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Track Listings
| 1. Tamacu |
| 2. Diablo Rojo |
| 3. Vikingman |
| 4. Satori |
| 5. Ixtapa |
| 6. Stairway To Heaven |
| 7. Orion |
| 8. Juan Loco |
| 9. PPA |
Editorial Reviews
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How did two Mexican-born heavy-metal enthusiasts end up at the top of the Irish charts? The story begins back in their homeland, where Rodrigo Sanchez (lead guitar) and Gabriela Quintero (rhythm and guitar-top hand percussion) met as teenagers. Following years of fruitless struggle, they settled in Dublin, working as street entertainers, eventually wandering as far afield as Denmark and Spain. But over time, their virtuoso duo-guitar instrumentals garnered them a following, which in turn led to indoor engagements where they no longer had to freeze their hands off. And no wonder -- their eruptive mixture of Central and South American folkways, with its propulsive rock rhythms, plus grooves reminiscent of The Gipsy Kings' crowd-pleasing Catalan rumbas, is incredibly infectious. Yes, their frisky yet spot-on covers of "Stairway To Heaven" and "Orion" may goad some listeners into purchasing the album, but believe it or not, the original tunes are even more mesmerizing. "Ixapa," in which the pair are joined by noted Hungarian Roma (Gypsy) fiddler Roby Lakatos, has a wicked, pan-European swing, while the impossibly fleet "Juan Loco" should delight all comers -- once they catch their collective breaths! Produced by John Leckie (Radiohead, The Stone Roses, Muse), the USA release includes a DVD containing interviews, live performances and other extras. --Christina Roden
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Product Description
The sleeve photo of a crocodile's eye with a faint image of Rodrigo and Gabriela superimposed, suits the artists' desire for something which didn't shout "Mexican guitarists" or "Couples." "It reminded us of Tamacun, the famous Mexican eccentric who is in Ixtapa where we lived for a while".
Tamacun -"Tamacun's message is to teach kids to respect nature." He handles crocodiles, and tourists come to photograph him.
Diablo Rojo - Inspired by a wild rollercoaster called 'Red Devil' at a theme park in Copenhagen, Denmark. Three rides in a row, each.
Viking Man - Another Danish inspired piece. The Viking Man was a homeless guy who encouraged Rod & Gab to tough it out on the streets, busking in minus zero conditions at Christmastime. John Leckie adds radio static.
Satori - Experiencing self doubt shortly after arriving in Ireland, Rodrigo y Gabriela were at a low ebb. No money, poor English and a deep sense of uncertainty. Only an unshakeable faith in perseverance kept them going. Satori describes the Zen - like moment of enlightenment they felt when they came through the storm.
Ixtapa - "Ixtapa is a very beautiful, very Mexican town." Roby Lakatos' wildly soaring violin solo is a perfect counterpoint to the melodic and percussive guitars.
Stairway to Heaven - "Ixtapa was our very own Stairway to Heaven!" Rod & Gab's take was initially inspired by Stanley Jordan's interpretation of the Led Zep warhorse. Growing from snippets in their live show, their unique version is at once both respectful and innovative.
Orion - This epic reworking of the Metallica song is the second time Rodrigo y Gabriela have covered Messrs Hetfield, Ulrich & Co: "A tribute to the style of music we love, it's what kept us playing the guitar through all those Spinal Tap years"
Juan Loco - The first attempt at recording this album in Mexico in Summer 2005 resulted in three weeks of sunbathing, beer drinking and power cuts. Enter Mr John Leckie, legendary producer of Radiohead, The Stone Roses and Muse, to name but a few; to midwife Rod & Gab's musical vision into what you hear today. 'Juan Loco' ('Mad John') is their Mexican nickname for Mr Leckie.
PPA - "The first P of PPA stands for Pinche, a Mexican term meaning f**king asshole. This is for all the people in the music business who think they know what's going on but actually don't have a clue".
