Thursday, December 17, 2009

To The All Knowing



To the All-Knowing, my Lord:

Knowing I can only see my past
Knowing you can always see the future
I am grateful for my present

Monday, November 02, 2009

Obsessed

"I was like, why you so obsessed with me?"



"Obsessed" (written by Mariah Carey, Terius Nash, and Christopher Stewart © 2009) from the album "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel"


In loving memory of "Lucas Ramos," R.I.P./En paz descanse!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Audacity of "Precious"



Photo by Robert Maxwell for the New York Times

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Time & Place



Everytime, anyplace
You seem to appear
In my mind very clear

Loud and clear
Your voice seem to fill my ears
With sweet sounds and beauty

Anytime, everyplace
You seem to sense my tears
Sending warm kisses my way



Tuesday, July 21, 2009

For The Record (Cover)

(Music & Lyrics: M. Carey, B. Cox, A.Shropshire)

For the record
You oughta know
You wasn't thinking
When you let me go

But whatever
That's how it goes
Win some you lose some
And others you hold in your heart

Why it gets so hard
Tears you all apart
Even though you try to let go
No, no, no

Suddenly you're here
And it's so surreal
And I don't know
What the deal

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Them other irregularities
They can't compete with [OP]
The whole entire world can tell
That you love yourself some me ;)

People see you know
Asking all about
Me and how they always thought we
Were so perfect together

Let's re-write the end
Start over again
And it's gon go better now

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record
"You'll always be a part of me"
No matter what you do
And for the record
Can't nobody say
I didn't give "my all" to you

And for the record
I told you "underneath the stars"
That you "belong" to me
For the record
It's obvious that
We just "can't let go" of us, "honey"

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

Cause when I'm looking in your eyes
Feels like the first time
Give me one good reason why
We can't just press rewind
I don't wanna spend my life
Thinking what it could've been like
If we had another try (one time)
Like back in the day
That look on your face
Feels like, the first time

For the record, baby
Now you know

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Obsessed (video)


I'm so "Obsessed" with this MC song!
(Written by M. Carey, The-Dream, and Tricky)


Enjoy,

O.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Maybe



Maybe there was no other way out
Maybe we lost our way
What ever is the reason you don't want to stay
I need to hear it from you so I can say
"Maybe it's the best for us to go our separate ways"

The coffees and kisses we shared

Maybe there was nothing special between us
Maybe we never lost something worth to save
I feel I've wasted my time and many eggs
Over breakfasts and nonsense
Maybe would the best for us to go our separate ways




Omar Perez-Then
15 July 2009
Conconcito Publishing©

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

The Beat of Your Heart


Before you leave
Before the trumpets announce your goodbye
I want to take a moment and lay by your side
"Cause we will never say bye bye"

While you're gone
While the silence keeps filling my mind
I want to celebrate your kindness and think of your smile
I'll knit a spider-web with the memories I have inside

After you come back
When the moon aligns with mars
I want to tell you how much I missed being by your side
And secretly wake up to hear the beat of your heart


Omar Perez-Then
1st July 2009
Conconcito Publishing©

Friday, June 26, 2009

Tribute to Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

"Whatever Happens" is from the Invincible album and it's one of my favorites! This is my tribute to him for his music and artistry. R.I.P.



He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
To show that he cares, she can't stay in the room
She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
She says

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Everything will be alright, he assures her
But she doesn't hear a word that he says
Preoccupied, she's afraid
Afraid what they've been doin's not right
He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
Whatever, whatever, whatever

[Chorus]
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Obsessed



Mariah's new single "Obsessed," enjoy!




OBSESSED
(Mariah Carey - C. Tricky Stewart - Terius "The-Dream" Nash)

I was like, "Why are you so obsessed with me?"

So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh

Will the real MC please, step to the mike?

So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh
So oh oh oh oh

All up in the blogs
Saying we met at the bar
When I don't even know who you are
Saying we up in your house
Saying I'm up in your car
But you in LA and I'm out at Jermaine's.
I'm up in the A
You so so lame
and no one here even mentions your name
It must be the weed. It must be the E
Cause you be popping hood
You get it popping, Oh

Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know)
Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows)
It's clear that you're upset with me
Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress
Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this
You're delusional, you're delusional
Boy you're losing your mind
It's confusing yo, you're confused you know
Why you wasting your time
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex
Boy why you so obsessed with me?

