Conversando con Soundwear - César "Pupy" Pedroso (Parte 3/3)

Summary

Dans cet entretien passionnant à La Habana, Cuba, nous rencontrons M. Cesar Pedroso, alias 'Pupy', un musicien talentueux qui partage ses projets musicaux et ses expériences de vie. Il discute de son dernier album 'Pasándola bien', enregistré avec des compositeurs de renom, et des prochaines présentations à Merida, Cancun, Santiago et au théâtre Mella. Il exprime également son admiration pour Juan Formell et son intention de rendre hommage à cet icône de la musique de danse populaire. Pupy partage également ses émotions sur les musiciens qui partent à l'étranger et reviennent, ainsi que sur les moments marquants de sa carrière, y compris le prix national de musique et le Grammy remporté avec 'Los Van Van'.

Takeaways

• 🎵 Mr. Cesar Pedroso, known as 'Pupy', is a Cuban musician who has recently finished an album called 'Pasándola bien' (Having a good time).
• 🎤 'Pasándola bien' features contributions from several composers and is directed by Pupy, showcasing a combination of strength, mastering, and elements that enhance the album's quality.
• 📅 Pupy has upcoming presentations in Merida and Cancun, followed by the launch of the new album, which he holds in high regard.
• 🎬 The album was recorded and mastered in Cuba, where Pupy praises the skills of local technicians and video makers.
• 🎼 There is a unique instrumental track on the album, 'Capullito of Alelí' by Rafael Hernández, played by four pianists including Pupy himself.
• 🎷 The album also features solos by Roelvis Reyes, the drummer of the orchestra Bombón, and Sergio Luna, with orchestration by Lázaro Valdés.
• 🇺🇸 Pupy mentions pending concerts in the United States, for which they are in the process of applying for visas.
• 📍 In Cuba, Pupy and his orchestra perform at a folk night on Sundays at 'The Paparazzi', a characteristic venue.
• 🎶 Pupy is also preparing another album as a tribute to Juan Formell, a master who revolutionized popular dance music, aiming to acknowledge his lesser-known works.
• 📚 He expresses a desire to create a documentary about the history of the orchestra, driven by the demand from Cuban dancers for new music.
• 👴 Pupy acknowledges the high musical level of today's composers and musicians, reflecting on the talent he sees now compared to 15 years ago.
• 🎥 A documentary titled 'El regreso' (The Return) is being made, focusing on the lives and work of Cuban musicians educated in Cuba who then go abroad.
• 😢 Pupy shares personal experiences of musical disasters, including a time when he was unable to perform adequately at a nightclub due to lack of practice.
• 🏆 Among the high points of his career, Pupy highlights receiving the 'National Music Award' and a Grammy with 'Los Van Van' as significant achievements.

Q & A

Qui est Mr. Cesar Pedroso, également connu sous le nom de 'Pupy'?

Mr. Cesar Pedroso, surnommé 'Pupy', est un musicien cubain qui a donné des informations précieuses à l'intervieweur et aux techniciens, et qui a contribué à la création de l'album 'Pasándola bien'.

Quel est le nom de l'album récent de Pupy et quel est son thème principal?

L'album récent de Pupy s'appelle 'Pasándola bien' (Avoir un bon temps) et il est le fruit de la contribution de plusieurs compositeurs, dirigés par Pupy lui-même.

Quels sont les lieux où Pupy a l'intention de présenter son nouvel album?

Pupy a l'intention de présenter son nouvel album à Merida, Cancun, Santiago, au Mella Theater et dans des endroits aux États-Unis après avoir obtenu les visas nécessaires.

Quel est l'un des morceaux uniques de l'album 'Pasándola bien'?

L'un des morceaux uniques de l'album est l'interprétation instrumentale de 'Capullito of Alelí' de Rafael Hernández, jouée par quatre pianistes : Alejandrito Falcon, Manolito Simonet, Lázaro Valdés et Pupy lui-même.

