Thursday, 19 July 2012

santana treat

"The '60s were a leap in human consciousness. Mahatma Gandhi, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Che Guevara, Mother Teresa, they led a revolution of conscience. The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix created revolution and evolution themes. The music was like Dalí, with many colors and revolutionary ways. The youth of today must go there to find themselves."
Carlos Santana

Of all Santana's bands the original group seen in 1969 at Woodstock was possibly the most thrilling. It was a new, fresh, exciting sound and brought a rock audience the first light of world music with it's driving Brazilian and South American crossover rhythms and instrumental rock, blues and jazz influences.
This lesser known track from a live performance in 1970 demonstrates that sound perfectly. It has never been bettered by any other group since. A landmark in music.
The title of the song that comes up at the end is incorrect. It was originally called "The Way You Do To Me" and then later "Treat". Written by the drummer and percussionist, Michael Shrieve from the 'Santana' album.