You on your job
You hating hard
Ain't gon' feed you
I'm gonna let you starve
Gasping for air
I'm ventilation
You out of breath
Hope you ain't waiting
Telling the world how much you miss me
But we never were
So why you trippin'
You a mom and pop
I'm a corporation
I'm the press conference
and you a conversation

Why you so obsessed with me (Boy I wanna know)
Lying that you're sexing me (when everybody knows)
It's clear that you're upset with me
Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress
Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this
You're delusional, you're delusional
Boy you're losing your mind
It's confusing yo, you're confused you know
Why you wasting your time
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
Seeing right through you like you're bathing in Windex
Boy why you so obsessed with me?

Why you so obsessed with me
Lying that you're sexing me
It's clear that you're upset with me
Finally found a girl that you couldn't impress
Last man on the earth still couldn't hit this
You're delusional, you're delusional
Boy you're losing your mind
It's confusing yo, you're confused you know
Why you wasting your time
Got you all fired up with y our napoleon complex
Seeing right through you like you're bathing in windex
Boy why you so obsessed with me?

Monday, June 08, 2009

Paradise (Not For Me)



I can't remember
When I was young
I can't explain
If it was wrong
My life goes on
But not the same
Into your eyes
My face remains


Chorus:

I've been so high
I've been so down
Up to the skies
Down to the ground

There is a light
Above my head
Into your eyes
My face remains

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Solo Para Tí



Esta es una petición de mi amiga Paola Lithgow..."Solo Para Tí" de Camila, disfruten!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Rocks and Jewels


I'm not a stranger to pain, and for that reason, I don't like to see my friends get hurt, it hurts. I want for them, what I want for myself; love and light. I want them to smile and laugh freely without burdens or preoccupations. How you tell a friend "I am here, always"? I try be to a friend to my friends, I really do, and I think it's because I have incredible new and old friends; it's all about gratitude. I want for all my dear friends to find that special person to share their beautiful hearts with, real love. I have friends closer than my own siblings, family I've chosen. I want happiness for those extraordinary rocks and jewels in my life.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Viento & Agua • LBGLP Festival


Singing some tunes with my guitar

A fun-packed weekend with back-to-back performances! 



The 1st one was as a guest artist at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach as part of my friends Amanda & Shani's West Coast Tour. It was so rewarding to see new and familiar faces in the audience. Also, it served as an opportunity to network with other artists.


With Amanda & Shani after the show


On the Interfaith Stage

The 2nd one was at the LBGLP Festival in Long Beach. I was invited to sing in the Interfaith Stage. Most of the songs were inspirational and Christian. In addition, people were very receptive and friendly. There was also a very cool group of friends that were incredibly supportive and kind to come and see me perform... for the 1st time.



May these performances be the start of great things and bigger venues ;)

God bless,
O.
www.myspace.com/omarperezthen

Friday, May 15, 2009

Adiós Tito



Qué triste es despedirte Tito... siempre con buen ánimo y buena cara donde quiera que nos veíamos. Recuerdo que la última vez nos encontramos en el Conde, sin saber que esa sería la última vez. Siempre esperabas que te preguntara "tú sabe lo que yo pensé?" y tú respondías "Ay coñ*!". Espero que descanses en paz querido amigo.

La Fecha


Después de 2 años (y un chín) se acerca la fecha de mi graduación (Mayo 28) aquí en Long Beach City College. Par de años, varios meses, muchas semanas, días interminables y horas eternas estudiando música, trabajando como tutor de 3 materias (si mi profesora de Lengüa Española, Ana Peguero, me viera...): Español, francés e historia norteamericana, y viviendo innumerables experiencias que me han hecho crecer. No me puedo quejar, Dios me ha bendecido con tanto... no me quejar. Tengo una familia tan linda y amigos que admiro tanto; Desde aquí los aprecio mucho más y siempre estoy en la mejor disposición de hacer nuevas amistades. 

Ayer salió una entrevista que me hicieron de la revista del college y este fin de semana estaré cantando en 2 shows... aún es el comienzo de muchas cosas buenas que están en camino.

