Al Di Meola talks Recording with Paco de Lucía

[@rickbeato2]

Full Interview Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoaaZWiLpNuHaMksi=ztykPMZvdlh6Q-dX

[@michaelcorenzwit8118]

Really interesting interview. Al is extremely articulate and serious in his approach to his music. I will listen to the full interview. 👍

[@payambehtash7124]

He should share more. every subject he picked his words were enlightening

[@coffeemachtspass]

I’m begging you, Rick. You’ve got to do a dive into Paco’s playing on your channel. It’s time, my friend. You’ve teased us enough.

[@MarcoMalfario]

Not something easy to tackle, Paco comes from a complete different tradition of guitar playing

[@theshapeexists]

​@@MarcoMalfario it's a good thing Rick is incredibly well versed in a variety of musicians.

[@TheHesseJames]

@@MarcoMalfarioPaco is easy to tackle even for a rock/pop channel. Even if flamenco is somewhat “strange” for some, Paco’s quality of playing captures everybody.

[@ottocarson]

Paco de Lucía is the best guitar player of all times since all the greatest say he is the greatest.

[@jamesadcock5235]

He is amazing never seen anything like that before. I only know of him coz he comes from the same town/city my mum comes from

[@Mr.R0bot]

Flamenco is incredibly complex, and it takes countless hours to sound like a pro. Paco wasn’t just a guitarist-he was a composer whose pieces helped save Flamenco from fading away.

[@roguecheddar]

It is so good that Al Di Meola survived his heart attack in September. I hope he is around for many more years of incredible music.

[@helmutlosert90]

Paco war so genial wie bescheiden. Ich wartete auf ein Konzert von ihm abends in Nürnberg.Paco und meine Wenigkeit waren nachmittags schon da seine Musiker kamen erst abends- um 22 uhr.Paco setzte sich in ein Zimmer und spielte nachmittags 3 Stunden für uns( wir waren höchstens 5).Ganz umsonst!!danach gab er noch Untericht- umsonst! Unglaublich- als Gitarrist und als Mensch eine unerreichbare Grösse! Ich hoffe,das er jetzt im Musikerhimmel ist. RIP- Paco! Danke!!!!

[@jersaidlopez5221]

Share the knowledge man 😫😫

[@63LIONHEART]

WOW!!! ...and my wows don't come easy.

[@xell1969]

Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits said after a concert of Paco de Lucia: " I realized I have no idea of playing guitar ".

[@macleod41069]

I saw paco play in Edinburgh around 20 years ago ……I’ve never seen anyone better

[@6thUser]

I hope Al is doing well, wish him a speedy recovery.

[@roathripper]

whats the deal?

[@andybaldman]

@@roathripper He had a heart attack on stage in Romania a few weeks ago. Google it.

[@vailmcc]

@@roathripperHe had a heart attack on stage a couple weeks ago..

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Get well soon Al!!!

[@tedcabana]

I can't imagine Paco smoking weed. I am absolutely inoperable after a few hits. To play that perfectly, and phenomenally while high, just impresses me even more. He was the Bruce Lee of Flamenco.

[@theodosios2615]

Well, you may notice Al seems somewhat "relaxed" in this video : )

[@z.kramer6027]

people who smoke a lot have the opposite, they become incoperable without a few

[@douglasanderson8636]

dude, you know nothing about flamenco people.

[@tedcabana]

@@douglasanderson8636 Well... I think I'm learning more every day. But still, I am UN-functionable while high on pot. One of my favorite guitar teachers, "Larry Coryell," had no problem with that, as long as he had a cool can of peaches to quell his munchies. But if you can function through it, than god bless, and all the power to ya! Bass players have it in their DNA.

[@edcolins5498]

he didn't need a weed for playing, but he was nervous for having new cooperation and didnt' knew how that thing gonna make place !

[@TorToroPorco]

Got to see Paco in concert in 2007, one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. He played for 2 hours straight without any extended breaks.

[@tedcabana]

You are one lucky SOB!

[@adhardino9781]

In which town?

[@floriancazacu4504]

​@@adhardino9781 I saw Paco in 2007 in Timisoara, Romania. What a blissful night.. Paco was amazing as always.. I was 17, there with my cousin, we had no money to buy a hotel room, so we just crashed in cafes until our eyes literally dropped in our drinks. The next day we were so tired that my cousin fell asleep standing while waiting for the light to turn green and when drinking water from a park fountain.

