I met Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, and John McLaughlin by accident. One evening in Dallas--must've been back in the 80s--a friend of mine, classical guitarist Chris Carrington was playing at a small restaurant (Jennyvine's) and there they were at a back table listening. No one else recognized them but Chris and me. We sat and talked to them for a good while--thought Paco didn't speak much English. It remains one of the amazing moments of my life.
I know all 4 of them. I lived in Dallas for about 8 years. Know Chris too. Visited his shop and checked out a few guitars and heard him play too. He played with Al Di Meola in many concerts.
Maravillosa experiencia. Yo he ido a sus conciertos cuando vino a Lima. Lo he seguido desde que lo escuché en 1976, nunca había visto tocar la guitarra de ese modo. Velocidad y precisión. He conversado con su hermano Pepe a la puerta del Teatro Municipal de Lima en el intermedio del show. Ellos salieron a refrescarse , era una noche de mucho calor. A Paco sólo lo salude al pasar cuando llegaba al teatro.
This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest musical performances I've ever watched. Just two masters of their craft having a conversation through music.
Tuve la dicha de ver al maestro Paco de Lucia en Acapulco, en un restaurante, no sabía que el tenía una casa cerca de allí, cuando le ví le suplique por qué me dejara invitarle el desayuno, el rechazo mi oferta, y con toda humildad me dijo que sería el quien invitaría a mi y a mi familia, sin duda es una persona extraordinaria, su música es de otro mundo. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Un être avec untel talent, ne peut pas réellement mourir, car une part non négligeable et magnifique demeurera de lui...le souvenir si "présent" que l'on en aura toujours. Sa musique n'est pas son linseul, elle est en fait son avenir.
for sure, alchemy is not magic, it's all about observation and negociation ... and lots of talents. I will never reach this level, but very inspiring to me.
The way the look at each other in both telepathic and mutual love and admiration is breathtaking. The recent interview Rick Beato did with Al brought out, once again, the admiration and love Al had for Paco as a musician. So fortunate to be able to capture this magic.
Soy melómano confeso, he escuchado cientos de guitarristas y puedo asegurar que cientos de años tendrán que pasar hasta que vuelva a nacer otro Paco De Lucía. Descansa en paz Maestro de la guitarra española. Lástima los 827 sordos y pusilánimes que han dado pulgar para abajo, no tienen ni puta idea.
@@francisgarry5066 Y tu sabes mas que paco de lucía? hombre no jodas que no ha existido sobre la faz de la tierra alguien mas sublime tocando un instrumento que este señor y vienes tú a querertelas dar de sabiondo
Esas miradas, esa compenetración perfecta... No hablan pero se comunican y expresan los sentimientos a través de sus guitarras. Bravo a ambos. Descansa en paz querido Paco, maestro de maestros.
I saw the trio of DiMeola, McLaughlin, and DeLucia with special guest Steve Morse at the Tower Theater back in the early 80's. They played Fantasia Suite to close, and Morse gave up about halfway through and just sat back and enjoyed the show along with the rest of us. I'll never forget it.
There were so many brilliant aspects to Pacos playing so many. One of them is they way he rips through the scales with a robust sound and intensity I've never heard elsewhere. What an incredible Man. We all miss him dearly.
These guys all knew it too. J. Mac and Al Didi both said in interviews that, basically "Paco WON this battle every time." Yes they're all cosmic, it's all about the music etc., yes they get along fine - but I'm a-still gonna smoke yer tits if I can.
In 1980 I discovered them..but I was too immature to look past all the fast riffs and see the essence of their connection and rhythm etc. To see this video of that all these years later brings great joy! Absolute legends.
Does anyone else realize how they communicate with their eyes all the time? Its like they were so used to play with each other and also play so well that they kind of just improvise.
They have played a lot together over more than a decade. Paco came to the us and made music here, met with Aldi and many others. They played, and toured together. What you see as improv is actually something called " play". It's a phenomenon with professional musicians where one goes after another in a kind of " random" guitar streak but they still need to be in tune with the music. So they can't wonder off from flamenco to jazz you see. This requires immense knowledge on sounds, chords, speed, timing and knowledge on the guitar. It's nothing short of amazing.
I ran into Al di Meola a couple years ago at an airport in New York City. He was just standing in the security line like everyone else. Nobody seemed to recognize him at all. But I knew who he was so I gave him a little nod and a smile. He grinned. Once inside the terminal I again saw him again browsing magazines by himself. It was definitely strange to see a musician of his stature just hanging around unbothered at all, totally anonymous, no celebrity fuss whatsoever. But on stage, he's like a legend. As a casual guitarist I am a bit familiar with his music, and definitely his work with the trio, more so back in the 90s. But I definitely know his status. I couldn't think of anything worthwhile to say to him, so I didn't bother. It was a brief encounter, but still kind of cool.
