{"id":22622,"date":"2024-01-31T00:08:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T00:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=22622"},"modified":"2024-01-31T00:08:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T00:08:45","slug":"flamenco-guitar-maestro-rafael-riqueni-transforms-classic-rock-staple-stairway-to-heaven-for-his-new-single-and-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2024\/01\/31\/flamenco-guitar-maestro-rafael-riqueni-transforms-classic-rock-staple-stairway-to-heaven-for-his-new-single-and-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Flamenco Guitar Maestro RAFAEL RIQUENI Transforms Classic Rock Staple \u201cSTAIRWAY TO HEAVEN\u201d For His New Single And Album!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prepare to be mesmerized as Maestro Rafael Riqueni, an iconic figure in flamenco guitar music, unveils a transcendent rendition of a classic rock staple with his brand new single released today, a flamenco-infused cover of Led Zeppelin’s rock epic “Stairway to Heaven.” The track serves as a glimpse into Riqueni’s innovative approach to music, which relies more on emotive, passionate playing over technical wizardry, and has made him one of the most celebrated Spanish guitarists in history.\u00a0

Riqueni\u2019s deliberative approach to \u201cStairway\u201d adds new dimension and weight to the song\u2019s familiar melodies, allowing each note to take center stage before proceeding to the next. The transitions between the composition\u2019s many passages are seamless and natural, and the bombastic conclusion is as explosive as you\u2019d expect – except Riqueni accomplishes the feat without the aid of Marshall stacks! It\u2019s a bravura performance that both rock and flamenco fans are sure to love!

Stream the single:<\/strong>https:\/\/orcd.co\/rafaelriqueni_stairwaytoheaven<\/a>

And Riqueni’s brilliant reinterpretation of “Stairway\u201d is just the beginning. Come February 16, the artist is set to release a full album of phenomenal renderings of timeless classics by the likes of Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston, The Police and more! Called\u00a0Versatae<\/em>, the album will also feature lush renderings of Ennio Morricone\u2019s gorgeous movie theme to \u201cCinema Paradiso\u201d as well as two Spanish-flavored tracks, one written by Latin superstar Santana and the other a traditional Spanish favorite \u201cAmapola,\u201d which has been covered by everyone from Bing Crosby to Gaby Moreno and Natalie Cole! Music enthusiasts are also sure to enjoy Riqueni\u2019s collaboration with soul great Ben E. King as well as his astounding version of The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” which are included as bonus tracks on the CD version.\u00a0
Versatae<\/em>\u00a0will be available on both CD and digital first with the vinyl version due a couple of weeks later. Order your copies today!\u00a0

Order the CD\/vinyl:<\/strong>https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/?s=rafael+riqueni&post_type=product<\/a>
Pre-save\/pre-order the digital:<\/strong>https:\/\/orcd.co\/rafaelriqueni_versatae<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track List:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Tears In Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Europa (Earth\u2019s Cry Heaven\u2019s Smile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cinema Paradiso<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Just The Two Of Us<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What A Wonderful World<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Dream On<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Moon River<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Stairway to Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. I Will Always Love You<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Every Breath You Take<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Amapola<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Cogiendo Rosas
    BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Spanish Harlem with Ben E. King<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Yesterday<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Spanish Harlem (Instrumental Version)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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