[@JoseGarcia-eadgbe]

When Paco was as 8 years old his Father said Paco can you read and write, Paco said yes. Then he asked Paco can you add subtract and multiply Paco said yes. Then his Dad said Paco your not going to school anymore you will practice guitar instead of school. Paco practiced a full day everyday and on into the evening and started performing professionally at 10 years old with his brother on vocals. Before weed or tobacco or alcohol Paco was a very talented musician. He painfully practiced while listening to the other children playing outside. But he honored his family and took Flamenco to the next level. 💫🎵🎶🎵🎶📶🎸🤘🏼🍊🍊🍊

[@michaelfinley4440]

-He was the breadwinner for the family at 10!!! thats insane..

[@thomasfholland]

Holy Shit!!! First I get to watch an interview with Yngvie Malmsten and then I get to watch Al Di Meola - Rick you’re insane!!! You’re working so hard to give us worlds class interviews with music industry giants!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@leonardopaternost8606]

Sorry for the late reply, but both Yngvie Malmsten and Al di Meola played on the same track - "The Sons of Anu", by Derek Sherinian

[@RajeshJustaguy]

It's the first time i heard Paco from a reaction video just yesterday ... and from the first few seconds.. listening to Entre dos Aguas, i just realised i was listening to either a magician or a genius. Amazing

[@mikevderderian]

Amazing guitarists. This episode made me realize how much I love Al Di Meola and Paco De Lucia. Thank you sir for your epic work. Regards from Amman, Jordan in the Middle East.

[@craiglizt8074]

I was lucky to see Paco in 2012. RIP, maestro!

[@chipsterb4946]

I lived in Barcelona 1975-76 so when I heard that Al Dimeola had Paco de Lucia on his album I couldn’t wait! Paco was HUGE in Spain. You heard his music everywhere and why not?

[@spb7883]

Hoping for a speedy recovery for Al, one of the great masters.

[@richhead8462]

Saw him in Dallas, January and he sounded great. Pulled out his 70’s black Les Paul.

[@marcoartime8324]

These interviews are so deep and completed that even the "El Corte Inglés" is mentioned.

[@PanDownTiltLeft]

Sundance changed my life - I went to a party in high school and when I walked in with my date Sundance was playing on the stereo and I was immediately blown away by this amazing music. I forgot about my date and sat down in front of the stereo and just listened. When it finished I started the song again. I got some paper and wrote down the name of the artist and the the album. The next day I went out and bought the record. As the years passed I bought every record thad Al made. Oh and a week after that party I borrowed $200 from my brother and bought a nylon string Yamaha guitar. I knew I would never come within a mile of Al's playing but I loved the sound so much I had to play. I still have that guitar and play it all the time. Thank you Al Di Meola for all that you have given us mere mortals. We are indebted to you for the stunning beauty of your musical gifts.

[@ritasomlyay32]

Did your date understand your passion for music? :-)

[@PanDownTiltLeft]

@@ritasomlyay32 Indeed she did - we went to a Janis Ian concert at the end of that week together :)

[@nicodegallo7886]

John McLaughlin next please!

[@jeinnerabdel]

And then Paco to play Mediterranean Sundance... Oh wait... 😢

[@PeterKKraus]

Have you seen the clip of him and Joe Bonamassa do a Jeff Brck tribute at Crossroads 2023? It's on yt.

[@michaelbaa9193]

He doesn't appear to like or perhaps even rate John Mclaughlin particularly, for some reason..

[@alf8718]

@@michaelbaa9193 I hate to say this, but McLaughlin is not at the same level as the gods of guitar Paco and Al, John is a bit overrated

[@MontyCantsin5]

@alf8718: He’s not ‘’overrated’’ at all.

[@josephramone5805]

I saw Al, Paco and John in a tiny theater in Elizabeth, NJ circa 1984-5. I sat in the front row and exchanged dialog in Spanish with Paco all concert long in between the songs. Al and John got a kick out of it. Al's parents sat in the row behind us, and Al announced that they were there. I've attended countless concerts over the years, in many venues across many genres, but this gig stands head and shoulders above the rest. A surreal experience!!

[@MikaelDorfer-ub9ci]

Meola and Hammer together is pure magic. Don't forget Hammer so so good ❤❤❤

[@cognoscenticycles4351]

I was blessed to see Paco de Lucia play at Massey Hall here in Toronto and I can say I think he ranks as the finest guitar player I have ever seen. His command on the instrument was absolutely incredible and the freedom and authority of his right hand technique was truly mind blowing. The passion that he played with was truly infectious and his overall technique unequaled.

[@duxnihilo]

I saw Paco live in 2014. I'd never seen anything as virtuosic and haven't since. It was almost unbelievable. I could feel his picados inside my head.

