Pepe Romero "Bulerias"

[qawsed]

Antonio Torres guitar...

[klermo77]

por donde esto ss una buleria, entiendo que lo hace con tecnica de guitarra clasica, pero nada de compas....

[MSkattebo49]

he would be great at tickling somebody.

[mrpoucham1]

He's also a great classical player check out his recordings of Guilliani sympnoneys for guitar and orchestra as well as his Rodrigo...they are THE BEST better than bream or Williams

[MFS1001]

even the devil doesn,t play that good I know because my stepmom can,t play for shit

[screenname12341]

Fantastic! He has his foot rest really high. I always set mine low, no teacher ever told me differently. I'm going to set higher tomorrow's practice.

[HotRodGuitarJet]

Pepe Romero smokes!! I saw him in El Paso last week.Incredible!!

[Overcrook65]

@HotRodGuitarJet why incredible?

[guitarreclasique]

He still does that in every concert, but without the freakish smile and eyebrow action

[guitarreclasique]

1:24

He did that to me in one of his concerts...

[mrboppman1]

Anyone who can't see that pepi plays flamenco amazingly well, doesn't know flamenco here he plays a Sabicas bulerias flawlessly.These declamations are coming from people who don't know what they are talking about! His ist solo flamenco album was done when he was 15 years old,and it was brilliant... I play guitar and I wish i could play as well as he did even then!

[kikkom4n]

@mrboppman1

the reason why people say that he doesn't play flamenco well is due to the fact he doesn't follow compas

[mrboppman1]

@kikkom4n you could be right but i wouldnt say his compass is off on everything. be specific, and i'll check out what you have to say thanks

[kikkom4n]

@mrboppman1

its moreso that he has bad rhythm

he "follows" the accents sorta but he plays it without the rock hard rhythm that flamencos play buleria

[superfogg886]

O.O rivediamolo! (let's see it again!) 0:00

[aljopa]

un guitarrista completo,que se mueve perfectamente en el flamenco,el cual conoce desde chico por supuesto,y tambien con una perfeccion notable en el mundo clasico,especialmente con los autores españoles,joaquin rodrigo,turina,falla,etc.los comentarios en contra solo reflejan desconocimiento,porque solo unos pocos privilegiados lograron tocar con autoridad los dos generos,y sin ninguna discusion,pepe romero es uno de esos pocos.

[mentevisualizadora]

buena interpretacion, pero no deja de sonar clásico... le falta fuerza en los picados y en el pulgar y en el rasgueo... en los picados rápidos carece de velocidad.. pero pasa la prueba porque era un tema de un tocaor de flamenco ni mas ni menos que el gran sabicas... cuando un clásico interpreta un tema flamenco,,, suena suavecillo por esa carencia de fuerza en los dedos...

[carnagegerman]

@mentevisualizadora talvez porque esta usando una guitarra clasica...no de flamenco...... Tambien me gusta mucho esta interpretacion...saludos de Los Angeles..P.s. por favor disculpa mi falta de ( ' ) ...mi computadora no los usa... : /

[Erenir7]

Tem gente que nunca saberá apreciar a Arte. Mas a quem percebe o divino da música Pepe traduz o sentimento do autor e suas mãos sentem com ele. Magnífico. Ele é reconhecidamente o melhor solista de guitarra espanhola. Para desespero dos incautos que deixam suas incompreensões expressas aqui. Soberano. Pepe Romero!

[Camilo870913]

Los hispano hablantes deberiamos de comentar siempre en español para que nuestro idioma tenga mas presncia en la red, sobre todo en videos de como este que desborda la cultura de España a flor de piel.

Grande el maestro Pepe Romero.

[shaikhdishgan1]

montoya is great guitarst i love his way but romero broght tears in my eyes,he tutched my feelings.

[Deathknight1700]

I've also heard some guitarists say that Pepe Romero is a "poor guitar player," but these were amateur classical guitarists who don't know and can't appreciate the differences between classical guitar and flamenco ("they don't even use the right knee!"). One was taught in conservatories, the other around the campfire. One is the music of the rich and is accompanied by an orchestra, the other is the music of the poor accompanied by a man sitting on a cajon.