I would have had to shake his hand and give thanks. That was a once in a lifetime opportunity. But I would have been restrained and not raise a fuss. Amazing story....
I went to an Al Di Meola guitar workshop soon after the San Francisco recording came out. He was showing us how he was playing the fast runs/riffs. Al laughed when he shared that he had to keep up with Paco because Paco essentially had 5 picks on his right hand and Al only had one. Also impressed by how Paco gets to the end of the fretboard without a cutaway. Both are just exceptional players.
Игра медиатором априори быстрее ,чем игра пальцами ..а Эл так и не смог догнать невероятного Пако! У которого каждый звук чёткий,словно хрусталь! Пако гений! Эл Ди меола прекрасный гитарист!! Шикарный дуэт в котором Эл Ди меола понимал,что он на подыгрышах великого Пако! Такая удача для него...
After his show in a small club in tulsa , Mr. di Meola & myself talked for a while. He is a very nice man and had no problem sitting down with a fan and just talking. I will always look at Mr. Di Meola as one of just a very few of the worlds best at his craft ( Mr. De Lucia also ). He gave me a moment without me asking and I will forever hold that ARTIST as giant among men. May the Gods always protect him & his loved ones. Thank you, Mr. De Meola
RIP Paco. Just learned he passed in late February 2014. He did look like he aged a lot which concerned me then found out. He was 66. He'll always be remembered for decades to come. Hope he is with the Holy Angels and not the other ones. Lord have Mercy. Amen. +
If it were necessary to say who is the god of the Spanish and classical guitar without a doubt it is PACO DE LUCIA, rest in peace, teacher and example to follow, in heaven they are enjoying good music and free.
I have the utmost respect for the guitar skills of Al Di Meola. Paco is my favorite and I think he will always be! I don't care what other players can do. Paco de Lucia touches my heart when I hear that apparently humble man "Master" the guitar!
Paco de Lucia .... If someone asked me about the art of flamenco, I would definitely tell him that the Paco de Lucia guitar and its music are what you are looking for🌍
Me quito el sombrero, no por Paco, que es Dios..... si no por Di Meola, atreverse a tocar junto a un Monstruo como De Lucía y además hacerlo de forma increible. Bravo! Yo hubiese salido corriendo antes de empezar... . xDDD
Y en su biografía Paco Contó que era él quien se sentía algo nervioso de tocar junto a Meola, pues Meola era un monstruo con formación teórica en jazz, algo que Paco no. El hecho es que ambos se tuvieron mucho respeto.
This is by far the best live performance of any kind that I've seen during my entire life. The arrangement, the harmony, the perfection of execution... Supernatural, extraterrestrial....
Paco de Lucia's right hand technique is incredible. A wonderful duet. Two of the same type of guys, having fun and challenging each other. Thanks for uploading.
Mein geliebter Paco, mein geliebter Al, Ich habe Euch gebraucht wie die Luft zum Atmen! Ihr habt mir die Erholungsphasen verschafft, in denen ich mich unzählige Male, immer und immer wieder, SAMMELN konnte! JA, in Deiner kristallschönen Strenge und Virtuosität, Paco, und in Deiner verletzlichen Art und Deinen tiefen, tiefen Gefühlen, Al, konnte ich AUFTANKEN!
How I love the magic of the original. But how I love the relaxed maturity of this. 1985 concert in Hammersmith UK was Godly...xxxxxxxxx R.I.P. Paco. You made life so wondrous for me as me as a guitar tryer !!! XXX
Viendo algunos videos de Don Paco de Lucía , me percato de como el trataba de contagiar el compás a sus acompañantes ya sea a una segunda guitarra, cajon, etc era como un trance musical en el que todos se sumaban a la misma melodía, simplemente insuperable.
Dos maestros, dos gigantes, dos virtuosos. Paco verdaderamente disfrutaba tocar con Al, y para Al, que privilegio tenerlo de amigo y tocar a su lado...
Me queda claro que casi nadie estaba poniendo atención a sus propios oídos antes de comentar. De mi parte, doy gracias por este fantástico documento del arte de la guitarra.
