Progressive Rock Music Forum : Al Di Meola vs Santana http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog Polls : Al Di Meola vs Santana Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:38 +0000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:43:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=91486 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by sagichim Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725148#4725148 Author: Kati
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 16:43

Originally posted by sagichim

Originally posted by Sumdeus

Kati I highly recommend the first RTF album! it has no Meola but some very beautiful music
god I love Corea's keyboard playing
Thumbs Up It's my favorite RTF album. Very unique.
Now I am most curious really and eager to listen!!! Hug]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:43:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725148#4725148 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by SumdeusKati... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725145#4725145 Author: Kati
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 16:41

Originally posted by Sumdeus

Kati I highly recommend the first RTF album! it has no Meola but some very beautiful music
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbynfCYDfuI[/tube]

god I love Corea's keyboard playing
Sumdeus anything you recommend i must listen and take notice for sure, thank you I will and revert and get back to you SmileHugHeart
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:41:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725145#4725145 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by SumdeusKati... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725143#4725143 Author: sagichim
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 16:38

Originally posted by Sumdeus

Kati I highly recommend the first RTF album! it has no Meola but some very beautiful music
god I love Corea's keyboard playing
Thumbs Up It's my favorite RTF album. Very unique.
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:38:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725143#4725143 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Brilliant no doubt Abraxas... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725141#4725141 Author: Kati
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 16:35

Brilliant no doubt Abraxas [TUBE]gIBfCj948OY&list=FLW3NlyKPJqFL8OnvvATV4YQ[/TUBE]ApproveHug]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:35:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725141#4725141 Al Di Meola vs Santana : I bought a couple of RTF vinyls... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725069#4725069 Author: rushfan4
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 15:23

I bought a couple of RTF vinyls a little while back.  I just haven't listened to them yet.  I actually have a few Chick Corea albums too.  My favorite Al di Meola might be World Sinfonia II, which happened to be the first one of his that I bought.  Elegant Gypsy, Splendindo Hotel and Casino are all great too.  I also have Land Of The Midnight Sun, Orange and Blue, Scenario, and Tirami Su.  I've just not listened to many of these all that frequently.  Splendido Hotel, Casino, and Land of the Midnight Sun are all recent purchases.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:23:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725069#4725069 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Return to Forever's "Romantic... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725054#4725054 Author: darkshade
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 15:12

Return to Forever's "Romantic Warrior" was the first prog album I ever got into, so it has a special place in my heart. From a production standpoint, I think it's one of the best sounding albums from the 70s, regardless of genre, and the music kicks ass.

Try RTF's "Returns" (2009) album. Some great renditions of classic tunes, with some great improvisation.
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:12:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725054#4725054 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Kati I highly recommend the first... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725034#4725034 Author: Sumdeus
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:58

Kati I highly recommend the first RTF album! it has no Meola but some very beautiful music
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbynfCYDfuI[/tube]

god I love Corea's keyboard playing
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:58:25 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725034#4725034 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Rushfan hmmm I never bought... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725007#4725007 Author: Kati
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:35

Rushfan Hughmmm I never bought any RTF, I wasn't keen on them Unhappy first 4 or 5 Al albums are the best ones for me, not the recent ones. Some prefer the recent ones but it's different music.   Elegant Gypsy and Casino are favorites of mine. Also he was with Stomu Yamashta on the album "Go" in the late 70's. Friday Night in San Francisco too Thumbs Up
Hug 

 

 

 

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:35:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4725007#4725007 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Atavachron Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4724992#4724992 Author: darkshade
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:23

Originally posted by Atavachron

Originally posted by docall27

Al.  Carlos was better in the 70s, more melodic, more feeling than Al...BUT, he never really went anywhere beyond that.  Al has grown more as a guitarist over the years IMO.
that's a very good point



Have to agree as well. Al was always more diverse in his playing anyway, even compared to Carlos in the 70s.
]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:23:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4724992#4724992 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Interesting poll. I think... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4724982#4724982 Author: rushfan4
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Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:15

Interesting poll.  I think that I would probably have to choose Santana as my favorite between the two based on being more familiar with him, but I've enjoyed the Al Di Meola albums that I have and recently purchased a couple of more of them.  I'm not familiar with Return to Forever though, so my mind could change once I get around to checking them out.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:15:25 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4724982#4724982 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by docall27Al.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717312#4717312 Author: Atavachron
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Posted: February 07 2013 at 23:11

Originally posted by docall27

Al.  Carlos was better in the 70s, more melodic, more feeling than Al...BUT, he never really went anywhere beyond that.  Al has grown more as a guitarist over the years IMO.
that's a very good point

