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Calexico — Minas de Cobre (live)
Album: Live From The China Theater, Stockholm Sweden
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:53
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The further and further out I drift
Get swept out in the rip tide
Where part of me wants to lie
'neath the waves of sorrow and tears
Sink to the bottom and linger there
The rest of my tears
Walk amongst the mossy bones
Of my fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers
Feel their blood flow Lost sometime ago
Now I'm stranded on the mountain's edge
And there's only one way back down...
And down I go
Into the ground where the bad seeds are sown luck's gone and there's no more breaks
Just the ground beneath that shakes and gives way
Swallowed up whole, there ain't much now I can pull
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 Bat wrote:

Even I know not to call a New Zealander an Australian. Sorts of like saying a Canadian is just an American.


Ironically, a Canadian IS an American :-) 
Canada is in America, just like Mexico, Argentina and lots of other countries.
You still made a good point, though. I agree.
Yes! The best kept secret is this band. Magnifico!
The live show with the full orchestra sends shivers! Can I get an 11 for this most excellent band!
 jpfueler wrote:


I often wonder at those who come to an ecletic station known for world music then complaining about all the different world music it plays.
 
I think the most important words in the statement are "Mexican" not "music". The comment complains it all sounds alike. Since Latinex music includes a large range of styles, it's safe to say it's not the music he reserves the disdain for  but"mexican."


Even RP is not a completely safe place from those who wish to promote an ideology rather than listen to great music.
 juanrico wrote:
This piece of music is not mexican; it is a California-Tijuana bullfighting ambiance tune. Ask if you do not happen to know, "CHulOYo"

CHuLoYo wrote:
Fucking mexican music, all sounds equal.
 

 

I often wonder at those who come to an ecletic station known for world music then complaining about all the different world music it plays.
This piece of music is not mexican; it is a California-Tijuana bullfighting ambiance tune. Ask if you do not happen to know, "CHulOYo"

CHuLoYo wrote:
Fucking mexican music, all sounds equal.
 

10 !


Nomoa wrote:
They played in Wellington (NZ) a few nights ago, and killed.

Solanus wrote:
Mexican illegals committing a terrorist act in Australia and the Obama WH covered it up! Never forget Bowling Green!


 
Bat wrote:

Even I know not to call a New Zealander an Australian. Sorts of like saying a Canadian is just an American.

I had a Irish friend and we were at a bike race when a couple nice looking young ladies were hiking and stopped and were talking to us. One had a very charming accent and my friend turn on the Irish charm and says "So, what part of Australia might you be from"?  She stares dagger through him and answers "And what part of ENGLAND, might you be from"?

 
Yeah, I know. The whole thing was tongue-in-cheek, an overreaction chock full of incorrect facts & misguided notions, like many sensational internet headlines. I thought the "Bowling Green" reference would make it obvious, but that is the essence of Poe's Law ("If you submit a satiric item without this symbol [;-)], no matter how obvious the satire is to you, do not be surprised if people take it seriously.") Too clever for my own good.
Reminds me of 'Spaghetti' Western Movies like this...

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

 
Oh my god...how I'm looking forward to see them on stage in August this year. {#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}
 Solanus wrote:

Mexican illegals committing a terrorist act in Australia and the Obama WH covered it up! Never forget Bowling Green!

 

Even I know not to call a New Zealander an Australian. Sorts of like saying a Canadian is just an American.

I had a Irish friend and we were at a bike race when a couple nice looking young ladies were hiking and stopped and were talking to us. One had a very charming accent and my friend turn on the Irish charm and says "So, what part of Australia might you be from"?  She stares dagger through him and answers "And what part of ENGLAND, might you be from"?

BringMeHeadAlfredoGarcia-Adv.jpg
thinking of Warren Oates when I hear this...
 oldviolin wrote:
fin bad guy

 


Hey, that's my car from college!  A blue, '66 chevy impala, "three on the tree," small block 283,
with a push-button AM radio. Viva la clutch plate. 
 Nomoa wrote:
They played in Wellington (NZ) a few nights ago, and killed.

 
Mexican illegals committing a terrorist act in Australia and the Obama WH covered it up! Never forget Bowling Green!
Love the horns!  It can't be true Latino without the brass ...
fin bad guy
{#Guitarist}{#Guitarist}{#Guitarist}
Nice sequence after Al Stewarts live version of On the Border!
Me wants to see live - when they coming to Europe?
Not their best song for me, but still always a pleasure to listen to :) Lyrics are missing
El Kabong!!!

Avant-gardes in Latin & Western fusion.
Got my tickets for their concert here in Warsaw on 11/11. Can't wait.
 Rotterdam wrote:
LOVE this! Wish I could see them. Wonder if they ever come to The Netherlands.

 
YES, Nov 1st.

Check out their tour schedule a their website 
 Clarentine wrote:

Try this:

https://archive.org/details/calexico2003-04-25.flac16

 
Wow - thanks Clarentine.
Fucking mexican music, all sounds equal.
 sandythewomble wrote:
And now my hopes are dashed again.

