Paco De Lucia & Al Di Meola The Reunion "Mediterranean Sundance"

"Friday Night in San Francisco", Was a very significant, musical and historical event that took place back on 5 December 1980 at the famous Warfield Theatre, in San Francisco, CA.
For the first time in history, "Flamenco Meet Jazz", in a unique live performance by Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. After almost 32 years, Al Di Meola and Paco De Lucia, meet again at the other side of the world in Germany just to play together "Mediterranean Sundance" one the number one hit songs of that remarkable night.
Watch and listen to carefully this tune, then you will realize why after so long this album still remains as one the most sold live performance record of our time.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Two brilliant musicians having an intimate, lively discussion through their guitars. I love the way they engaged each other throughout the entire piece. RIP, Paco de Lucía.

[@carlor-vp7pk]

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[@Phanton-Racing]

Al Di Meola is amazing, Paco is out of this world, gold fingers, R.I.P. Paco El maestro, The best

[@mikalsharun612]

After listening to these musicians playing 'their' music, it's as if the finest gift has been bestowed upon us to be alive during these performances. They can read each other's mind whilst playing.

[@vextract4662]

Paco is so very interested and joyful, it's like his soul is locked in right through Al's eyes. Great eye contact makes it so much more amazing to hear and see what they feel. Duende.

[@kurodams0406]

1981年２人の演奏をLPで聞いた。2022年こうやって再会セッションを見ることができて本当に嬉しい。こんな演奏があると教えてあげたい人は亡くなってしまったけれど。 I heard them play together in 1981 on LP and am so glad to see a reunion session like this in 2022. But, the person I wanted to tell you about this performance has passed away.

[@donbarredora2992]

Cuanta verdad hay en tus palabras 👍

[@piksu1987]

I have played guitar for 25 years.. if i had 100 years left to train, i still could not play like Paco with my fingers.. unbelievable skill, and not to show of but always for the song.

[@joarzflo]

shoking blue

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

he was pretty sloppy tbh

[@davekeays]

This is just an opinion, but I've learned to ignore the idea that this kind of playing is "sloppy". When I was only concerned with duplicating the exact notes on the score in front of me, I wasn't "sloppy" unless that is what you call a metronome. Now, music is much more than 13 notes to play. Besides the context of the progression and/or pattern being played at a tempo regular enough that others can follow, yet irregular enough that it can create an implied rhythm (a.k.a. syncopation) that blends in with other players attempts. Country and rock are very good at this. Not only do I enjoy this kind of music much better, I find it works well in cases where memorizing exact notes in exact timing is difficult or out-right impossible. Besides, the "perfect" playing is so mechanical it is hard to enjoy. If a misplaced finger can be blended into the progression of the song it is more of an accent and less of a mistake. People who have to make their mistakes obvious end-up killing the song along with the spirit behind it. Those kinds of platonic ideals are no more than an ancient version of pop music. But, some people are either afraid, or not capable of putting human feelings into their music.

Keep working hard. If you get close you'll be close to a god of the guitar. Regards.

[@irmasil3]

John tbh you don't know what you are talking about. Go play a massive improvisation like this with no background timekeeping music apart from your own foot, using all shorts of syncopated rhythms, jazz voicings, unbelievable scale patterns and feel and then try to judge....Sloppy...lol! Everything, literally EVERYTHING he plays on this one is intended and attributes to the atmosphere, even the notes that are on the background somehow during a solo. You have no idea what level of guitar competence you are witnessing here. I have been playing flamenco for 25 years, electric for 20 years and I am pretty bloody good, what we are seeing here is out of this world....

[@Thematterofliving]

I can watch it again and again forever.

[@jamesmaison8136]

yep.

[@aniaaneczka6350]

hossein assar me tooo...

[@GodSaveBlues]

...ooh... so i am not the only one i do that... ;)

[@alexandrosmastakounas7819]

Me too as a drummer 😃

[@estheramzallag9777]

סלים הללי

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

Beautiful music. Not a word spoken, yet there was so much said! Hard to not have your foot tapping the whole time.

[@titiodorigues6776]

I Wish You were Here 😢, “Maestro 💃🎸 Paco” 💒 God Bless You. Long Goodbye... (Excuse me, My Japanglish 😓) from Tokyo Japan.

