Paco de Lucia "Impetu & Panaderos"

Two classic flamenco compositions, "Impetu" by Mario Escudero, and "Panaderos" by Esteban de Sanlucar. Before Paco did his own thing, he proved that he was a master of the tradition, and raised the standard for technique. He was probably 21 and 25 here.
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[@hondansx1000]

I'm a huge metal fan and player, but i have to say i love listening to this kind of playing and i'd love to able to play like this, honestly in my opinion flamenco guitarests r the most talented of the lot. max respect

[@gumpy4960]

Probably the greatest guitarists off all time in terms of technical ability

[@marlon1171]

By a mile! yes indeed the man was a virtuoso... Rip leyenda de lucia!

[@alvisosa943]

Una leyenda absoluta

[@roflswamp6]

Yeahhim and gerardo nunez and elnino miguel

[@roflswamp6]

@@cowboy0212 i didi woud say Gerardo nunezis miles better

[@cowboy0212]

@@roflswamp6 I ment GÖRAN SÖLLSCHER. Google him

[@dumalucky]

every type of playing has its place.. But for this stuff he is the 'Master' wonderfull.. On a tecnical level of course he is superb and the work required to do it is beyond imagination.. But we couldnt listen to that intensity all day could we.?.so three cheers for three chord wonders out there also :-)

[@antoniozuozo8125]

The greatest guitarist of all times! How I miss you, Paco!!!!

[@herringfly]

Esto es excelente. En las Montañas de Escocia podemos apreciar tambien! Viva la Flamenco et Pibroch. Perdón para el malo Español.

[@mansteinman]

Buen español

[@SQUIZZLER24]

I love how he plays... So effortless. It's almost as if he simply sits there, and allows his fingers to translate the spirit of flamenco through the strings, whilst he sits and listens to what it say to him. There's no composition, theres no process behind it, it's just fluidity. Flamenco is a dynamic language without words, and Paco speaks it his way - and perfectly so.

[@madmagyver9981]

And to add to the story Paco was under tremendous pressure from the flamenco community for changing such a revered song. So this particular version was very special. Obvious to anyone

[@enriquecarbonell9895]

I agree

[@007JamesJamon]

A mi lo que más me impresiona de Paco es la candencia en el ritmo. Es ritmicamente impecable y ha eso se añade que acentúa perfectamente cada momento de forma sútil sin que el rasgueo suene mucho más alto que el picado o el alzapúa. La técnica es perfecta: todo suena con idéntica intensidad con sutiles acentos cuando él quiere. Es perfecto. Yo creo que es el mejor músico del mundo además del mejor guitarrista. No hay ningún músico que consiga eso. Además él crea ritmo no lo repite o reproduce.

[@Philo68]

On the streets there are players but ONLY one KING - Paco is that guy!

[@dleon06]

I know the feeling exactly. But you must admit, even you feel certain moments of greatness when you play, or else you would never have continued the painful task of learning the instrument. So, you may stand in awe of Paco's talent, but just like him, your passion for playing the guitar should be all that really matters.

[@Tom64]

Every great guitarist in history has inspired me to practice more. But Paco is the only one that at hearing him for the first time, made me want to put down the guitar. Just stunning.

[@PCH456469871278]

sad day - loss of a legend - really. paco will be missed. 26/02/2014

[@anthonymarker]

this is the first time ive ever listen to paco, but wow i can def say it wont be the last

[@VladTheImpaler454]

Paco was born to do this

[@chamithwalpola]

what a player!! no one can even reach his talent.

[@CheapCreep]

I miss good music like this.....

[@sergiomaass947]

His technique was out of this world. The best I've seen so far, not only in flamenco but guitar in general.

[@thiagodefaria__]

take a look at baden powell

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

Gerardo Nuñez and Narciso Yepes were as good, if not better technically speaking. Julian Bream is also up there in skill level.

[@MysterioFan02]

@@ItsNotaTuhmah none of those come even remotely close to paco. you heretic.

[@ubershredder1989]

I saw this video 15 months ago, and it was what got me started playing flamenco. Previously I've been playing electric for 8 years. After watching this, completely switched to acoustic nylon and never looked back.

[@conorhughes6018]

+ubershredder1989 Ive been playing 12 months now after many years playing metal. Was introduced to flamenco by Irish player John Walsh, you NEED to check him out!

[@sergiomaass947]

Good decision.

[@Thirst4livingwater]

ubershredder1989 same here. I started playing guitar back in 05 and i just got introduced to flamenco. I cant get enough now, i love the sound and technics of flamenco.