Can't find the Calexico live album anywhere. Ah well.

Still love the band though.

xx 

 
Try this:

https://archive.org/details/calexico2003-04-25.flac16


And now my hopes are dashed again.

Can't find the Calexico live album anywhere. Ah well.

Still love the band though.

xx 
 kcar wrote:

Are you thinking of "The Third Man"? That movie and its chase scene through the sewers took place in Vienna. Orson Welles was in "Touch of Evil" as a corrupt sheriff from Texas working a case in Tijuana and I don't recall his character running in sewers—way too fat for that.  

 
He's thinking of the re-make filmed by Robert Rodriguez
Hey! I had no idea there was a Calexico live album. Cheers RP!
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Every time I hear this I expect to see Joseph Cotton chase Orson Wells thru the sewers of Tijuana.

 
Are you thinking of "The Third Man"? That movie and its chase scene through the sewers took place in Vienna. Orson Welles was in "Touch of Evil" as a corrupt sheriff from Texas working a case in Tijuana and I don't recall his character running in sewers—way too fat for that.  
Every time I hear this I expect to see Joseph Cotton chase Orson Wells thru the sewers of Tijuana.
 oldsaxon wrote:
This is frickin' awesome.

 
I can only reply with a "Me too"
This is what I'm talking about, David Byrne Salsa style it is not.  
 
{#Bananajam}.... now we are motoring    {#Bananajam}


Such a good live cut.... 
This is frickin' awesome.
What a great segue from Al Stewart -- Bravissimo, Bill!
Cool song! In Baja, there's a big copper mine visible from the road between San Felipe and Ensenada, near the turn-off for Mike's Sky Ranch; it's a spooky enigmatic place, in the middle of what looks like the surface of The Moon, or Mars. My ex-bro in law worked there.
They played in Wellington (NZ) a few nights ago, and killed.
I have got to see this band live!! When are they next coming to Europe, France or Switzerland?
LOVE this! Wish I could see them. Wonder if they ever come to The Netherlands.
Going to see them 2nite at The Majestic in downtown Detroit- ya baby!
I lived in Calexico most my life or i should say a large portion of , nevertheless, point on.
! Que Bueno !
And yep,, they were great!
 Thanks for the link - will have to download when not at work!
Tickets purchased to see them in Bristol in a couple of weeks - anticipation building!  
 foothillfreak wrote:
Where can I get this? I'll be riding my horse for the border until i find out...
 
I too have been wondering where to get this recording.  I've been blown away by this superb performance of Minas de Cobre that I heard right here on RP!  I've Googled a few times but couldn't really find anything about this recording.  I gave it another try last night, and — success!!  I'm about halfway through listening to it and it does not disappoint!  Great setlist, great performance, and a great recording too — and it's FREE!

Here is the download link — They have it in a number of formats; the "Lossless ZIP" option is in FLAC format (nearly 700 MB but worth it).
Pass the meatballs and the grated cheese
Where can I get this? I'll be riding my horse for the border until i find out...
Volume up!
 jt1 wrote:
Nice way to wake me up after Gomez.
 
Nice way to wake me up after Sinnead O'Connor covering 'Chiquitta' - not in a good way
Yes that really are that good live.
The Swedish connection...{#Cool}
 jt1 wrote:
Nice way to wake me up after Gomez.
 
Yes, very nice!

Nice way to wake me up after Gomez.
I want this song! Gets me tapping and humming each time I hear it.
Cool tune - has spaghetti western soundtrack written all over it!  Dem feets gets movin' though!

GRRRRRRRREAT!!


Whew, the ABBA is over. Now this I like.  8.


Calexico playing the China Theater in Stockholm, Sweden, and I'm almost hearing an Italian Western.  
Wait, is that El Mariachi Antonio jumping the compound wall with his guitar case assault rifle?
Nice fun music. 
 
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Oh baby...lovin' those trumpets on this one.  Always enjoy hearing Calexico on RP...yet another group I would have never known about without you. 
 

I'd never heard these guys before discovering RP either. Now I'm a big fan. I hope they come to my neck of the woods soon — I'd love to experience their music live & in person.
Calexico's German horn player is the hottest looking guy I've ever seen.
 dnicholson6 wrote:
Viva El Kabong!
 

Couldn't resist. Isn't this about the time Hiatt wades in with "Perfectly Good Guitar?" {#Lol}
Oh baby...lovin' those trumpets on this one.  Always enjoy hearing Calexico on RP...yet another group I would have never known about without you. 
 prickelpit96 wrote:

I still try to hit my own ass with my feet 'cause I missed them last winter here in Hannover/Germany. {#Headache}

 

BTW: If anyone is interested in the recording of this concert. It can be found at archive.org for a free and legal download!


 
Excellent tip.  I had forgotten about this site: thousands of free tune and concert downloads.