Beautiful. Always one phrase ahead. Don't know how else to describe it. Such beautiful music that catches out your ears. Always ahead of the game. Beautiful and genius. I keep coming back to this video as it captivates me so much. Put simply. This makes me happy. This makes me smile. Music is love. Thank you Al Di Meola and thank you Paco de Lucia. In music you both live and your music will always live on.x
When I was 11 or 12 my grandfather gave me some dusty old flamenco lessons that were printed ages ago and on yellowed paper and were wrinkled but still in tact. I also got cassettes and old VHS with a lesson or two. I didn’t have a guitar for another year or so, but the anticipation to play because of this and because of listening to his old cassette tapes that I had an immense passion for learning the instrument and for Flamenco and Classical guitar. It’s too bad I got into Nirvana and Punk rock a year later and it completely destroyed that sense of virtuosity that I was so fond of early on. I turned onto another Punk and talked trash about virtuosic guitar playing. Now much older I go back to these videos and wish to relive that moment early on that got me started in the first place, and I try to learn like I was supposed to. Thank you Paco.
Cada vez que escucho la guitarra de Paco de Lucía en esta canción y sus picados,....se me ponen los pelos de punta....nunca me cansaré de escucharlos.....
I saw both legendary guitarists in concert in 1981. What a memorable night it was..thank you for sharing. Paco really shined when he played by himself. May he rest in peace!
An amazing and masterful performance! Mediterranean Sundance with Al and Paco is one of my very favorite all-time songs. Thank you for posting this concert footage. The virtuosic skill, the tasty Latin rhythms, the intertwining of their playing, the joy between two elite artists pushing each other...it doesn't get better than this!
There's definitely more variance there. Di Meola's playing is either loud or even louder. Paco's able to get really soft when he wants. Wouldn't want to go head to head with either one of them though. Ever.
True but Al’s playing outside his wheelhouse and for anyone to go toe to toe with the incomparable Paco pick or no pick is no small task. Especially considering that Al’s forte and strength is the Les Paul.
Wish that I could’ve seen this show. These two guys watching and supporting each other with wordless communication and challenging each other to go just a little farther. Amazing to see. So glad for CZcams having these moments on video.
Pasarán muchos años, pero paco de lucia seguirá siendo para siempre un genio de la guitarra. No puedo evitar admirar el sonido que hace con las cuerdas...
Alucinante. Menos mal quedarán en la historia estos registros, por que en vivo pasarán muchas generaciones antes de volver a ver un genio como Paco, si es que vuelve a existir.
tengo 20 años, vi una presentacion de tomatillo en gto cuando tenia 15 años y una tia me ilustro acerca de Paco de Lucia y yo les juro que se me pone la piel chinita, observo a estos maestros y se me salen las lagrimas de lo bello que es este video.
Paco is proof of what a guitar player can become. The effortless skill is like that of Buddy Rich when he played drums. Only he could do what he could do and he knew it.
Es increíble la maestría y el virtuosismo de estos 2 guitarristas!!!! Puedo escucharlos por horas y horas sin cansarme!!! Un verdadero deleite para los oídos!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Paco de Lucia's legacy and his handing over the torch of Spanish classic guitar feel and soul to modern world madness of high pick precision and determination. RIP
I don't see him handing over anything - He has his lofty picado standard with his independent thumb (for bass answers), that a pick player can't quite match, though DiMeola is close when playing on adjacent strings.
These guys stared into each other's eyes as much as they did at their fretboard throughout the whole 9 minute piece and they still played it with precision beyond that of almost any other classical/flamenco guitarist to date. I wish Paco could still be here to share his greatness with the world.
The really cool ting is, at this level, it's not about perfection but being able to witness the intertwining of gifting and spirits and having your brainwaves move in sympathy with sound.
Amazing these guys jamming after over 40 years since they first play this song. I have 70's album with this and play it all the time. Great guitar tune.
Absolutely stunning. One can see the detail passion in players eyes and the confirmation in nods of the heads.. More than just teamwork A clear love for the music..and how it should be presented.. Just wonderful.. Simon a brit 🇬🇧 in Spain 🇪🇦
Es alucinante la pasión y la mezcla. Adoro a l9s dis pero debo decir que Paco era vital para mí, lo pienso y escucho mucho. Endito maestro, magia en tus manos, generoso en tu discurso, honesto y maravilloso. En fin PACO DE LUCIA DE MI CORAZON, MAESTRO!!!!!!!
Anything good that one says about this performance is bound to be a huge understatement. Words cannot express the greatness. One can only listen in awesome silence.
Donald Mach they didn't. Most of it is improvised on the spot. As far as I know, Al was in the audience when Paco asked him to play with him for the last song which would end up being the last time they ever played together. It also happens to be, in my opinion, the best rendition of Mediterranean Sundance. Simply amazing.
Un saludo desde Chile a todos esos Pacos de la música ,grande Paco donde Kiera k estés,siempre te admire desde niño y por ti aprendí la música y no solo tocarla sino sentirla.