Quels sont les noms des musiciens qui ont joué des solos dans l'album 'Pasándola bien'?

Les musiciens qui ont joué des solos dans l'album comprennent le batteur Roelvis Reyes, le batteur de l'orchestre Bombón, Sergio Luna et Lazarito Valdés qui a également orchestré la chanson.

Quel est le projet que Pupy est en train de préparer en hommage à Juan Formell?

Pupy prépare un autre album en hommage à Juan Formell, un maître qui a révolutionné la musique de danse populaire au cours des 50 dernières années, pour reconnaître et rendre hommage à ses œuvres non publiées.

Quel est l'âge de Pupy et comment se sent-il quant à l'avenir de la musique cubaine?

Pupy a bientôt 72 ans et est rassuré quant à l'avenir de la musique cubaine, soulignant qu'il y a un bon niveau dans divers genres musicaux et que les jeunes musiciens ont un talent élevé.

Quel est le sentiment de Pupy lorsqu'un musicien part à l'étranger et y réussit?

Pupy exprime de la joie lorsqu'un musicien part à l'étranger et y réussit, indiquant qu'il se réjouit de les rencontrer lorsqu'ils reviennent et qu'il n'est pas égoïste sur ce point.

Quel est le plus grand désastre musical que Pupy ait vécu?

Le plus grand désastre musical que Pupy ait vécu fut lorsqu'il a joué dans un nightclub et est rentré en larmes, ne sachant pas jouer les passages demandés et ne ayant pas assez pratiqué.

Quelle a été la meilleure chose qui soit arrivée à Pupy en tant que musicien?

L'une des meilleures choses qui soit arrivée à Pupy en tant que musicien a été de recevoir le 'Prix National de la Musique', un honneur parmi tant d'autres musiciens talentueux et reconnus.

Pupy a mentionné des incidents traumatisants dans sa vie, lesquels?

Pupy a mentionné des incidents traumatisants tels que le séisme de Mexico en 1985, l'atterrissage forcé d'un vol cubain de la Barbade à la Jamaïque et la perte de son fils, qui était en cours de formation au piano.

Outlines

00:00

🎵 Interview avec Pupy à La Habana, Cuba

Dans le premier paragraphe, l'interview a lieu à La Habana, Cuba, avec Mr. Cesar Pedroso, également connu sous le nom de 'Pupy'. Il discute de son dernier album intitulé 'Pasándola bien' (Avoir un bon temps), qui a reçu la contribution de plusieurs compositeurs et a été dirigé par lui-même. Il mentionne également ses prochaines présentations à Merida et Cancun, ainsi que ses plans pour lancement de l'album et les concerts aux États-Unis. Il partage également ses projets pour rendre hommage au maître Juan Formell, qui a révolutionné la musique de danse populaire au cours des 50 dernières années, et son travail sur un autre album.

05:01

🎉 Projets et hommages musicaux

Le deuxième paragraphe continue la discussion sur les projets de Pupy, notamment la préparation d'un hommage à Juan Formell, un compositeur majeur de la musique de danse populaire. Il exprime également son admiration pour les musiciens talentueux de la nouvelle génération et reconnaît l'importance de la pratique en plus de l'étude pour atteindre un haut niveau musical. Il partage également son sentiment sur les musiciens cubains qui partent à l'étranger et les récompenses qu'il a reçues, y compris le 'Prix National de la Musique' et le Grammy avec 'Los Van Van'.

10:02

😢 Décès et reconnaissances émotionnelles

Dans le troisième paragraphe, Pupy aborde des moments difficiles de sa vie, tels que la perte de son fils et les incidents traumatisants qu'il a vécus, comme le séisme de Mexico en 1985 et l'atterrissage forcé d'un vol cubain. Il partage également ses moments de reconnaissance, notamment lorsqu'il a reçu le 'Prix National de la Musique' et le Grammy, qui sont des événements qui l'ont profondément marqué et lui ont apporté une grande joie.

