Vallenato music: what's your opinion

ColombianoX says on Jan 21, 2005, 19:34:

What do I think? That's it's awesome, of course. Vallenato is great to listen to if you just want to drink and don't really want to dance.

My favorite artists? Diomedes Diaz and el Binomio de Oro. I also like Carlos Vives' vallenato rock.


CX

ColombianoX 'Defensor de la Colombianidad'

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bitt3rvanilla says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:07:

disagree Vallenato is not my thing. Its boring and it makes you want to get drunk, it only becomes acceptable while under the influence. Sorry guys, no offence but nothing beats salsa.

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ColombianoX says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:16:

"As much as I don't like this cx jerk, I must agree with him."

I love you too, Parcerito.


CX

ColombianoX 'Defensor de la Colombianidad'

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kernow62 says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:22:

I like it, but I like cumbias more. I also prefer Tulio Zuloaga to Carlos Vives for the modern interpretation.

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kikiortiz11 says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:36:

Vallenato Is the Best... huff, to listen to and to party to.. Im such a fanatic I even play a little acordeon myself! My Favorite Artists are: Binomio De Oro, La Gente De Omar Geles (los diablitos formally), Silvestre Dangond, Peter Manjarres, los Inquietos(los viejos) , Luifer Cuello. And who Can forget Diomedes Diaz and Carlos Vives.. I can go on and on... Il leave it at that..

Christian

Kiki Ortiz-Matallana

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ColombianoX says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:37:

"I like it, but I like cumbias more."

I agree, cumbia is my favorite music, of any kind. Too bad not enough colombians appreciate it. Songs like 'la Pollera Colora', 'la Cumbia Cienaguera', 'Carmen se me perdió la cadenita', 'Ave P'ave', 'la Zenaida', 'la Guagua', and 'Cariñito' are absolute cumbia classics.


"I also prefer Tulio Zuloaga to Carlos Vives for the modern interpretation."

Tulio Zuloaga??? Wasn't that guy like the Vanilla Ice (one-hit wonder) of vallenato?



CX

ColombianoX 'Defensor de la Colombianidad'

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kikiortiz11 says on Jan 21, 2005, 20:38:

Tulio Zuluaga Huuy hermano! Tulio Zuluaga? Corroncho! That guy dropped so fast.. no where to be heard from... Como puedes comparar a Tulio con Carlos Vives???

Kiki Ortiz-Matallana

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Sam Salmon says on Jan 21, 2005, 21:10:

Diomedes Diaz Y el Binomio de Oro Absolutemente!




' a la orden!'

' a la orden!'

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goosekirk says on Jan 21, 2005, 21:29:

Vallenato's cool... But papayera's the coolest. Kind of like a dixieland band whose members are all on entirely different drugs.

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kernow62 says on Jan 22, 2005, 06:07:

Ha ha, good one goosekirk, they do sort of sound like that.

Tulio did sorta drop out of sight, I have 3 of his CDs and some Carlos Vives CDs and personally I still prefer Tulio. He doesn't have the appeal of Vives, but I never follow the flock when it comes to music. Comparing him to Vanilla Ice is a bit cold even for CX. How can you compare one of your beloved fellow Colombians to Vanilla Ice? You are a traitor my friend. You are starting to become more and more American. ;-) Just messin' with ya.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jan 22, 2005, 08:17:

cumbia! is the Colombian music of my preference too. I like to listen to Vives when driving long distances, especially his older cds like Un canto a la vida and Tierra del olvido. Cumbia, however, is much more elegant than either salsa or vallenato.

Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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Cerealkiller says on Jan 22, 2005, 11:21:

Vallenatos often remind me of dusty places under the blazing sun around the Magdalena river, where the only thing you can get other than street arepas and the smell of brake liquid emmanating from old trucks is a couple of aguilas hahaha, that is definitely an experience, everybody should do that just for kicks, its brilliant! Im not saying I dont like it, its just a little strange, Carlos Vives is alright though, but thats not real vallenato now is it? In order to decide whether i like it or not I think I should probably spend a week in valleduper.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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Gomezman5 says on Jan 22, 2005, 11:44:

Vallenatos----well.... It's not my favoirite in terms of rhythm or instrumentals, but the stories can be kind of interesting. The messages, and often social commentary in combination with the instrument/melody makes it nice to listen to when I am in the mood.

I prefer salsa, and merengue......cumbia too!

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British Paisa says on Jan 22, 2005, 11:59:

Vallenatos are the best!... All time favourite vallenatao: Me deja el avion (Diomedes)

This has to be the best music to get pissed to, but you have to understand Spanish to be able to appreciate it as the lyrics are what makes these songs special!...

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jan 22, 2005, 13:19:

yes, the best part of the vallenatos is the lyrics. It's a whole cosmos of chismografía of small towns and hamlets in northern Colombia. I don't care much for the music or rythm or dancing style of vallenatos, but I just love to listen all these small-town stories fitted in the songs. It's like the soul of the people who live in that area of Colombia which I have never visited.
Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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kikiortiz11 says on Jan 22, 2005, 14:15:

Acordeon It is also the Acordeon that makes Vallenato. If you ever get a chance to witness a festival de Vallenato or festival cuna de acordeones, its unbelievable. It gives me chills ! There are people that play the acordeon unbelievably and make it look soo easy. its not! I try once and a while! lol But alltogether Vallenato is the best! Que Viva El Vallenato!!!!!!!

Kiki Ortiz-Matallana

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oldbongo says on Jan 22, 2005, 14:29:

exacto.. kiki... everyone should see "the devils' accordion" film..
the history of la vallenato,.. in the words of pacha rada...
the father of the vallenato...22 kids,105 gran-kids,
and 422 grand-kids, and more songs than he can remember.

the oldgringo had the pleasure of drinking with him on the
occasion of his 95th birthday,along with this guy gutierrez,
after pacha rada gave a performance in cartagena at the new
convention center,to honor the guests at the opening of the
cartagena film festival,attended by a new vallenato fan,
no less than harry belafonte.

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Miguel says on Jan 22, 2005, 17:41:

Vallenato Carlos Vives calls it the "Zydeco" of Colombia...like the cajun music from Louisiana here in the states; lyrically it is like reading the newspaper...as far as dancing it, my gringo ass thinks it is akin to bachata (mas o menos). Diomedes is awesome...and out of jail now!

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Cerealkiller says on Jan 22, 2005, 17:45:

LMAO Good One Miguel, that comment made my day.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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juanalejo says on Jan 22, 2005, 18:42:

Vallenato Nothing beats a night out on the beach in Santa Marta or Cartagena with a Vallenato group playing live until early hours in the morning.

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kernow62 says on Jan 22, 2005, 21:29:

oldgringo, I saw that film "The Devil's Accordion" excellent. What an honour to meet Pacha Rada. Fascinating film, I liked tha part where the two guys were dueling with their accordions, and how the factory in Germany couldn't believe the accordion could be played so blindingly fast.

For a change of pace I am currently listening to a CD by "Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto" very cool.

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oldbongo says on Jan 22, 2005, 21:40:

kernow... good choice...those guys are my buddies,
as la commandante is from san jacinto,
which is a damm strange coincidence for me, because
i was hanging out there before whe was a gleam.

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carbet says on Jan 24, 2005, 00:11:

hate them As a colombian i am ashamed of valleJARTOS.

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william_andrew_channell says on Jan 24, 2005, 14:07:

Ay el 26... del mes de Mayo... nacio un niñito en el año 57...

And the world has never been the same since.

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