Ricky Wascher-Tavares: Acoustic, Electric and Lead Guitars, Bass Guitar, Pianos, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Random Effects, Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals and Background Vocals
Influences
Too many to name: Classical Music, Jazz Music, Flamenco, Rock, Neoclassical, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Cumbia, Ranchera, Mariachi, Salsa, Merengue...Anything with music in it!!!!!
Sounds Like
My music probably sounds like a ton of different artists that have influenced me and shaped me musically, spiritually AND personally throughout my brief but so far remarkable lifetime on this earth.
"Cima" is the brain child of two seasoned and dedicated musicians. Ricky Wascher-Tavares and Oscar Peralta met 15 years ago in high school, where they learned, studied and played together in SharpEdge, a group which saw Ricky and Oscar begin to hone their songwriting skills. SharpEdge was an 80’s influenced rock/metal band, interpreting the “big hair” song styles of that era.
After playing for approximately two years together, Ricky and Oscar parted ways and played separately in many bands, both in the United States and in Mexico. It was here Ricky got his first taste at writing and recording a studio album with the Mexican rock group “Digital”. After parting ways with Digital in 1996, Ricky continued playing music in Mexico, playing brief stints with two Mexican rock bands, “Senda” and “Ruido Blanco”. Meanwhile, Oscar continued to play in a number of rock bands in the U.S and in Mexico.
Following a separation of approximately 5 years, Ricky and Oscar met up again and formed "Cima", a musical project inspired by years of dedication to music, a vast array of experience and a love of playing and songwriting. This “reunion” gave birth to Cima’s first CD entitled “Vuelo” which contains eleven compositions of acoustic guitar-dominated rock in Spanish, or “Rock en Español”. In order to maintain the direction, style and “vision” of the music, written by Ricky and Oscar, “Vuelo” was recorded solely by both composers, who played all of the instruments on the CD. Waldo Estrada, a local keyboardist and friend, supported Cima with his keyboard talents throughout the recording. The music on “Vuelo” was well received by radio listeners and catapulted Cima onto a higher level, both locally and across Mexico.
After a year of strictly radio promotion, Ricky and Oscar felt it was time to record a new CD, with a list of 25 songs ready to be picked for the next production. In April of 2000, Cima went back into the studio to record “La Elegancia de la Imaginación” which contains fourteen original songs from the songwriting duo, also in Spanish. For this project, Ricky and Oscar teamed up long-time friend AND drummer Mark Enciso. (Over the years, Ricky and Mark have played in more than half-a-dozen bands together.) Soon after its release, the duo parted ways amicably.
In 2006, after a 5 year hiatus from writing and recording, Ricky decided to "dust off" the Cima name and began composing music for a new album - but this time without his long-time partner and co-writer. The new album, entitled "Uno" ("One" in English) is a testament to Ricky's first endeavor as sole songwriter and producer for a musical project of this magnitude. This project is ALSO Ricky's first recording in English, although it does contain two re-recorded Cima songs (in Spanish) from the very first album "Vuelo".
CIMA DISCOGRAPHY:
"Vuelo" (1999)
Song List:
Vuelo
Déjame Ser
Mundo Feliz
La Caja
Tare Gris
Canción de Amor
Angelita
Fuerza del Amor
Soledad
Esta vez te Digo Adiós
Todo
"La Elegancia de la Imaginacion" (2000)
Song List:
Sueño Sin Realidad
Luna de Cristal
Una Niña Llora
Solo Sin, Ti Solo Contigo
Mónica
Cuerdas Rotas
Libertad
Amistad
Para Poder Sentir
Pienso en Ti
Alcanzándote
Nunca te Conocí
Sentado en el Jardín
Una Niña Llora (Acústica)
"Uno" (2007)
Song List:
Save the Last Dance
(Once) in a Lifetime
Beautiful Lady
Canción de Amor
Ayer Soñé que Volaba...Y Hoy Amanecí Con Alas
Unbroken
Guitar Ballad
Breathe
Alone (Without You)
Take You Away
Vuelo
Love the One You're with
OTHER PROJECTS:
"Digital" with Ricky Wascher-Tavares (1994)
Song List:
Aquí con la Luna
No Puedo Mas
Sueños
Tus Alas
Itopia
Rosella
Dorotea
Hombre Digital
El Sida
Amigo de mi Pueblo
VIDEOS:
Cima - "Unbroken"
After working in the field of HIV/AIDS for several years, I have met many inspirational individuals who have been infected and affected by this terrible disease. In spite of the challenges they face everyday, they continue to survive...to live strong...and to do extraordinary things. I wanted to pay homage to these incredible human beings and saw no better way to do it than through my music. "Unbroken" is dedicated to all of those who fought, died, suffered and continue to survive the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS.
"Latino Connection" is a collaboration of several musicians from different parts of the world and from diverse backgrounds, including Ricky Wascher-Tavares from "Cima". Latino Connection came together as a band to perform at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2009 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, which took place from August 23-26. "Unbroken" was one of several songs performed by this musical collaboration, who performed at two major events throughout the duration of the conference. This song, written by Ricky, was performed on August 26, 2009 at the closing session of the conference in the Centennial Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. The line-up consists of Nelson Colon on percussion and background vocals; Luis Tavares on rhythm guitar and background vocals; Rudy Esquivias on bass guitar and background vocals; R.J. Esquivias on drums; and Ricky Wascher-Tavares on rhythm and lead guitar and lead vocals. Special thanks to Border Health Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for making this happen!