Viva la gente Gitana!

[rawrgDX]

flamenco players have what classical players generally lack, and visa versa. To become one with the instrument, a balance becomes necassary. Things like Rasgueados, which is obviously used in both but mostly flamenco, triggers muscles on the back of the fingers which are essential for fast scale passages. Two birds with one stone! And Classical players have more dynamic control and better tone. Pepe's got all, son! XD

[giranpeti]

Wow... Does anybody have the scores / tabs of this? I'd really like to get them :)

[Aurelius27x]

I know Sabicas is the godfather of flamenco... but pepe looks so much more badass when he plays. Such stage presence, it's inspiring.

[tacorific]

Reminds me of the sounds of Spain how I wish to go back and see the talented men play their guitars each with his own style I just love it!

[watch156]

imho, Pepe and Paco de Lucia. Now there's a shootout and everyone wins!

[TheTriptico]

So Critics, is this what you call a "know nohting about flamenco"? I bet even Paco Pena would disagree with your criticism. hahahaha

[lareno04]

Bravo Pepe! Fantastico! Ole!

[HBKphiyen]

again! I think Pepe is very great but he doesn't have the "real flamenco souL", he's one of the best classical guitarist!!

[GuitarMaster2410]

Su interpretación es genial, con esa brillantez con que resuelve los picados y las escalas y el comenzó con el flamenco y, posiblemente no se le ha reconocido todo lo que debiera, los clásicos le atacaban por flamenco y los flamencos por clásico. Que cuide, lo digo en broma, no se le caigan las gafas encima de la guitarra y que no se duerma sobre su brazo derecho cada vez que rasguea.

[PhantomGTR]

ＢＲＡＶＯ！

[LaGuitarrayYo]

Pepe rules!

=))

[richardnail]

Pepe is my favorite

[Elcarmo]

Como não gostar de tão apurada técnica.

[jamonyqueso42]

No ha usado ni una sola vez el pulgar al estilo flamenco y le resta fuerza en el toque en esas partes. Un flamenco al estilo clásico, pero bien tocao.

[androidearth]

is bulerias written just one way or is it a song left up to interpretation, because lots of other people play it differetnl, although i think pepe romero does it the best

[mrboppman1]

@androidearth bulerias is a form into which you can insert various chords and falsettas[improvised] passages everyone plays it somewhat differently though all must adhere to the rythm [compas] listen to sabicas bulerias

[TOMATITOCAMARONTIRIT]

vaya mierda jajjajajajajajajjaja

[oldstrings09]

Awesome!!!!!

[artie22]

Please if you are going to post a comment, at least have some videos in your profile, that way you can show your taste of music, otherwise don't post those kinds of comments about a great guitar player. When Pepe plays flamenco, his playing sounds more clean because he has been trained as a classical guitarist. And if you listen to his Flamenco! recording tell me if that doesn't sound flamenco.

[Khosenaton]

Well, if that was to me, what shall I say: I'm myself a flamenco guitarrist (not a good one though) and an andalousian who's pretty used to bulerias rythm. So if I say he's out of rythm and sounds too weak in flamenco, don't think i'm demeaning him as a classical guitarrist.

Search: Tomatito Bulerías in Youtube and tell me later.

[omoteshuto]

you are right

[VictorDanDan]

There are many guitarists, classical and flamenco, can play very fast.

Pepe Romero can play fast, yet ,, very clear.

His way in flamenco guitar music compensates the weak point of some flamenco players who go for speed, but forget the tonality.

I view it some kind of improvement.

[statsrelick]

What would a FLAMECO guitarist say about this performance?

[kelborgui]

Pepe in classic or flamenco is perfect!!!

He's one complete guitarrist!!!

AWESOME!!!

[Daaa1988]

a ver quien le deja claro a este elemento que la guitarra flamenca y la guitarra clasica no son el mismo instrumento

[voodooorc]

por primera vez que escucho flamenco limpio, y como debe ser.