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By R. Tomany
Format:Audio CD
Its difficult to describe what Rodrigo y Gabriela can do with a pair of guitars, the best thing to do is to click on the crocodile's eye at http://www.rodgab.com to see for yourself.
Don't think that this is flowery, fluffy flamenco guitar music, its not. If you like rock, you'll love this. The opening two tracks ("Tamacun" and "Diablo Rojo") are the highlights in an album of standout tracks. Tremendous.
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Don't think that this is flowery, fluffy flamenco guitar music, its not. If you like rock, you'll love this. The opening two tracks ("Tamacun" and "Diablo Rojo") are the highlights in an album of standout tracks. Tremendous.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By DAK
Format:Audio CD
I learned about this pair when my local radio station (KFOG) started playing Tamacun, and I found myself turning up the volume every time the song came on. Just love it.
So, the album has eight other songs, and - behold - they all stand up. Each one is interesting, passionate, energetic, and unique. In all, a great album, one I plan on listening to until the disc turns to dust.
Now, this ablum comes with a DVD that shows Rod & Gab playing, and even has a "tutorial," where they explain how they play Tamacun in excrutiating detail. It's fascinating, and after watching, I felt admiration at their mastery of their instruments, but that's not all that goes into the music. The songs are lyrical, even without lyrics, and I am in awe of their skill and art.
In short, this is a terrific album that defies definition.
So, the album has eight other songs, and - behold - they all stand up. Each one is interesting, passionate, energetic, and unique. In all, a great album, one I plan on listening to until the disc turns to dust.
Now, this ablum comes with a DVD that shows Rod & Gab playing, and even has a "tutorial," where they explain how they play Tamacun in excrutiating detail. It's fascinating, and after watching, I felt admiration at their mastery of their instruments, but that's not all that goes into the music. The songs are lyrical, even without lyrics, and I am in awe of their skill and art.
In short, this is a terrific album that defies definition.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a truly amazing album. Rodrigo y Gabriela create the perfect blend of spanish/latin/jazz/rock. I don't think it's physically possible to listen to Diablo Rojo without tapping your foot. Do yourself a favour and buy this album. Don't believe me? Listen to some samples on their website.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant musicians
Their work is almost impossible to categorise with aspects of flamenco rock and jazz present. The mind boggles at the percussive sounds produced by two guitars while still... Read more
Published 22 hours ago by Bryce Aldred
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great new music with a unique style of its own
I discovered this group after they came up in some music results while searching for the song Metallica song "Orion" to listen to online. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Robert Eckman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great vibrant recording.
Great vibrant recording. Cannot wait for them to come out with another set of new tunes. Their later "11:11" is great too.
Published 1 month ago by M. Fry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, fun, fun
Learned of Rodrigo y Gabriela from a youtube video (someone used their music for a video). I bought this CD and I love it, this is some of my favorite music to dance to, or... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I got this as a gift for my daughter who plays the guitar and I saw the performers on TV and really enjoyed their unique way of playing the guitar and so did my daughter.
Published 2 months ago by Adelaide Mendonca
5.0 out of 5 stars
A WOW~ These people are TALENTED!!
I have listened to this cd countless times and purchased many as gifts for the last few years. This guitar duo are amazingly talented musicians and composers / performers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by GigiGramercyGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soothing and yet lively
These songs are very smooth and soothing if you have a stressful day or trying to relax. I would recommend this cd to anyone who wants to relax. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tyler Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
This was my first taste of Rodrigo y Gabriela, and I absolute love this album! I've recommended it to a number of people, and I continue to listen to it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Iamme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great guitar
Modern, fast paced and interesting music. One cut used in breaking bad's final episode season 4 Met lab destruction !
Published 4 months ago by SB Cheek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable alblum.
these two are without a doubt one of the most innovative acts to come along in years, right up there with Bela Fleck and Blue Man Group. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M B
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