[@boggy6060]

Yeah ! Couldn't agree more......

[@PloppedBalls]

Welcome to the dark side :) Paco is the one that converted me also. Definitely check out John Walsh he is a great player.

[@philippaps44]

when he plays music he becomes the music... just like bruce lee would have said man....he is the ultimate and most complete guitar player i have ever heard he and segovia are sitting together on the top of music pyramid

[@Tacomadome24]

The word master rings clear as a bell.

[@sdewres]

It is striking how comfortable he is when performing such a complicated piece.. Perfect..

[@malevolentsiren]

Can't believe it's been 3 years since we lost a musical virtuoso. Thinking of you on your death anniversary R.I.P Paco

[@Stealthanugrah]

haha, kinda late, but have fun discovering the treasure chest of youtube. This is a guy you should never forget.

[@kevinmunoz2045]

That speed, technical skill, and ease he has with the guitar is unlike anyone I have seen. R.I.P Paco

[@nick260682]

Kevin Munoz picado like no one else.

[@bobbybellsupreme]

the 22 people who gave this video a "thumbs down" deserve to have their sense of hearing stripped from them all together.

[@sergeiromalov1288]

Immortal Maestro, unique forever with us...

[@Legourmet04]

Thanks for all those unforgettable moments, master. We will miss you.

[@ancientocc5000]

R.I.P. Paco and may sunny winds and hills of rich Andalusia be always with you!!!

[@Tibor19921]

Paco should be considered as one of the world wonders.

[@Tomatish1]

No wasted movements, he makes playing appear effortless. Truly deserves the fame that he has earned among flamenco guitarists.

[@atrafana]

He is playing impetu with such a superior technique and such ease that he almost looks bored!! As if his hands are doing the work and he is simply listening... Inspirational. Thanks for the video.

[@rootsm3]

im crying...que magnifico!

[@jaygarcia5982]

That guitar roll he does in 2:20 is so flawless and he's already been playing for 2 minutes! That same roll can be heard in a metal song by Jason Becker "Mabel's Fatal Fabel". The fact that paco is playing this good LIVE is just crazy

[@Bassist10288]

such terrific precision and interpretation of emotion into musical beauty. It speaks and breathes

[@JRivero]

best description ever

[@sas147741]

Paco hace quedar a Hendrix como un papanatas, es sin duda el sin duda el mejor guitarrista que existio (y existira) jamas! Grande Paco!!

[@lusteraliaszero]

there are men like pavarotti, he was something special, we know he will be viewed as the greatest opera singer of the decade then theres men like pavarotti, who's the greatest guitarist of all time.

[@jazzyeddy1]

This performance is totally breathtaking! Superhuman chops, flawless! Sense of rhythm is perfect. Paco, the standard by which all others are judged. He rules! Awesome vid! Thanks! Totally inspiring!

[@manuelriveroreyes6296]

Los grandes maestros se conocen por su sencillez y su generosidad... Grande entre los grandes, descanse en paz, genio

[@Garyplayer7]

Control Total del instrumento, una verdadera máquina...con mucho sentimiento. Genio!

[@Incog2k6]

Not gonna comment on his godlike playing, since everyone else did (and knows of it). But damn, he was one handsome guy with the short hair, wasn't he? More proof that the 70s and 80s were a mistake when it comes to fashion lol (glad we all went back to short hair). Anyway, not a single day passes where his talent and presence is not missed. Truly, the greatest acoustic guitarist ever IMO.

[@madmagyver9981]

It was tied back

[@torreshl76]

59 Thumbs Down!? and I bet you none of them can even assimilate a 1/4 of this amazing musicianship.

[@axlrose5082]

Maybe they're jealous

[@madmagyver9981]

Or talentless

[@vextract4662]

God bless Paco I'm honored to have seen him in 2013. Very lucky! I've seen all the greats except Julian Bream and learned from many masters of guitar. Paco felt every note he ever played, his passion for Flamenco guitar just leaves us all in a state of shock. Love and respect for all time.

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

the mozart of guitar

[@cristianjimenez1000]

Tony Gazza that is exactly what I always call him. They're not songwriters but real composers.....

[@nick260682]

Tony Gazza Not really. Mozart was a composer. Paco was a musician.

[@migueliyominecraftero7778]

@@nick260682 Mozart was musician too

[@alejandromonserrat1417]

@@nick260682 Paco was a composer, a great composer.