Like it a lot!!
 prickelpit96 wrote:

I still try to hit my own ass with my feet 'cause I missed them last winter here in Hannover/Germany. {#Headache}

 

BTW: If anyone is interested in the recording of this concert. It can be found at archive.org for a free and legal download!


 
Thanks for the tip.

This reminds me of the "llamas" intro to Monty Python's Holy Grail... :o)

I still try to hit my own ass with my feet 'cause I missed them last winter here in Hannover/Germany. {#Headache}

 

BTW: If anyone is interested in the recording of this concert. It can be found at archive.org for a free and legal download!


Going up to 9 on this one.
Not bad too. =)
Sexy!  Sexy Sexy!
WOW!!!!

Calexico - 11 by ~photo-grafitti
©2010 ~photo-grafitti

Calexico
Wiltern Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
12.20.2009

Viva El Kabong!
So happy now. Thanks Bill!
I wanna get a clam in each hand, a rose in my mouth and dance!

After several shots of Patron of course.
quote: this makes me happy... let's dance around the living room shall we?

================================

NO!!! Thank you - we shall definitely not!

Maybe you ask Grandma with the migration-background...?

TERRIBLE!

This is not the ecelctic ROCK we have been promised!

Makes me think of cheap whores though....
this man knows how to tie two tunes together like nobody else........ damn read that fast!
 ortallcowgirl wrote:


With our Spanish dresses and our hair wrapped up with bright scarfs, around a large sombero.

Sounds good to me!
 
girl, i like your style wooYAH!
 dividog wrote:
Most excellent!!  >>>>NOw FADO!!!!
 

Good idea.  Some fado here and there would be a great addition....

 lophrequa wrote:
this makes me happy... let's dance around the living room shall we?
 

With our Spanish dresses and our hair wrapped up with bright scarfs, around a large sombero.

Sounds good to me!
Most excellent!!  >>>>NOw FADO!!!!
Very nice transition indeed, from Vlatko Stefanovski & Miroslav Tadic to this.  Each melodic but haunting acoustic guitar, vivante crescendo al fino
me encanta :)
{#Sunny}
mui grande!
this makes me happy... let's dance around the living room shall we?
'que' fusion...
rvontha wrote:
I was having "The Third Man" flashbacks there for a bit in the beginning...


I had the exact same flashback. It was rather reminiscent of a zither, yes?


!Vaya! -  **  8 **


 mrrmt wrote:
Kill Bill Volume 2?
 
Nope, but it sure would fit in there.

I was having "The Third Man" flashbacks there for a bit in the beginning...
While I don't prefer the live version, the more I hear of these guys, the more I like them. {#Roflol}
 lophrequa wrote:
the mexican restaurant comments are truly disappointing. i weep for my country.

 

Would you like some queso with that whine?
For a Calexico band in a Chinese Theatre in a Sweden....This Rocks!! The Sweds probably did not know what to do with themselves that night!!
Wow, what a great set: 5:44 pm - Calexico - Minas de Cobre (live) 5:38 pm - Vlatko Stefanovski & Miroslav Tadic - Dafino, Vino Crveno 5:32 pm - Ayub Ogada - Kothbiro Personally, I'd have topped it off with Miles Davis - Flamenco Sketches, but that's just me.
the mexican restaurant comments are truly disappointing. i weep for my country.
I second the comments encouraging people to see Calexico live -- very highly recommended!
nice segue from Take Five!
Could I get some more chips and salsa?? Awful.
Danny_G wrote:
you can download it freely from their website: (click here) go to Calexico Concerts section.
many live shows available for free download via archive.org: (click here)
Viva.............Calexico, I love when they jam with Iron and Wine..........IMHO
Danny_G wrote:
you can download it freely from their website: (click here) go to Calexico Concerts section.
This should be constantly bumped to the top so everyone knows of this resource! Check out all the tracks from the China Theater show. Bloody fantastic!
An undiscovered masterpiece for me.
Wow, that was awesome. Never heard it before.
Kill Bill Volume 2?
El Kabong!!!! (edit: july 28) I have since learned how right this was. Calexico does the music for the special version of El Kabong Boomerang plays near the end of the segments to fill in time.
superflyLD wrote:
I wish I could find this CD to buy! I've bought so many new CDs thanks to Radio Paradise!
you can download it freely from their website: (click here) go to Calexico Concerts section.
I wish I could find this CD to buy! I've bought so many new CDs thanks to Radio Paradise!
Arriba! what fun.
is it cinco de mayo already?
I can barely believe thsi is a live cut...amazing.
More, more!
I'll have the lunch special #3, with extra salsa.
I love the rigid percussion and horns contrasting with the sinewy drifting strings. Great stuff.
So fresh so cool, Calexico!! 8 easy! Oscar
Did David Lindley miss his cue?
Rocc4 wrote:
I feel like I'm at Chi-Chi's.
Well, you must be retching from the food.