Chapter 10 Side Hustle
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Mariachi is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, a regional Mexican music going back to at least the 18th century.
It first evolved in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. Modifications of the form included influences from polkas and
waltzes, then the addition of trumpets and violins and incorporation of charro dress (decorative mexican cowboy outfits). In the
early-early 20th century, mariachi was seen as low class musical form, a soundtrack for womanizing and drinking, especially of tequila.
However, over time this perception changed and it has become a much prouder, more nationalized form of music. Mariachi styles
began to take on national prominence in the first half of the 20th century Mexico, gaining wider radio airplay becoming an integral part
of Mexican life as it began being utilized more and more at important events such as weddings, funerals, presidential inaugurations, etc.
Many song styles / genres inside Mariachi, including corridos, boleros, ballads, sones, danzones, joropos, pasodobles, marches, polkas,
waltzes and chotís. Song themes are about machismo, love, betrayal, death, politics, revolutionary heroes, and country life.
None of us are a part of of brass/string ensembles I don't think, nor are there any guitarrón in the house, so full-on accurate mariachi is
probably not a real option.
That doesn’t mean we can’t muster up a little south-of-the-border latin-flavored guitarra, keep it acoustic,
or rock it up if all you want.
The most Side Hustle points ever available, but as you may expect,
RiffMasters gotta work a little harder to earn the full benefit.
El Mariachi Scoring
Submit a traditional cover, 5 pts.
Submit an original instrumental 8 pts.
Submit an original with your lyrics sung in English (include the text please) 10 pts.
Submit an original with your lyrics sung in Spanish, (include lyric text in both Spanish and an English translation) 15 points.
All Minimum 2:00 time
Side Hustle submissions are due in this thread before the end of the Chapter 10 Main Event vote.
There is no voting on this side-event. The points will automatic depending on your approach.
Most of all, have fun! This challenge open to ANY TTR member, if you want to give it a try.
“¡Qué padre!”