[@grigorirasputin7165]

More like the Liszt of guitar

[@malaguenasalerosa5567]

Lucía es el verdadero rostro del arte del flamenco , un sentimiento y una historia , porque demostró al mundo entero que es la lengua de la guitarra , hablando con todos sus sentimientos . Adiós a la música después de él .🌍

[@madmagyver9981]

Can't stop watching this. Been listening for years, (got Friday night in San Francisco when it was new) but I am always amazed at how many nearly impossible skills he has and shows effortlessly playing this piece. It's like watching a seagull fly without flapping their wings, only he can play like that.

[@clarabeladasilva9244]

Este homem não é deste mundo! É um Ser Superior. Grand Maestro!

[@kevinpatrick4670]

When I watched this video, it reminded me that we all should take full advantage of the time we have while we are alive!!!!. And do ONLY the things that we LOVE and are PASSIONATE about.!!!!! Everything else is secondary.

[@jaxmikey59]

I could watch this man play guitar all day every day !!

[@gtrbri98]

Grande Paco! Glad I got to see him once in Los Angeles two years ago. Will never forget that passion and virtuosity.

[@iliasvamos9485]

I think he is the best guitar player ever. There are allot flamenco guitar players that get near him. For me he is the best. The maestro. Rip

[@erikgardetemps]

¿También escribes tan mal en español?

[@reedgreen4998]

Incredible guitarist an influence for me, he reinforced that one is free to express in their music. I will regret not having taken the opportunity to see him perform live. He lives on in his music and what a joy to hear, truly one of the most prolific and innovative artists. Smokin fast fingers, precision and passion, I will miss him. May God's blessings be upon his family.

[@NeillWylie]

I love watching this. His technique is so clean. Absolute monster!

[@ninometalyears]

Se nos ha ido lo más grande que jamás hayamos tenido en España pero su extraordinaria calidad como intérprete y su excelente obra como compositor perdurarán por el resto de los tiempos en nuestros corazones.Paco era un portento,un virtuoso,un semiDios,y como todos los genios revolucionó su época y nos dejó un legado impagable.Gracias Paco por todas las horas de dicha e inspiración que nos has dado aunque en estos momentos sienta una tristeza inmensa.Descansa allá donde estés.

[@Desdelaperiferia]

Este es el tipo de videos ke me hacen sentir un insecto de la guitarra......solo nos keda llorar por Dios como toca este genio en vida.......

[@deepkeel65]

AMAZING.

[@nevermorecbf]

wow...amazing. His playing almost seems unreal he's so good

[@medievalmusiclover]

I called this guy the Monster of Flamenco Guitar. He was the best flamenquero ever!

[@sisyphusmyths]

One of the ways you can really tell a master is by their economy of motion. With the exception of one section late in "Impetu" with very rapid thumb movement, most of the time his right hand movements are so small and fluid and unhurried that they seem to be occurring in slow motion. He is not moving more than a micrometer more than he needs to, and as someone trying to really improve my technique, it's incredible to watch.

[@standartenfuhrerhanslanda-4132]

the rapid thumb movement you refer to is the flamenco technique of alzapua and as a flamenco player i can tell you it is incredibly incredibly incredibly INCREDIBLY difficult to get to his level of speed and precision with alzapua

[@matthiashuehn2731]

he was incredible. I always want to watch him because his face is so serene - almost as if he is listening to someone else playing the guitar.

[@nunocandeias862]

The Master of the Master´s

[@MadeleineLeach]

He makes that look so easy.

[@peterbiltroy]

In the flamenco area, I don't know a lot, except that I have watched several Paco videos and have to say he's THE best!

[@Paddywhack1976]

wat a technique.the man is a legend

[@jpcafe]

So inspiring but intimidating at the same time.. One of my favorite musicians ever!

[@nolyspe]

Impetu sounds incredibly fluid in the hands of paco de lucia, its such a performance. Its really amazing. I cannot stop listening to and watching it.

[@tubal1]

He plays impossible things for most of the humankind as if peeling potatoes.

[@yumiakuma4271]

Not sure I can peel potatoes this easy

[@rootsm3]

Stunning! And he was always so demur and composed.

[@jmeador85]

I just found out he was gone. ...I'm glad I got to see him perform live once at least.

[@JoseSilva-rt4uh]

Não me canso de ver Paco de Lucia executando estas 2 belíssimas obras do Flamenco, sem dúvida ele foi um ser iluminado, ele nasceu para nos ensinar como tocar este instrumento maravilhoso. Viva a música espanhola.

[@Runaroun-D]

Impetu is a very difficult Bulerias actually composed by Mario Escudero. Paco`s guitar is fresh and clear as always. I learned all of this piece some years ago, but to make it flow, and to sound clean is something I`am still working with. Paco is unbelivable.

