Mi Ofrenda (Jacket CD) by Ray Sandoval

Seven

Otmaro ruiz - Piano

Ray Sandoval - Guitar

Yunior Terry Cabrera - Acoustic Bass

Bryon Holley - Drums

Edson Gianesi - Percussion

8. Mourning Sunrise

Bryon Holley - Vocals

John Krovoza - Cello

Ray Sandoval - Guitar

Rene Camacho - Acoustic Bass

Trilogy:

9. Al Despertar

10 A Todo, Contemplacion

11. El Sufrimiento Es El Origen De La Consciencia

Ray Sandoval - Guitar, Vocals

Yunior Terry Cabrera - Acoustic Bass

Edson Gianesi - Percussion

Randy Gloss - Percussion (2nd Movement)

All Songs Composed and Arranged by Ray Sandoval

*Except Arranged by Richard Sandoval

Colores De Realidad Lyrics by Cristina Nava

All Selections Ray Sandoval Music (ASCAP)

Produced by Ray Sandoval

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Tony Austin at Digital-T Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Appear Courtesy of Vanguard Records

Martha Gonzalez

Kiko Cornejo Jr.

Edson Gianesi

COLORS DE REALIDAD

En Las venas de este mundo

Corre petrolio rubio

Flores verdes de papel

Que matan con su olor

No te siegues al dolor

Y los llantos de la humanidad

Dentro de sus corazones

No existe justicia ni amor

Sangre inocente corre

En un mar de lagrimas

No te siegues al dolor

y los llantos de la humanidad

Son los colores de la realidad

Hay un precio para la felicidad

Estos son los colores de la realidad

Hay un precio para la felicidad

English

COLORS OF REALITY

In the veins of this world

There runs white oil

Green flowers made of paper

That kill with their scent

Don't blind yourself to the pain

And the cries of humanity

Within their hearts

There exists no justice or love

Innocent blood runs

In a sea of tears

Don't blind yourself to the pain

And the cries of humanity

These are the colors of reality

There is a price to pay for felicity

These are the colors of reality

There is a price to pay for felicity

I cannot write about this album without mentioning the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001 in the United States. While my deep-felt condolences go out to the families and friends that were affected by this terrible event, there are questions that remain for me. I ask; why is it that we don't get upset when tragedy exists all over the world everyday? How do we tolerate starvation, war and disease with indifference? As human beings we have to begin to ask why such atrocities happen and how will we make the earth a better place to live? Is war a solution? Must we take out our anger by killing others? Sadly in the US, we claim to live in a democracy, when really we live in the biggest hypocrisy. We want peace, but are the source of devastation - the first to declare war. I enjoy my freedom as an American but I am not willing to cause genocide so that I may have it.

As Americans, rarely do we understand the wounds that our economic freedom inflict upon the rest of the world. This is what Colores De La Realidad is about. In writing this song, I wanted for us not to be confused by a false sense of freedom. True freedom is not the same as economic freedom. We must remember that we are humans filled with compassion, loyalty and love. Our false freedom works to buy our material things and this affects entire nations communities and people that we do not see. We cannot turn our heads to the pain that exist throughout. We have a responsibility to humanity to somehow change what is wrong and not to let the scent of green flowers entice us. Money is not everything!

This album is an offering. It is my hope for us to learn to recognize that we are connected to the problems that exist throughout the world. I believe that in this union, we can begin to change what is unjust.

Ray Sandoval

March 24, 2002 Los Angeles, CA

Thanks to my family, friends and community

for all their love and support

Special Thanks to:

My beautiful friends and family in Japan,

Old Town Conservatory of Music,

Plaza De La Raza, Latino Arts Network,

La Familia Quetzal, Candelas Guitars,

Community Arts Partnership, Aida Salazar,

Miho, Toshi and Shin at Music Camp,

Roger Canchola, Cecilia Salcido, Oscar Noriega

and Valerie Trucchia, Zoe Aguirre, Cristina Nava,

Tony Austin, and the musicians who contributed to this recording.

Photography : Gen Murakoshi

Art Design : Gaku Abe (Gaku Design)

Copyright 2002 Ray Sandoval

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