I met Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, and John McLaughlin by accident. One evening in Dallas--must've been back in the 80s--a friend of mine, classical guitarist Chris Carrington was playing at a small restaurant (Jennyvine's) and there they were at a back table listening. No one else recognized them but Chris and me. We sat and talked to them for a good while--thought Paco didn't speak much English. It remains one of the amazing moments of my life.
Chris built a guitar for me 16 years ago. Cut-away classical with MIDI pickup. I love that instrument.
I know all 4 of them. I lived in Dallas for about 8 years. Know Chris too. Visited his shop and checked out a few guitars and heard him play too. He played with Al Di Meola in many concerts.
Maravillosa experiencia. Yo he ido a sus conciertos cuando vino a Lima. Lo he seguido desde que lo escuché en 1976, nunca había visto tocar la guitarra de ese modo. Velocidad y precisión. He conversado con su hermano Pepe a la puerta del Teatro Municipal de Lima en el intermedio del show. Ellos salieron a refrescarse , era una noche de mucho calor. A Paco sólo lo salude al pasar cuando llegaba al teatro.
He had all traits of a hero, just like his heroic music..
Y es
This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest musical performances I've ever watched. Just two masters of their craft having a conversation through music.
...and what a convo it is, my God!
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check this one out. its them when they were younger with another guitarist
john mclaughlin
sorry wrong link
this is the one i was looking for. same thing just better sound wuality
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just an ego battle
Tuve la dicha de ver al maestro Paco de Lucia en Acapulco, en un restaurante, no sabía que el tenía una casa cerca de allí, cuando le ví le suplique por qué me dejara invitarle el desayuno, el rechazo mi oferta, y con toda humildad me dijo que sería el quien invitaría a mi y a mi familia, sin duda es una persona extraordinaria, su música es de otro mundo. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Fue un extraordinario ser humano.
Lo mejor de lo mejor
Qué gentil!!!
¡Me emocioné!
Adrian. .como el ..
Artists of the highest order, sadly Paco no longer with us, but grateful that we can listen to performances such as this. He still lives!
Un être avec untel talent, ne peut pas réellement mourir, car une part non négligeable et magnifique demeurera de lui...le souvenir si "présent" que l'on en aura toujours. Sa musique n'est pas son linseul, elle est en fait son avenir.
@@POUSSIEREDECURIOSITE,
How lucky for us that someone recorded this, absolutely a masterpiece
Absolutely.
Супер класс игры на гитаре. Слушаю и восхищаюсь
Exact
Paco let him slide lol 😆love your performance
Composed by Al Di Meola.
The way they both communicate with just their playing is absolute mastery
For those who are not musicians, absolutely. Music is language, so they are just talking. Very nice and high level talk.
for sure, alchemy is not magic, it's all about observation and negociation ... and lots of talents. I will never reach this level, but very inspiring to me.
@@vladavasiljev F
I was thinking same but i was more like « Absolute mystery * » it’s incredible.
@@christophemonfort451 you can never be sure. keep practising and find the best of yourself
No hay duda que Paco de Lucía es el mejor!! Saludos desde México!.❤
The way the look at each other in both telepathic and mutual love and admiration is breathtaking. The recent interview Rick Beato did with Al brought out, once again, the admiration and love Al had for Paco as a musician. So fortunate to be able to capture this magic.
I agree
Well put...
Soy melómano confeso, he escuchado cientos de guitarristas y puedo asegurar que cientos de años tendrán que pasar hasta que vuelva a nacer otro Paco De Lucía. Descansa en paz Maestro de la guitarra española.
Lástima los 827 sordos y pusilánimes que han dado pulgar para abajo, no tienen ni puta idea.
No pierdas el sueño y la paciencia porun puñado de idiotas .
Los que le ponen dedo abajo a esto, es que no tocan ni el timbre de su casa.
que poco sabes tu de musica ! estudia el contrapunto, la composicion etc y luego hablas ! anda !
Merveilleux !
@@francisgarry5066 Y tu sabes mas que paco de lucía? hombre no jodas que no ha existido sobre la faz de la tierra alguien mas sublime tocando un instrumento que este señor y vienes tú a querertelas dar de sabiondo
Rest In Peace senior De Lucia.
get a Spanish keyboard, then you can write "señor" ;)
@@0dium. could you please translate "korintenkacker" in spanish...
@@MHM_2535 yes : tiquismiquis
@@0dium. Thank you !
@yuriy glinka Incomplete solidarity.
If you haven't got tears in your eyes after this you have a heart of stone.
I'm in tears laughing at Al trying to keep up with Paco. 🤣
Esas miradas, esa compenetración perfecta... No hablan pero se comunican y expresan los sentimientos a través de sus guitarras. Bravo a ambos. Descansa en paz querido Paco, maestro de maestros.
