Santana, Black Magic Woman- A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

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This was a new kind of guitar sound experience! And I enjoyed the Mexican flavor of the drums and percussion.

Here’s the link to the original song:

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[jamescox]

Anybody else waiting for "Oye Cómo Va" to kick in after this song finished?

[robfriesen]

Carlos is one of a small number of guitarists where you can hear an unfamiliar song and immediately recognize his tone/style. He is that unique. An absolute master of melody and combining his playing with everything else going on while not forcing his way to the forefront.

[Tommy-hedx]

i once saw an interview with Santana and he was asked about his style of guitar playing, and he said "My father told me to hold a note until you feel it, If you feel it someone else out there will also feel it, and you've made a connection"

[lupcokotevski]

Carlos's playing is instantly recognisable. One of the greats.

[tinahorne]

Carlos Santana is a beautiful light in the world. I am grateful to have seen him in concert💜

[GhoulishGrinMedia]

I think it’s a compliment that you thought his guitar playing was so emotive that you thought it was a wind instrument. He’s one of the greats. 🤘🏽

[zredband]

Santana is perfectly defined by the word "smooth".

[grahamokeefe]

Carlos's horn-like guitar sound was unique at the time. A lot of it had to do with the amplifier he was using. It was an early experiment by the guy who would go on to found Mesa/Boogie amplification. This particular amp was a Fender that had been hot-rodded to create extra signal gain. The horn-like timbre comes from a boost in the upper mid-range.

Carlos was not the first to bring latin influences into rock, but he was one of the most influential. The percussion that you mention is on a lot of his records.

In addition to this song, Santana also had a hit with latin/jazz percussionist Tito Puente's song "¿Oye Como Va?". I saw Tito back in the 90s, and he said that at first when everybody thought it was Carlos's song, he was upset about it. Then the royalty checks started coming in and he got over it quickly.

[washysama]

Europa, and Samba pa ti, are also Santana's must listen tunes, as a Mexican musician and growing up with this music I'm very happy you liked it

[Clifford-fy]

Santana plays the most soulful guitar I have ever heard.

[noother]

The whole Abraxas album is wonderful -and a rock music landmark, introducing that latin-rock flair to big audiences.

[rascatripp]

Santana isn't singing; he just plays guitar and is the leader of the band that took his name. As always I enjoyed your reaction

[capt.k]

Samba Pa Ti, please! It's glorious.

[Forethought]

"Black Magic Woman, " along with "Albatross" and "Oh Well" are examples of Fleetwood Mac's early blues/jazz influenced work. Guitarist Peter Green founded Fleetwood Mac with Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass primarily as a blues band. The band all but broke up in 70/71 after Peter Green left. Fleetwood and McVie reconstituted and refocused the band, adding Christine Perfect, who was married to McVie, and then Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks a couple of years later. The changes turned Fleetwood Mac from a somewhat niche band to one of the most popular and biggest selling rock band of all time!

[wilhelmbeermann]

I saw Santana and Bob Dylan in Cologne in 1984. I was too early in the Stadium and laid down on the grass. I remained laying on the ground during the whole concert. Everything was perfect. I enjoyed every song with my most perfect attidute. Now 40 years later I can still listen to this concert on YouTube 😂❤🎉

[chuckwilliams]

"Is that a sax, or guitar?" That was the smooth styling of Carlos Santana on guitar.
I've got a black magic marker.

[tonyharmon]

This was written by Fleetwood Mac in their first iteration as a band. It was a Blues song at its heart. Carlos Santana took it and added in his Latino roots and a lot of jazz and made it his own. It has a bit of a pop taste as well but without loosing its heart. It became the standard for this song as Blues rarely commands that solid a following en masse. The Fleetwood Mac version is worth listening to if only to see where the song came from.

[Nogill]

At this time Santana played an early sixties Gibson SG Special-- two P-90 pickups, and volume and tone control for each pickup. At least, that's what he used to play this at Woodstock. P-90 pickups have a very special tonal quality. I had an SG Special like his at one time. Awesome guitar. I wish I still had it. Beautiful sustain.

[TechnicalBard]

Santan"s guitar playing is unique and always recognizable. His 2000 album Supernatural was a bunch of duets with other vocalists. His live performances are unbelievable. His performances at Woodstock in 1969, Montreaux in 2011, and the Sacred Fire live album (Mexico 1993) must be heard.

[LeeKennison]

I am thrilled that you were so captivated by Carlos' guitar playing along with enjoying his band's Latin rhythms. Carlos is a musical genius and one of my favorite musicians and one of the best and most expressive guitar players around. His band is known for its incredible Latin rhythm section with multiple drummers and percussionist. He really helped establish this Latin rock sound. Your list of favorite guitarists very much corresponds to my list too. I am very confident that Carlos will stay in your list of favorite players after you hear more of his music. "Europa (Earths Cry Heavens Smile)" is a beautifully expressive instrumental piece with a soaring guitar that I think you will love. I absolutely loved your reaction.