Traditional Russian Music
Acoustic guitar with increasing tempos.
The wonders of the seven-string Russian guitar.
28.10.14
Andrei Krylov - 'Bessarabia Gypsy Dance'
Acoustic guitar with increasing tempos.
The wonders of the seven-string Russian guitar.
Sergio Mendes + Brasil 66 - 'Mas Que Nada'
Bossa Nova
"In stereo!" Loving the snapping and sweet accents on the voices. Great piano. Interesting stereo mixing, right?
2.9.14
Paul Desmond - 'O Gato'
Bossa Nova
Great sax and great guitar. The hats get a bit too metallic and high at some point. The whole album is recommended, really.
25.6.14
Elis Regina - 'Aguas De Marco'
Bossa Nova
Cool, rhythmic vocals supported by percussion, guitar, piano. Strings chime in as well.
From Elis (1972)
24.6.14
Daniel Roure - 'Les Baleines Bleues'
Jazz
Clean guitar solos with suave vocals.
From Le temps d'un jazz (2008) by Azur Jazz Club
2.6.14
Hot Club Sandwich - 'Stompin' at Kaos'
Gypsy Jazz
Violin and guitar conversation that is reminiscent of the Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli style. Rapid "la pompe" strumming.
The second track includes velvety vocals. There is also similar guitar/violin call and response format.
From Green Room (2007).
Hot Club Sandwich Website
21.5.14
Heather Rigdon - 'Young & Naive'
Contemporary Jazz
Warm vocals to sorrowful lyrics. Hashtag sensual.
From Young & Naive (2007)
14.5.14
Cardoso, Jorge - 'Milonga'
Classical Guitar
Old recording, but I think it fits the song nicely. Look at Cardoso's deep concentration. Or simply sway back and forth.
24.3.14
23.2.14
Abreu, Zequinha de - Tico Tico No Fuba
Instrumental, Samba
Written in 1917 by Zequinha de Abreu. Main instrument used in the above recording is guitar.
From Wikipedia, first recorded in 1931 by the Orquestra Colbaz.
Rachmaninov, Sergei - Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor Op.18
Classical, Romantic
Written 1900-1901. All three movements are included in this video.
Sheet Music HERE
14.2.14
Sarasate, Pablo de - Spanish Dance No.1 and No.2, Op. 21 ("Malaguena" + "Habanera")
Classical, Romantic
Violin + Piano pieces by a violinist composer (1844-1908). Sarasate's other famous piece is "Zigeunerweisen."
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