Keywords

💡La Habana, Cuba

La Habana, également connue sous le nom de Havana, est la capitale de Cuba et l'un des centres culturels les plus importants du pays. Dans le script, c'est l'endroit où se déroulent les entretiens avec Mr. Cesar Pedroso, alias 'Pupy', qui reflètent l'importance de la scène musicale locale dans le contexte de la vidéo.

💡Pupy

Pupy est le surnom de Mr. Cesar Pedroso, un artiste musical cubain. Il est au cœur de la vidéo, partageant ses expériences et ses projets musicaux, ce qui met en lumière la contribution de l'individu à la scène musicale cubaine.

💡Pasándola bien

C'est le titre du dernier album de Pupy, qui signifie 'Having a good time' en anglais. L'album est mentionné comme étant de grande importance pour Pupy, indiquant son engagement et sa passion pour la création musicale.

💡Mella Theater

Le Mella Theater est un lieu emblématique où Pupy et son orchestre ont l'intention de lancer leur nouvel album. Il représente un espace culturel important pour les lancements et les performances musicales à La Habana.

💡Rafael Hernández

Rafael Hernández est un compositeur cubain reconnu pour sa contribution à la musique populaire cubaine. L'instrumental de 'Capullito of Alelí' joué par quatre pianistes est un hommage à son œuvre, démontrant la respect et l'influence de ses compositions sur la scène musicale actuelle.

💡Orchestration

L'orchestration fait référence à l'art de structurer et d'arranger des morceaux musicaux pour un orchestre. Lazarito Valdés est mentionné comme étant à l'origine de l'orchestration pour 'Capullito of Alelí', ce qui souligne l'importance de ce métier dans la création musicale.

💡Los Van Van

Los Van Van est un groupe de musique cubain très influent, pour lequel Pupy a joué un rôle important. Le groupe est évoqué dans le contexte de la carrière de Pupy et de ses expériences musicales, renforçant l'idée de son parcours artistique et de ses réalisations.

💡Juan Formell

Juan Formell est mentionné comme étant un maître de la musique de danse populaire qui a révolutionné le paysage musical au cours des 50 dernières années. Pupy exprime son désir de rendre hommage à Formell en préparant un album dédié à son œuvre, ce qui montre le respect et l'influence de Formell sur les artistes actuels.

💡El regreso

El regreso est le titre du documentaire en cours de réalisation qui traite de la vie et de l'œuvre des musiciens cubains qui étudient au pays et qui partent à l'étranger. Le documentaire est pertinent dans le contexte de la vidéo car il explore les expériences et les impact de la diaspora musicale cubaine.

💡National Music Award

Le 'National Music Award' est un prix prestigieux mentionné par Pupy comme l'un des moments les plus importants de sa carrière. Cela illustre la reconnaissance officielle de ses contributions à la musique et souligne l'importance de tels honneurs dans le monde de l'art.

💡Grammy

Le Grammy est un des plus hauts honneurs dans le domaine de la musique, mentionné dans le script comme un autre grand moment dans la vie de Pupy et de son groupe 'Los Van Van'. Cela montre l'impact international de leur musique et le succès qu'ils ont obtenu.

Highlights

Interview with Mr. Cesar Pedroso, known as 'Pupy', in La Habana, Cuba.

Pupy discusses the completion of his latest album, 'Pasándola bien' (Having a good time).

The album features contributions from several composers and is directed by Pupy.

Upcoming presentations of the new album are planned in Merida and Cancun.

Pupy expresses great faith in the quality of the new album due to its strength and mastering.

The album was recorded and mastered in Cuba with the help of excellent technicians.

Pupy invites the interviewer to a folk night at 'The Paparazzi' on Sundays.

Pupy is preparing another album as a tribute to Juan Formell, a master of popular dance music.

Pupy aims to acknowledge Formell's lesser-known works and songs.

Plans to make a documentary about the history of the orchestra are mentioned.

Pupy talks about the high musical level of composers and musicians today.