I saw the trio of DiMeola, McLaughlin, and DeLucia with special guest Steve Morse at the Tower Theater back in the early 80's. They played Fantasia Suite to close, and Morse gave up about halfway through and just sat back and enjoyed the show along with the rest of us. I'll never forget it.
Amazing story!
There were so many brilliant aspects to Pacos playing so many. One of them is they way he rips through the scales with a robust sound and intensity I've never heard elsewhere. What an incredible Man. We all miss him dearly.
Paco always had masterful pauses on his records.
Luv and Peace.
Wait what, Paco is Dead???? Life ruined
Died in 2014, his music didn't though.
These guys all knew it too. J. Mac and Al Didi both said in interviews that, basically "Paco WON this battle every time." Yes they're all cosmic, it's all about the music etc., yes they get along fine - but I'm a-still gonna smoke yer tits if I can.
Imagine Paco with el. guitar, and ton of processors and pedals :D.
It's amazing how much they look at each other. The song is improv - they are feeding off each other while their hands are doing amazing runs.
In 1980 I discovered them..but I was too immature to look past all the fast riffs and see the essence of their connection and rhythm etc. To see this video of that all these years later brings great joy! Absolute legends.
Does anyone else realize how they communicate with their eyes all the time? Its like they were so used to play with each other and also play so well that they kind of just improvise.
They actually improvise- a lot...
They have played a lot together over more than a decade. Paco came to the us and made music here, met with Aldi and many others. They played, and toured together.
What you see as improv is actually something called " play". It's a phenomenon with professional musicians where one goes after another in a kind of " random" guitar streak but they still need to be in tune with the music. So they can't wonder off from flamenco to jazz you see. This requires immense knowledge on sounds, chords, speed, timing and knowledge on the guitar.
It's nothing short of amazing.
I ran into Al di Meola a couple years ago at an airport in New York City. He was just standing in the security line like everyone else. Nobody seemed to recognize him at all. But I knew who he was so I gave him a little nod and a smile. He grinned. Once inside the terminal I again saw him again browsing magazines by himself. It was definitely strange to see a musician of his stature just hanging around unbothered at all, totally anonymous, no celebrity fuss whatsoever. But on stage, he's like a legend. As a casual guitarist I am a bit familiar with his music, and definitely his work with the trio, more so back in the 90s. But I definitely know his status. I couldn't think of anything worthwhile to say to him, so I didn't bother. It was a brief encounter, but still kind of cool.
That is an outstanding story. :)
I would have had to shake his hand and give thanks. That was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
But I would have been restrained and not raise a fuss.
Amazing story....
lol
Problem?
John McLuaghlin
I went to an Al Di Meola guitar workshop soon after the San Francisco recording came out. He was showing us how he was playing the fast runs/riffs. Al laughed when he shared that he had to keep up with Paco because Paco essentially had 5 picks on his right hand and Al only had one. Also impressed by how Paco gets to the end of the fretboard without a cutaway. Both are just exceptional players.
Игра медиатором априори быстрее ,чем игра пальцами ..а Эл так и не смог догнать невероятного Пако! У которого каждый звук чёткий,словно хрусталь! Пако гений! Эл Ди меола прекрасный гитарист!! Шикарный дуэт в котором Эл Ди меола понимал,что он на подыгрышах великого Пако! Такая удача для него...
la cara de Al Dimeola lo dice todo, el sentimiento a flor de piel, casi al borde del llanto. Maravilloso
You can see the understanding, affirmation and admiration between them as they speak to each other through the guitars.
Beautiful.
After his show in a small club in tulsa , Mr. di Meola & myself talked for a while. He is a very nice man and had no problem sitting down with a fan and just talking. I will always look at Mr. Di Meola as one of just a very few of the worlds best at his craft ( Mr. De Lucia also ). He gave me a moment without me asking and I will forever hold that ARTIST as giant among men. May the Gods always protect him & his loved ones. Thank you, Mr. De Meola
Jeff. I know u r a young man. Your obvious respect for the man is telling. Not all of the younger generation are conceited. ty
Imagine being SO (pretty) GREAT, and yet also so real and unpretentious? Boggles the Mind. I Love Human Beings. He is a Fine Example.
RIP Paco. Just learned he passed in late February 2014. He did look like he aged a lot which concerned me then found out. He was 66. He'll always be remembered for decades to come. Hope he is with the Holy Angels and not the other ones. Lord have Mercy. Amen. +
RiP.
La soltura de Paco de Lucia tocando la guitarra es casi inigualable, un genio hoy en el cielo.
