1) Frankie Reyes is the alias of Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker who also records … Read Full Bio ↴1) Frankie Reyes is the alias of Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker who also records as GB (Gifted & Blessed). Boleros Valses y Mas, his Stones Throw debut, is an album comprised of popular Latin standards, reworked by Reyes with an Oberheim synthesizer. His second album Originalitos is his own compositions performed in the same style. “I thought about how I might capture the essence of this theme using my instrument of choice, the synthesizer. What came to mind was to cover some of the classic Latin American compositions that I grew up hearing around me and have grown to love as I've gotten older, most of them in the bolero style but a few in the waltz, son, and even mariachi style.” By using audio-to-MIDI and sheet music-to-MIDI processing Gabriel has re-contextualized these popular tracks easily overheard while visiting any of Los Angeles' predominantly Latino neighborhoods with a single Oberheim synth. By removing the lyrics, the emphasis remains on the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic aspects of these classics, many still sung by Latin American artists today.

2) Frank Reyes is a bachata singer from the Dominican Republic. He is known as the Prince of Bachata. His work has been recognized by winning a Cassandra Award.

Noche de Ronda
Frank Reyes Lyrics

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Hola amor, cómo te va
Dedícame un minuto
Te tengo que hablar
Ya lo nuestro terminó
Pues en casa espera alguien que por mí todo lo dio
Esa es mi dama, mi señora
La que espera a cada hora
La que sin pensarlo siempre ha estado aquí

Es la que está en mi peor momento
La que sigue dándome el aliento
Por lo tanto se merece lo mejor de mí
Me gustas mucho, no lo niego
Pero lo nuestro no debió pasar, lo siento
Oh no

No me pidas que deje su amor
Porque sabes bien que no
Has tomado muy en serio una noche de pasión
No me pidas que deje su amor
Terminar fue lo mejor
Yo no puedo hacer sufrir a quien lo da todo por mí

No no no no, oh no

Ella tiene todo lo que busca un hombre en una mujer
Ella ha sido quien domina mis sentidos y mi timidez
Esa es mi dama, mi señora
La que espera a cada hora
La que sin pensarlo, siempre ha estado aquí

Es la que está en mi peor momento
La que sigue dándome el aliento
Por lo tanto se merece lo mejor de mí
Me gustas mucho no lo niego
Pero lo nuestro no debió pasar, lo siento

No me pidas que deje su amor
Porque sabes bien que no
Has tomado muy en serio una noche de pasión
No me pidas que deje su amor
Terminar fue lo mejor
Yo no puedo hacer sufrir a quien lo da todo por mí

No no no no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Reyes's Noche de Ronda are a heartfelt plea from a man to his former lover, asking her to understand that he can't continue their relationship because he has someone else waiting for him at home. The singer acknowledges his attraction to the woman and feelings for her, but ultimately realizes that she is not the one who has been there for him through thick and thin. He describes his wife as the one who is always by his side, even in his worst moments, and who deserves the best from him.

The chorus of the song is a direct plea to his former lover not to ask him to leave his wife for her. He admits that their night of passion was not something to be taken lightly, but confirms that ending their relationship was the right decision. He can't bear to see his wife hurt by his actions, as she has given everything to him. Ultimately, the singer must choose between a passionate but fleeting love, and a steady and loyal commitment.

This song is a beautiful representation of the difficulties that come with making tough choices in relationships. Its poignant lyrics and gentle melody make it a classic of the bachata genre.

Line by Line Meaning

Hola amor, cómo te va
Hello my love, how are you doing?

Dedícame un minuto
Give me a minute of your time

Te tengo que hablar
I need to talk to you

Ya lo nuestro terminó
Our relationship is over now

Pues en casa espera alguien que por mí todo lo dio
There is someone at home who has given everything for me

Esa es mi dama, mi señora
That is my lady, my wife

La que espera a cada hora
She is the one who waits for me every hour

La que sin pensarlo siempre ha estado aquí
She has always been here for me without even thinking

Es la que está en mi peor momento
She is the one who is with me in my worst moments

La que sigue dándome el aliento
She is the one who keeps giving me encouragement

Por lo tanto se merece lo mejor de mí
Therefore, she deserves the best from me