[@mitchie2267]

大丈夫、英語が上です！

[@carlwilliamsaxton2146]

I'm 58, I picked up the guitar at 12 Oops Their changes and rhythm are seamless Incredible The Saturday night in san Fran is the best guitar concert ever recorded Pure love

[@NorthWriter]

I love how much eye contact there is here. And the shot at 5:04 of Paco through Al's glasses is genius!

[@alpha1982memo]

Incredible and amazing ..paco is immortal by his music

[@antoinemarchais2532]

I like how they don't need to focus on their fretboard and can just look at each other to build a dialog... Fabulous musicans !!

[@PattyJeddyfun]

They're playing a game, challenging each other....a Jam for sure.

[@neptunemike]

It’s hard to play in sync like this, there’s no percussion or drums to reference so that they’re on the same rhythm. So they need to be looking at each other constantly or else they’ll go out of sync

[@maxd6268]

@@neptunemike They are marking the tempo with their feets, it´s not 100% about looking each other just to keep in sync

[@maxd6268]

@@neptunemike They are experimented musicians, they don´t really need to look each other that often

[@pigebear]

I play better not looking

[@hassinabd2294]

You can clearly see how much respect al feels about Paco, just look at his eyes, he was glowing

[@cristinaishbiliya1153]

Orgullosa de ser Andaluza y flamenca donde hay tanto derroche de arte y sabiduría como el legado que nos dejo el maestro Paco de Lucia,siempre te recordaremos junto al maestro Camaron de la Isla...que en la gloria esteis

[@RafaelGranero]

No ya es que estén en la gloria, es que da igual donde estén, porque donde estén, allí estará la gloria: ellos son los dioses, y nosotros pobres desconsolados

[@V4Julen]

Paco de lucia is the best guitar player that this universe has given us and there would never be someone like him. Paco infinite, forever, we miss you maestro.

[@woodstrider5]

the best aspect of this performance is the interaction between these two great guitarists. It looks like joy.

[@HalfLifeOfHumanity]

So Beautiful, RIP Paco.. You were magnificent. Watching this makes me well up.

[@ToastedCigar]

I think my computer just exploded because of the amount of talent in the video

[@terryjames548]

When Paco passed, the world lost the greatest living guitarist, bar none. This is him, passing the torch to a Jersey guy. Now the best living. 🎸

[@BluesCarver]

Two Brilliant guitarists! Paco De Lucia shall live forever through his music.Thanks for sharing!

[@garethwilkinson3456]

God bless Spain. God bless America.

[@washedmaffle11]

I love watching these two play together. There so much chemistry and passion it honestly brings me to tears.

[@mirkopirisi1867]

The way they look at each other while soloing is amazing. They are talking with melodies!

[@anibalignaciopardoherrera684]

que manera de emoconarse Al al estar tocando junto a paco, casi se pone a llorar de la emoción, su amistad era un lazo intenso que se manifestaba especialmente al tocar juntos, la muerte de paco fue una perdida irreparable para el y para todos nosotros. descansa en paz maesto De Lucía.

[@sergiocontreras9592]

Espectacular, dos guitarristas con distintas guitarras, y técnicas en una fusión extraordinaria, talento prodigio, sensibilidad, para un noble instrumento, es una oda a la música, gracias por darnos la posibilidad de ver a estos genios de la música y la guitarra, saludos fraternos desde Chile

[@jeffreyneas9510]

It doesn't get any better than this. Magnificent!!!

[@granmonarca3367]

Gracias Don Francisco por tu música que fue la forma de combatir una depresión que arrastre durante 20 años . Impagable tu aportación musical y experiencia. Gracias Francisco Sánchez Gómez.

[@billmoore3758]

One of the best musical conversations I have ever heard!

[@ronf6843]

Was so fortunate to see Paco twice, once with John McLaughlin, and twice with Al DiMeola.... Just awesome pickers everyone!!!!

[@johnmcminn9455]

The counter melodies they play are amazing , the chords , the feel and the time really make it , too

[@francemirbarradeoliveira5298]

the great flamenco's feeling....fantastic musicians in this fragile world ladies and gentlemen!!!!!

[@carlosfranciscosalazarlope3150]

Extraordinario Paco de Lucía, y sorprendente ver tocando la guitarra tan bien a Jurgen Klopp 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thesource190]

Tough to think that these two guitars will never speak to each other again but thank God for these recordings! RIP Paco De Lucia

[@ronedee]

The fastest 9 minutes in music! Amazing Talents... Bravo!

