Miché Fambro, “Can You Spare Some Change,” Mp3 Review

Talent, talent, talent. I’m at a loss for all but this word when describing Miché Fambro. This guy is not only a classical guitar virtuoso; he’s got a set of vocal pipes that are unbelievable. My favorite tune of Fambro’s is a unique jazzy number called, “Can You Spare Some Change,” off of his Café Vignettes CD.

Fambro opens this song with some spectacular nylon string guitar work. It’s truly phenomenal. He then adds some thumping percussion to the body of the guitar, while managing to pluck some guitar riffs and chords with the same hand. There’s no guitar overdubbing here.

Vocally, Fambro is very strong. He chooses mostly to forgo lyrics in this tune, with the exception of intermittent lines such as, “Can you spare some change?” Instead, he uses his voice as an instrument, creating a pleasing be-bop, zee-bop kind of melody. The approach is perfect for the song. I don’t know if Fambro has ever done any busking (playing music on the street for change), but this song sure has an authentic, street-busking feel. Fambro plays on his guitar as if no one is listening, humming along and throwing in other lines such as, “Thank you very much” and, “Getting cold, no winter coat.” All the while, he’s thumping and strumming away.

Even with his simplistic vocal approach, there are moments in “Can You Spare Some Change” that allow Fambro to truly show off his great vocals, especially towards the end of the tune. If you really want to hear him wail, check out some of his other songs on his Café Vignettes CD. Also, look up some of the phenomenal videos floating around the Internet of Fambro covering some jazz standards.

Miché Fambro is a guitar master and amazing vocalist. His tune, “Can You Spare Some Change,” showcases a fantastic performance unlike any I’ve ever heard. I highly recommend you give it a listen.

Artist Website: www.miche.com

Reviewed By: ListenersGeneration.com