This Album is a collaboration and participation of great musicians such as Omar Hakim drums, Giovanni Hidalgo Percussion, Angel "Cachete " Maldonado , Steve Porcaro,Fernando Saunders, and the legendary saxophonist Sonny fo... more »rtune. Armando's songs have the capacity to touch the soul at it's most vulnerable. "Armando's music has the Magic." Sonny Fortune« less
This Album is a collaboration and participation of great musicians such as Omar Hakim drums, Giovanni Hidalgo Percussion, Angel "Cachete " Maldonado , Steve Porcaro,Fernando Saunders, and the legendary saxophonist Sonny fortune. Armando's songs have the capacity to touch the soul at it's most vulnerable. "Armando's music has the Magic." Sonny Fortune
CD Reviews
Seeing is Believing Great track outstanding and moving CD
Eduardo Rodriguez | New York, New York | 07/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased Armando Peralta's recording recently and I must say my wife and I where completely blown away by the quality of the insrtumentaion on the songs and the song composition are fantastic. Although the CD is an Ep and it left me wanting to hear more .
As far as the songs go I really loved peralta's vocals on "Seeing is Believing" and the instrumentation on that particular track are really a creative breakthrough especially legendary "Giovanni Hidalgos"incredible percussive ending to the track.
The other outstanding track I enjoyed was "Maria" both vocal and instrumental versions of this this track make it a true "Classic" and it can easily be considered a "Masterpiece". Peralta's vocals on this Ep are a good commencement to a potentially great artistic career. Especially on "Seeing is Beleving" and "Maria".
The complete recording is soul touching , and left me wanting to hear more. It's a great beginning for this new emerging Artist. Im looking forward to Armando's next full length Album. Peralta's music has a special and deep way of connecting with ones soul.Im looking forward to your next recording Armando thank you for the beautiful music."
Este Fuego
deedeebot | Ashburn, VA United States | 07/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is brilliant, an expression of true emotions in a way that only this artist can deliver. Armando seems to be able to create a sound that is unique and rich, capturing feelings that defy description. A masterpiece!
This album should be a staple in any music lover's collection."
Maria
jessica rodriguez grant | Puerto Rico | 03/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The all album is great, but the song of Maria and the
instrumentation are excellent. My congratulation to
Mr. Peralta for this album."
Could Be Great. And yet...
Marc Gonzalo | Manchester, UK | 07/23/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Este Fuego is tough. As other reviewers noted, the cd seems rather "emotion-ful". Seeing is Believing is sharp, maybe even deserves a place on one of your regular playlists. Instrumental Maria is sweet; I love it.
So far so good.
The vocals are solid. The musicianship of the various guest players obviously runs deep, and I must assume that to hang with them, the same should be said for Sr. Peralta's skills.
So far even better.
And yet...
On contrast, I wound up feeling a bit sucker-punched by the artist's "emotion-ful" lyrics. I connected, but just briefly.
We seem to get hints of a greater whole. I kept waiting for the promised whole but got only snippets. A hidden sadness? A joy that underlies the pain? Vice versa?
Well, all good, but I needed to hear it expressed. Tell us why and what, and in 3 minutes. Some tracks seemed to rely far too heavily on lyrical cliches to blast "emotion" through. At end of day, these same cliches cheapened the package.
I kept finding myself wanting to meet the artist, Peralta, who occasionally had moved me, ever so slightly, off my balance.
And yet.
The drat! of it is where the songs promised honesty, I got forced honesty. A cliche. Yet where I didn't get cliche, I got little lyrical satisfaction.
Perhaps I'm being too harsh.
This is a nice opening effort. I wish Peralta much success.
I will buy (!) his next disc.
And yet I hope that this real artist will plumb his psyche far more, and put himself - all of himself - on display next time."
Great Music
Marc Gonzalo | 07/28/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great music I love Seeing is Believing and Maria is a great song."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1