re: my friend "El Negro"

[erskoman]

According to an interview in Modern Drummer that was published in October, 1995:

..."(Incidentally, "El Negro" - the black - was a nickname given to Horacio even before he was born. It was a sign of affection for a little black boy who lived next door and was best friends with Hernandez's brother.)"

And yes, Horacio has taken drumming to a whole new level.

Regards and greetings from Tokyo.
Peter Erskine

[peter c]

Gracias, Pedro!

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PS: Negro (boys) and Negra (girls)
are also general endearing terms in
the Latin culture for all young
children. My father always called
me "Negro", even to this day.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ October 07, 2003 05:21 PM: Message edited by: peter c ]</font>

[BennyAndTheSkins]

He has a tremendously light touch on kit, as well. I noticed that on the MD Fest 2000 DVD. He's a guy that will be playing until he's a very old man. Very little stress/tension in his body, from what I could see.........

Have any of you guys heard of DeQuervain's Tenosinovitis? That's the medical term for tendonitis of the upper/inner wrist, right behind the thumb. It's where the tendon sheathing in the wrist becomes inflamed, and you can actually feel/hear the tendons rubbing together when you move your fingers. I had a mild case of that, from swinging a sledge hammer one afternoon, and then I had to play a gig that night. I ended up having to play with my left hand only! It was a blues gig, so I set my ride cymbal low, and to the left, near my snare so I could comp the shuffle feel easier. Actually I could feel it do wonders for my left hand dexterity by the end of the night. Amazing how your brain can adapt when it has to.

Anyways, long story short, there was another thread that mentioned tightness in the forearm, and the key is that proper stretching is crucial, along with staying relaxed, and ergonomically comfortable.

[PencilZ]

I thought the "El negro" meant "The Tiger" and wasn't anything to do with a color reference? [and yes i do now negro means black].

[skunkfunk]

Sad story indeed, roastbeef, but I'm not sure of what you're trying to say. It doesn't excuse your behaviour.
However, I hope that we all can forgive you for your offensive posts and give you a second chance.

All the best.

/F

[FlamTriplet]

roast beef guy is a certified whack job.

how can he be a counseler for troubled youth when he is troubled himself? [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img]

[peter c]

RBC,

There are three things that
came to mind, when I read
your post that I wanted to
suggest to you:

"Everything begins and ends
with you."

It's clear that you have been
through hard times. Perhaps
you were victimized by cert-
ain people and circumstances.

Whatever happened, what's im-
portant now is that you clearly
distinguish those events in
your past from those in your
present, not allowing your
judgment to be clouded by some-
thing that you would not want
to cloud someone elses (pre)
judgment of you. Like begets
like. Think about it.

Hatred only begets hatred. It
can never beget love. The sweet
taste of vengeance (and it IS
sweet) cannot sustain you for
long and of course, it comes
a price. That price is/has been
paid all over the world, ever
since the beginning of time.
That price is the future. Also
contained in that price is the
seed, which powers the endless
cycle of hatred and violence.

A wise man once said that it's
a lot easier to die for a cause
than to live for it. To live a
life of understanding... What
more difficult thing is there?

But as our children grade us,
so we will be graded. My son
does not ask for a perfect
father but for one who tries
to be perfect, never giving up;
always trying to do what's best
and despite the obstacles.

Your Creator sees you and knows
your heart. Wipe it clean of
hate and you might see Him.

You might be better able to see
and interpret the "answers" to
such prayers more effectively if
that veil of hatred and vengence
were removed.

Understanding the cycle of hatred
and violence and how vengeance is
interwoven, can help us determine
that perhaps the best way to stop
it, is first stamping out the
smolderings in OUR hearts.

"It's never too late to do the
right thing."

In this world, people don't deserve
anything. That's the hard truth
that has to be accepted BUT that's
why when they're freely, voluntar-
ily given it - out of love... that's
when it means the most.

"Compassion - You can't get it
unless you give it in earnest."

Only humans can give it. In it,
there is only love. There can
be no hate.

It's human to err. It's also human
to show compassion.

You can do both and be blessed.

Good will to you,

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[buga]

very wise words Peter C and thanks to Peter E. for the post.

Another up and coming latin drummer who's quickly establishing a reputation is Antonio Sanchez(u can check him out on the latest MD Festival DVD, tho I wouldn't say "soloing" is his forte). Also on the latest MD Mag, there's an inquiry("Ask a Pro")about his performance on Avishai Cohen's and the International Vamp Band's "Unity", the song was "Etude" I think, don't have the mag with me right now. That cd is STRONGLY recommended if you want to hear a great mix of latin(not just afro cuban), middle eastern and jazz. [img]smile.gif[/img]



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<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ October 17, 2003 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Bozzio ]</font>

[PencilZ]

The Pat metheny "speaking of now" dvd with sanchez playing has had a european release date of 3rd November, so it must have an immenant usa date too.

[peter c]

Bozzio,

Thanks. I am not deserving
of anything. Life is hard
enough than to make it hard
for someone else.

As for Sanchez, he did a gig
for a friend of mine in Boston,
who spoke very highly of him.
The recordings sounded pretty
good but were "right for the
gig", if you follow me.

I have heard him on one record-
ing: DAVID SANCHEZ - MELAZA.

It was good but the mix was
not the best and I'm hoping to
hear him on something else, a
little more revealing.

I understand he really excelled
at Berklee (I hated that place)
and Pat Methany said some real
good things about him.

I'd like to hear more of him
and any experiences you fellows
may have had with him.

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