Dgital - "Aqui con la Luna"
This is a video I filmed back in my "Digital" days. We were promoting our new self-titled CD, and shot this clip for the track "Aqui con la Luna". This song is VERY near and dear to my heart, and I consider it one of the best I have ever written. As you can tell, I am a bit younger AND a bit "hairier". Let's see if you can recognize me under all the hair! ENJOY!!!
Oh yeah, and I cannot forget to acknolwedge my Spanish-speaking friends. (I CAN'T forget my roots!!!!) This is for you:
Mi musica y mi pagina las quiero dedicar a mi familia, mis amigos y a toda la gente que me a apoyado durante mi carrera musical. Yo jamas hubiera logrado lo que he logrado musicalmente sin el apoyo, el amor, la fe y sobre todo el sacrificio de muchas personas en mi vida.
This cool design you see here below was conceptualized by my nephew, Carlos Tavares, who is an AWESOME musician...and he is barely in high school!!!
Gracias mi querido Amigo por reportarte!!!! Pues aca muy bien todo, trabajando en la radio, si te comente que ya regrese a la radio?.. en esta estasion estoy los dias lunes,miercoles y viernes de 11am a 1pm horario de sonora www.crewdigital.net Aqui ando ya, asi que feliz.. Tu tocayin esta creciendo muy rapido, ya aprendiendo del mundo y lo que le espera!!! asi que espero algun dia puedas conocerlo y claro que ami tambien hehehe.. Saludos enormes amigo y feliz super fin de semana.. ya no trabajes tanto si..... jajajajaa
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Keep up the Great Work!
Wishes you All the Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Week
mmmm mira ke komo no uso myspace jajaja no tengo idea de ke te eskribi ke tu me kontestastes eso jajaja pero bueno tu siempre tan komiko =) mandame un percheron por ups jeje
Yo se que me has estado siempre apoyando todos mis proyectos asi como yo he estado hechandole el mil de apoyo a los tuyos y bueno, espero de verdad que ahora tengas el tiempo de escucharme en mi nuevo programa de Radio llamado: "EL COLECTIVO" en el horario de 11am a 1pm (horario del Pacifico) en CREW DIGITAL RADIO y por medio de esta pagina puedes escucharme www.crewdigital.net
Tambien estaremos dando mucha promocion al talento independiente, asi que empieza a mandar tus propuestas a mi myspace y con mucho gusto te promovemos.
Te Espero de verdad..!!! Y gracias por tu apoyo!!!!
Hola mi querido Rick..! aqui acordandome de usted... como esta todo por alla? espero que bien.. aqui esperando que pronto se anime a grabar ese disco......... me encantaria escucharlo!! Te dejo un abrazote enorme y aqui anda tu tocayo brincoteandote, te pregunta que si asi son los Ricardos de imperactivos, jejejejeje..
Hola Rick!! Aqui pasando a saludarte y deseando que tengas un buen fin de semana. Se que pasaron ciertas cosas pero por mi borron y cuenta nueva, tu sabes si de verdad deseas que yo siga siendo parte de tu amistad. Solo si te encargo que me lo hagas saber. Un abrazo enorme y espero que todo este saliendo bien en tu vida.
Hey there! Just dropping by to say hello! I would absolutely <3 it if you can stop by Dena’s Official MySpace site at www.myspace.com/denamusic & check out her NEWEST song that is ONLY AVAILABLE here on MySpace called “I Didn’t Know” Thanks for your continued support!!! It really means a lot to Dena. Hope that you have a FABULOUS week!!
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Siempre estas en mi mente y en mis momentos tanto felices como tristes.
Gracias le doy a la vida por tener personas tan lindas a mi lado. Dios
te bendiga siempre y te cuide. Nunca te olvides de esta "Amiga" que te
quiere, te piensa y recuerda cada dia de su vida.
jajaa ke komiko eres ehhh siempre ke eskribes algo me empiezo a reir komo mongola jaja me a todo dar la vida de la tania jajaa, pues ke bien si vienen para atlanta a tokar (mike esta trabajando en atlanta ahorita) ahi luego me mandas algo de tu musika para darte el visto bueno jeje
Hola mi querido Rick.. Si, si, usted me tiene bien olvidada y estoy bien sentida con usted, por que ya ni me escribe, ni me platica como antes, siento que nuestra amistad ya no ha crecido y pense que se podria tener un amigo por este medio pero veo que no es asi. Espero que todo en tu vida siga llendo bien. Y gracias.
Mi querido Ricky... aqui pasando a desearle que se la pase muy bien este sabadito 04 de julio con su familia y amigos.. Aqui extrañandolo pero pues nunca lo olvido. Un beshote enorme y exito en todo amigo. Areahi5.com - Imagenes y Comentarios para myspace, hi5!
Hola, como has estado?.. Espero que todo muy bien en lo que andes
haciendo, ya tengo rato sin saber de ti, que lastima, me tienes
abandonada, pero ojala te des un tiempecito.
Te deseo un buen fin de semana, que la pases genial y sabes que aqui
estara siempre una buena amiga a distancia, pero siempre para apoyarte
en todo.
Hi Cima! FREE DOWNLOAD available for the bonus track of my debut solo album "Something Different" (released by Lion Music in 2008). The track's called "Glory Of Life - Bass only version". Enjoy!
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