center...
you're completely wrong, he plays with lots of emotion and has much of the firey flamenco style
Sinan Caliskan l
Wrong dude! ua-cam.com/video/YwzV8Mb1woU/v-deo.html
😂😂😂😂
that last minute.. holy shit
For a long time I've been looking for another flamenco guy that I like other than Carlos Montoya. This is the 4th Paco song I've heard and I'm sold!
try mario escudero maybe u will like him too :)
Enjoy the PacoPena - journey that lies ahead of you.. Mine lasts for about 20 years now, never a dull moment.
spicyone I saw him in Sydney forty years ago! have been a huge fan ever since.
Sabicas
Paco De Lucia ?
AMAZING
La madresita que yo tengo mis antepasados flamencos porque esa música me llaga al alma.
Goooooood paco pennaaaaa
Exquisito.
Espetacular!!!!
Brilliant. Like that Gerundino cedar top rasqueado dirty voicing guitar
what a legend
Preciosa