"Sketches of Spain" ...( 3 months ago by Azorka82)
"Sketches of Spain" a Miles Davis favorite.
This is very good. ...( 3 months ago by Azorka82)
This is very good. Interesting the different perceptions it brings to people's minds. These images seem fututistic. The images that come to mind for me happen to be more historical, like the Spanish Inquisition or something. Sounds like chain metal and horses approaching in a rythmic lock step. Thanks...
I think your ...( 2 months ago by alba0104)
I think your associations are very accurate. "Saeta" is a kind of song, traditionally sung during the Holy Week in Spain. And if you have ever seen how it is celebrated, Then there you have: inquisitional reminiscences, chains, rythmic lock step and the sound of trompets...
Thank you alba0104. ...( 2 months ago by Azorka82)
Thank you alba0104. That is really interesting. Wasn't too certain about it since the ending does sound futuristic. Are you from Spain? I visited Madrid in 1984, took train to Algeciras and ferry to Morocco....
Yes, Azorka82, I am ...( 2 months ago by alba0104)
Yes, Azorka82, I am Spanish. Although I live in Germany.
The Spanish Holy Week is very impressive (even if you are not a religious person...I am not). I guess Miles (who visited Spain many times) was inspired by the things he saw there.
Un saludo!
Fantastic piece. ...( 1 month ago by jpom29)
Fantastic piece. Maybe my favorite off of my favorite Miles album.
The Spanish Holy Week is very impressive (even if you are not a religious person...I am not). I guess Miles (who visited Spain many times) was inspired by the things he saw there.
Un saludo!