[condemolt]

jajajaajajajaajajjaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaa

[swiv2d]

I just like listening to flamenco casually and think that's where it belongs with classical guitar and a duet I can never listen to it on it's own or in a concert it sounds kinda dull like that

[aguas2001]

it IS Sabicas`s! And with a good classical timming. Olé Málaga!

[TomasJimenezGuitar]

I like this very much and yes I find it has a real flamenco feeling in the old style of Sabicas and he has a very Spanish sound.

This is a perfectly acceptable way to understand the Buleria, very traditional.

[juanm429]

To all the 17-year-olds that hang around youtube watching videos of Linkin' Park or some other horrible band, and think that Kurt Cobain was the greatest guitarist ever: I hope you watch this.

Pepe Romero is one of my favorites, along with Narciso Yepes.

[wipje41]

Cool story bro, your're so alternative ....

Now go play Halo 3 on your xbox

[JACKSONGUITARDUDE]

lol, i saw an issue of hit parader(which is a total piece of junk magazine) with kurt listed as a top 100 guitarist of all time. Crazy shit.

[JazzIsCosmic]

@juanm429 Amen.

[MrPsychoCB]

@juanm429 im 17. i love this music. :)

[GeeZeRWoD]

Great.

[Khosenaton]

I wouldn't like to ruin the party, but he's totally out of rythm... ask whoever you know able to clap a bulería.

I love him on classical pieces though...

[mattwicky]

This guy is Gooooooood!!!!!!!

[leojorgerocha]

i officially dont know how to play guitar

[elmaroquinole]

classical guitar player, not a flamenco tocaor, very poor bulerias....

[chacha421]

Wrong-- he recorded a flamenco album when he was in his late teens early 20's---- mainly know as a classical player--- but always includes flamecon in his concerts

[Jazzwayze]

Well this man has fabulous technique, incredibly ferocious attack and a melodic feel to his playing (Something not always apparent in flamenco players.) And if it makes folk exclaim 'Wow!', then so be it. In the presence of talent like this we should be awestruck.. And we are!

[VictorDanDan]

very outstanding rest stroke

[BeauJames59]

can't touch this!

[sacromonte2]

the comments written above a brilliant , great to see excellent comments , not some soaying oh he is not thta good etc.... great .. WOW ! pepe just plays this from somewhere else, does anyone know the exact name of the bulerias by sabicas , as id like to order the music im sure alain faucher has arranged it . best wishes

[peplicus]

This is great about these artists: Russell has beautiful tone geared toward chordal and contrapuntal pieces. Pepe has the punchiest single lines (the bass and treble just kill you) and rasgueados, even though anyone who can do the Aranjuez can do anything. I think Angel may be a good synthesis between the styles (listen to his Bach and, especially his Elogio de la Guitarra by Rodrigo...absolutely brilliant. We´re blessed to hear these players.

[DavePazz]

Yes a completely different playing style than David Russell...

I believe Pepe was a pure flamenco specialist at the start of his career, then gradually shifted to classical music later on. Check out his "Flamenco fenomeno!" recording made when he was about 16 years old, an amazing debut.

[jacquillo]

beautiful

[skingaz]

WOW! What can I say? I'm no flamenco player, but I've seen people on youtube criticise Pepé saying that he has no idea how to play flamenco. WATCH THIS VID THEN! Fast, rhythmical, INSANELY difficult and technical, PLUS the most amazing touch, control and tone. Surely a lesson to all in how it should be done!

[earltroach]

Couldn't agree more. I can't imagine anyone saying this man has no idea how to lay flamenco. But then I don't understand negative criticism anyway. I learn something from them all, accomplished and beginners. I've always said it basically gets down to...you either have something to say or you don't.

Thanks for your great comment. ET

[vekkifixx]

@earltroach I really,really wish that more(if not all) people shared your opinion about playing thr music.