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:11:20 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717312#4717312 Al Di Meola vs Santana : tied up - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717311#4717311 Author: Atavachron
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Posted: February 07 2013 at 23:09

tied up -]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:09:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717311#4717311 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Al D. just destroys Santana! Oops,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717305#4717305 Author: cstack3
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Posted: February 07 2013 at 22:45

Al D. just destroys Santana!  Oops, I revealed my vote....!  ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:45:24 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717305#4717305 Al Di Meola vs Santana : I always wondered where Al ---an... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717301#4717301 Author: twosteves
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Posted: February 07 2013 at 22:31

I always wondered where Al ---an Italian boy from New Jersey---got his Latin chops---I mean he went to music school in Boston----not too Latin eitherSmile But his playing is sublime. ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:31:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717301#4717301 Al Di Meola vs Santana : As they say..."puro emoción!"gA-qoG48HR8(Big... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717296#4717296 Author: verslibre
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Posted: February 07 2013 at 22:19

As they say..."puro emoción!"
 
[TUBE]gA-qoG48HR8[/TUBE]
 
(Big fan of both Al and Carlos, natch...)
 
]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:19:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4717296#4717296 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Kati Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4716129#4716129 Author: gents
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Posted: February 06 2013 at 04:48

Originally posted by Kati

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 



oh, how I wish.............i don't bite much as you would think from my avatar.....only if necesary

still in love......but i'll try............

There is no doubt that Al is great guitarist tehnically but I just can't ''feel'' him. For me he's just sterile and flat. Nothing changes inside me. On the other hand when I put Santana I instantlly feel the wormth and energy that suites me ooooo so well. So much energy and head banging. With Al I feel cold. But that's just me. Who knows maybe that someday will change (maybe I'll move to Mozambique......i mean....erhhh).
You never know what tomorrow will bring........
 
Lol Gents, hahaahaha you charming cheeky one Big smile listen to the track above that I posted, hocus pocus listen... ok that's the wrong band but whaaahaaaaaaaa this is so good Al Magico convinced me right here and there Smile 




ooohhhh........she knows my name....i'm melting.....and with your switching poses....i just can't stand it.....and you like Focus.......and I like Focus........it's just too much

i have listened to it and i'm sorry it's just doesn't get to me........it doesn't mean it's not great.........it is .......maybe he is just  trying too hard.......sorry no feelings for me.........maybe some day........or night....
it's true that you can be hooked on someone by hearing just one song....it happened to me numerous times

one of my favourites............it blows me awaay

 
hahahahaha!! Gents no problem, but my mission now is to convince you Approve yes Al is very technical brilliant but not cold really, unlike Santana which is most known for Black Magic Women (track original from Peter Green) Al is just too good, really Approve[TUBE]vuY0_JCHaF4[/TUBE]




sorry for being away a bit................i like converters specially so gorgeus as you.......
i don't know santana just for black magic woman and i know it's green's track and btw i like green's version better
hmmmm. undoubtedly Al is pure genius no question....but i still lack something to grab me with him........
maybe your hugs.....errr i mean posts will....looking forward
sometimes it needs time and just a special something to click you to someone.....this moment with Al I still didn't get
looking forward to your convincing..............
]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:48:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4716129#4716129 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Both excellent guitarists!... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4706204#4706204 Author: eddmir12
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Posted: January 23 2013 at 07:27

Both excellent guitarists! But I have to go with Al, he has expanded his music style so much more than any other guitarist in the world. From latin to rock to fusion to jazz to world music...you name it Al has done it, and he does it so naturally and it sounds so fantastic!!]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:27:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4706204#4706204 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Al.Carlos was better in the 70s,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4702900#4702900 Author: docall27
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Posted: January 18 2013 at 23:45

Al.

Carlos was better in the 70s, more melodic, more feeling than Al...BUT, he never really went anywhere beyond that.

Al has grown more as a guitarist over the years IMO.
]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:45:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4702900#4702900 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by gents Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4702719#4702719 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 18 2013 at 17:57

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 



oh, how I wish.............i don't bite much as you would think from my avatar.....only if necesary

still in love......but i'll try............

There is no doubt that Al is great guitarist tehnically but I just can't ''feel'' him. For me he's just sterile and flat. Nothing changes inside me. On the other hand when I put Santana I instantlly feel the wormth and energy that suites me ooooo so well. So much energy and head banging. With Al I feel cold. But that's just me. Who knows maybe that someday will change (maybe I'll move to Mozambique......i mean....erhhh).
You never know what tomorrow will bring........
 