[@GuitarMaster2410]

0:00 Impetu (Mario Escudero) 2:44 Panaderos flamencos (Esteban de Sanlúcar)

[@madmagyver9981]

This version of impetu is all Paco. Even Mario couldn't play this

[@ddevoester]

every time I watch/listen to this i hear something new.....never stops being incredible

[@RicardoMarlowFlamenco]

These two pieces by Escudero and Esteban respectively, were learned most likely by Paco slowing down the turns of his record players. It is possible he learned them when he visted NY where Escudero lived during the mid 60's. It is safe to assume that neither Escudero (gitano nor Esteban Sanlucar (payo) could read the score to their own compositions either, if it were shown to them. Flamenco guitar has a different discipline for learning than other guitar genres.

[@fetusimao7018]

Just look at the ease on his face.

[@raymondlau6507]

Elements of Genius in these guitar licks !!!

[@IvanSmith369]

Clearly set the bar for many years . First piece had me paralized in extreme attention. Bravo magnafic

[@gringoflamenco]

Muy precioso! Excellent quality vintage TVE film , this is a cultural treasure. Music is always a matter of taste, for me Paco is a superstar. No classical guitarist could ever match the inspiration, passion, power, and creativity that is the music of Paco.

[@paulostroff99]

One of if not the most skilled guitarist ever.TY MrE for posting

[@zoukwil]

PACO, PROVIDE THESE FINE MOMENTS TO GOD! REST IN PEACE MASTER OF MASTERS! 02/26/2014. :-(

[@ehmeddie]

yo tambien amo el heavy metal! pero esta claro q se valorar y me encanta este gran maestro!!!

[@bluejazz44]

o flamenco é uma das manifestações musicais mais fortes e emocionantes. Paco é sem dúvida um dos seus principais intérpretes, na verdade um gênio da música mundial.

[@Wolfsherz]

Brilliant time-document this right here! If I ever had a bucketlist, seeign Paco de Lucia live would be ranked at the very top no doubt, his passing still deeply saddens me to this day. Damn man, RIP one of the last true legends.

[@dudwns220]

This is the greatest man known to humanity!

[@eskocarl2321]

He came, he saw, he conquered.

[@md.nurealam6548]

3:38 master also sometimes misses a note and smile. Respect Paco

[@flarodrigues]

DE OTRO PLANETA!!!!!!!!!! Sin palabras...

[@paulsundt4178]

There are many great guitarists here on you tube, but this is untouchable.

[@danskheste]

I love this - shows that the masters of later genius start with building blocks, and what superb blocks! Wow! he is great - a true master. Thanks for this marvelous video.

[@SFDPSFDP]

This guy is Appollon is person , the Greek God of music and arts , we can only stay in awe and admiration in front of his genius .

[@Good777-w4m]

59 deficientes auditivos não gostaram! Monstro! Groso!

[@mindmintmint9823]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.!!!!

[@guitarreilly]

the acoustics on this are absolutely specatacular

[@SrEspantoso]

el tipo es un fenómeno, el sonido sale totalmente claro y fuerte, nunca se atasca

[@molixa91]

que sensibilidad musical, que concepto de retorica y sensibilidad artistica¡¡¡, sin el, hoy no se escucharia el flamenco a tan alto nivel en el mundo, OOOOle x Paco¡¡¡¡¡. saludos de Chile.

[@adelinocanepa]

definitivo, como sempre!!!! Wellington farias (Serraria - Paraiba - Brasil)

[@vicotino]

Amazing. The best clasic guitar player in the world. How can somebody have so much power and genius.. fantastic, better than al di meola in my opinion.

[@alan-alan-]

Amazing Artist! Paco will live forever, he left to us wonderful music.

[@dapunkof1975]

I love how his compositions are a mix between traditional flamenco style of Spain and a taste of European classical music.

[@RicardoMarlowFlamenco]

Paco learned music essentially the "gypsy way", that is by wrote memorization, ear, and feeling. Many gipsy master musicians can't read or write their own name much less music or know note and chord names. They play by feel or don't play that simple. Paco has learned a lot by interaction with musicians of various genres, but never was formally trained as we think of it today.

[@benthemiester]

@someoldcliche I saw this guy in 80 with John and AL, when very few people knew who he was in the States and it changed my life. The guy is inhuman.

[@MrBuc128]

Even though I know nothing about flemenco music.In my humble opinion this man is the best guitarist in the world regardless of ones' musical tastes. No other guitar player has amazed me more.