Rio de Colores

by Strunz & Farah

Overview

Strunz & Farah haven't been much of a critics' favorite, although they have many admirers among great musicians, including the legendary Paco de Lucia. Listening to the guitar duo, it's easy to understand both sides. Both players have incredible technique, with bursts of passion. But at the same time, their new flamenco seems like a watered-down version of "real" flamenco. However, if you take Rio de Colores at face value, as an album of instrumentals colored by the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and even Latin America, it's an outstanding piece of work, although more reflective than some of their other albums -- however, the opener, "Matambu," offers plenty of emotion. The title cut flows gently through several moods, and both "Bandari" and "Arabesca" show the links between flamenco and North Africa in the rhythms and melodies. There's no faulting the playing throughout, and the charango offers some lovely Latin touches. So it may not be to everyone's taste, but the fans will love it, and it's one of their best sets to date. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	08/26/2003
Label:	Selva Inc.
UPC:	0700977101020
Rank:	124266

Tracks

1. Matambu
2. Fuente Vieja (Old Fountain)
3. Andina
4. R¿¿o de Colores (River of Colors)
5. Bribri
6. Interludio
7. Capricho Nocturno
8. Vela Al Viento (Sail to the Wind)
9. Bandari
10. Estrella Fugaz (Shooting Star)
11. Arabesca

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Strunz & Farah   Primary Artist
Ulises Pineda   Kena
Ramon Yslas   Cajon,Cymbals,Bell Tree
Ardeshir Farah   Guitar (Steel),Spanish Guitar
Omid Torbatian   Ney
Pedro Eustache   Flute
Rene Camacho   Bass
Chris Bleth   Woodwind
Jose "Joey" de Leon   Maracas,Latin Percussion
Charlie Bisharat   Violin
Jorge Strunz   Ronroco,Charango,Spanish Guitar,Guitar (Synthesizer)
Alberto Salas   Keyboards
Michelle Whitsone Stone   Harp,Pedal Harp
Majid Ghorbani   Tambourine
Jimmy Branley   Drums
Danny Papakalos   Bouzouki

Technical Credits

Ulises Pineda   Zampona
Ardeshir Farah   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Kris Solem   Mastering
Charlie Bisharat   Composer
Jorge Strunz   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes
Naoju Nakamura   Photography
Kathlyn Powell   Cover Art,Graphic Design,Production Consultant
Sergio Sanmiguel   Mixing,Engineer