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2010-11-21T16:14:00.000-08:00

Free Download - Missing Tracks from "Distancias"

2010-01-21T22:50:00.000-08:00

I originally recorded my CD distancias in 2001, it was a self produced release and I would sell it it concerts and local gigs as well as CDbaby.com. After a few years I was contacted by Armik's label Bolero Records inquiring if I was interested in releasing it on their label. Several colleagues thought it would be a great idea to help promote myself and the only real downside was that Armik did not think 4 of the tracks would work well for the "target audience." Oddly enough one of these songs is one of THE most viewed flamenco guitar videos on YouTube.com (a live performance of my Eb Bulerias "Paisaje Jerezano." The 4 tracks were replaced by more commercially acceptable rumba type material that had to be approved by Armik before the deal was finalized. I composed and delivered the 4 tracks within a couple of weeks and signed the contract with Bolero. I was sad about the original release being altered but the promise of bigger and better things made it seem like the thing to do at the time. As a result of the Bolero Records release of "Distancias", I received some great publicity and my CD was in stores all across the US and recieved some nice reviews. I remember the feeling the day I saw my CD in a store while out shopping with my wife and daughter and it was quite a wonderful day when my mother marched into Borders and grabbed the CD off the shelf and proudly walked to the checkout counter informing all in earshot that it was her son's CD. For these moments I give my deepest gratitude to Armik and Bolero Records.

After years of these 4 recordings sitting around not being heard (except for those 1000 or so who bought the initial release), I have decided to make these a free download here on this blog page. The tracks are encoded at a high quality 192kbps and I sincerely hope that they are enjoyed. Below the 4 song players where these tracks can be listened to before downloading will be a link to a .zip file containing the 4 tracks. Donations for the download are greatly appreciated and a suggested donation would be $5 US. The donation button located below will take you to a secure PayPal payment page. It is my pleasure to finally make these tracks available to the public and I sincerely hope they are enjoyed.

Jason McGuire
Track 1 - Paisaje Jerezano (Bulerias)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Cajon and Palmas, Juan Ogalla and Miguel Gonzales "El Picuo" - Jaleos

Track 4 - Encrucijada (Fandangos)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Palmas, Jason McGuire - Percussion

Track 3 - Contrtiempo... a la Luz de la Luna (Rondeña)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Palmas, Sudhi Rajagopal - Tablas

Track 4 - Sueños de Fragua

Click Here to download the 4 tracks. Enjoy!

The tracks were recorded at my old "Studio 426" and "Covadonga" in Sacramento by Jason McGuire
Produced by Jason McGuire and Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo"
Mixed by the legendary Cookie Marenco
Assistant Mix Engineer - Scott Solter
Mastered by Airshow
Executive Producer - Gregory James

por Alegrias - Caminos Flamencos

2010-01-19T15:57:00.001-08:00

por Seguiriyas - Yaelisa

2010-01-19T15:54:00.000-08:00

Sevillanas F# Phrygian (Tono deTaranta) Lesson

2009-10-21T03:24:00.000-07:00

Here is an intermediate level Sevillanas in the key of F# Phrygian (Taranta). I hope you all enjoy and learn from it.
Scroll down to see all 6 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Solea por Bulerias Cante Accompaniment Lesson

2009-10-21T02:51:00.000-07:00

A very good lesson on Solea por Bulerias Cante accompaniment. This one is not too hard. Even beginners can get this on with some effort. Solea por Bulerias is a great "palo" and this along with the fasletas and compas we have for you here will help give you a well rounded feel for this very important song form. Scroll down to see all 5 videos for this lesson including a play along track of the singing without guitar for you to practice along with. Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Normal Tempo

Slow Tempo

Counted Out

Play Along - Singing Only

Commentary

Bulerias Alzapua Lesson

2009-10-21T02:32:00.000-07:00

Learning to do double time alzapua in the rhythm of bulerias is one way to really hone the technique. I encourage every student to try this falseta and keep it as an exercise practiced at slower tempos. If you include this in a daily practice regimen, one day you will be able to play it at tempo or even faster if necessary. Scroll down to see all 4 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Beginning Seguiriyas Compas

2009-10-21T02:07:00.000-07:00

A very basic single compas for Seguiriyas. Scroll down to see all 4 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Luthier Glenn Canin Visits with Several New Guitars

2009-10-21T00:50:00.000-07:00

http://www.GlennCaninGuitars.com
Glenn Canin visits and brings 3 new guitars to demo. A Cedar Top Blanca, Spruce Top Blanca and Spruce Top Negra. We also discuss the sound ports in my Cedar Top Negra and various other flamenco guitar related topics. Enjoy!

Sound Ports on Flamenco Guitar Experiment

2009-10-21T00:37:00.000-07:00

Testing The effect of an added soundhole or "port" on the side of the guitar.

A discussion about Palmas for Bulerias

2009-10-21T00:34:00.000-07:00

This is a brief discussion of palmas for bulerias in response to a discussion over www.foroflamenco.com and it is an attempt to make a distinction between what the palmas in bulerias do versus the often misinterpreted 12,3,6,8,10 or ,7,8,10 accents. The job of the palams is not to provide those standard accents. The palmas are a musical instrument that grooves as a percussion instrument should. I hope it helps to clarify things a bit.

Luthier Stephen Faulk's new 7 string guitar

2009-10-21T00:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.sfguitars.net/

Stephen asked me to try out this 7 string guitar he built for a couple of days. Its an amazing instrument and I thought I would make a little video showing it off a bit. For more info about Stephen Faulk's guitars visit http://www.sfguitars.net/ Enjoy!

Solea por Bulerias Cante Accompaniment Lesson

2009-10-20T23:46:00.000-07:00

This is a lesson on accompanying a singer in Solea por Bulerias. 2 letras with a falseta in the middle. Only 1 video and 1 camera angle for this one. Sorry guys. The TAB has all of the necessary info though..... Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Play Along Audio Track - Singing Without Guitar
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Advanced Bulerias Falseta

2009-10-20T03:50:00.000-07:00

A very syncopated falseta that is a great exercise for the thumb. Even intermediate players should learn this one and put it in their regular technique practice routine. Scroll down to see all 5 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Bulerias Compas Set 1

2009-10-20T03:30:00.000-07:00

A set of compas for Bulerias of medium difficulty. I wish it would have been explained to me like this when I was just learning! Scroll down to see all 6 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Alegrias Falseta in A from "Rachel Camela"

2009-10-20T02:16:00.000-07:00

This is the opening falseta of an Alegrias I composed for and dedicated to my daughter. There is a live video performance of the entire piece at the bottom of the post. Scroll down to see all 7 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Normal Tempo

Slow Tempo

Counted Out

Right Hand Close Up

Left Hand Close Up

Lesson Commentary

Live "In Concert" Performance

E Major Sevillanas Lesson for Solo Guitar

2009-10-19T23:33:00.000-07:00

A relatively simple Sevillanas for solo guitar in E major with a relaxed modern feel. Scroll down to see all 4 videos for this lesson Enjoy!!

Tablature/Standard Notation File
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Normal Tempo

Slow Tempo

Counted Out

Commentary