[@qasion]

Andalucia, what a fertile land of heavenly musicians.

[@jhonwick1437]

I cry like a little baby

[@thelmaportoalegre5322]

Olá. Estou ouvindo do Brasil, Rio Grande do Sul, Cornélios. Estou residindo em um sítio, isolamento em função da pandemia. Hj é dia 28 de março de 2022. Retomei meu ouvido musical , esse extremo prazer , nos tempos de pandemia. É sempre muito inspirador , nos eleva, aperfeiçoa a nossa humanidade. Feliz por poder ter esse acesso! Abraço!

[@gaetanasusani6350]

VIva la MUSICA!!!!!!!!IL LINGUAGGIO PIÚ REALE E PURO CHE ESISTE!!!!!!!!!!!EMOZIONANTE!!!!!!!!!FANTASTICA SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@extramediumplease5965]

I really only listen to metal but man this was absolutely amazing and beautiful to watch and listen to

[@rsv2828]

Two of the greatest show how to play fast with a lot of felling and musicianship, I miss Paco, a lot. John & Al surely do.

[@louisjosecano5076]

J'ai bataille pour vour dire que s'est monsieurs sont hors normes de nôtres galaxie de grâce ne faites rencontrer merci pour se merveilleux partage

[@momidi6417]

At 7:15 Al De miola just wanted stop and watch and admire the fantastic play of Paco,

[@mariakatagiri3736]

These guys are like the guitar wizards !! Legendary musicians !!!

[@BlsPlayer]

This is NOT a 'Battle' between guitarists... This is an alliance of 'Father and Son ', and two of the greatest guitar players that have ever lived...

[@noritsarotoloni5093]

So love this...at 56...blessed to hear there talent together! Wow...😢😍😢😍😢😍😢😍😢

[@spike007980]

You can see the sweat, they pour their hearts and souls into playing so fluently and so well.

[@luciasantoro2530]

Con il maestro PACO DE LUCIA....si vive due volte....mentre lo ascolti....e mentre ricordi ❤️

[@benjaminzeleznik3415]

brilliant and ingenious interplay of both great artists

[@hassinabd2294]

Man you gotta love the fact that there is so much respect between the both of them To each other, you can see it clearly, specially in al eyes

[@markjaneiro129]

get tears in my eyes, when i see and hear this - bye Paco

[@JakeLuke308]

That was just masterful. Made me so happy to hear that song after too many years.

[@akryeguy]

To watch is to witness something like a good father son relationship.

[@megaalvon3060]

I love the way the speak to each other through playing music. What a privilege to watch and listen to this.

[@gerardgag]

while they were playing it was like they just knew and at around 4:32 i just saw Paco saying to Al this is the last time, and it just felt like a final sort of lesson from Paco to Al culminating with 7:13 and the best picado i have ever witnessed his last gift to him RIP the best to ever do it Paco de Lucia

[@metschool1]

very, very true! I totally noticed that too, good call.

[@jazzmystic23]

How could you possibly relight the fire after that legendary “Friday Night in San Francisco”? That’s how! Absolutely brilliant. Paco, you’ll never know how much we miss you!

[@MrSpansell]

So nice to sit here on a stormy evening wind howling warm today then cold listening to these two miestros battle it out but end in a truce. These moments are ones I will remember. Thank you.

[@tulaysinmaz9664]

You are the best guitarists thank you for this Performance Beautiful 💯💯⭐⭐⭐❤️❤️❤️

[@TimmyGMusic]

I think I love this performance more than the original in 1980 (and THAT one is absolutely next level out of this world). Such passion, emotion, depth, complete mastery of the craft on both parts, just brilliant!

[@ddinfant679]

I'd be interested to hear why you like this version better.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

The one with Larry Coryell from Meeting of the Spirits is better.

[@sceptyk01]

I listened to that concert at Athens (August 1981) at Licavitous Theater! What a night! Full moon. Picturesque Athens, Piraeus, and Mediterranean Sundance. And three Masters! Unforgettable!

[@катастрофа-у7й]

истинное удовольствие слушать и смотреть!!!!

[@ronf6843]

I was fortunate to have witnessed Paco on two occasions.. He was then and always a legend

[@tedcabana]

Paco had such a ferocious rest-stroke. Fasted than Al could even pick. What a talent, what a loss. I'll miss you my friend.

