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José Galván's amazing footwork is only one of the reasons why aficionados around the world call him the "King of Bulerías". It's a unique example of traditional flamenco as it is seldom performed today.

When my editor and I worked on José's footage – who we lovingly called "Raging Bull" behind the closed doors of the editing suite – I didn't want to believe it was in sync and he argued it was. Some footage was in Pal (@ 25 fps) and this was in NTSC (@ 30 fps). We had quite a row about this until we ended up comparing the two and jokingly agreeing that it was indeed in sync, but that 'Raging Bull's' footwork was just too fast for the Pal standard's 25 frames per second.

You can see more of this collector's item concert recording in our indie production Petenera – a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance at musicfilmfactor.com.
  • bob lorrimer plus 2 years ago
    Another excellent! Although genre specific if you know what I mean.

    Jose is clearly an enormous and well respected talent.

    He has legs like two 'Singer' sewing machines!
  • Annie 2 years ago
    A singer sewing machine doesn't go that fast...
    Does it ???? ;)))
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  • Annie 2 years ago
    This guys is Fabulous and I'd love to see more of him in action :))))
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  • Michael Brown 2 years ago
    Dear Annie, thanks so much for the compliment(s)! Now you know why Bob said "2 Singer Sewing Machines" – probably synced to strike alternately. And like I said in the description, you can do yourself a genuine favor and see LOTS more of it by ordering the DVD from my musicfilmfactor.com website. I'll be shipping it to you personally. Treat yourself to Christmas, you won't be sorry. Best from Hamburg, Michael.
  • Annie 2 years ago
    I might just do that :)))))
    I'll give you a yell when I'm ready to buy one michael :)))
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