Pistolero

Juno Reactor

About Pistolero

Pistolero is a single released by the trance band Juno Reactor taken from their fifth album Shango. The song opens with Spanish acoustic guitar and a female voice saying, "I hate robbing banks" followed by a blast of gun fire that introduces the Goa Trance beat. Pistolero was done in a collaboration between Ben Watkins and Steve Stevens, guitarist for Billy Idol. The song opened up an entirely new direction for Juno Reactor.


Year:
2001
3:39
75 
#4

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Ay, pistolero!

como estas?
Te quiero
Tengo hodido dinero why te voya sacar de aqui
Solomente uno esta bien

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Translation:

Hey gunman!
How are you?
I like/love you
I have a lot of money and I'm going to get you out of here
Only one is okay.

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Juno Reactor

Juno Reactor is a musical and performing act known for the cinematic fusion of electronic, orchestral, and global music. Central to the project is Ben Watkins and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world, including percussionist Mabi Thobejane from South Africa, along with countrymen Amampondo, Eduardo Niebla, Steve Stevens, Greg Ellis, Taz Alexander, Ghetto Priest, Sugizo, Yasmin Levy, Budgie (drummer) and recently Hamsika Iyer, and Maggie Hikri, Ben Watkins also collaborated with composer Don Davis for the musical score of the film The Matrix. more »

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Written by: BEN WATKINS, STEVE STEVENS

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Pistolero" is a well-known song by Juno Reactor, an electronic and trance music group from the United Kingdom.
Album Information
The song was released as part of their fourth studio album, "Shango", in 2000.
Style
The track captures a fusion of electronic and world music, blending techno and trance with Spanish flamenco guitar strains.
Collaboration
The song features guitarist Steve Stevens, who is famously known for his work with Billy Idol.
Film Connection
"Pistolero" was used in the film "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," directed by Robert Rodriguez, giving the track significant exposure.
Chart Position
The track charted at #47 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
A music video was released for "Pistolero", gaining popularity with its unique visual interpretation of the song.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Pistolero" have been made, extending the song's reach and popularity among different audiences.
Live Performance
Juno Reactor frequently performs "Pistolero" at live events and concerts, showcasing its continued popularity among fans.
Inspiration
The flamenco-styled guitar in the song was influenced by Spaghetti Western music, a broad subgenre of Western music used in the mid-1960s in the Italian cinema.

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