He mentions the talent in pianistic, metal, saxophones, trombones, and trumpets players.

Pupy reflects on the joy of meeting former musicians and sharing the stage with them.

He expresses happiness for the future of Cuban music, assured by the new generation of musicians.

Pupy shares his experience of making a documentary about Cuban musicians educated in Cuba and achieving renown abroad.

He talks about the emotional impact of musicians leaving the orchestra during tours.

Pupy recounts a significant personal disaster when he was unable to perform correctly at a nightclub at the age of 16.

He describes receiving 'The National Music Award' as one of the most important recognitions of his career.

Winning a Grammy with 'Los Van Van' is also highlighted as a significant achievement.

Transcripts

Coming back from a well-deserved break because of the heat.

We are in La Habana, Cuba.

Mr. Cesar Pedroso, better known as "Pupy", is talking with us.

Pupy, we have not finished yet, but I have to thank you.

Because you have been so kind to accompany us.

You have given us valuable information.

Not just for me as a foreigner,

but, even the technicians enjoy all the information.

- It is an honor.

- It's good.

Pupy, what are you doing right now? Do you have any tours planned?

Are you recording?

Please.

- Now, we have recently finished the last album, the last production.

This album is called "Pasándola bien" (Having a good time).

It's an album with the contribution of several composers, as I told you before.

With their owns songs

and, of course, they were directed by me.

Next week, we're going to give some presentations in Merida and Cancun.

Then, we will return to launch the new album.

It is a very important disc. I have great faith in this album.

I have released many recordings with the orchestra,

but, specifically, I have great faith in this album;

because the strength, the mastering,

and a number of elements have been combined.

And they help to the quality of the album,

regardless of the orchestration.

- And, did you record and master the album here?

- Here. Here, there are good people, excellent technicians,

the video makers and the mastering technicians.

The last video we released,

we worked with them.

The album name is "Pasándola bien" (Having a good time).

Then, we will make some presentations inside the country.

We will play in Santiago

where we are going to launch the album.

Let's also launch the album at the Mella Theater.

Several guests are going to play there.

There is a unique thing in the disc.

we play an instrumental of Rafael Hernández.

"Capullito of Alelí".

Four pianists play this song.

- Excuse me. Who are they?

- Alejandrito Falcon, Manolito Simonet,

Lázaro Valdés and me.

And a masterful solo of the drummer Roelvis Reyes.

the drummer of the orchestra, Bombón;

and another solo of Sergio Luna.

The orchestration of that song was made by Lazarito Valdés.

Well, we have these plans.

And we have to give some pending concerts in the United States.

First, we are making some arrangements,

so then, we could speak about that tour.

Because you need to apply for a visa to go to the country.

- You cannot go, if you don't have it.

- And we're in this process,

and we are also playing here. Because here, there are places.

We have a folk night on Sundays,

in a place called "The Paparazzi".

This is a very characteristic place,

and we are there on Sunday nights. I'd like to invite you.

- Thank you!

And I'm also working in the institute.

Now, I'm preparing another album.

Why? Because I want to pay tribute

to the person who revolutionized popular dance music in the last 50 years,

the great master Juan Formell.

A while ago, I was talking to Joaquin Betancourt,

I told him that Formell had ...

There is a repertoire that belongs to Formell, but it doesn't belong to "Los Van Van",

and you can release ten albums with that repertoire,

you don't have to look for any other composer.

And I want to acknowledge a number of his works that were not released.

Songs that he sang to me.

And I want to pay a simple tribute.

That's an unfinished business.

and I want to make a documentary about the history of the orchestra.

I have to continue working because the audience and the Cuban dancers are demanding.

You present a new song today,

and they will ask you to present another one tomorrow.

- Life goes by fast, Pupy.

- The call and the emulation are strong.

It is not easy.

Right now, the composers and musicians

have a high musical level.

Today, there are a number of talented musicians

that I didn't see 15 years ago.

Now, in the pianistic,

there are great pianists,

metals, saxophones, trombones and trumpets players.

