His voice – harsh and unique – and his characteristic way of saying leave no room for confusion: it is Joaquin Sabina the one who speaks But far from the myth, the bowler hat and the late nights, the singer-songwriter opens his intimacy and shows his most intimate world.
Everything happens in «I’m very sorry»a Disney+ documentary that premiered in 2022, is the result of 13 years of filming and go through all the stages by the renowned Spanish artist.
In particular there is one idea that runs through his entire reflection; is he passage of time and the distance you feel between the age on your document and the way you continue to think and feel.
It happens that accepting the run through the years It is not simply something biological but, of course, also something emotional.
The age you feel vs. the age indicated on the DNI, according to Joaquín Sabina
“I don’t see myself with a 70-year-old head or heart.”Joaquín Sabina recognizes from the screen. In this way, he puts his sensations into words and links himself to the idea of a time lived at a speed difficult to assimilate.
And details: “It is very difficult to accept yourself at 70 years old with the life you had, the unprecedented speed with which time has passed”.
In this way, a reflective artist is presented, who appears more vulnerable and aware of the physical and emotional wear and tear left by the passage of time.
As described Vanitatis In an article on the subject, in the documentary, the look at the past is not built from the epic nor from the story of a sought-after and planned success. On the contrary, he leaves a reflection that places his career closer to chance than to a premeditated plan.
Sabina remembers that He never had aspirations of greatness and that his search in life was much simpler: “I would have been content to teach Literature in a Machado-style institute,” he says.
«I never had dreams or delusions of grandeur or anything like that. I don’t remember anyone thinking that you could make money with any of those jobs,» he adds.
Joaquin Sabina He is a singer-songwriter, poet and writer. He was born on February 12, 1949 in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain.
He is one of the most important figures in Spanish music, he stands out for his personal, ironic and poetic lyrics, which usually talk about love, heartbreak, nightlife, politics and urban experiences.
Duel of one very characteristic and somewhat raspy voicehis style mixes rock, pop and author songs. Their lyrics are usually more important than the music itself, since they have a notable literary weight.
Among his songs The most famous are “19 days and 500 nights”, “And they gave us ten”, “Contigo” and “Princesa”. Among other figures from the world of music, he has collaborated with Joan Manuel Serrat.
He also published books of poetry and has become a very influential personality in Hispanic culture.
