Vincente Gomez

Vicente Gomez

Vicente Gomez (1946)
Born July 8, 1911
Madrid
Died December 23, 2001
Nationality Spanish American

Vicente Gómez (8 July 1911 – 23 December 2001) was a Spanish guitarist and composer.

Biography

Gómez was born in Madrid where he learned his trade in a tavern, in the red light district of Madrid, that was owned by his father. He worked there until he was 25, when he visited Russia. He was involved in politics and opposed to General Franco. He visited Cuba and Mexico and he was discovered whilst making a radio show in Mexico.

He worked in New York and toured South America. In 1943 he became a U.S. citizen and served in the American army. In the 1950s he composed for Hollywood films before he retired to compose and teach.[1] One of Maestro Gomez' students was Ricky Nelson. Another was the wife of General Omar Bradley.

Musical composition

Transcription for solo piano based on the version of the typical orchestra Argentina Jose Garcia and gray foxes accompanying the singer Nilda Wilson.

Original theme for guitar and orchestra soundtrack for the film Blood and Sand 1941, played by the composer himself.

Lyrics:

Verde Luna (Green Moon), rumba Bolero, by Vicente Gómez

Introduction complete theme:

Green is my color,

color green moon

it's my passion,

deep sea

I carry in my being,

In light of the stars

It is my love,

Moon is my rival ...

Green, green moon

my calls.

Green ruthless flow

imaginary.

In my kisses

I give the flame.

Green Moon ...

You have bad luck.

My soul is white

as lily,

Green are my eyes

without light.

But my lips

I give death,

green moon.

Your bad luck is:

My cross.

Musical interlude:

But my lips

I give death,

green moon.

Your bad luck is:

My cross.

References

  1. "Vicente Gómez (Guitar, Arranger)". bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
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