If it were necessary to say who is the god of the Spanish and classical guitar without a doubt it is PACO DE LUCIA, rest in peace, teacher and example to follow, in heaven they are enjoying good music and free.
The nicest part is that they're having fun. They look at each other and smile
I have the utmost respect for the guitar skills of Al Di Meola. Paco is my favorite and I think he will always be! I don't care what other players can do. Paco de Lucia touches my heart when I hear that apparently humble man "Master" the guitar!
He is with Eddie Van Halen having a great time playing their golden guitars from heaven.
Paco de Lucia .... If someone asked me about the art of flamenco, I would definitely tell him that the Paco de Lucia guitar and its music are what you are looking for🌍
Me quito el sombrero, no por Paco, que es Dios..... si no por Di Meola, atreverse a tocar junto a un Monstruo como De Lucía y además hacerlo de forma increible. Bravo! Yo hubiese salido corriendo antes de empezar... . xDDD
Di meola justamente es d los pocos q están al nivel del añorado Paco.
Sin dudas fue una actuación para la eternidad...
Y en su biografía Paco Contó que era él quien se sentía algo nervioso de tocar junto a Meola, pues Meola era un monstruo con formación teórica en jazz, algo que Paco no. El hecho es que ambos se tuvieron mucho respeto.
Simplemente impresionante escuchar y deleitarse con genios de la guitarra y Paco vino a mi País de Uruguay y me lo perdí.son fuera de serie.
Fue Di Meola el que influenció a Paco o lo introdujo más a este estilo de tocar, y también lo hizo más conocido y popular.
@@dossegundos7145 no diga barbaridades. El maestro de Paco fue Sabicas. Paco ya era un dios cuando Meola se cagaba en los pañales.
This presentation is a conversation with no words between two Masters...
Unas diez horas diarias de ensayo,
El mejor comentario que pude leer
@@ignaciocervantes474 . . . por toda su vida.
YES!
Chris Thomson
互いにスタイルの違う奏法であっても
ここまでお互いの音を瞬時に合わせる
技術の高さはものすごいものと思います。
いつ聴いても鳥肌が立ちますわ😂
There will never be another like Paco. Sure miss him.
It's incredible how naturally Master Paco was playing. It seems playing for him on outstanding level was like piece a cake. Absolute legend.
Its like both of their spirits are talking to each other, and their voice is comming from their guitars. Such a harmonic argument!
Solo de escuchar esta increible interpretacion de guitarras me lleva fuera de este planeta es como estar en otra dimensión
This is by far the best live performance of any kind that I've seen during my entire life. The arrangement, the harmony, the perfection of execution... Supernatural, extraterrestrial....
Paco de Lucia's right hand technique is incredible. A wonderful duet. Two of the same type of guys, having fun and challenging each other. Thanks for uploading.
It is truly unbelievable. He does with two fingers what most of us cannot even do with a pick.
The spanish guitar...! Oooohhhh! It speaks deeper then any other! In the hands, of masters. Cheers from Brazil, monsters!
Mein geliebter Paco,
mein geliebter Al,
Ich habe Euch gebraucht wie die Luft zum Atmen!
Ihr habt mir die Erholungsphasen verschafft, in denen ich mich unzählige Male, immer und immer wieder,
SAMMELN konnte!
JA,
in Deiner kristallschönen Strenge und Virtuosität,
Paco,
und in Deiner verletzlichen Art und Deinen tiefen, tiefen Gefühlen,
Al,
konnte ich AUFTANKEN!
Such a long time since I've listened to either one, so glad I did. Always a pleasure. Such effortless sound, stills my soul.
Con que serenidad y seguridad toca el gran maestro Paco.....ahora toca para los dioses, grande siempre Paco
What a great feeling to see these guys playing together. And I think they enjoy it even more than us!
The dynamics and intensity of Paco's playing are really evident here. What an absolute master.
How I love the magic of the original. But how I love the relaxed maturity of this. 1985 concert in Hammersmith UK was Godly...xxxxxxxxx R.I.P. Paco. You made life so wondrous for me as me as a guitar tryer !!! XXX
Paco is looking at the other guitar while playing his!
BOSS!
And with a casualness that says it all.
Like having a conversation, that only he had listen to
Lo tuve que ver dos veces...no lo podía creer. Son de otro Mundo !
Viendo algunos videos de Don Paco de Lucía , me percato de como el trataba de contagiar el compás a sus acompañantes ya sea a una segunda guitarra, cajon, etc era como un trance musical en el que todos se sumaban a la misma melodía, simplemente insuperable.
De Lucia was the God of Flamenco Guitar.
