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Santana — El Farol
Album: Supernatural
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7.4

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Released: 1999
Length: 4:27
Plays (last 30 days): 0
(Instrumental)
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 laserace wrote:

Anyone who hears this Santana Instrumental, knows it as the light that shines and guides our soul.



Very nice!
Anyone who hears this Santana Instrumental, knows it as the light that shines and guides our soul.
just beautiful 
 sailorgirl wrote:
{#Sleep} Is 


  C
i love this. i'm not sure i knew it was santana. beautiful.
SEXY!!!
 Geecheeboy wrote:

I had to pause in my work and dance with my wife. 




Totally Cool!   
I had to pause in my work and dance with my wife. 
 smartn1 wrote:

I think all businesses should use this their on hold music. I wouldn't mind being put on hold so much




You bet!!   
I think all businesses should use this their on hold music. I wouldn't mind being put on hold so much
feels like an older one. Would've fit nicely on Caravanserai. 7
Getting better & better, every time I hear this tune!!!  Thank You RP!
 kingart wrote:

osted 11 years ago by LowPhreak:

What crappy muzak. When is this elevator gonna move?




As soon as you get off it.



I agree! ...Too funny!
The more I hear this tune, the more I like it!!!  
EXCELLENT

 mac.knowles955 wrote:

Throwing this in while I was shouting along to Moody Blues "Tuesday Afternoon" is exquisitely delicious.




Even 1 year later it's still a good mix
This song perfect as we cruise up the Murray River in South Australia. First holiday from WA in so long a time it seems.
the song means the lighthouse, but automatic generated pictures show iguanas and winter landscapes... interesting..
osted 11 years ago by LowPhreak:CatFitz wrote:

What crappy muzak. When is this elevator gonna move?




As soon as you get off it.


I hope that Bill is playing this because today is July 20. 

Santana was born in Mexico on July 20, 1947. He learned to play the violin at age five and the guitar at age eight, under the tutelage of his father, who was a ... 

Say a prayer and light one up for one of the greatest guitarists, musicians and passionate citizens of modern times. Began the journey in 1966, had a great band early on with huge and awe-inspiring tracks, and is still going touring playing recording with angels and thunder. That is blessed and rare. Carlos, you da man!

 kingart wrote:

You love -- the music, or the divorce? Inquiring minds want blah blah 
 
Both really. It's a laid back tune to listen to while wearing rose-tinted glasses !!

The Walker Brother's "No Regrets" is probably a far more apt piece of music for when the cold glare of reality hits my un-shaded eyes
I just don't understand how anyone can rate this a 1.  Is it something about Mr Santana's arrogance or something else not related to the music he creates?
 Ben_D_Wire wrote:
Reminds me of my divorce - I love it! {#Chillpill}
 
You love -- the music, or the divorce? Inquiring minds want blah blah 
Throwing this in while I was shouting along to Moody Blues "Tuesday Afternoon" is exquisitely delicious.
 benfitch523 wrote:
It sounds like an elevator version of Fly Me to the Moon, but it's still quite nice
 
I thought the same thing - lots of notes and timing in common. Still a nice piece.
Love this from Santana. Wish there was an updated band pic for 2020 on the Wikipedia info.
Great and smooth. Go on.
 Ben_D_Wire wrote:
Reminds me of my divorce - I love it! {#Chillpill}

 
That doesn't sound like any of the divorces most of my friends (and one of my ex-gfs) has experienced. 
I will sleep in the office at 2 p.m.
elevator music

going down 
Reminds me of my divorce - I love it! {#Chillpill}
This doesn't rock out like other cuts of his, but here, Carlos expresses the pure Essence of Latin Rock with nuances that astound me...
Am I the only person who goes to the elevator to listen to music?

 
Nope, he can only make very boooooring songs like this one...

oldman wrote:
As far as I'm concerned, Mr Santana can do no wrong

 

 sailorgirl wrote:
{#Sleep}
 
Can I add any more Zzzz's to this? I'm tryin'...I really am.
 chyk5 wrote:


Agreed; he's a very talented guy, but this is elevator music.
 
Two people at opposite ends of the office said "elevator music?"


