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The Monk Freddy Ramos

venezuelan Guitarrist&Producer

About Me


Mi atraccion hacia la musica ha sido el mejor regalo que he recibido de mi familia desde que tengo memoria. Luego conoci y profundice mas sobre estas inquietudes en mi ciudad Caracas en el conservatorio Jose Angel Lamas influenciado por la magia de mis apreciados maestros Jose Rafael Cisneros y luego la de Leopoldo Igarza a quien debo mucho de los logros y posteriores experiencias no solo a nivel musical, sino tambien personal. En el camino he tenido la oportunidad de conocer a gente maravillosa de la que he podido aprender y compartir mucha musica y calidad humana, al final uno se da cuenta que lo mas importante es saber compartir. Durante los ultimos años dedique mucho tiempo a viajar y realizar conciertos en muchas ciudades de america y europa como solista, de donde he obtenido mi base mas firme. Tambien he tenido el honor de poder participar como Musico, productor, compositor y arreglista en varios generos distintos a la academia con bandas como: El Tio Carlos (Bcn), Catnap (UK;BCN), Orquesta de Guitarras de Barcelona, MC Stormy (UK), Thorvald(Caracas), Groovejuice(BCN), Dj Mister Smith(Quebeck,Barcelona), Marisa Alfaia (Rio de Janeiro), Genivan(Salvador de bahia,Bcn), Microchic(Buenos Aires, Cordoba,Bcn), Cosmix(BCN), Caspar David(COPENHAGEN,BCN), Barxino(BCN) o Ritamabel(BCN) entre otros artistas. Hoy en dia, en Barcelona España, me desenvuelvo como musico multi-instrumentista de sesion, ingeniero de audio y productor musical de todos los regalos que puedan llegar a mis manos. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////Being attached to the music is the best gift i..ve recieved from my familiy since i have memory. Some time after that, i..ve started searching and digging more into music in my hometown Caracas at the Jose Angel Lamas Conservatory influenced by the magic of my dear masters Jose Rafael Cisneros and lately Leopoldo Igarza wich i own must of my goals and experience in music but personality. Along the way i had the opportunity to meet wonderfull people wich have feeded me with their knowledge so i could learn to share music and lots of smooth humanity, but at the end of the day the must important thing you learn is to share. During the last 10 years i..ve dedicated must of the time to travel around america and europe cities making solo concerts wich is my strongest background. Also had the honor to work as a performer, producer, composer and arranger for various other styles of music and bands like: El Tio Carlos (BCN), CatNaP(UK,BCN), Barcelona Guitar Orquestra, MC StormY(UK), Thorvald(VEN), Groovejuice(BCN), Microchic(ARG,BCN), Dj Mister Smith(QUEBECK,BCN), Marisa Alfaia(RIO DE JANEIRO), Genivan(SALVADOR DE BAHIA,BCN), Cosmix(BCN), Caspar David(COPENHAGEN,BCN), Barxino(BCN) or RitaMabel(BCN) Anchoas All stars(BCN), among others. Im currently working in Barcelona Spain as a multi-instrument session player, audio engeenier and music producer of every gift that i can touch with my hands. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////// Freddy Ramos 's talent has been rewarded with many prizes in his homeland Venezuela and other countries recognition such as: France, Nederland, UK, Belgique, Italy and Spain among the others. Unique Prize Alexander Von humboldt for the best performance 1998 (VEN), Young national talent 1999 (VEN), 2º prize at Antonio Lauro..s International guitar competition 1996 (VEN), semi-finalist at Michelle Pittaluga international guitar competition 2000 in Italy Between the best 46 youngest guitarrist around world. Also has performed at many festivals and cultural veneues: Expohannover2000 (GER), Festival 2000 guitarras del mundo (ARG), The VII Bolivar Hall International Guitar Festival 2003 (UK), Palau de la Musica catalana Barcelona, Festival dels Musics als parcs de Barcelona 2002 (ESP), International music festival Viladecans, International guitar festival Alirio Diaz 1999. During his career, Freddy Ramos has being taking the smoothness of his music and the rich venezuelan flavor all around the world.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/13/2008
Band Website: myspace.com/themonkfreddyramos
Band Members: Discography: Chaser 2006 (CatNap) .Segredos de Rosa 2005 (Genivan) Rumo ao Norte 2005 (Ritamabel Brazilian grooves&Brakes) Guataka 2003 (Saira Band) Demo CD Classic guitar Various Recorded in Caracas (VEN) 1998. Orquesta de Guitarres de Barcelona Palau de la Musica Catalana DVD 2005. Leña del arbol caido (Thorvald Caracas 1994). Cosmos (Mr.Smith ambiance music Bcn/Canada 2004). The VII Bolivar Hall International Guitar Festival (London 2003). Freddy Ramos The Monk performer, arranger and producer for all the records. /////////////////



Influences: Leopoldo Igarza, Jose Rafael Cisneros, Antonio Lauro, Leo Brower, Lenine, Steve Wonder, George Orwell, David Russel, Felix Morales, Tito Rodriguez, Paco de Lucia, Ricardo Iznaola, Cacho tirao, the Beatles, las borracheras en alessandria, Mongo Santamaria, Paquito D Riviera, JS Bach, the platters, Alirio Diaz, Nichiren Daishonin, Richard Bona, Gilberto Gil, Jerry Gueil, Anthony Jackson, Chet Becker, Jeff Buckley, Iron Maiden, Rachmanninoff, Manuel Ponce, El Sutra Del Loto , La samba de roda, Sergio&Oddair Assad, Frederich Chopin, Egberto Gismonti, Miles Davis, John Coltraine, A good english ale!, Jose Antonio Naranjo, Agustin Barrios Mangore, Moliere, Vicente Emilio Sojo, Chick Corea, Fania all Stars (los artistas), Oscar D leon, Claude Debussy, Chucho Sanoja, Manuel Enrique Perez Diaz, Raul Borges guitar trio, Ruben Blades, Igor Stravinsky, Ensamble Gurrufio, Black Sabbat, Keith Jarreth, Ron cacique, Ali Primera, Beethoven, y un largo etc.
Record Label: independient
Type of Label: None