Lol Gents, hahaahaha you charming cheeky one Big smile listen to the track above that I posted, hocus pocus listen... ok that's the wrong band but whaaahaaaaaaaa this is so good Al Magico convinced me right here and there Smile 




ooohhhh........she knows my name....i'm melting.....and with your switching poses....i just can't stand it.....and you like Focus.......and I like Focus........it's just too much

i have listened to it and i'm sorry it's just doesn't get to me........it doesn't mean it's not great.........it is .......maybe he is just  trying too hard.......sorry no feelings for me.........maybe some day........or night....
it's true that you can be hooked on someone by hearing just one song....it happened to me numerous times

one of my favourites............it blows me awaay

 
hahahahaha!! Gents no problem, but my mission now is to convince you Approve yes Al is very technical brilliant but not cold really, unlike Santana which is most known for Black Magic Women (track original from Peter Green) Al is just too good, really Approve[TUBE]vuY0_JCHaF4[/TUBE]


Edited by Kati - January 18 2013 at 17:58]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:57:51 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4702719#4702719 Al Di Meola vs Santana : it didn't post sorry.........one... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701308#4701308 Author: gents
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Posted: January 17 2013 at 02:56

it didn't post sorry.........

one of my favourites


http://youtu.be/KWFRsrq7iMw
]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:56:58 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701308#4701308 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Kati Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701306#4701306 Author: gents
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 17 2013 at 02:55

Originally posted by Kati

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 



oh, how I wish.............i don't bite much as you would think from my avatar.....only if necesary

still in love......but i'll try............

There is no doubt that Al is great guitarist tehnically but I just can't ''feel'' him. For me he's just sterile and flat. Nothing changes inside me. On the other hand when I put Santana I instantlly feel the wormth and energy that suites me ooooo so well. So much energy and head banging. With Al I feel cold. But that's just me. Who knows maybe that someday will change (maybe I'll move to Mozambique......i mean....erhhh).
You never know what tomorrow will bring........
 
Lol Gents, hahaahaha you charming cheeky one Big smile listen to the track above that I posted, hocus pocus listen... ok that's the wrong band but whaaahaaaaaaaa this is so good Al Magico convinced me right here and there Smile 




ooohhhh........she knows my name....i'm melting.....and with your switching poses....i just can't stand it.....and you like Focus.......and I like Focus........it's just too much

i have listened to it and i'm sorry it's just doesn't get to me........it doesn't mean it's not great.........it is .......maybe he is just  trying too hard.......sorry no feelings for me.........maybe some day........or night....
it's true that you can be hooked on someone by hearing just one song....it happened to me numerous times

one of my favourites............it blows me awaay

[TUBE]http://youtu.be/KWFRsrq7iMw[/TUBE]
]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:55:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701306#4701306 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Al DiMeola - especially for... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701282#4701282 Author: prog4evr
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 17 2013 at 01:39

Al DiMeola - especially for "Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars" off of 'Casino.'  Electric shredding is done by so many, but very few can do that acoustically like DiMeola does on that classic tune...

"Chasing the Voodoo," off the same album, shows off DiMeola's Electric / Flamenco prowess, but I am almost more blown away by the conga-playing on this song by Mingas...


Edited by prog4evr - January 17 2013 at 01:46]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:39:40 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701282#4701282 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Al playing very sensitive accoustics... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701194#4701194 Author: Kati
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Posted: January 16 2013 at 22:28

Al playing very sensitive accoustics here  [TUBE]j_Iyx3vIWWM[/TUBE]

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:28:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701194#4701194 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Carlos is really a blues player... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701120#4701120 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 20:46

Carlos is really a blues player with Latin roots; Al went to Berklee music school and is highly trained in all number of styles.   Better?   Impossible to compare but I'd have to give it to Santana.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:46:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701120#4701120 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Sumdeusi... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701118#4701118 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 20:44

Originally posted by Sumdeus

i don't think he was trying to say Al never plays beautiful music, but the fact of the matter is Al Di Meola's music does tend to get caught up in the technicality of it all sometimes and turn into a mere showcasing of Al's technical skill
 
Yep Sumdeus, I too understand that, you colourful fluffy teddy bear Big smile and I also mentioned that the one track was enough for me to get hooked on Al ApproveHug
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:44:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701118#4701118 Al Di Meola vs Santana : i don't think he was trying... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701080#4701080 Author: Sumdeus
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 20:12

i don't think he was trying to say Al never plays beautiful music, but the fact of the matter is Al Di Meola's music does tend to get caught up in the technicality of it all sometimes and turn into a mere showcasing of Al's technical skill
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:12:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701080#4701080 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by gents Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701066#4701066 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 19:41

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 



oh, how I wish.............i don't bite much as you would think from my avatar.....only if necesary

still in love......but i'll try............