[@zeus-bx9xw]

Bought Elegant Gypsy in 78... one of my favs of all time...im now 66. still got the LP

[@bb7hen179]

same😃

[@AlbertDiezRuiz-qv4mt]

Es emotivo ver cómo Al habla maravillas de su excelencia Don Paco de Lucía. Legendario donde los haya. Inmortal. Su destreza preciosista, exquisita y precisa con las 6 cuerdas lo convierten en un supremo ELEGIDO. Maravillosa entrevista Rick.

[@serenadeduo]

Hope Al is healthy and happy. Wishing him a speedy and complete recovery ❤ As for Paco - simply a Guitar God. He remains forever in our hearts.

[@dotftw1]

" We were playing to impress one another on the stage, the audience got the benefit ".

[@jeromejamies3641]

Flamenco always included lots of different influences from different cultures, Paco went even further, what a great guitarist. No other genre is like flamenco with different rhythms, tempos, speed, passion, different styles, loudness changes; flamenco is the very highest level of music

[@josem.ignacio3370]

Paco de Lucía has been the greatest guitarist in history. I had the honor of seeing him in a performance.

[@kmjaeger1970]

"Friday Night in San Francisco" is, in my opinion, still the greatest live recorded performance in music history. The musicianship on display that night absolutely sizzles through the speakers. Just absolutely blew my mind when I first heard it, and I've owned it now on vinyl, cassette, CD, SACD, and digital. "Mediterranean Sundance/Río Ancho" is probably the one musical track I have listened to the most over the years in any genre - used to just wear it out playing that recording over and over and over. So awesome to hear of more recordings coming out soon from that weekend!

[@d.f5957]

Maybe "ziriab", or "Siroco", or "luzia".. or "cositas buenas" 😂😂😂 from paco ❤❤😂😂

[@bill3213]

The notes kinda bounce out of the speakers ! ❤ great album

[@arfoe]

man what I wouldn't give for Paco to still be around and interviewed by Rick.

[@zaxapitsa]

If you're interested in Paco's influences check out "Niño Ricardo". Di Meola mentions Sabicas obviously cause he was based in New York after escaping the Spanish War, so he was well known in USA, but Paco used to mention Niño Ricardo all the time.

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

Yay! I spent 3 months of my life learning (trying) to play the Elegant Gypsy album when I was 17! Paco was amazing. What a nice set off of Al's playing

[@T10elC]

Great interview. I discovered Paco de Lucia in 1977 on Al's Elegant Gypsy Album. Years later, I danced flamenco for two years before I switched to flamenco guitar. I studied flamenco in the States for 6 years and then we moved to Spain and studied there for four years. I had two flamenco guitar teachers in Spain. Both knew Paco de Lucia well. I got a lot of great stories from those two.

[@a.lang1000]

Meola y su ego es una bajada de energía vital, un mundo gris, con máscaras manidas y tan vistas... no es la mejor experiencia, se hace un compartir frío en este video y en otros. En cambio Paco de Lucia, verle en cualquier entrevista, en el escenario... era un tipo tan de verdad, tan puro... y generoso. Y esto inspiraba en cualquiera de las condiciones. Se siente ascender la energía viéndolo y escuchándolo, hay una conciencia en él que permite ver y sentir la luz, la belleza y el calor del sol. Y como guitarrista, en Paco de lucía no solo había una precisión de locos y una técnica de otro planeta en sus manos sino que había Belleza, grandeza, inspiración, poesía. En su tocar, en su compartir y en sus composiciones.

[@Tomekkplk]

I feel like Rick needs to do these refresher videos of interviews he's done in the past because I found Al Di Meola from a Rhett video and went on a binge since I've never heard of him then a few months later this pops up. Watched the whole thing and it was an awesome interview. Time to get Paul and Ringo on here!!

[@ibizaloverman7721]

Al Di Meola Paco De Lucia and John Mc Laughlin in Entre Dos Aguas...mind blowing

[@TheMariaporfirio]

Entre dos Águas é um álbum de Paco de Lúcia

[@gustavoheberle6265]

What a story ! Loved it and learned a lot . Elegant Gypsy is one of my favorite Meola’s record. As always , Great interview, Rick !

[@PistolsPlayground]

Man, I can't overstate how big of an influence Al has been on my playing. As a kid that was into metal and picked up the guitar because Dimebag Darrell, Al's playing spoke to me. The percussiveness, the syncopation, & the aggressiveness of his playing style, while playing such beautiful music had a massive impact on me. Awesome work lately Rick, you have been on a roll lately interviewing titans of guitar playing.

