This is the perfect 'Vacation infatuation' expression, with a Kodak moment on a beach with an entertaining lady and a drunk, lonely caballero. The patrons are several pitchers deep in cerveza and ignore the romantic hiccup unfolding before them. Like a warm summer breeze, the Spanish guitar evokes romantic sunsets as we find the Mexican dude totally enamored by a senorita dancing around the firepit. She invites him to join in the fun but alas...he is too shy to act and eventually wanders off into the night.
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For you guitar aficionados out there, I play this intro with a 'dropped-D tuning''. This simply means you carefully lower the bass E string to a D. I like this as it gives the guitar an edgy feel. In Twisted Gitar Music Studio, we added a bunch of reverb in certain spots to give it the WOW factor. 'A Lonely Caballero' is dramatic, moving and delightfully hilarious. Maracas, chimes, djembe and ocarina add colour and depth as the Smokeywine harmonies caress your ears like gentle waves on the ocean. To learn tips and tricks to enhance your musical journey, go to my Music Made Easy page in the top menu bar. (smokeywine.com)
Here we are basking in the warm embrace of a tropical paradise. I will never tire of the turquoise waters, the colourful fish, the umbrella drinks, the local music, the fresh fruit, the cheeky monkeys, the lazy lizards, the tanned cleavage, the smell of sunscreen, the beautiful beaches and all the romantic flavours of life on vacation. I'm lucky that I never have to pine after a beautiful senorita because I get to dance with my exotic wife, Lea any time anywhere. (leasheldan.com)
Here's a little taste of my past and present art adventures. I'm experimenting with the brilliant colours and textures of wool rovings in the fibre art that keeps us up way past midnight. The exhilarating process of creating art, music or poetry fires up the happy endorphins in my soul. So until next time, fare thee well to the passing of the moments that never return. And please enjoy those moments on your travels wherever they may be. Hello to my Australian listeners and all the folks in Canada and USA that heard my tunes this month! Keep on supporting organic, homegrown music and local artists; we love it when you download our stuff!
Peace, Mark Sheldan
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A Lonely Caballero
A lonely caballero drank on a warm Spanish night
Watching a senorita dance in the pale moonlight
She sang with the voice of an angel
As she beckoned him into her arms
He was caught in the spell of her beauty
But too shy to respond to her charms
So fare thee well to the passing
Of the moments that never return
Hey, barkeep please fill up our glasses
It’s none of this gringo’s concern
The lonely caballero longed to hold her hand
But the pretty senorita was dancing on the sand
She gave him a sign of welcome
He gave her a look of fear
As she twisted in beautiful circles
He ordered a pitcher of beer
The lonely caballero sat while the night drifted by
Till he saw a giant mosquito land on the young woman’s thigh
He hauled off and gave her a wallop
She tripped and fell to the ground
Stunned by his error in judgement
He left without making a sound
Fare thee well to the passing
Of the moments that never return
Hey, barkeep please fill up our glasses
It’s none of this gringo’s concern
by Mark Sheldan
copyright 2019 Socan
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