There is no doubt that Al is great guitarist tehnically but I just can't ''feel'' him. For me he's just sterile and flat. Nothing changes inside me. On the other hand when I put Santana I instantlly feel the wormth and energy that suites me ooooo so well. So much energy and head banging. With Al I feel cold. But that's just me. Who knows maybe that someday will change (maybe I'll move to Mozambique......i mean....erhhh).
You never know what tomorrow will bring........
 
Lol Gents, hahaahaha you charming cheeky one Big smile listen to the track above that I posted, hocus pocus listen... ok that's the wrong band but whaaahaaaaaaaa this is so good Al Magico convinced me right here and there Smile 
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:41:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701066#4701066 Al Di Meola vs Santana : hahahahahaha I listening again... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701062#4701062 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 19:37

hahahahahaha I listening again right now to Ride with the devil on a Spanish Highway, it's unique and OMG!!!!!! hahahahahaha brilliant!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:37:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701062#4701062 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by someone_else Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701061#4701061 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 19:35

Smile
Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 
 
You cute Turkey Tongue Al hates it when he is described as the fastest guitarist in the world btw, this was not his intent but awwww pointless jingle? :( No you have been brainwashed I am sure! Wink[TUBE]vGWfDkx4zyY[/TUBE] because for me Riding with the devil on a spanish highway has so many highlights, it's gasmic, orgasmic eargasmic really Big smile I became hooked first listen here and ever since Smile OMG no one beats him, this is just too exciting brilliant and those changes and the prelipupu's.... aaahhhhhhh ooohhhhh oh yeah!!! hahahaha!!! This killed me and to date never heard anything like this! Approve [TUBE]vGWfDkx4zyY[/TUBE]
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:35:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4701061#4701061 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by someone_else Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700756#4700756 Author: gents
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 16 2013 at 12:15

Originally posted by someone_else

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 



oh, how I wish.............i don't bite much as you would think from my avatar.....only if necesary

still in love......but i'll try............

There is no doubt that Al is great guitarist tehnically but I just can't ''feel'' him. For me he's just sterile and flat. Nothing changes inside me. On the other hand when I put Santana I instantlly feel the wormth and energy that suites me ooooo so well. So much energy and head banging. With Al I feel cold. But that's just me. Who knows maybe that someday will change (maybe I'll move to Mozambique......i mean....erhhh).
You never know what tomorrow will bring........
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:15:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700756#4700756 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by gents Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700067#4700067 Author: someone_else
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 15 2013 at 07:51

Originally posted by gents

Originally posted by Kati

Who do you prefer, this is hard because I was completely taken by Santana with Abraxas album and once I heard Al Di Meola's Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway from Elegant Gypsy album I was blown away whooohaaa!!!!!! Al is El Magico for me, my favorite and who do you like most? Smile 
P.S. Abraxas is also interesting because it was one of the only albums ever released in quadrophonic. Dark side was another!  
 
 
I'm sorry................i can't think.....i'm in love with your avatar
 
I silently wondered if this is mutual...Tongue
 
Back to topic:
Master DiMeola's guitaristic prowess has a certain tendency to degenerate into rather pointless jingle-jangle which is sometimes quite hard to endure for my sensitive ears. On the other hand, Santana's music doesn't make me go bananas either, but I prefer it enough to give him my vote.
 
]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:51:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700067#4700067 Al Di Meola vs Santana : With the polls balanced at... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700048#4700048 Author: Bosh66
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 15 2013 at 06:46

With the polls balanced at 17 votes a piece, I'm going to plump for Santana. Even love his more commercial stuff. And Caravanserai is one of my all time faves!]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:46:48 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700048#4700048 Al Di Meola vs Santana : been listening Santana so much... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700043#4700043 Author: akaBona
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 15 2013 at 06:36

been listening Santana so much lately, so my choise was an easy one]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:36:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4700043#4700043 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Ok only fair enough to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699780#4699780 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 14 2013 at 21:54

HugOk only fair enough to post another of my favorites, this one is Santana and so good too!!! Big smile   [TUBE]PSjK0WnVivE[/TUBE]]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:54:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699780#4699780 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Listen to this and be... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699771#4699771 Author: Kati
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 14 2013 at 21:45

Listen to this and be prepared to be blown away, El Magico Smile  [TUBE]vGWfDkx4zyY[/TUBE]]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:45:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699771#4699771 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Al Di Meola. I love his style.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699744#4699744 Author: geneyesontle
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 14 2013 at 21:08

Al Di Meola. I love his style.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:08:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699744#4699744 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Slartibartfast Al... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699700#4699700 Author: ryanefl
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 14 2013 at 20:04

Originally posted by Slartibartfast



Al hasn't done anything as beautiful as Europa... 

