Guitarra Portuguesa

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Guitarist Carlos Paredes comes from a long line of masters of the Portuguese guitar, a 12-string cousin of the modern instrument. The New York Times praised this album’s “emotional weight,” saying that in Paredes’ hands, the guitar “becomes a concert instrument; his piercing top notes, dazzling runs and buzzing chords set speed records even as he breaks your heart.”

Description

Guitarist Carlos Paredes comes from a long line of masters of the Portuguese guitar, a 12-string cousin of the modern instrument. The New York Times praised this album’s “emotional weight,” saying that in Paredes’ hands, the guitar “becomes a concert instrument; his piercing top notes, dazzling runs and buzzing chords set speed records even as he breaks your heart.”

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Produced, recorded and mixed by Hugo Ribeiro at Studios Valentin de Carvalbo, Paço d’Arcos, in 1969 and 1970
Mastering: Robert C. Ludwig
Art direction: Alexander Isley Design
Cover photograph courtesy of EMI Portugal
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79203

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1disc
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Artist Name
Carlos Paredes
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS

Carlos Paredes, Portuguese guitar
Fernando Alvim, guitar
Tiago Velez, flute
 
 

 

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CD+MP3
UPC
075597920321BUN
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MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
603497147762
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    Guitarist Carlos Paredes comes from a long line of masters of the Portuguese guitar, a 12-string cousin of the modern instrument. The New York Times praised this album’s “emotional weight,” saying that in Paredes’ hands, the guitar “becomes a concert instrument; his piercing top notes, dazzling runs and buzzing chords set speed records even as he breaks your heart.”

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    MUSICIANS

    Carlos Paredes, Portuguese guitar
    Fernando Alvim, guitar
    Tiago Velez, flute
     
     

     

    PRODUCTION CREDITS

    Produced, recorded and mixed by Hugo Ribeiro at Studios Valentin de Carvalbo, Paço d’Arcos, in 1969 and 1970
    Mastering: Robert C. Ludwig
    Art direction: Alexander Isley Design
    Cover photograph courtesy of EMI Portugal