When the Trio toured Australia in 1983 they had Steve Morse opening the show with an acoustic solo set, and for the encore Morse joined McLaughlin, Di Meola and Paco for a blistering guitar quartet that figuratively took the roof off Sydney Town Hall. That concert stands as one of the most memorable musical experiences of my life.

@mikedemike5393

5 ай бұрын

Was in the town hall...strange venue..but good.

@roycefayed3537

Ай бұрын

Saw them in Melbourne. Mind blowing!

I've been fortunate enough to have seen Al demeola 5 times. The last time was a couple of years ago, and in some ways, it was the most fun. It was a small venue, and he opened up and told stories. I saw this show when they were touring it. He's never disappointed

@SightAfterDark

20 күн бұрын

Thanks David!

They really seemed to connect and enjoy creating music together. Unbelievable performance! Pretty special.

Saw these guys in 79 in T.O. and was blown away esp watching Paco doing the running spider crawl up and down the neck with both fingers! Basically had to literally pick our jaws up off the floor on the way out!!

I saw Paco de Lucia at Massey Hall in Toronto years ago with top class flamenco dancers. Mind blowing. I agree that seeing these 3 artists together is breathtaking.

Caught this trio in the early 80’s in NYC. Maybe 82,83?? Fucking fantastic, incredible 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@damonhines8187

5 ай бұрын

Saw 'em in Toronto, same time, Steve Morse opened, won the night, solo and tout ensemble to close the evening McLaughlin was unearthly when I saw him with Santana, '74 or '75

@manologonzalezmorillas258

4 ай бұрын

Originally the trio was in the 80,s but this recording is from the middle of the 90,s ❤🙏

@manologonzalezmorillas258

4 ай бұрын

A lot of the rhythm ideas here are based on the Konnakol, system from India ❤️🙏🇮🇳 Thanks for your reaction & video 🙏🙏

AKA: Passion, Grace, + Fire. This wonderful Trio Played an acoustical tour for many years. Caught the act a couple of times @ Skullers Jazz Club, Boston. I must ad a big PS: PS: As wonderful as the music is, after 40 minutes you are done with it. So done... you really do need a whole band to keep you interested. I had to go back a second time to remember that. Then... I went and saw Al D alone unplugged acoustical tour last winter. After 30 minutes... it was great, but I was done...! Then I remembered again...

This was my pick in the poll and so glad it made it through. How you guys felt was how I did when I first heard it. It's not just the playing, which is otherworldly, it's how they interact with each other, such mutual respect. 3 great guitarists, each with their own distinct style coming together and creating such beauty. Friday night in San Francisco is the live album you should listen to with these 3. I think this was from a bigger concert, Pavarotti and friends. Al wrote this track, but the all play each others songs on "San Francisco" Love how John is just casually smiling all the way through like it's nothing, lol. Great reaction, the only downside was mentioning the Eagles in the same sentence as these 3 greats....😆

@SightAfterDark

5 ай бұрын

This was amazing, thanks Paul!

@paulfenwick8767

5 ай бұрын

@@SightAfterDark just happy you appreciated it and got to share it.

@shoutinchuck3363

5 ай бұрын

Good pick Paul! My first time seeing Paco. That's some fiery finger picking going on right there! Masterful.

@paulfenwick8767

5 ай бұрын

@@shoutinchuck3363 Paco's background and playing style is totally different to that of Al's and John's but together they are seemless and great. Glad you enjoyed it Chuck 🙂

I was lucky enough to see this trio live when they reformed for one final tour, magic

@ryokinor6223

5 ай бұрын

I got to see them on their first tour. Just an amazing show.

I recommend a live performance of the Spanish singer Diana Navarro "CUPLERIAS GALA DE LOS PREMIOS CERES" is a performance that impresses and moves the way she sings and gesticulates and those incredible melismas that she has and with such a personal voice. She is a very versatile singer. Best regards

I seen Al play in 77. Everybody threw roses on stage at the end. He buried his guitar in the roses, and left the stage ! That's what I'm talking about !

Good pick, Paul! Makes me feel totally inconsequential as a guitarist every time I hear these guys play, lol. As Dan alludes to, there is no studio trickery on a live performance like this, so what you see is what you get. These guys never cease to amaze me.

@paulfenwick8767

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chaz. What gets me is the apparent ease they do this remarkable music. Great guitar is more than just practice/learning. I think there's something within certain people that separates them the norm.

Los tres son genios, pero que Paco toque sin púa y con los dedos es otro nivel. Además sin amplificadores de sonido. The three of them are geniuses, but Paco playing with his hands and fingers is another level. Plus no sound amplifiers.

Love you guys. And I love how you appreciate greatness. I play myself. But I always think somebody's better. Then you see these guys, and ask, why do I play again? Lol

sifa. graffiti, thanks for your words about Paco & John, they are wonderfuls!!! 🙏🙏

YEAH,I picked up PASSION GRACE AND FIRE up some years ago...40years..good sound these 3 classy players

Actually only the beginning of the track is "Mediterranean Sundance". They quickly blend it with "Río ancho", a Paco de Lucía classic track. They do the same thing in the Friday Night in San Francisco album, of which this is the first cut. Only difference being, John does not play in this track in the album; t's a duo between Paco & Al.

Just sublime..... you should check out the live album of these 3 called "Friday Night in San Francisco" it's all mind-blowing just like this.....great reaction thanks.

@SDsailor7

2 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, it's a great album.

👍👏👏👏👏

@SightAfterDark

28 күн бұрын

👍👍🎸🎶🎵

Check out Friday Night in San Francisco

For this performance, I think they were an opening act for opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.

Paco de Lucía sin pua, paco es el mejor de todos los tiempos

More Al DeMeola. . Something off of Elegant Gypsy. Or whatever. Lol. These 3 are legends. Thank you

Tres monstruos de la guitarra, pero solo el Rey toca con sus dedos , sin ayuda.

If Paco were Italian, it would be Luchia, but he is Spanish.

I’m thinking Al DiMeola wrote this

@paulfenwick8767

5 ай бұрын

correct

You have to read Paco de Lucia's wikipedia page to understand who he really was. More than a guitarist, a legend, one of the great masters of Flamenco guitar. For example, the year of his death, all flamenco shows in Spain began with a minute of silence...A Madrid metro station is named after him... I have immense respect for John and Al who I have seen several times, but I think they will not be as engraved in the history of music as Paco will be. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_de_Luc%C3%ADa