[@nick260682]

I swear that’s like a freak genetic thing. How the fuck can he picado that fast. I’m a pretty good player and I can’t get even close to that speed. Like not even close. Especially as when most people play fast like that, you lose the attack of the notes. Pacos picks seem louder and more aggressive the faster he goes. It’s ridiculous. I suppose a million hours practice makes you the best!!

[@gregorp8406]

@@nick260682 the combination of wanting to be that good, and having to be that good so you can make a living.. I believe is the combination of life's hardships an love for the guitar that forged Paco into an immortal myth.

[@jonnifjader]

A close friend?

[@mpatrice]

@@nick260682 he said in an interview: "Without a guitar between my arms i´m like a piece of forniture, i cannot even express myself correctly. All i do is playing the guitar".

[@CarlosGarcia-lh5jh]

Me too my friend, those arpegios were the best ever!!!

[@bluespruce679]

It's hard to find the right words to express how my soul soars the heavens just listening to these 2 musical legends. Also, the camera work here is extraordinary....excellente! We got to peer over the very shoulders of both maestros, even right though the left lens of Al di Meola's glasses, and watch Paco!! Just wonderful! Excellente! Bravo! Ole'!!!

[@pambansanganimal1953]

Me encanta la música instrumental española, muy agradable.

[@lucioca]

God sometimes must give the immortality to this kind of musicians.I sow many times Maestro Paco De Lucia.Incredibly wizard and great charisma. Absolutely unique

[@e445s]

Meola tocando con púa, Paco de Lucía con los dedos, esa es la "pequeña" diferencia entre dos guitarristas. Grande Paco nadie como vos!

[@thorns81]

Y que sonido le sacaba a esa guitarra!

[@hoosomio]

Verdad!!!

[@NicolasMcLoughlin007]

Al Di Meola toca otros estilos......entro a tocar en el mundo de Paco. Viste tocar a Paco jazz?

[@marinbianchi1547]

Due FENOMENI !!!!!! Peccato che il Grande PACO DE LUCIA non sia più tra noi !!!!!! Chissà quante bellissime musiche ci avrebbe fatto ascoltare ancora !!!!!! R.I.P. PACO DE LUCIA , MITO DELLA CHITARRA !!!!!!

¡Dios mío! Qué guitarras, no tengo palabras para explicar cómo me emocionan estos dos.

[@الأستاذالعراقي-ق6م]

Después de que te fuiste, no creo que la música tenga el mismo sabor que tenía en tus manos Paco de Lucia Adiós a la música después de ti🌎

[@EUSL84]

I never got tired of this song...

[@cesarbarrios1378]

El cielo se ha de escuchar muy bonito, escuchando a paco de lucia en la guitarra..

[@joebeckwith369]

Two words ... guitar virtuosity.... this , boys & girls is what real guitars sound like . p. s. rest in peace Paco , your music will live forever.

[@Aloejmar]

So grateful that I got the chance to see him perform live - Gracias Paco

[@desioan5713]

OMG, that was fantastic! The dynamics between these two amazing artists! And how they communicated, with Al understanding that Paco was there only for the best experience to be created! One of the best things I've witnessed!

[@babar2449]

deux virtuoses comme on en fait plus !!! des legendes de la guitare classique BRAVO !!!!!

[@luigiquitadamo1990]

The best friends of music together!Merci la vie.The Masters of Masters!

[@josefinamerlos4827]

Excepcional, Paco, eras increible talento, Ahora estas con los angeles deleitandose con tu extraordinarios musica, Al lado de tu querida madre Lucia. 🌹 RIP maestro. ♥️🌹🙏

[@azave5]

jajajajjajaja vaya dos máquinas, vaya duelo al final!!!! impresionante!! los pelos de punta !!!!

[@eduardobessa6903]

Brilliant! Only Paco di Lucia to make the great Al di Meola break out in a cold sweat

[@camartinez6]

you can see them wipe their eyes at the end of the song. They knew it was their last performance together. RIP Paco.

[@auomwehttam]

eyes and face. The intensity was too much for their pours haha

[@paulmcintyre141]

Wow! It's almost a year after he passed. I consider him to be one of the best players to have ever walked this Earth! Thanks for the post.

[@olegorobets7176]

Gave his heart for the art of playing the guitar. The best combination in the world. Soul of Maestro and his string instrument... Many many years will pass, and the great talent will remain in our memory ) Sound is soul

[@MakisPyrgiotis]

WHY DID THIS SONG EVER END? I KEEP WATCHING AND LISTENING, YEAR AFTER YEAR,............BUT IT ALWAYS ENDS. RIP PACO.

