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Free Download - Missing Tracks from "Distancias"

I originally recorded my CD distancias in 2001, it was a self produced release and I would sell it it concerts and local gigs as well as CDbaby.com. After a few years I was contacted by Armik's label Bolero Records inquiring if I was interested in releasing it on their label. Several colleagues thought it would be a great idea to help promote myself and the only real downside was that Armik did not think 4 of the tracks would work well for the "target audience." Oddly enough one of these songs is one of THE most viewed flamenco guitar videos on YouTube.com (a live performance of my Eb Bulerias "Paisaje Jerezano." The 4 tracks were replaced by more commercially acceptable rumba type material that had to be approved by Armik before the deal was finalized. I composed and delivered the 4 tracks within a couple of weeks and signed the contract with Bolero. I was sad about the original release being altered but the promise of bigger and better things made it seem like the thing to do at the time. As a result of the Bolero Records release of "Distancias", I received some great publicity and my CD was in stores all across the US and recieved some nice reviews. I remember the feeling the day I saw my CD in a store while out shopping with my wife and daughter and it was quite a wonderful day when my mother marched into Borders and grabbed the CD off the shelf and proudly walked to the checkout counter informing all in earshot that it was her son's CD. For these moments I give my deepest gratitude to Armik and Bolero Records.

After years of these 4 recordings sitting around not being heard (except for those 1000 or so who bought the initial release), I have decided to make these a free download here on this blog page. The tracks are encoded at a high quality 192kbps and I sincerely hope that they are enjoyed. Below the 4 song players where these tracks can be listened to before downloading will be a link to a .zip file containing the 4 tracks. Donations for the download are greatly appreciated and a suggested donation would be $5 US. The donation button located below will take you to a secure PayPal payment page. It is my pleasure to finally make these tracks available to the public and I sincerely hope they are enjoyed.

Jason McGuire

Track 1 - Paisaje Jerezano (Bulerias)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Cajon and Palmas, Juan Ogalla and Miguel Gonzales "El Picuo" - Jaleos

Track 4 - Encrucijada (Fandangos)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Palmas, Jason McGuire - Percussion

Track 3 - Contrtiempo... a la Luz de la Luna (Rondeña)

Accompanying Artists:
Kai Eckhardt - Bass, Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo" - Palmas, Sudhi Rajagopal - Tablas

Track 4 - Sueños de Fragua


Click Here to download the 4 tracks. Enjoy!

The tracks were recorded at my old "Studio 426" and "Covadonga" in Sacramento by Jason McGuire
Produced by Jason McGuire and Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo"
Mixed by the legendary Cookie Marenco
Assistant Mix Engineer - Scott Solter
Mastered by Airshow
Executive Producer - Gregory James

por Alegrias - Caminos Flamencos

por Seguiriyas - Yaelisa