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Tuesday, March 21, 2006

radio free toadman...

This week's entry is a double entry, because I just couldn't decide! I'll likely post these again in early May, around Cinco de Mayo, for the obvious reasons.

Del Castillo is first up, with their song Mi Cariño. This band, from Austin, TX, uses the Spanish Classical guitar in new and amazing ways! Check them out. And, as always, if you like it, buy the album! The whole thing is awesome. Get it from iTunes, or get it from their website (referenced above).

Artist - Album - Song
Del Castillo - Brothers of the Castle - Mi Cariño (ogg format)
Del Castillo - Brothers of the Castle - Mi Cariño (mp4 format)

Next up, is a band that features both Del Castillo, and the talents of Robert Rodriguez. Yes, THAT Robert Rodriguez. The same guy who directed films such as Desperado, Once Upon a Time In Mexico, Sin City, and, oddly enough, the Spy Kids movies. He lives in Austin and does almost all his editing at his own digital studio. He formed the band Chingon to compose music for his Latin films. The music is similar to Del Castillo mostly because it is essentially Del Castillo plugged in, as it were. Rodriguez kicks on the feedback, but keeps with the traditional sound and flavor of Latin music, creating an entirely new sound altogether. Check it out! I've selected on of my favorite tracks for you today, it's a traditional Mariachi song that has been (in the words of Rodriguez himself) "Chingonized." I hope you enjoy it! And again, if you like this song, please buy the album from the website I've referenced above! If you get it from Amazon, the band gets less money. I suggest you buy from band websites as much as possible, in fact.

Artist - Album - Song
Chingon - Mexican Spaghetti Western - Malagueña Salerosa (ogg format)
Chingon - Mexican Spaghetti Western - Malagueña Salerosa (mp4 format)

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