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In September 2015 we put out the first, titled "Esperanzas" ("Hopes"), of two Venezuelan waltzes. Your Venezuelan waltz from October 2015 features the wonderful Venezuela-born, New Orleans-living vocalist, Yulene Velásquez, and her husband, accordionist Michael Ward-Bergman, in a lovely, nostalgic rhapsody called "Recordando a Venezuela" ("Remembering Venezuela").
Lyricist Gerardo Petit wrote the poem in the early 1970s upon encountering a statue of "El Libertador," Simón Bolívar, in Central Park, New York City. The words tell of his longing for his homeland and his pride in being Venezuelan. The
lyrics were set to music by award winning Venezuelan composer Manuel Delgado and we present here our version
arranged by Ms. Velásquez and Panorama clarinetist Ben Schenck.
lyrics
Nostalgia, me lleno de nostalgia
Al sentirme ausente de mi patria querida
Recordando su gente , sus pueblos, sus praderas
Y mientras más recuerdo, más te quiero Venezuela
Me dicen que ahora estás más bella,
Que los que te visitan se quedan encantados
Se emociona mi alma y emprendo una oración
Dando gracias al cielo y a nuestro Libertador.
Orgullosa me siento al decir "Venezuela"
Pues tienes para todos un poco de amistad
Aquí lo he comprobado desde un pais lejano
Todo el que te visita quiere volver allá.
English Translation:
Nostalgia, I am filled with nostalgia
When I feel far away from my beloved country
Remembering its people, its villages, its meadows...
And the more memories I have, I love you more Venezuela.
They tell me that now you are more beautiful,
That everyone who visits you is enchanted.
It thrills my soul and I undertake a prayer thanking
Heaven and our Deliverer.
I feel proud to say "Venezuela"
Because you have for everyone a bit of friendship.
Even from this far away country, I have the proof
Everyone who visits you wants to return.
credits
from Song-of-the-Month Club: Good Music For You,
released May 1, 2015
Recorded June 16, 2015 at Listen Up! Studios, New Orleans, LA
Yulene Velásquez - Vocal
Ben Schenck - Clarinet
Tomas Majcherski - Alto Saxophone
Charlie Halloran - Trombone
Michael Ward-Bergeman - Accordion
Patrick Mackey - Banjo
Matt Perrine - Tuba
Paul Thibodeaux - Drums
Doug Garrison - Maracas
Produced by Ben Schenck
Music arranged by Yulene Velásquez and Ben Schenck
Lyrics by Gerardo Petit, Music by Manuel Delgado
Published by Orbemusa (ASCAP)
Recorded, edited and mixed by Michael Seaman at Listen Up! Studios, New Orleans, LA
Mastered by Lu Rojas at Oak Street Recording, New Orleans, LA
Graphic design by Ben Schenck
Cover photo by Greg Miles
Photo of Ms Velásquez by Michael Ward-Bergeman
Panorama Jazz Band / Panorama Brass Band - New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana
"New Orleans' genre fluid jazz band"
The Panorama Jazz Band and the Panorama Brass Band have
been working steadily in New Orleans and beyond since 1995. Many hundreds of nightclub gigs, festivals, weddings, crawfish boils and Mardi Gras parades have added to this community of musicians' collective experience, all of which they bring to each of their recordings....more
supported by 18 fans who also own “Recordando a Venezuela”
I am very disappointed by the sound of this recording, it is cavernous and confused. I prefer by far the sound of their excellent studio albums. jpmorel
supported by 16 fans who also own “Recordando a Venezuela”
Listen to this album and you will swear that you're hearing something recorded decades ago and it's not just because it was recorded straight to 78 rpm acetate. This French Caribbean meets New Orleans jazz album conjures the magic of a faraway time with it's authentic sounds and romantic, nostalgic and dreamy vibe. This is absolutely brilliant musicianship and artistry and one of my favorite albums. Jeudi
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What an amazing collection of musicians. Just wonderful music. garymeadhurst