Great performance.🙏
IMPRESIONANTE!, DELICIOSO! no me canso nunca de escuchar esta versión, mas la escucho mas me gusta
This wasn't a competition, Al was in a regular class with the Master. RIP Mister Paco. The speed of his fingers was out of this world.
Paco de Lucía es el maestro de todos los maestros! Bravo!
Cada vez que lo escucho,descubro lo más y bien de estos dos monstruos,.sobre todo el sonido flamenco de Paco de Lucia el maestro.
Dos maestros, dos gigantes, dos virtuosos. Paco verdaderamente disfrutaba tocar con Al, y para Al, que privilegio tenerlo de amigo y tocar a su lado...
Clase❤❤❤
Geniales 😊
@@clarapereiropardo9689la verdad que si!
Me queda claro que casi nadie estaba poniendo atención a sus propios oídos antes de comentar. De mi parte, doy gracias por este fantástico documento del arte de la guitarra.
Elegancia y pureza flamenco a su máxima expresión. Te amo flamenco de mis ancestros gitanos españoles❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful. Always one phrase ahead. Don't know how else to describe it. Such beautiful music that catches out your ears. Always ahead of the game. Beautiful and genius. I keep coming back to this video as it captivates me so much. Put simply. This makes me happy. This makes me smile. Music is love. Thank you Al Di Meola and thank you Paco de Lucia. In music you both live and your music will always live on.x
When I was 11 or 12 my grandfather gave me some dusty old flamenco lessons that were printed ages ago and on yellowed paper and were wrinkled but still in tact. I also got cassettes and old VHS with a lesson or two. I didn’t have a guitar for another year or so, but the anticipation to play because of this and because of listening to his old cassette tapes that I had an immense passion for learning the instrument and for Flamenco and Classical guitar. It’s too bad I got into Nirvana and Punk rock a year later and it completely destroyed that sense of virtuosity that I was so fond of early on. I turned onto another Punk and talked trash about virtuosic guitar playing. Now much older I go back to these videos and wish to relive that moment early on that got me started in the first place, and I try to learn like I was supposed to. Thank you Paco.
This song is called Río ancho (wide river) in the flamenco original. czcams.com/video/UVk7eUmzdXo/video.html Nirvana and punk is also good :)
Great comment.
Cada vez que escucho la guitarra de Paco de Lucía en esta canción y sus picados,....se me ponen los pelos de punta....nunca me cansaré de escucharlos.....
🇫🇷 Magnifique. Que du bonheur ..quoi dire de plus.🇫🇷MERCI
Algún día yo tocaré la guitarra tan bien como estos dos. Pero ya será en otra vida claro.
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I've listened to the original version in Elegant Gipsy maybe more than 10 000 times in 37 years, never had enough of it!
😢 RIP Paco!
9:00 look how Paco prepares the ending for Al, magistral, look how Al smiles
Communication without words just music 🎉
Hermosas interpretaciones ..!!! Música que no escucho desde ya años porque la buscaba y sin dar, me llegó por este medio.
Hats off to whom ever filmed this!
Magnificent filming
I saw both legendary guitarists in concert in 1981. What a memorable night it was..thank you for sharing. Paco really shined when he played by himself. May he rest in peace!
Reminds me of the guitar trio CD with John Mclaughlin. RIP Paco you are fondly remembered not forgotten 🙏.
An amazing and masterful performance! Mediterranean Sundance with Al and Paco is one of my very favorite all-time songs. Thank you for posting this concert footage. The virtuosic skill, the tasty Latin rhythms, the intertwining of their playing, the joy between two elite artists pushing each other...it doesn't get better than this!
Paco's technique is flawless. When he plays fast, it sounds better when he uses his fingers instead of the pick. What a boss.
There's definitely more variance there. Di Meola's playing is either loud or even louder. Paco's able to get really soft when he wants.
Wouldn't want to go head to head with either one of them though. Ever.
Camilo Gonzalez yeah
And he was in his 60’
True but Al’s playing outside his wheelhouse and for anyone to go toe to toe with the incomparable Paco pick or no pick is no small task. Especially considering that Al’s forte and strength is the Les Paul.
he is died?sorry/
юрий николаев yes 😢
Best acoustic guitar duo of all time! Everytime I need inspiration to pick up my guitar and play I watch this. Simply the best!!!
Wish that I could’ve seen this show. These two guys watching and supporting each other with wordless communication and challenging each other to go just a little farther. Amazing to see. So glad for CZcams having these moments on video.
Pasarán muchos años, pero paco de lucia seguirá siendo para siempre un genio de la guitarra. No puedo evitar admirar el sonido que hace con las cuerdas...