[kbaronshaffer]

@earltroach agreed! KS

[Stealthanugrah]

@skingaz He's a great guitarist, he's just not a flamenco guitarist, there's a humongous difference. Yes fast, yes insanely difficult, but not rhythmical which is what most of these people are complaining about. Rhythm in Spanish Music as well as Flamenco is the most important element of the whole scene, which is why he isn't considered a great flamenco guitarist. Technique is perfect, just giving insight on why these people say no.

[kikkom4n]

@Stealthanugrah

indeed. he does not follow compas very well. bulerias is supposed to be played with a mastery of compas.

[skingaz]

@Stealthanugrah So, correct me if I'm wrong but, Rhythmical basically means Metronomic? I remember John Williams and Paco Pena discussing "classical guitarists' bad performances of Sevilla, by Albéniz" and saying that they played it "all wrong" because they pulled the timing around too much; as though there was some "idea" way it should be played. They completely missed the point that is was NOT written for guitar, in the first place. But it made me think, does it have to be metronomic?

[Stealthanugrah]

@skingaz Not really, metronomic means robotic as in they never get out of the timing and it's tooo timed. sometimes people are like that. but the majority of classical guitarists are often out of the metronome and have wayy too many pauses.

The thing is, in Spanish music, and FLAMENCO especially, rhythm is very very very important. Especially the beat he's learning here. I should message you, because pepe played this piece well, like a classical player, but he slaughtered the rhythm :(

[skingaz]

@Stealthanugrah Yes, I'd be very interested indeed in having a chat to you about the differences in feel and technique between Classical and Flamenco. What I REALLY want though, is to be pointed to a flamenco recording of this, so I can compare the rhythm for myself. I just don't imagine Pepé being prepared to concert ANY piece that he was going to murder. He even says how wrong doing that is, in his 1980 technique book. Can you, or anyone, show us how it SHOULD be?

[Stealthanugrah]

@skingaz Sure I'll give you links and w/e you need, but you will need to learn about flamenco as a whole. What Pepe is playing here is a Bulerias, which is a form based on a 12 count beat. There are accents on 3, 6,8,10,12 and sometimes 7 instead of 6, if you listen to flamenco, they must play in time. They play perfectly and beautifully, but in time. Sometimes they go out of time, but some "falsetas" call for that.

The thing is no one plays the same thing twice, I'll message you.

[kikkom4n]

@skingaz

if you just want videos just search for sabicas himself playing his own buleria

sabicas should be a little bit easier to hear the compas with as his music doesn't have as much syncopation as say gerardo nunez's.

[Alembic77Series1]

@skingaz yes,a nd they have no clue what they are talking about..

mindless fools.

[IcyScythe]

@skingaz he's amazing, but I still like Paco more when it comes to Flamenco. I can't quite put my finger on it... maybe it's just that he seems more... relaxed... like he's just playing music at a party for fun or something.

[ipoodaily]

@skingaz i havent seen any critisicm of his flamenco. whered u hear or see that

[GyveTurckee]

@skingaz The beef that flamenco purists have against Pepe is that he breaks tempo. Sure it's amazingly fast, rhythmic, and musically expressive, etc. but a flamenca dancer would have stopped dancing and walked away after 20 seconds because of the tempo breaks. It's called the Compás and should never be broken. 10 plus 2 beats counted: TWELVE 1 2, THREE 4 5, SIX 7, EIGHT 9, TEN (11). You must open the phrase at 3 and close at 10 and never break the count, which he does.

[inlays85]

This is Bulerias by Sabicas. Pepe is incredible! I sat 15 feet away from him,front row dead center at La Guitarra 07 in Santa Maria.

Ive been to many classical guitar concerts and they usually last about 2 hrs. As much as Id hate to say it they unfortunately drag on. But with Pepe they were the most exhilarating and quickest 2 hours of my life!

He got 6 standing ovations that night, two before intermission!

He played this piece for his second of 3 encores!

[earltroach]

Thanks for your input. I will update information. I was not at this concert but very amazed by the performance.

Thanks, ET

[inlays85]

Do you have the rest of it? Post anything else you got of him!

[adilzahrani]

the gratesguitar player ever..........