Uncle Alvarez Santana.
As far as I'm concerned, Mr Santana can do no wrong
 DrLex wrote:
Is this Diet Santana (or Santana Light for Europeans)?
It's not bad, just... bland. 

 

Agreed; he's a very talented guy, but this is elevator music.
{#Sleep}
To wired for the elevator...Suggestion: good for Staples Superstore as background.  {#Stop}
Where did i put that No Doz?

This is not rock — smooth jazz, ick.

-1 star
Simply beautiful. Carlos rocks when he rocks, but he is so smooth when he's just blusin' out.

 MikeCloud wrote:
very possibly the best rock and roll album ever. only competition is sargent peppers.  
 
Best ever?!?  I know everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but DAMN - we might need to make an exception for you!

{#Frustrated}

Please make it stop.  This is the first time in years I actually thought about changing stations mid song.


Is this Diet Santana (or Santana Light for Europeans)?
It's not bad, just... bland. 


Carlos Santana II by ~razvanmaiden
©2009-2010 ~razvanmaiden

greeeeeeeeeat !!!



remove from playlist please

Carlos Santana & Dave Matthews - "Love of My Life" Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R0DcUywBrY

 CatFitz wrote:

What crappy muzak. When is this elevator  gonna move?


 

As soon as you get off it. 

What crappy muzak. When is this elevator  gonna move?


negative
Jimi, Frank and Carlos...........
This is one of my 10(if you dont mind schmalzy)!?  Maybe i give it a 10 because it is classical?

 keller1 wrote:
Schmaltzy.
 

10 - Beach Boys - Good Vibrations {#Stupid}
Schmaltzy.
 MikeCloud wrote:
very possibly the best rock and roll album ever. only competition is sargent peppers. it's called a ballad — it's supposed to be mellow. If you haven't played this song either during or after sex, you really can't understand it.
 
{#Beat}

zzzzzzzzzzzzz
 oscar_driver wrote:
weird that this was maybe cool back in the day and now it's just pretty bad .... i love Santana but this is pure "smooth jazz" almost ,,, but then .. if this is the original ... then i respect .. OScar
 
Does originality justify it then?

I love Santana, but this is not good...
Quoting the good lady wife:

"What on earth is this? Sounds like something off Top Gun."

I rarely feel the need to say anything negative on RP, but on this occasion, it's a definite {#Puke}
{#Arghhh} booooooooooo!!!!!!!



 sfuller wrote:
Knew this was Santana w/o even looking at the screen. Whether or not you like the song, his tone and style are immediately recognizable.
 
Right on!  He may use the same scales a lot (Dorian mode and harmonic minor a la "Smooth," and so sounds a bit samey, but I still love his playing.
Stuff like "Europa" live, where he hangs that note in the air for like, minutes.  Some cool stuff.