Although if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear it.



Al playing No Potho Reposare http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNDyMN-TY0U.  It's quite pretty. 
]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:04:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699700#4699700 Al Di Meola vs Santana : l love both. I can't choose.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699314#4699314 Author: digdug
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 14 2013 at 11:06

 l love both.  I can't choose.  Thank God I get to listen to them both  :)]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:06:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4699314#4699314 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by GuldbamsenI... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698989#4698989 Author: Mellotron Storm
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 21:58

Originally posted by Guldbamsen

I have a live album by Santana from the Filmore 1968 that cooks like a landslide of Gordon Ramsays. Even back then he was brilliant.
I have that too David and he sure does smoke.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:58:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698989#4698989 Al Di Meola vs Santana : I have a live album by Santana... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698841#4698841 Author: Guldbamsen
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 17:38

I have a live album by Santana from the Filmore 1968 that cooks like a landslide of Gordon Ramsays. Even back then he was brilliant.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:38:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698841#4698841 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Imo, Al's technically... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698837#4698837 Author: dwill123
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 17:29

Imo, Al's technically better but Carlos' music is WAY and FAR MORE better.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:29:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698837#4698837 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Santana's good, don't... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698751#4698751 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 15:18

Santana's good, don't get me wrong, but Al is way more innovative and accomplished - a great inspiration as a guitar player. Return To Forever and Elegant Gypsy album really blew me away the first time I listened to them - I hadn't head playing that fast and deleterious before that. It would influence a generation of shredders to come. Approve
]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:18:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698751#4698751 Al Di Meola vs Santana : no matter how commercial Santana... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698741#4698741 Author: Sumdeus
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 15:09

no matter how commercial Santana may have gotten, the classic Santana records from the 60's and 70's beat any Al Di Meola for me. as well, I would point out that Al Di Meola got pretty dull and predictable in the 80's and 90's as well.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:09:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698741#4698741 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by KatiThe... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698739#4698739 Author: Progosopher
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 15:01

Originally posted by Kati

The problem with Santana for me is that he over commercialized himself.
I fully agree with this even though I have come to a greater appreciation for Carlos in the last few years.  Have you heard Shape Shifter?  It is almost all instrumental and definitely a return to the early days.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:01:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698739#4698739 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Okay that was just weird. I'm... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698723#4698723 Author: Mellotron Storm
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 14:35

Okay that was just weird. I'm watching the Atlanta / Seattle game on TV and as they go to commercial they played the instrumental start of Black Magic Woman.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:35:57 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698723#4698723 Al Di Meola vs Santana : everyone at woodstock was on acid.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698687#4698687 Author: Sumdeus
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 13:21

everyone at woodstock was on acid. that's why most of the performances are so spectacular. ]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:21:53 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698687#4698687 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by jude111CARAVANSERAI's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698667#4698667 Author: HolyMoly
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 12:53

Originally posted by jude111

 

CARAVANSERAI's even better! Alors, Santana pour moi.
This album alone gives Santana the edge for me.  It's unreal.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:53:40 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698667#4698667 Al Di Meola vs Santana : And don't forget about David... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698662#4698662 Author: sagichim
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 12:34

And don't forget about David Hasselhoff totally drunk trying to eat a burger! LOL]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:34:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698662#4698662 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Slartibartfast Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698646#4698646 Author: Guldbamsen
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 12:19

Originally posted by Slartibartfast

Originally posted by Guldbamsen

This is one of my favourite performances. I know Carlos was on acid

I'm sure most people were buzzed on something.  Wanna play name the musician and what where they buzzed on? Tongue  OK we have Santana on LSD...


We have Lou on, and here I'm obviously speculating, coke:
[TUBE]i7x5CpahsZk[/TUBE]

Too bad the clip isn't longerLOL
]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:19:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698646#4698646 Al Di Meola vs Santana : Originally posted by Guldbamsen This... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698643#4698643 Author: Slartibartfast
Subject: 91486
Posted: January 13 2013 at 12:17

Originally posted by Guldbamsen

This is one of my favourite performances. I know Carlos was on acid

I'm sure most people were buzzed on something.  Wanna play name the musician and what where they buzzed on? Tongue  OK we have Santana on LSD...
]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:17:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=91486&PID=4698643#4698643