A bit later than planned, but here it is – a little tribute of sorts to the lovely Paz Vega from the films featured here so far. This is my second tribute to the Andalusian goddess, but I thoroughly enjoyed making it all the same. The soundtrack is from my favourite Flamenco album featuring a virtuoso by Johannes Linstead – I hope you guys enjoy this tribute as much as the music.
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Streaming version:
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Hi ThirstRabbit,
The Music is awesome and so is the compilation. Thanks for this post.
Hi,
And by the way, can you please provide a link to the Music Album???
Thanks
The album is called “Bolero Gypsies – New Flamenco Vol. 2”. I picked it up at a music store years ago, and not sure if there are any Internet links out there. But I know Amazon sells it.
thank you.
Paz Vega a great and fantastic woman.
This is my second tribute to the Andalusian goddess
Where’s the first, please?
The first one was made nearly 4 years ago – a bit rudimentary by today’s standards. If you’re really hungry to see it, here it is..! 😀
Rapidshare Link
Sorry to disturb again.
Would it be possible to have another link on rs?
It is rather awesome for megaupload here(I mean HK).
Thanks A lot!
I’ll try to upload when I get the time, but would Filesonic help for now..?
FileSonic Link
Dear Mr Thirsty – or is it Mr Rabbit??
Your tribute to Snra Vega is a beautifully crafted clip. Obviously done with a lot of love, care and attention. You are to be applauded, and I applaud you.
But as someone who lives amongst the gypsies of Granada (which I do), I feel compelled to say that the music is most definitely NOT flamenco, and somewhat detracts from the rest.
The song form, the harmonies, the rhythms and even the instruments (its a balalaika and not even a guitar) are just wrong. I know it isn’t your music and you were trying to add some atmos, but I personally feel it doesn’t work. SORRY!!
Having said all of that, you are doing a fantastic job with your classy site and please keep it up. Its a daily “must” on my list of things I do.
I appreciate your considered opinion Granadino. Certainly – it isn’t traditional flamenco but a fusion – the reason I chose it was the ease with which I could place film segments, and to give a general ambience for a non Spanish public.
Even in the more traditional flamenco used in my earlier Spanish Cinema Tribute, I edited out some of the virtuoso and vocals. Much as I love flamenco (even having invested in shoes and taken lessons for a year), I just felt the need to tone it down for general world audience.
But seeing there are some knowledgeable music fans also enjoying the blog, perhaps I’ll include a more traditional flamenco in my next Spanish tribute – a Carlos Montoya perhaps. Suggestions are welcome..! 🙂
I thoroughly enjoyed it…..Excellent work as always……..Cheers
Very nice video for a very nice woman, thanks a lot! 🙂
TR: what an excellent tribute video! The music and editing you did made this beautiful actress fly off the screen of my TV. Just a great all around effort. Thanks!
Well I’m glad you enjoyed it Han – even if not everyone seem to agree on the choice of music. 🙂
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