Jaime Rosas
Jaime Rosas (born 17 September 1968) is a chilean composer and keyboardist. He is best known for his progressive rock career, spanning 20 years and 10 official recordings. Influenced by a wide array of composers and styles (from Beethoven to The Beatles; from Stravinsky to Emerson, Lake & Palmer; from Tchaikovsky to MUSE; his artistic vision could be summarized as a never ending path that must touch your brain, heart, and spirit. Rosas was a disciple of 12-tone composer and philosopher Roberto Escobar Budge (1926 - 2011). Through his development as a composer, he learned to synthesize his Master’s influence and his own (more popular) musical predilections, ending in a style that is both musically challenging and ear-friendly.
His latest work is One Silent Shout, a 2:15 rock opera. It is a moving story whose central plot is the respect for life and the odyssey of a soldier who deeply loves his family and wants to make a difference in the world.
Early Life
Jaime Rosas was born on 17 September 1968 in Santiago, Chile. He is the second child of Gaston Rosas and Angela Saraniti. No musicians are to be found in his close family, moreover, most of his closest relatives have a formal business education. His early memories of music were The Beatles cartoons and some episodes of The Midnight Special. At age twelve he felt his calling. On the morning of December 9th, 1980, all media was talking about John Lennon, and that tragic episode became a powerful driver for entering the world of arts. His father bought an organ for Christmas and all the family took lessons, only Jaime kept studying and soon it was obvious the was going to follow the music path, no matter what.
At seventeen he was invited to join a rock band from friends at high school. The audition consisted in playing really easy keyboard parts: Tom Sawyer (Rush) and Magic Power (Triumph); since he studied more complex music (Mozart, Rondo all Turca and Listz, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2) the job was very easy and soon he entered the high school rockstar world.
At eighteen he began his formal composition studies with twelve-tone composer Roberto Escobar Budge in a very old fashioned master-disciple format. In the following four year period Jaime developed his style synthesizing his Master’s influence and his own (more popular) musical predilections, ending in a style that is both musically challenging and ear-friendly.
During his mid twenties he worked in everything music related, piano teacher, studio musician and short film composer. He released a record of meditation music and even had a three year gig with Diva, a hard rock band. None of those activities made full sense on his quest as a musician so he decided to take the long road and he changed his strategy. He promised himself that his music would never be money dependent, so he entered the university for a psychology degree.
Musical influences
Jaime Rosas is deeply influenced by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, The Beatles, ELP, YES, Genesis, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Triumph, Sui Generis, Seru Giran, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Dream Theater, MUSE, Los Jaivas, Jean-Luc Ponty, Queen, Vangelis.
Career
In 1997 he was invited by other musicians with similar goals to join Entrance, a progressive rock band in development. Their first gigs consisted in their own compositions and covers from YES, Dream Theater and Deep Purple. They released their first album in 1999, self titled Entrance. Along with Claudio Morice (vocals), Richard Pilnik (guitars), Alan Alvarez (bass) and Alejandro de la Cuadra (drums), they played many gigs and soon became well known.
In 2002 Entrance released En la Tierra, changing their vocalist (Jaime Scalpello), bassist (Rodrigo Godoy) and drummer (Alex von Chrismar). Jaime composed the 20-minute-four-part suite Lobo Estepario, based on Herman Hess’ Steppenwolf. The record received very good reviews and they made a 30 day tour in Mexico, finishing in the world renowned Baja Prog Festival.
In 2003 Jaime released his first solo album, Virgo. It is a full keyboard album featuring his symphony, an instrumental and complex four movement work that summarizes the complexity and simplicity of his musical approach.
In 2004, along with his former bandmates Rodrigo Godoy and Alex von Chrismar, Jaime releases Extremos as Jaime Rosas Trio. They tour Chile and Mexico.
In 2005, guitarist Javier Sepulveda joins the band (now Jaime Rosas Quartet) and they release Creciendo touring through Chile and Brazil.
In 2006 they release Alive in Brazil, a live album recorded in his previous tour. At that time, now a full time psychologist and an MBA student time became a difficult thing to manage and his musical activity decreased.
In 2007, approaching his old bandmates, Entrance released Odisea, a live album of their Mexican tour.
In 2008, after 6 years, Entrance releases Entre Dos Mundos, a new studio album.
Jaime takes time to compose and record hits next album Flashback. He invited musicians from all his career, starting from his high school band. The album is released in 2011.
In 2017, after a 10 year journey, Jaime Rosas releases the rock opera One Silent Shout. It is the story of Adam, a soldier who deeply loves his family and wants to make a difference in the world. The record was released through Mechanix Records and has distribution in Europe and USA.
Discography
Entrance (with Entrance) 1999
En la Tierra (with Entrance) 2002
Virgo (solo artist) 2003
Extremos (Jaime Rosas Trio) 2004
Creciendo (Jaime Rosas Cuarteto) 2005
Alive in Brazil (Jaime Rosas Cuarteto) 2006
Odisea (with Entrance) 2007
Entre Dos Mundos (with Entrance) 2008
Flashback (solo artist) 2011
One Silent Shout (solo artist) 2017
Instruments
Jaime Rosas, as many keyboard players of his generation, loves a multi keyboard setup. He currently uses several synthesizers and MIDI controllers. Synthesizers: Dave Smith Prophet 12, Korg Kronos X, Yamaha SY77, Roland JD800, Korg Wavestation, Oberheim Matrix 6, Roland JP8000, Novation Bass Station 2. Organ: Hammond XK1x. MIDI Controllers: Yamaha KX8, Roland AX1, CME Xkey Air.
