Wednesday 14 January 2009

Killer Opening Songs (Rodrigo y Gabriela - Tamacun)

Certain songs buzz along like the sound of cicadas in hot weather; a rapid vibration that descends upon the listener unannounced. These tunes drift through the air like a cloud of midges in the warm August sun (I know, I know, it's January, it's cold, very cold in London, but Killer Opening Songs has its own body temperature and it is right now in the mood for some fevered summertime musical madness) dripping icy drops of anticipation on your forehead.

These songs are liquid, they escape through your fingers; they play 'it' with you, helpless listener, and no matter how hard you try to catch them you won't be able to.

'Tamacun', the Killer Opening Song from Rodrigo y Gabriela's self-titled sophomore album is one of those tracks.

This Mexican duo has specialised in a style that is fast and rhythmic at the same time. Having met in Mexico City while the two of them were playing in a thrash metal band called 'Tierra Acida' Rodrigo y Gabriela soon grew frustrated with the domestic music scene and moved to Europe, where they have met considerable acclaim.

'Tamacun' is a musical wolf whistle, a song in heat melting in the listener's ear. From the outset, in the performance shown in the clip below, Rodrigo y Gabriela let rip and by the end of the track you'll be holding on to the edge of your seat, hands clammy, head shaking from side to side, clothes clinging to your skin and inside them, sweat running down your body.

And back on stage, smiling triumphantly yet another Killer Opening Song. Enjoy.













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22 comments:

  1. The music you choose is spooky... as it always coincides with what I have!! I bought this CD at Heathrow on my way back to Mexico City as I have heard good things about this Mexican duo.. I haven't had a chance to opne it or play it yet... but I am going to right now..of course I have the luxury of listening to them in slightly warmer temperatures!! ha ha!!
    Thanks for choosing something Mexican

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  2. I love this music, an amazing performance. I like your description just as much; beautifully written, Cuban.

    P.S. I may have to buy this for my husband. He loves Ottmar Liebert so I think he will like this very much.

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  3. Siempre descubriendo new artists contigo, Cuban!

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  4. Can you instantly like someone based solely in their music selection? Is that fickle? I love Rodrigo y Gabriela and I'm in constant awe at their sheer talent and beautiful music.

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  5. Thank you all for your kind comments.

    Greetings from London.

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  6. Hey Cuba! Thanks for checking me out. I love this music it is killer. I see you are a fan of Silvio Rodriguez--I love him and I don't even speak Spanish! Love your blog, will start to follow!

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  7. This was fun! And "buzz along like the sound of cicadas in hot weather" was a perfect way to describe it.

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  8. Your words today are inspired ...the beginning of a movie. This wonderful music is the soundtrack..a dusty border town, maybe Nuevo Laredo...I'm dancing on a table! Whew!!!!
    Thank you.

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  9. Questo video e questa musica, geniale. Semplicemente geniale.
    É davvero ammirevole questo gioco di coppia musicale. Adoro questo tipo di musica, lo adoro molto.


    Saluti da Colonia Cuban,

    Salva

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  10. Cicadas in hot weather is an excellent simile for this easy listening music. Even to me who is not too much into fast paced music:)

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  11. LOVE IT!! To be able to play guitar like that would be such a thrill. We can always count on you to find us great "undiscovered" music for most of us at least.

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  12. I love Rodrigo Y Gabriela! The perfect sonic heat for a below zero Chicago day. I think we have the same musical tastes. Maritza is another favorite and your appreciation of calyso tells me we're simpatico!

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  13. They sound like an orchestra!
    Good discovery.
    Saludos,
    Al Godar

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  14. I think the guitar is one of the most versatile and expressive instruments! I appreciate your musical tastings ever so much....

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  15. Musica latinoamericana de la buena de verdad!

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  16. Thank you all for your kind comments.

    Greetings from London.

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  17. hey cuban! buenísima la música! no los había escuchado nunca! Y gracias por pasarte por mi blog y dejar un mensaje! Vietnam fue genial pero qué mal montado lo tienen...

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  18. Thanks to all for your kind comments.

    Greetings from London.

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