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In light of the recent events and protests, XIXA are donating all proceeds from any Bandcamp digital sales today to The Sphinx Organization whose mission is to transform young lives through the Power of Diversity in The Arts: www.sphinxmusic.org
It takes guts to cover a classic. And few songs fit that description as well as “El Cóndor Pasa,” a piece of music whose history is as rich and uplifting as the timeless melody that sits at its heart. Long recognized as part of Peru’s National Cultural Heritage, the track was inspired by the autochthonous music and traditions of the Andes, and celebrates hope and freedom. Fitting then that XIXA, America’s finest psych desert rockers and a band deeply influenced by Peruvian chicha and cumbia, should be the latest to interpret it, adding their own unique voice to one of the most recognized passages of music of all time.
lyrics
I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I'd rather be a hammer than a nail
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would
Away, I'd rather sail away
Like a swan that's here and gone
A man gets tied up to the ground
He gives the world its saddest sound
Its saddest sound
I'd rather be a forest than a street
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet
Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would
credits
released June 5, 2020
music by Daniel Alomia Robles, Jorge Milchberg, words by Paul Simon, published by Edward B Marks Music Company
Performed by XIXA:
Brian Lopez - Guitars, Vocals
Gabriel Sullivan - Guitars, Vocals
Jason Urman - Keys
Winston Watson - Drums, Percussion
Efrén Cruz Chávez - Timbales, Percussion
Hikit Corbel - Bass
Additional contributions:
Jon Villa - Trumpet
Artwork by Gabriel Sullivan
Cover Photography by Gabriel Sullivan
Recorded and mixed at Dust & Stone Recording Studio, Tucson AZ by Gabriel Sullivan
Assistant engineers: Dominique ‘Doumé’ Maillard, Brian Lopez
Produced by Gabriel Sullivan, Brian Lopez
Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio
Management - Christoph Storbeck / Striker Entertainment
supported by 13 fans who also own “El Condor Pasa (If I Could)”
Guys you nailed it! haven't spent money in music for a long time but you guys are class A, hopefully you have a chance to visit me in Spain and I'll do anything to go listen to your music. keep on rockin'! rfreman
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