next up, Chuck Mangione, only here on KBAY, the Bay Areas soft rock station
I could listen to Santana all day...I think I just did.
garthwb wrote:
A bit like "Fly me to the Moon", punctuated by a Latin interlude... Thank God no cheesy Rock-boy or RnB vocals on this track though!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who heard "Fly Me to the Moon" in this.
weird that this was maybe cool back in the day and now it's just pretty bad .... i love Santana but this is pure "smooth jazz" almost ,,, but then .. if this is the original ... then i respect .. OScar
A bit like "Fly me to the Moon", punctuated by a Latin interlude... Thank God no cheesy Rock-boy or RnB vocals on this track though!
I remember when I danced to this years ago and was shy and beginning to love for the first time.
Knew this was Santana w/o even looking at the screen. Whether or not you like the song, his tone and style are immediately recognizable.
Think what ya want , likely the last Santana Cd I'll ever buy. Bought many before , but none since
meghan89 wrote:
This is music that they play in department stores.
I......must.......shop........
catmaven wrote:
soporificizing
Johray63 wrote:
Even Google lets me down on this one :-k Well, if one thing, this word doesn't sound supernatural to me.
Why, it's a perfectly cromulent word, and describes the track very well. Most of Santana's music, actually.
very possibly the best rock and roll album ever. only competition is sargent peppers. it's called a ballad -- it's supposed to be mellow. If you haven't played this song either during or after sex, you really can't understand it.
guitars at his best. he did a private show in marin one night, he was electrofying...
This is music that they play in department stores.
Borderline insulting... :headache.gif:
Just one of many boring santana tunes... - his old stuff was nice, but with the years he became very monotonous
elevator music. carlos has gotten a little too mellow with age, methinks.
Reminds me of "Close Your Eyes" - the melodramatic Buffy & Angel love theme from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you - I'm a big Buffy fan - but "Close Your Eyes" isn't on my list of favorite Buffy tunes.
Listen to his guitar tone!
WAIT A MINUTE!!! B&R are probably from SoCal- thus explaining the lean toward Latin music... ...or maybe not, I could just be full of taquitos.
lisa_bisa wrote:
Think "Fly me to the moon...blah blah blah with the stars. blah blah blah blah blah blah jupiter and mars" that's what it sounds like to me. Not really doing it for me i'm afraid.
This is exactly what I thought.
lisa_bisa wrote:
Think "Fly me to the moon...blah blah blah with the stars. blah blah blah blah blah blah jupiter and mars"
Yup, that is what I thought too after hearing a few seconds of this song as well. "Wait, isn't this..." :-k 8O :nodhead:
catmaven wrote:
soporificizing
Even Google lets me down on this one :-k Well, if one thing, this word doesn't sound supernatural to me.
I do dig Santana, but this is not one of my favorites. Nice playing, but overall it's just a bit too "easy-listening" for me. :-({|=
catmaven wrote:
I agree with Spieler. I don't like any Santana I have heard yet. This is different from most, but not therefore superior at all. I guess I don't like repetitive and soporificizing music. (Yes, I coined one word.)
Well... What you lack in musical taste, you more than make up for with your phantasmagorical locution, pussylover!
Pyro wrote:
I completely agree with you. I also think Mark Knopfler can really make a guitar sing.
I add to the comments...a guitar full of soul and inspiration... introspection and latin ancient roots
GregX59 wrote:
One of my favorite guitarists. Others may have better technical chops, but nobody can make his axe talk like Carlos. What he does he does so well...
I completely agree with you. I also think Mark Knopfler can really make a guitar sing.
spieler wrote:
Ick. Sounds too much like a soundtrack to cheesy romantic German TV-movies. Sorry Carlos.
I agree with Spieler. I don't like any Santana I have heard yet. This is different from most, but not therefore superior at all. I guess I don't like repetitive and soporificizing music. (Yes, I coined one word.)
One of my favorite guitarists. Others may have better technical chops, but nobody can make his axe talk like Carlos. What he does he does so well...
maxal wrote:
Santana Brothers album have more songs of that kind. Play them, please.
Seconded. That is one of my favorites for both passive and active listening. Simply a beautiful album.
Ick. Sounds too much like a soundtrack to cheesy romantic German TV-movies. Sorry Carlos.
This is actually nice. I've been annoyed by the Santana stuff like the songs he does with these quasi-rock-boy-bands like Matchbox 20 and the other guy with the gravely voice "every time I try to tell you the words come out wrong" ... songs that Clearchannel stations play every other song! I prefer Santana playing on his own.
Wail on forever, Carlos!
Suave.
Traden < View Profile > Location: Fredericton, NB Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2002 10:19 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Makes me feel like I waiting in an elevator. oh, if only elevators had this type of music in them.
Absolutely tasteless.
Whomever or whatever it may sound like, it is ohhhhh soooooo smooooooooooooth. ;)
The light is el calmar, alisa y sofisticado. I like it.
Originally Posted by lisa_bisa: Think "Fly me to the moon...blah blah blah with the stars. blah blah blah blah blah blah jupiter and mars" that's what it sounds like to me. Not really doing it for me i'm afraid.
Lisa, good call! Now that I hear this song again I do hear strains of Fly Me To the Moon . No matter what though, Carlos' guitar speaks to me on a spiritual level.
Santana Brothers album have more songs of that kind. Play them, please.
Hmm...I have supernatural, but for some reason I was thinking this was an old song that Santana was covering...guess I\'ll have to go look at the liner notes.
Too much Santana for too long now and I\'m saturated. Never heard this though, and I\'ll admit I didn\'t recognize it from the first note.
This is on Supernatural?! Guess I need to buy that disc, this is amazing.