I almost hesitate to describe Rodrigo Y Gabriela, because their story is so unique that you might think it's a mere novelty act. It's not. Rodrigo Y Gabriela is a co-ed Mexican guitar duo — based in Dublin, no less — that manages to combine flamenco, mariachi, jazz, classical and heavy metal into an organic whole through technically adept and innovative playing
that puts most flashier fretboard shredders to shame. In case you have any doubts, check out their self-titled album, which mixes tough to categorize originals with unexpected acoustic versions of Metallica's "Orion" and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven." This new video is for "Diablo Rojo," an original track inspired by a rollercoaster in Copehagen, Denmark. The camera takes some thrill ride twists and loops as it keeps focused on their flying fingers and headbanging demeanor. A small pile of guitars gets smashed and there's a mid-clip transition from b&w to color, but none of that compares to watching the duo churn out this flurry of guitar madness. --> watch "Diablo Rojo" in Quicktime or Windows Media
Rodrigo Y Gabriela "Diablo Rojo" (ATO)
George Mays & Jeff Myers, directors/editors | Adrian Fulle, producer | Poya Pictures, production co | David Graham Wilson, DP
