The Piano CD
Recording was basically premixed percussion with a Spanish guitar at the
background as fill-in. Originally recorded on eight-track then
reduced to stereo two-tract with some cross-overs for live-like effects.
The piano: in some pieces where piano sound was mixed with
guitar and harp, was played in the center. Technically bass was enhenced
to about 2dB above the normal level to give the 'punch' for
people who enjoy easy listening music at low volume. For those who like
to play loud music, or when played in a noisy enviroment like
parties, the base (typically between 100 to 400 Hertz), should be reduced
by half depending on the amplification of bass of the system.
Mini-compos, for example, usually produce extremely colorful sounds so
the bass should be reduced to avoid distortions.
La Gloria eres Tu
was originally played by LSR on the guitar in the same fashion;
the rolling effect here is rarely used by pianists.
Asi Bailaba Cuba is a potpourri
of three extremely popular Cuban tunes of the 40s and the 50s, namely
En el sendero de mi vida,
Lagrimas negras and Veinte años.
Aquellos Ojos Verdes is a typical harp-guitar
way of playing Latin music, perhaps a little closer to the Paraguayan
than the Venezuelan style.
Tigi-tigi
was
the first composition LSR endeavoured in the mid-60s, played for the first
time in a school party with his guitar.it
has never been written but played
elsewhere.
Baile/Piel Canela is another
potpourri of Cha-cha. The first part was a piece composed by LSR for guitar
playing in the late 80s,
the second half is a very popular song by Bobby Capo- Piel
Canela.
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