Chapter the Last: Barcelona Musicians

In which our heroine discovers that the best things in life are free.

On the last day in Barcelona, I was strolling the heights of Parc Güell when I heard the most sublime music ever---it was jazzy and ethereal at the same time. I couldn't imagine what instruments could produce those sounds! Following the park's sinuous paths to the source of the music, I joined the spellbound group of listeners. Here is what we saw:

And here is what it sounded like, that hang drum, that clarinet, that kora, played by those so talented men:

and: Beautiful, no? Another night we went to a pricey performance of flamenco music at el Tablao de Carmen. It was the dinner theater version of flamenco---touristy and soulless. Making flamenco soulless---that's quite a feat.

Comments

[Katherine]

One for my Sunday post I think. Amazing music - and so much better I would imagine in the open air.

What's the upside down wok thing that's he playing?

Lovely sketches too! :)

[e j modasky]

what a treat you put togeather---great to see and hear---your talent will help you soar thru life...

[Ricardo Sérgio]

Great drawings.

[lindsay]

What beautiful music. Thanks so much for sharing. Must have been a wonderful trip

[Jeanette]

The music is divine. How lovely to hear it live. And topped with sketches, what more could I ask for?

[annie]

What beautiful music. Thank you for bringing back these sounds from Spain to us.
annie

[Leona]

wow!!!

[Margaret Ann]

I just love it when you travel...thanks for "taking all of us along" again with you...the serenade was fantastic! :)

[Jules Williamson]

Just beautiful! Thanks so much for letting us share this.

[Casey]

I love the music - and your sketches really capture the musicians.

[a brush with color]

You captured these guys beautifully, Laura! The sentiment in your post reminds me of Joni Mitchell's song "For Free."

[Robyn]

I've been enjoying the music. Many thanks, Laura.

It shows in the sketches, where you were most inspired and relaxed. That's why the first two are my favourites. Wonderful - done on the spot with people milling around; amazing!

[Laura]

Thank you so much, kind people. I'm glad you liked the music, too---wish I'd bought several copies of their fantastic cd, but only bought one.

[Jana Bouc]

That music is indeed heavenly and the drawings are delicious as well.

[Tara Bradford]

We were there in October. Isn't it a fun city? Your sketches are wonderful! xoxox