[@josem.ignacio3370]

Paco de Lucia ha sido el más grande guitarrista de la historia. Tuve el honor de verle en una actuación.

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Paco será El Rey para siempre.

[@charlescowan6121]

Friday night in Frisco is so great!.I listened to it millions of times since I first heard it in 1992 and it never gets old.

[@marshac1479]

I had to play Paco's music when I was travelling from Sevilla to Córdoba in February. Amazing.

[@kcvidsonline]

Oh my…this is incredible. Love the “no distractions”, competition part.

[@deldia]

Paco also recorded a magnificent performance of Concierto de Aranjuez which was unusual for a non-classical player. An amazing player.

[@arosalesmusic]

The best version for me!

[@newgunguy4176]

​@@arosalesmusic Absolutely!

[@Mars-yy2kn]

​@@arosalesmusicyes, and after that, the Miles Davis version.

[@anavanesaroman]

Paco is just eternal!

[@trent_m_wyatt]

a few decades ago a guitarist friend in a band I was the drummer for dragged me to see Al Dimeola, Paco de Lucía, and John Mclaughlin all playing together. It was just the three of them onstage sitting on bar stools playing their hearts out for several hours. It was magical...

[@juttaweise]

I saw the greatest guitar trio twice in concert in Frankfurt, Germany during the 90ies. I was sitting in my seat after their performance, unable to leave the magic! Simply spellbinding.

[@Ilovemusic793]

Love it! I saw Paco at Interlochen arts camp in 1994 I was 20 years old and my whole perspective changed for ever!

[@jimmyc5498]

Rick, could you do some analysis of Paco’s material, like the Montreaux Jazz live sextet stuff with his group. I listen to everything and I’ve never heard harmony ideas like what he was doing, the band is beyond sick.

[@wjpipkin]

True

[@RubenSerranoCHEK]

Would love to see that too

[@alaajasim]

Thank you Ric for having Maestro Al Meola.

[@AAT0246]

I seen Paco in Anaheim back in the 90s on this rotating stage and I was with this redhead date, and it was unbelievable. Paco's face looked like--something more noble than the sphynx. The guy Paco is really something unreal like out of a myth of folk tale or something, like he was 400 years old when I saw him. Hard to explain, it was like seeing a blessed by God person. Really one of the most amazing concerts I'd ever witnessed. Two weeks later I saw Bella Fleck and the Fleck tones at the Coach House and was blown away again. Great time in America. Now it's shit.

[@eladed7434]

It's about time you had a video about paco

[@tns4421]

In 1976 that Elegant was out with the mediterranean song, the world was not ready for such a quality meterial. It was a huge lightning for everybody. Pure class and emotion. Great music lives on.

[@uneedtherapy42]

Passion Grace and Fire is mind blowing too 🔥

[@cosmopolitanbay9508]

biiig time !

[@Lancecarrguitar]

Al Di Meola and Paco De Lucia! Incredible Guitarists! Much respect to you Maestros!

[@cosmopolitanbay9508]

After that album, I tracked and watched them one by one. Sadly, never together, but still, what an experience ! Had a talk to John over a drink after the concert. Al invited me to the hotel lobby, gave me a CD and signed it for me. Next thing you know I started playing the guitar :))

[@tomkehoe6392]

Amazing...these interviews are instant classics. No one talks at this level with the global icons like Rick!

[@Dwoed]

Have it on vinyl ❤ a Masterpiece!

[@mtacoustic1]

Was fortunate to attend a concert where Al Di Meola was playing with 'Return to Forever' back in the late 70's (front row seat!!). Al was fantastic, and the group, merely out of this world! Unfortunately, never managed to catch Paco in concert. 😪

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Thank you for having & posting this interview. I got introduced to Al, Paco, and John 40 or so years ago from this album, and I've had the pleasure of seeing Al twice, once on a solo tour, and the last was with Return To Forever 2008, both shows were awesome. That said, this was an interesting interview learning about the album that introduced me to each of them. Again, thank you. 🙏

[@ActivateBeastMode1]

Once you dive into flamenco, there's no going back.

[@Sobers.Chatterjee]

Finally Mr. Beato speaking my language. We kind of feel lost when a lot of Electric guitarists talk together.. Nice to see the heading on our beloved Paco de Lucia.. Anyway this is an old clip though; please do one with John Mclaughlin..

[@ramonlg21]

It would be great for Rick to talk about flamenco guitar in an episode.