[@lianlutfija6736]

İts the passing moon over the warm street lamps with flies comming around it P. S. For more you can watch My Paintings

[@pauloherrera8687]

..

[@Naralee477]

Thanks for the spoiler Damn Why?

[@nicolaslegrand9650]

So right, this is magical!

[@massilonaraujo501]

Gracias Ninos Paco De Lucia .. Parabens Existir Vcs Massilon Moreira De Araújo . Brasilia - DF .

[@mck1972]

I was playing this myself note-for-note early this morning. But then my alarm clock went off, and I had to wake up. RIP Paco.

[@constatinopayagarcia3030]

GRACIAS MAESTROS. ESTO ES COMO DECIMOS EN ESPAÑA, LA HOSTIA.

[@donnieluc6643]

he makes me marvel and weep at the same time - this man (paco) had so much music and talent his heart could not contain it & exploded (figuratively speaking). i've heard larry, jean luc, & john play live, but i sure wish i'd heard paco in person. thank goodness for video - he was one of a kind & left us too soon. rip paco.

[@jesusbarba7551]

Son unos genios los dos, pero Paco de Lucía es increíblemente especial, es armonía divina con la guitarra

[@GuildF40]

I saw Paco play in Miami years ago. It was actually life changing to see his gift. When ever someone says this person or that is a great player I always say "Have you listened to Paco?"

[@jr-xs9tf]

And most will go......"who?"Makes you wanna strangle them.

[@m.ericwatson968]

I see two maestros...I see two best friends, this is everlasting!

[@carlachavez5188]

Me encanta el flamenco y un grande comoPaco de Lucía,maestro,amo su música desde Chile🇨🇱

[@ralphM1114]

TOO SOON, PACO, TOO SOON!!! ;(

[@mariustabac]

+rrralf :(

[@zurnu74]

"de lo bueno, poco", my friends

[@The1stMrJohn]

Agreed

[@pk1225]

too soon

[@Caosordenado574]

;(

[@huntrichardson]

Saw these two masters and John McLaughlin in Arles, southern France in summer 1980. They played in an ancient Roman amphitheater that later became a bullfight ring and then became an amphitheater for concerts. Blew us away.

[@ЛидияСвяженина]

Высоко чтимый мною гитарист!!! Обожаю звуки его гитары!!! Светлая память музыканту - виртуозу Пако де Лучия!!!

[@АлексейИванов-ц8ь]

Полностью.

[@tedcabana]

Al looks to be in tears, knowing that some day we would be living in a world without Paco De Lucia. A man who brought so much joy into the lives of billions of earth people. And a man who inspired so many fantastic virtuoso guitarists. No one will never be his equal. Paco was a phenom of nature, and a gift from God.

[@SozialismusIstRuine]

PACO DE LUCIA, SPAIN FOREVER..IN MEMORIAM..

[@gastonvandenbroeck3950]

Je ne sais jouer d' aucun instrument de musique. J 'adore par-dessus toutes les créations de Bach. Toutefois cette performance m' a à ce point impressionné que j' ai commencé à m' intéresser à d' autres formes de beauté musicienne.Merci, Paco. Je fus aveuglé; Vous m' avez fait découvrir d' autres voies. Merci à Vous et Vous, Jean-Sébastien Bach, je neVous méconnaîtrai jamais. Vous vous apprécierez au Paradis. Au revoirn qui sait?

[@MrEirey]

5:55 - not sure if somebody dropped a glass or something, but it blends so well with the music

[@davegoldsmith173]

good ear! makes for a perfect single accent

[@johnhealey1102]

+MrEirey Sounded like a wine bottle kicked over at about 5:54 but didn't phase either of them a bit. That can be a real problem with sloped or tiered seating where the bottle just keeps traveling until it reaches the stage.

[@正岡謙二]

John Healey

[@TheBBQify]

yeah it sounds like the same thing happened at 2:40

[@enriquealzate6376]

MrEire

[@genewinkelmann6832]

Al.... You are a true Musical GOD......... Unreal.... You brought tears to my eyes......!!!!

[@acknowledgeforall]

The energy I felt while watching, the connection, it feels home. Andalucia mi amor, I'll be coming home asap! ❤❤ much love from NY