I'm a Finnish self-taught guitar player currently residing in Istanbul, Turkey. I have played many types of music including rock, metal, indie and blues...but I have always loved playing acoustic guitars too. Indeed, flamenco music has always been among the most impressive music I have ever heard in my life. One of my early influences who actually had some effect even on my rock compositions and playing style was naturally Paco de Lucia. However, I have also listened the music by Andreas Segovia, as well as the Gypsy jazz musicians such as Django Reinhardt. While living in Turkey (since 2004) I have further experienced a bunch of new approaches to melodies, scales and music in general.
Flamenco music, the passion of acoustic guitar-playing deriving from the poor districts of Andalucian region, influenced originally from Indian and Middle-Eastern music, has always been close to my heart, even though I have never really studied how to play flamenco.
What I'm trying to do with this "Andalucian Dreams" project is to introduce a "world music" -approach into my playing and compositions. You'll find a mix of acoustic and electric instruments on these tracks, and perhaps the influences of Al Di Meola become evident while listening these tunes.
I'm not claiming to be more than an amateur when it comes to flamenco or jazz music, and these songs are more a mix of different types of guitar instrumental music...I'm humble in front of real talents such as Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Django Reinhardt and many other...but I wish you enjoy these tunes anyway!
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Duende STRIKES back again!! Hola, I just want to inform you that we have uploaded our newest and freshest DUENDE remix on our official Duende myspace site. Alex Bartlett feat. Anthya-Touch the sun (Duende dub mix) was playlisted 2 times in a row at Armin van Buuren`s radioshow "A state of Trance" and also playlisted at Above & Beyond`s radioshow "Trance around the world"!!Another Duende BOMB!! Please visit our Duende site (#1 at my top-friendslist) to take a listen to this remix....and feel free to comment.I (we)hope you enjoy our new work leaving some amor, peace and TRANCE! saludos Antonio Moreno (Duende)
Hola compadre,....thank you for putting a Smile on my face everytime I drop around your site;))
wish you the best...
leaving some amor; peace and TRANCE!;)
saludos and take care of you
Antonio Moreno (Duende)
it's a pleasure having you as a friend. anyone who loves andalucia is my friend, i was born there and i carry it in my heart. take care y sigue con la musica, vale?
Hi Aki,
Thx for your kindness. I feel kinda lost these days..Lookin for a job, trying to record some stuff in the simplest way possible (with MD), tryin to find some meaning in life..
Yes it would be nice to meet again.
U can msg me when u re around south campus. Take Care.
Sevillanas Class (Introduction to Sevillanas - the festive dance anthem of all Spanish dance. No flamenco dance experience to learn this, just a will to make fun mistakes). April 14th through May 12th, 1:30pm - 2:45pm through Westside Extension at West Los Angeles College:info about the Sevillanas class w/ instructor Rocio Ponce call 310-287-4475.
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