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In this documentary, Lagartija Nick transports us to a surreal and innovative place, taking us on a journey through their concept albums inspired by the historical avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Through 16mm films, poetry, and, of course, the most rocking and innovative music of recent years, GeneraciĂłn Lagartija introduces us not only to its members, but also to beloved figures such as GarcĂa Lorca, Val del Omar, and Luis Buñuel.
Documentary about the revolutionary flamenco-rock album "Omega", composed by maestro Enrique Morente and the Granada group Lagartija Nick in 1996. A groundbreaking album with great impact on the national and international music scene in which Morente adapted songs by the singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and he put music to poems by Federico GarcĂa-Lorca.
Enrique Morente's three sons tell the story of their father: the most revolutionary flamenco in history. Despite criticism from purists, he opened cante jondo to cultured poetry, brought it closer to young university students, explored its Arab roots and paired it with rock and other contemporary sounds. Much of the Spanish music of the last decades is heir to his findings.
He was born in Granada, the only city in the world with an explosive name. At the age of ten he joined the Falange because he wanted to play the drum. His biggest musical influences have been Holy Week and his first host, the one he was given at birth. It was produced at the age of sixteen. A little later he began using drugs to escape. he should have died before thirty. For forty years he has hit the drums as life has hit him, with all his might.
