Como el agua

Camarón de la Isla, 1981. Solo by Paco de Lucía, Tomatito.

Camarón's song with Paco de Lucía and Tomatito on guitar, whose falsetas answer the vocal.

Como el agua is a Camarón de la Isla song with Paco de Lucía and Tomatito on guitar, and their falsetas answer the singer's voice. The guitars act as a second voice, filling gaps with melodic phrases that respond to Camarón's intense, expressive singing. The partnership between Camarón and Paco was one of the most important in flamenco, and this recording shows why. Tomatito's presence adds another layer of guitar voice. Listen for how the guitars wait for the vocal lines to end, then step in with short, sympathetic phrases, as if continuing the conversation the singer began.

Como el agua by Camarón de la Isla is featured in our Flamenco (#16) list. The solo is played by Paco de Lucía, Tomatito and the song was released in 1981.

In our lists

• The 25 Greatest Flamenco Guitar Recordings — #16

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