A Dios gracias =)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Intenté ©

Manos contritas
Fotos marchitas
Y las luces no brillan más
Se apagaron y se llevaron la sonrisa
Que tanto busqué en mi vida
Ahora no sé qué hacer
Porque los libros no me hablan de vuelta
Y el dolor es incandescente
Quema y no deja verme
El espejo solo refleja mi tristeza
Recuerdo la primera vez que llegaste
Me cubriste las primeras heridas
Ahora son rojas las vendas
Y el laberinto sí es verdad que enreda
Qué tanto fallé... si ni siquiera intenté


Omar Perez-Then
Conconcito Publishing ©
11 Mayo 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Jersey Boys Medley

This is a small group from the pop/jazz choir Studio Singers @ LBCC doing a medley from the musical "Jersey Boys," Enjoy!!!



Este es un grupo pequeño del coro pop/jazz Studio Singers del college cantando un popurrí del musical "Jersey Boys", disfruten!



Brothers from Other Mothers: Donnie, Omar, Adrian, Brian, Nathan, Skylar, and Dior.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Quimbara!




Este es un pedacito de una presentación en LBCC de la canción Quimbara con el grupo Tropicana... ganamos mejor conjunto :D Un abrazo a los que siguen la música en su corazón!

O.






Disfruten!!!

Thursday, March 05, 2009

So What



This was just for fun, but I'd like to hear your comments!
My favorite lines are:
"I am a rock star
I got my rocks moves
and I don't need you tonight..."
sabias palabras de Pink!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Sign



Siempre me ha gustado esta canción de Ace of Base, pero ahora tiene un sentido MAYOR!!! Las letras lo dicen TODO, jejeje. Ese momento de abrir los ojos a cosas que desconocemos es algo poderoso y nos da fuerza... a veces, Dios nos pone cosas en el camino para aprender y crecer, seguir adelante, ser mejores. Ojalá estuviera en Santo Domingo para verlos en vivo, porque me trae recuerdos del Colegio Véritas (1993, 1ro. de bachillerato), mis amigos... bendiiito.

;)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Te Tuve


Te tuve una vez
Con mis manos te abracé
Te miré una y otra vez
Con mis labios te besé
Me reía sin querer
Tú reías también

Ahora todo es al revés
Como antes nada es
La nieve no vendrá otra vez
Porque solo en tus brazos encontré
Cosas más allá del placer
Me mata que no estés

Te tuve una vez
Y el recordar no me hace bien
Se mezclan las lágrimas con el café
Es difícil estar de pie
Me duele perder
Las batallas que ya luché


Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
17 Feb. '09





Saturday, February 14, 2009

Serenata/Serenade'09

Mi gente linda,

Escuchen, como no tengo a nadie en San Valentín, pero estoy en el ánimo de hacer sonreir a otros, he decidido tomar 5 de sus peticiones, canciones que les gustaría dedicar a su media naranaja (o toronja) o amigo(a). Una serenata. Para el viernes, subiré las 5 primeras entradas. Será divertido!

Gracias,
Omar.
www.myspace.com/omarperezthen

4 días después...

El día llegó y los videos están aquí. Debo agradecer a todos los que sometieron sus peticiones y sobre todos a los que corrieron a ponerlas. Fue una semana interesante aprenderme nuevas canciones para complacerlos. Por donde quiera que lo veo, ha sido productivo :) así que espero que le den pa'lante a sus videos y chequeen los demás, JUM, na'má digo.


Las 5 primeras entradas fueron, en orden de aparición:

1. Open Arms (Pao Pei)


2. Crush (Sandra)


3. Sail Away (Hendy)


4. La Gloria Eres Tú (Geo)


5. I Belong To You (Yanira)

Friday, February 13, 2009

Señales


Las señales no están en las luces
Están en mis manos
Las señales son como el agua
Pero pueden saciar la sed de algunos
Las señales pasan de largo
Esperan al primero que las encuentra
Como gatos se esconden
Hasta que llega el extraño
Con las palabras precisas
En el momento preciso
Todo comienza a hacer sentido
Hastas las señales
Que una vez no entendimos
Que algna vez nos dejaron confundidos
Vuelven al principio de las pirámides
Escalan los pensamientos de los sabios
Capturan la atención de los que prestan atención
Las señales están, pero no todos las vemos
No todos las vemos
Porque no hay peor observador, que el que se niega a ver

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Puntos Suspensivos...


