Que sería la vida?
sin las tristezas de mi alma
sin las explicaciones y la aspereza
que sería la vida?
sin las oscuras, no habria belleza
sin discusiones y la franqueza
que sería la vida?
sin los dolores habria bondades?
sin los prejuicios habria nobleza?
No sería la vida…
no sería nada, no sería la vida
no sería nada, sin esta angustia
sin tus perdones, sin mis errores
no sería nada, sin tus tendones
tus manos frias por buscar la fuerza
no sería nada... no sería la vida
What would life be?
without the sadness of the soul
no explanations, without the cold
what would life be?
without the darkness, would there be light
without discussion, would there be truth
what would life be?
without the pain would there be joy?
without believing would there be any good?
Life would be nothing…
this life would be nothing, life would be nothing
life could be nothing, without this anguish
without your forgiving, without my forgetting
life would be nothing, without your weakness
your cold hands looking for strength
life would be nothing… life would be nothing
credits
from Simpático (complete extended version),
released September 12, 2011
Music - Brian Lynch
Lyrics - Lila Downs
Hollistic Music/Nara Music/Cloud People Music – BMI
Personnel:
Brian Lynch – trumpet
Lila Downs – voice
Phil Woods – alto saxophone
Edsel Gomez – piano
Ruben Rodriguez – baby bass
Pedro Martinez – congas
Little Johnny Rivero – bongo
Pete Rodriguez – maracas
supported by 10 fans who also own “Que Seriá La Vida”
It takes a musician of Lynch's caliber to put together such a compelling tribute to the great Woody Shaw. It also serves a fine introduction to the musical world of Woody Shaw. godisozzy
supported by 9 fans who also own “Que Seriá La Vida”
An Eddie Palmieri album for half the price is something I can't resist... It's splendid salsa throughout, but somewhat untypical, due to some standard jazz elements in the form of extensive improvisations. As usual, Eddie Palmieri "sings" along during his piano parts - quite out of tune sometimes, which can be a little bit distracting. But that's the price we have to pay for having his great music around. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)