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Calexico — Minas de Cobre (live)
Album: Live From The China Theater, Stockholm Sweden
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Released: 2003
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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.
Posted 2 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Yes! The best kept secret is this band. Magnifico!
Posted 3 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
The live show with the full orchestra sends shivers! Can I get an 11 for this most excellent band!
Posted 3 years ago by BillE    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 4 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
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.
 

Posted 4 years ago by juanrico    [ Reply ]
10 !
Posted 5 years ago by luchs72    [ Reply ]


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.
Posted 6 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of 'Spaghetti' Western Movies like this...

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Oh my god...how I'm looking forward to see them on stage in August this year. {#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 6 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
 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"?

Posted 6 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
BringMeHeadAlfredoGarcia-Adv.jpg
thinking of Warren Oates when I hear this...
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 oldviolin wrote:
fin bad guy

 


Posted 7 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 7 years ago by cmplus    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 7 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Love the horns!  It can't be true Latino without the brass ...
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
fin bad guy
Posted 7 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist}{#Guitarist}{#Guitarist}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Nice sequence after Al Stewarts live version of On the Border!
Posted 8 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
Me wants to see live - when they coming to Europe?
Posted 8 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Not their best song for me, but still always a pleasure to listen to :) Lyrics are missing
Posted 8 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
El Kabong!!!
Posted 9 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]

Avant-gardes in Latin & Western fusion.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Got my tickets for their concert here in Warsaw on 11/11. Can't wait.
Posted 9 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
 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 
Posted 9 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
 Clarentine wrote:

Try this:

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

 
Wow - thanks Clarentine.
Posted 9 years ago by sandythewomble    [ Reply ]
Fucking mexican music, all sounds equal.
Posted 9 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
 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


Posted 9 years ago by Clarentine    [ Reply ]
And now my hopes are dashed again.

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

Still love the band though.

xx 
Posted 9 years ago by sandythewomble    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Hey! I had no idea there was a Calexico live album. Cheers RP!
Posted 9 years ago by sandythewomble    [ Reply ]
 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.  
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this I expect to see Joseph Cotton chase Orson Wells thru the sewers of Tijuana.
Posted 10 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
This is frickin' awesome.

 
I can only reply with a "Me too"
Posted 10 years ago by nu11    [ Reply ]
This is what I'm talking about, David Byrne Salsa style it is not.  
 
Posted 10 years ago by Gardenbabe    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}.... now we are motoring    {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]


Such a good live cut.... 
Posted 10 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
This is frickin' awesome.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
What a great segue from Al Stewart -- Bravissimo, Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
They played in Wellington (NZ) a few nights ago, and killed.
Posted 11 years ago by Nomoa    [ Reply ]
I have got to see this band live!! When are they next coming to Europe, France or Switzerland?
Posted 11 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
LOVE this! Wish I could see them. Wonder if they ever come to The Netherlands.
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Going to see them 2nite at The Majestic in downtown Detroit- ya baby!
Posted 11 years ago by walkerpub    [ Reply ]
I lived in Calexico most my life or i should say a large portion of , nevertheless, point on.
Posted 11 years ago by Papa_Smurf    [ Reply ]
! Que Bueno !
Posted 11 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]
And yep,, they were great!
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 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!  
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
 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).
Posted 11 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Pass the meatballs and the grated cheese
Posted 11 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Where can I get this? I'll be riding my horse for the border until i find out...
Posted 11 years ago by foothillfreak    [ Reply ]
Volume up!
Posted 11 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 12 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Yes that really are that good live.
Posted 12 years ago by RKeaton    [ Reply ]
The Swedish connection...{#Cool}
Posted 12 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 jt1 wrote:
Nice way to wake me up after Gomez.
 
Yes, very nice!

Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Nice way to wake me up after Gomez.
Posted 12 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
I want this song! Gets me tapping and humming each time I hear it.
Posted 13 years ago by ferwoman    [ Reply ]
Cool tune - has spaghetti western soundtrack written all over it!  Dem feets gets movin' though!
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]

GRRRRRRRREAT!!


Posted 13 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 13 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
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. 
 
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 13 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
Calexico's German horn player is the hottest looking guy I've ever seen.
Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 dnicholson6 wrote:
Viva El Kabong!
 

Couldn't resist. Isn't this about the time Hiatt wades in with "Perfectly Good Guitar?" {#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
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. 
Posted 13 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 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.

Posted 13 years ago by Zocket    [ Reply ]
Like it a lot!!
Posted 14 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
 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.

Posted 14 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the "llamas" intro to Monty Python's Holy Grail... :o)
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]

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!


Posted 14 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Going up to 9 on this one.
Posted 14 years ago by gesmith54    [ Reply ]
Not bad too. =)
Posted 14 years ago by ETTAKKEN    [ Reply ]
Sexy!  Sexy Sexy!
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
WOW!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]

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

Calexico
Wiltern Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
12.20.2009

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Viva El Kabong!
Posted 14 years ago by dnicholson6    [ Reply ]
So happy now. Thanks Bill!
Posted 14 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
I wanna get a clam in each hand, a rose in my mouth and dance!

After several shots of Patron of course.
Posted 14 years ago by rabid_wolf    [ Reply ]
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....
Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
this man knows how to tie two tunes together like nobody else........ damn read that fast!
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
 dividog wrote:
Most excellent!!  >>>>NOw FADO!!!!
 

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

Posted 15 years ago by sass    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 15 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
Most excellent!!  >>>>NOw FADO!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by dividog    [ Reply ]
Very nice transition indeed, from Vlatko Stefanovski & Miroslav Tadic to this.  Each melodic but haunting acoustic guitar, vivante crescendo al fino
Posted 15 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
me encanta :)
Posted 15 years ago by sissyolina    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}
mui grande!
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
this makes me happy... let's dance around the living room shall we?
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
'que' fusion...
Posted 16 years ago by 2noir    [ Reply ]
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?


Posted 16 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]

!Vaya! -  **  8 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 mrrmt wrote:
Kill Bill Volume 2?
 
Nope, but it sure would fit in there.

Posted 16 years ago by exeter    [ Reply ]
I was having "The Third Man" flashbacks there for a bit in the beginning...
Posted 16 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
While I don't prefer the live version, the more I hear of these guys, the more I like them. {#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:
the mexican restaurant comments are truly disappointing. i weep for my country.

 

Would you like some queso with that whine?
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
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!!
Posted 16 years ago by pdjpirate    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 16 years ago by exeter    [ Reply ]
the mexican restaurant comments are truly disappointing. i weep for my country.
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
I second the comments encouraging people to see Calexico live -- very highly recommended!
Posted 16 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
nice segue from Take Five!
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Could I get some more chips and salsa?? Awful.
Posted 16 years ago by loanking    [ Reply ]
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)
Posted 16 years ago by kaz    [ Reply ]
Viva.............Calexico, I love when they jam with Iron and Wine..........IMHO
Posted 16 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
An undiscovered masterpiece for me.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Wow, that was awesome. Never heard it before.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Kill Bill Volume 2?
Posted 17 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
I wish I could find this CD to buy! I've bought so many new CDs thanks to Radio Paradise!
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Arriba! what fun.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
is it cinco de mayo already?
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
I can barely believe thsi is a live cut...amazing.
Posted 17 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
More, more!
Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
I'll have the lunch special #3, with extra salsa.
Posted 17 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
I love the rigid percussion and horns contrasting with the sinewy drifting strings. Great stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by nate416    [ Reply ]
So fresh so cool, Calexico!! 8 easy! Oscar
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Did David Lindley miss his cue?
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
Rocc4 wrote:
I feel like I'm at Chi-Chi's.
Well, you must be retching from the food.
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]