Mariachi

So I belong to a Mariachi group called Mariachi Imperial Azteca. I guess you can say that we play pretty well. The group has been together for about three years now, but I've only been with them for two months. I was in a different Mariachi before for about five and a half years. It didn't work out. The people in that group were way too childish for me. People wouldn't hire us a lot. So I'm in this new group and so far its OK. Of course every group isn't perfect and there is always one person who stands out more than the others; I like to call it a clown. Mariachis usually don't have one of these, but this one person always has to be the center of attention. Its pretty sad really. Yet funny at the same time. But that is our only flaw.

Now I am learning a song called Viva Veracruz. (Which is the song above) I'm the only one in the group who doesn't know how to play it yet of course but I'm getting there. It's EXTREMELY fast! I don't know how I'm going to do it but I have to know it very soon. (Hope you like it)

I had practice today, just the violinists, and I learned a song called Jarabe Tapatio. (At the bottom) Its a little fast but I like it. Of course I already forgot a little part of the song, but it's OK. My friend said she will help me this Wednesday. So hopefully it all goes well.

I love being in a Mariachi group. It's a great experience. When you're out there in front of a lot of people, you feel like a rush, but it's a good feeling. Especially when everyone applauds you after every song. No matter if your singing or just playing the music. Did I mention the money it great also? Well it is. At least it was at the beginning....they started deducting money from me and three other people. They're taking money away from me because I don't know all of the songs that they play yet. Which is a lot of BULL! I know most of the ones they play all the time except for like three. So for two months they are going to only be paying me $30-$35 an hour. But it's whatever. I go because I love to play Mariachi music. I also love to sing. Which I do have a few songs that I sing in the group. Do I get to sing all the time? Nope. Why you ask? Because the clown of the group has to sing all the time. Grr!! But it's OK. They will need me to sing one day and I just won't be there. I'm not saying I'm the greatest singer, but I do think I sing better than the clown. Have you ever seen a clown sing?....I haven't until I joined this group. Maybe I should video tape her so you guys can see..? Nah, I don't want to scary you guys off. Well I guess this is it for now. I should really go and practice. Later peeps :)