Alucinante. Menos mal quedarán en la historia estos registros, por que en vivo pasarán muchas generaciones antes de volver a ver un genio como Paco, si es que vuelve a existir.
tengo 20 años, vi una presentacion de tomatillo en gto cuando tenia 15 años y una tia me ilustro acerca de Paco de Lucia y yo les juro que se me pone la piel chinita, observo a estos maestros y se me salen las lagrimas de lo bello que es este video.
The intense love they show each other renews a hope and faith in humanity that sustains me.
Now THAT is the duel at the crossroads! Absolutely stunning!
One never truly never knows how beautiful and moving music can be until they hear something like this.
Wonderfull words
Paco is proof of what a guitar player can become. The effortless skill is like that of Buddy Rich when he played drums. Only he could do what he could do and he knew it.
Este personaje es el Rey del flamenco y será recordado por los siglos de los siglos QEPD
Es increíble la maestría y el virtuosismo de estos 2 guitarristas!!!! Puedo escucharlos por horas y horas sin cansarme!!! Un verdadero deleite para los oídos!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Paco de Lucia's legacy and his handing over the torch of Spanish classic guitar feel and soul to modern world madness of high pick precision and determination. RIP
no te flipes payaso
I don't see him handing over anything - He has his lofty picado standard with his independent thumb (for bass answers), that a pick player can't quite match, though DiMeola is close when playing on adjacent strings.
I as well don’t see him handing over anything. Nobody can ever match his stile nor technique or sense for improvisation
Buenos días. Impresionante dos monstruos de la música, sublime esas guitarras como las hacen sonar. Espectacular.
Такого великолепия уже давно нет, вот они лучшие из лучших! Привет из России !
Gênios
Bueno vosotros tenéis a цой.
Un abrazo.
7:22 Fatality!
Both of them are out of this world.
These guys stared into each other's eyes as much as they did at their fretboard throughout the whole 9 minute piece and they still played it with precision beyond that of almost any other classical/flamenco guitarist to date. I wish Paco could still be here to share his greatness with the world.
Barley Mob o
Sé escucha un silvidoooo PD tengo tinnitus y adoro la músicaaaa
The really cool ting is, at this level, it's not about perfection but being able to witness the intertwining of gifting and spirits and having your brainwaves move in sympathy with sound.
Let us never forget the legendary Maestro Paco de Lucia. Rest in peace, sir. ❤
OMG, what else can you say?! Speechless and surrenders to the magnificence of these two guitar gods!
Amazing these guys jamming after over 40 years since they first play this song. I have 70's album with this and play it all the time. Great guitar tune.
What a blessing Paco de Lucia's music is! Always thankful for it. Rest in peace, Paco 🎶
Absolutely stunning.
One can see the detail passion in players eyes and the confirmation in nods of the heads..
More than just teamwork
A clear love for the music..and how it should be presented..
Just wonderful..
Simon a brit 🇬🇧 in Spain 🇪🇦
Es alucinante la pasión y la mezcla. Adoro a l9s dis pero debo decir que Paco era vital para mí, lo pienso y escucho mucho. Endito maestro, magia en tus manos, generoso en tu discurso, honesto y maravilloso. En fin PACO DE LUCIA DE MI CORAZON, MAESTRO!!!!!!!
Thanks for this. Sometimes I forget that there’s passion! Day to day feel so dead and then this. So lovely.
So true!
Dear Gayla,Carpe Diem.Declan.
Admiración y Respeto siento al ver a estos 2 maestros comunicándose así de bien. BRAVO!!!
que te calles pringao no sabes de ortografía vas a saber de música merluzo
Had the honor to meet Al in person. His attitude was fantastic, so humble and kind. Unfortunately never got to meet the great Paco. Both geniuses!
Hermoso de escuchar, mágico y atemporal... 🎧🧘♂
Anything good that one says about this performance is bound to be a huge understatement. Words cannot express the greatness. One can only listen in awesome silence.
Grande como el uno
musket 0402 What you said is a huge understatement!
Can't even imagine how long Paco and Al rehursed this to play it so flawlessly! Outstanding performance!!
Donald Mach they didn't. Most of it is improvised on the spot. As far as I know, Al was in the audience when Paco asked him to play with him for the last song which would end up being the last time they ever played together. It also happens to be, in my opinion, the best rendition of Mediterranean Sundance. Simply amazing.
Un saludo desde Chile a todos esos Pacos de la música ,grande Paco donde Kiera k estés,siempre te admire desde niño y por ti aprendí la música y no solo tocarla sino sentirla.
pueden improvisar por horas, increíble ,, PACO POR SIEMPRE!
Qué musica para más exquisita!... Un deleite para los oídos!