The Portuguese Guitar - Portuguese music selection

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gerardcarey

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• Apr 24, 2021

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I delight in this, the English Guitar, now often referred to as the Portuguese Guitar.
I first saw it in Lisbon, in one of its most enjoyable settings.
Accompanying a Fado singer.
Now, after listening to it in many settings, I find myself thinking that this is my absolute favourite stringed instrument.
I’m not absolutely certain sure about this, but it does appears to be a correct diagnosis of my condition immediately after a performance.

First watch a brief explanation and performance of the instrument.
Then get an earful of the performance in the second link and call me a liar.


The Second Link

José Manuel Neto . Luís Guerreiro & Pedro Castro . António Chainho​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rBm9lZ7-koch

Regards
Gerard

 

Last edited: Apr 24, 2021

Marbe2

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• Apr 24, 2021

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Quite interesting. Thank you! I am ever amazed at how informative this forum is.

 

dick bird

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• Apr 24, 2021

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If you want to know what this music sounds like when it is sung, enter 'Amalia Rodrigues' in your youtube search. Preferably a B/W clip. If shivers do not run down your spine, you have no soul.

 

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• Apr 24, 2021

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I found myself becoming aware of the movement from your link to more... while i was cleaning and washing all around me in the kitchen! Thank you, your links are so good for the soul.

 

AJGuillaume

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• Apr 24, 2021

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gerardcarey said:

I find myself thinking that this is my absolute favourite stringed instrument.

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Mine too! Thank you for sharing!

 

Kelly Ann

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• Apr 26, 2021

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That was very interesting and so very beautiful playing!