[@sotiristsallis]

Paco was such free spirited....he never liked power over people..... and an exceptional musician.....

[@sammyvh11]

Looking great Al......Best wishes for a speedy recovery

[@DJBONEZDIEZ]

'if you wana hear it over and over, you got it...' wow!

[@hermancharlesserrano1489]

I grew up listening to Paco, I got into John and Al because of him 🤣😍

[@ErikShen2907]

GET WELL SOON MAESTRO DIMEOLA

[@thomasecallaghan1111]

Get well soon, Al 🙏💪🎶

[@jpazviera]

Friday Night in SF one of the best live albums ever!

[@kenhoward3512]

How interesting. While I listened repeatedly and was so impressed by Land of the Midnight Sun, Elegant Gypsy, and Casino, I've never heard Al DiMeola speak until now. My only time seeing him was in Denver with John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, and with Steve Morse joining them at some point in the show, injecting some rock influence into their music. It was stunning.

[@aindriubradleymarshall6226]

Witnessed the wonder of Paco, Al and McLaughlin in London over four decades ago, all wizards.

[@payambehtash7124]

what a great analogy about up beat music. perfect

[@MartinMCade]

Saturday Night in SF is now added to my Amazon cart - I didn't know it existed, but that's the type of thing I'll buy as soon as I learn about it.

[@homeiztherealestatesocialn9082]

When I heard Al had a heart attack I just broke down and cried I really did cry and was very sad.

[@jamestonguet1737]

great interview , I attended the Friday Night in San Francisco show .. it was mind boggling. They repeated it the following year with Steve Morse joining the trio at Davies Symphony Hall .. whew !

[@RonaldMoD]

At the end of the interview Al is being asked about his muting of the strings, and the special popping sound he can make. It brings me back to when I heard Romantic Warrior for the first time. I think my heart stopped when Al did his thing.

[@selfTaughtGirl]

What Al says about the dynamic between the trio on stage explains why I could only take about 15 mins of their playing before finding it pretty boring. I heard Paco from the 1990s each time he came to London, the shows with his sextet were amazing, his last ones with his new line up were a bit hit and miss for me. I love the last CD he did, Cancion Andaluza.

[@gusgarcia150]

Love this content!! Rick you gotta give us a video only about Paco. About time!!!😊

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Could you imagine Al and Yngwie and Rick playing together . ? I can . ✨✨✨🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@splashesin8]

This was a fun full interview as well. 😊

[@taulant1231]

Johnny Marr of The Smiths Next Please !!!!!

[@CarlosCruz-rp6jm]

This interview made my day

[@LUISENRIQUEFLOREZ]

Paco changed the musical taste of many people, including mine. For me, music was not the same after listening to Paco. God have him in the best of places

[@arosalesmusic]

"I discovered Paco", 😂 Paco had been around for a long time Al.

[@macleadg]

Curse you, Beato! Every time I watch one of your videos I end up buying a bunch of new music. And it’s always great. Just downloaded “Saturday Night”, and picked up “Opus” while I was at it. Both great, but I can’t stop listening to “Opus”.

[@sanidan2010]

Fire speaking about Passion.

[@pilroone]

Paco de Lucía brought the MAGIC

[@jasonbonifacio2473]

Anything Chick related or adjacent always makes my day. Great content!

[@avanti6058]

How interesting what he says about playing live in stereo, I always thought it was the right thing to do but now you rarely find operators who want to mix in stereo because they say "the audience on one side of the field won't hear what comes out of the other" and understandable but you also miss out on hearing the separate instruments clearly and what you lose you gain on the other side. Also mentioning The Beatles from a guy who comes from a different background is great.

[@gordonmills2748]

In the words of Frank Zappa: "Let's hear it for another great Italian, Al Di Meola, ladies and gentlemen." (p.s. was that the Emergency Alert System on someone's phone at 1:15?)

[@luisnunes3863]

Friday Night still sells. In fact I bought my copy early this year.

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Great interview!

[@AlexeiOrechin]

Paco de Lucia! If anyone is curious to hear another brilliant genius that I believe is the closest to Paco in terms of facility and inventiveness, please check out Alexey Zimakov from Tomsk, Russia. Tragic ending but an incredible once in a lifetime guitarist.

[@amcmc4641]

thank you

[@davidfleuchaus]

No distractions. Different era but we still have the same number of hours in a day.

[@ym-xf4xh]

God bless Al

[@cindyberg2468]

this was the first I heard of Al Di Meola. . .

[@Reyajh]

Ooh, must have missed this one... ty!!