External links
www.jaimerosas.com
www.onesilentshout.com
His latest work is One Silent Shout, a 2:15 rock opera. It is a moving story whose central plot is the respect for life and the odyssey of a soldier who deeply loves his family and wants to make a difference in the world.
Early Life
Jaime Rosas was born on 17 September 1968 in Santiago, Chile. He is the second child of Gaston Rosas and Angela Saraniti. No musicians are to be found in his close family, moreover, most of his closest relatives have a formal business education. His early memories of music were The Beatles cartoons and some episodes of The Midnight Special. At age twelve he felt his calling. On the morning of December 9th, 1980, all media was talking about John Lennon, and that tragic episode became a powerful driver for entering the world of arts. His father bought an organ for Christmas and all the family took lessons, only Jaime kept studying and soon it was obvious the was going to follow the music path, no matter what.
At seventeen he was invited to join a rock band from friends at high school. The audition consisted in playing really easy keyboard parts: Tom Sawyer (Rush) and Magic Power (Triumph); since he studied more complex music (Mozart, Rondo all Turca and Listz, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2) the job was very easy and soon he entered the high school rockstar world.
At eighteen he began his formal composition studies with twelve-tone composer Roberto Escobar Budge in a very old fashioned master-disciple format. In the following four year period Jaime developed his style synthesizing his Master’s influence and his own (more popular) musical predilections, ending in a style that is both musically challenging and ear-friendly.
During his mid twenties he worked in everything music related, piano teacher, studio musician and short film composer. He released a record of meditation music and even had a three year gig with Diva, a hard rock band. None of those activities made full sense on his quest as a musician so he decided to take the long road and he changed his strategy. He promised himself that his music would never be money dependent, so he entered the university for a psychology degree.
Musical influences
Jaime Rosas is deeply influenced by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, The Beatles, ELP, YES, Genesis, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Triumph, Sui Generis, Seru Giran, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Dream Theater, MUSE, Los Jaivas, Jean-Luc Ponty, Queen, Vangelis.
Career
In 1997 he was invited by other musicians with similar goals to join Entrance, a progressive rock band in development. Their first gigs consisted in their own compositions and covers from YES, Dream Theater and Deep Purple. They released their first album in 1999, self titled Entrance. Along with Claudio Morice (vocals), Richard Pilnik (guitars), Alan Alvarez (bass) and Alejandro de la Cuadra (drums), they played many gigs and soon became well known.
In 2002 Entrance released En la Tierra, changing their vocalist (Jaime Scalpello), bassist (Rodrigo Godoy) and drummer (Alex von Chrismar). Jaime composed the 20-minute-four-part suite Lobo Estepario, based on Herman Hess’ Steppenwolf. The record received very good reviews and they made a 30 day tour in Mexico, finishing in the world renowned Baja Prog Festival.
In 2003 Jaime released his first solo album, Virgo. It is a full keyboard album featuring his symphony, an instrumental and complex four movement work that summarizes the complexity and simplicity of his musical approach.
In 2004, along with his former bandmates Rodrigo Godoy and Alex von Chrismar, Jaime releases Extremos as Jaime Rosas Trio. They tour Chile and Mexico.
In 2005, guitarist Javier Sepulveda joins the band (now Jaime Rosas Quartet) and they release Creciendo touring through Chile and Brazil.
In 2006 they release Alive in Brazil, a live album recorded in his previous tour. At that time, now a full time psychologist and an MBA student time became a difficult thing to manage and his musical activity decreased.
In 2007, approaching his old bandmates, Entrance released Odisea, a live album of their Mexican tour.
In 2008, after 6 years, Entrance releases Entre Dos Mundos, a new studio album.
Jaime takes time to compose and record hits next album Flashback. He invited musicians from all his career, starting from his high school band. The album is released in 2011.
In 2017, after a 10 year journey, Jaime Rosas releases the rock opera One Silent Shout. It is the story of Adam, a soldier who deeply loves his family and wants to make a difference in the world. The record was released through Mechanix Records and has distribution in Europe and USA.
Discography
Entrance (with Entrance) 1999
En la Tierra (with Entrance) 2002
Virgo (solo artist) 2003
Extremos (Jaime Rosas Trio) 2004
Creciendo (Jaime Rosas Cuarteto) 2005
Alive in Brazil (Jaime Rosas Cuarteto) 2006
Odisea (with Entrance) 2007
Entre Dos Mundos (with Entrance) 2008
Flashback (solo artist) 2011
One Silent Shout (solo artist) 2017
Instruments
Jaime Rosas, as many keyboard players of his generation, loves a multi keyboard setup. He currently uses several synthesizers and MIDI controllers. Synthesizers: Dave Smith Prophet 12, Korg Kronos X, Yamaha SY77, Roland JD800, Korg Wavestation, Oberheim Matrix 6, Roland JP8000, Novation Bass Station 2. Organ: Hammond XK1x. MIDI Controllers: Yamaha KX8, Roland AX1, CME Xkey Air.
External links
www.jaimerosas.com
www.onesilentshout.com
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