Puntos
Unidos por una línea
Caminan sin parar, sin pedir permiso
Con lápices en las manos
Patinan por las cartas
Que nunca escribiré
Acaso las leerías?
Acaso mostrarías el menor interés en mí,
En lo que digo?
Pensé que al buen entendedor 
Pocas palabras son suficientes
Haz demostrado todo lo contrario
Ni siquiera los libros de "self-help" te ayudan
Porque tu mente está en el limbo,
Vagando, perdida en el espacio
Como una frase que temina con puntos suspensivos...




Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
10 Feb. '09

Saturday, February 07, 2009

The Bridge

Where are we going?
Why the fast pace...?
My feet are tired,
My head is exhausted
Roundabouts
No way out
Circles
Back to square one
Against my will
But under my consent
Even though I've never been here before
This bridge looks so familiar
It brings me so many memories
Of you and me, apart
Caution, the floor is wet
And we might fall, again
All over again
Can't you see?
This is complicated
And loops make crazy
Tonight, I realize
You brought me here
Why did I let you?
'Cause I've let you
Why did I let myself?
I want to run as far as I can
Even if I slip on my way out
I don't care
I've broken my nose before
But I need to burn this bridge
Even if it's the only way to you
The one bridge that once united us
Is the one bridge that divide us
Once more, divided.


Omar Pérez-Then
Conconcito Publishing©
7 Feb. '09

Seattle



My favorite song on Mary Mary's album The Sound: Seattle.
Enjoy,

O.

Sunday, February 01, 2009

I Stay In Love


This is a song that I recently I learned on the guitar, but wanted to experiment on the piano... please leave your comments here or on youtube (youtube)... thanks!



I Stay In Love (music & lyrics M. Carey, B. Cox)

Esta es una canción que me aprendí recientemente en la guitarra, pero quería inventar un poco con el piano... dejen sus comentarios aquí o en youtube, gracias!

Friday, January 23, 2009

I knew


I knew
I always knew
In the snow, or the beach
Mountain high, valley low
You were going to be there
Present

I knew that your presence
Would make my allergies senseless
In the dark, in the light
You always make me shine
Even when I can't see it

I knew
That your words are promises
Things that I can believe in
Beyond comprehension
Your peace is, will be

I knew
I know, I want to know more
Of your heart, your spirit, your soul
More of you, drink up
Until my thirst is quenched





Conconcito Publishing©
Jan 23, 2009.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

I Wish, I Wish ©

I wish I could inspire you
Just like you inspire me
I wish I could sing
All the beautiful things you say to me
I wish I could play
The notes I hear when I'm with you
Sweet mornings
Warm afternoons
Silent nights
Next to you
I wish, I wish



Conconcito Publishing©
Jan 20, 2009.

Friday, January 16, 2009

1549 = Love




W
hat happened yesterday in the Hudson River with the US Airways 1549, is a miracle of LOVE. I am not talking about the crash, the chaos, or the cold, because no one wants to be in that situation, ever, but starting with the pilot, who made a life saving decision, was a love thing. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberg III, the rest of the crew, the passengers, and their absence of fear were present and filled with love. Strangers helping strangers to save each other, that is love. Thank God.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Incomprensible ©

My baby
Incomprensible
Que estás ahí siempre
Cuando abro los ojos
Y me haces dormir plenamente
De amor eterno me provees
En cada respiro
Te siento, exhalo
Verte llorar me hace llorar
No quiero ser el que cause dolor
Porque me traes sonrisas por doquier
No te dejaría caer
Aunque signifique vivir en el suelo para siempre
Nadie pondrá banderas en nuestra nave
Explicarme o justificarme
Sería una perdida de tiempo
Porque no hay arena en el mar
Para calcular la magnitud de lo que siento
Siempre serás tú, conmigo
Donde quiera que voy
Te llevo
El que no sabe, no ve
Lo lindo que es despertar a tu lado
Para el que no sabe, el que no ve
Es y siempre será
Incomprensible


Conconcito Publishing ©
Listen to "My Love" by The-Dream ft. Mariah while reading this (recommended)

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Found By Love

I sing
I sing because I know that you
Somewhere, near or far
Are listening

I sing
I sing because I know that you
will find me

I want
I want to be found
By love


Inspired by the movie "August Rush."