It may seem strange nowadays because we are living in the musical aftermath of geniuses like these, but guitar wasn't taken seriously until the 20th century. It wasn't in the league of the piano, but rather in the league of the harmonica and the bongos.
I can't count the hours I've listened to his records while coding. It seems to induce a unique state of inspired concentration unlike anything else.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fl8RBIr_WY
Goodbye Paco.
In any case, I'm really grateful to have had the chance to see him play live two times. Off to put "Live... One Summer Night" on. Gracias por todo, maestro.
If anyone needs cheering up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89zM9pZzt0U
Meta: delighted to see a story about such a wonderful musician on HN. Sad that it's an obituary.
He was a legend and without a doubt one of the greatest musicians of the century. May he rest in peace.
Well put. I feel this way about computers in general (and the guitar).