And it happens the same with the percussion.

Three days ago,

I went to a graduation ceremony for ENA students

and I was amazed.

So now, we who are the older musicians can be quiet, I won't tell you my age!

- You have already told it.

- I told it before. I'm turning 72 soon.

We can be quiet that the future is assured, from all points of view.

There is a good level

in danceable music, jazz, popular and classical music, everything.

We can be quiet because there is not a problem here.

- I'll talk about something I mentioned earlier.

We started making a documentary entitled "El regreso" (The Return).

The documentary is about the life and work

of Cuban musicians who are educated here in Cuba,

and then, they go abroad.

Many of them achieved renown abroad,

or they are achieving renown now, and others less so.

What do you feel when you know that a musician went to a place or another place?

What do you feel when you listen these news?

- Well, I'll be honest!

I had bad luck

or I was unlucky,

because in several tours, some musicians left the orchestra to make their lives in those places.

After a while, I have met them

and I release with them when they come here.

And it gives me so much joy.

I'm also happy when they return, when they are here.

A few days ago, we were in the theater

and a musician, who I hadn't seen in years,

told me "¡Pupy!"

I shouted "¡Felipito, Felipito Cabrera!" It was the bass player who played with Gonzalito.

and said "I'm not Felipito". He was Octavio Kotán.

Because they look alike. Both are tall, skinny

and I haven't seen Felipito a long time ago.

It gives me a great joy.

And Paseiro, one of the first bass players who played in the orchestra;

he also returned.

And for me, two can live as cheaply as one.

We have to share things and the quality is there.

And working hard, clearly, little by little, whatever.

But, I'm not selfish.

- On the contrary, I am happy because in the future I could dedicate...

... I play two or three songs in the orchestra

and then I start directing it.

- Yeah, I saw it on a video.

We're reaching the end of this short meeting,

because you can talk to Pupy for days, weeks, months and years.

And it's nice to talk to Pupy. I'll ask you a question.

What has been the biggest musical disaster that you lived ?

Something that you said "That was a disaster!"

Maybe you played a D instead of C-sharp

The biggest disaster, it was when I played in a nightclub and I went out crying.

My dad sent me, and I couldn't do anything right.

- Oh, tell me!

- Many times, I had to replace my father

and I didn't have enough practice because I was studying.

And popular dance music, especially Cuban music, is more practical.

- Yes.

- The study is very important, but the practice too, of course.

And I arrived at a nightclub where the musicians told me "D minor" and I did not know.

I could play D minor, but I did not know the passes

and they said "play this note, play that note".

Until there came a time..., because I was like 16 years old

and for me that was a disaster;

I arrived crying to my house and I told my grandmother "Tell my dad not to send me anywhere again".

And so it was, and I never forgot that.

I never forgot that and it was a disaster for me.

And other disasters occurred such as accidents and things like that,

when I played in "Los Van Van".

For example, the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.

- Were you there? - Yes. We were.

And when the Cuban flight from Barbados to Jamaica was brought down.

We were going to take that flight.

We were sharing with those guys the day before.

These things scar you for life.

And another incident was the loss of my son. He was in the fifth year of piano.

And many of these current musicians were his schoolmates.

Aldito Lopez Gavilán, for example.

These are the things that really scarred my life.

- And, in the same direction,

what is the best thing that happened to you as a musician?

Something that comes to mind now.

"Hey! This is the best thing that happened to me in my life, as a human being and as a musician".

- When I recieved a recognition, "The National Music Award".

Because there is so much talent

and there are so many wonderful musicians, orchestra directors and composers.

And the fact that they have thought about me

to give me the National Music Award

and share the nomination with excellent musicians,

who deserved the recognition too;

it has been one of the most important things for me.

It's the same when we received the Grammy with "Los Van Van".

We received it in Los Angeles and it was also wonderful for me.

Those are the two most important things.

- There are many good experiences.

They are too much to list,

and this is one of them, sharing with you.

- Thank you!

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