what do you think of the Spanish cadence?
The Andalusian cadenza is, as its name suggests, a progression of chords typical of flamenco and flamenco rumba ( Am, G, F, E...) However, it is also widely used in rock, French song, oriental music and other styles of popular music. This cadence is excellent if you want to compose a song that sounds Spanish, oriental, or that may have a dark hue (example One more cup of coffee for the road Dylan)
There are so many songs inspired by this cadence
Hit the road Jack, Ray Charles
Sultans of swing Dire strait
Happy together The Turtles
Amsterdam, Jacque Brel
California dreamin' Mamas and dads
Good vibrations, Beach boys
and which ones do you know?
....that could be the theme of a future theme festival, right?
Stray Cat Strut by the Stray Cats
Pete
Runaway - Del Shannon.
more, more, please
in a different style: Angie John Renbourn ;)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popular_music_songs_featuring_Andalusian_cadences (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popular_music_songs_featuring_Andalusian_cadences)
"Epitaph" by King Crimson (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-KZMswHvvQ"Daydream" by Wallace Collection (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ejKrj38j8"In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdSqLfuRN18"Walk, Don't Run" by The Ventures (1960)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DnP_b3A0LE
China Girl - David Bowie
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Well done, guys, I'll add 3 more.
- Don't let me be misunderstood, The Animals (and manyothers)
I really like this flamenco version; we are really at the source of this famous rhythm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dge8URTAE3g- Blue Spanish Sky, Chris Isaak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI4W-IWgeKo-
Istwa Dwol, BelO Haitian guitarist singer whom I had covered on SC,and YT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLCehReHfOc...it's starting to make a good list
When do we make a festival of this Andalusian rhythm? ;)
Quote from: my idol is Jahia on April 07, 2019, 01:10:15 AMWhen do we make a festival of this Andalusian rhythm? ;)
Please post the suggestion in the "Suggestions for future festivals" topic. We always check there for ideas before we make our choices for the festival polls.
https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15502.0 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=15502.0)