Cerati was in a coma for over four years, after suffering a stroke on May 15, 2010, right at the end of a show in Caracas - Venezuela, on the final leg of his Fuerza Natural tour. The situation -which ocurred backstage at the dressing room- was quickly reported by news agencies and via tweets. After a period of intensive care hospitalization in Caracas, he was flown on a private ambulance-jet to Buenos Aires where he spent the next 4 years in an induced coma. He passed away in a local hospital due to respiratory failure. The news on September 4th, 2014 shook the rock community worldwide.
Cerati was widely acknowledged for his lead and rhythm guitar talents -and for his ability to play solos while singing at the same time in perfect key, as well as for the lyrical content of his songwriting, all of which helped to consolidate him as one of the most prolific and important rock musicians in the continent.
Cerati founded Soda Stereo in 1982 with bassist Zeta Bosio. Drummer Charly Alberti joined them shortly after. The band released its first album in August 1984 and dissolved in late 1997.
Cerati's first main venture away from Soda Stereo (apart from creating the band Fricción in 1985) with Richard Coleman and drummer Fernando Samalea, was the album Colores Santos in 1992: an experimental project in collaboration with musician Daniel Melero, that anticipated the sonic experimentation of Soda Stereo's late 1992 album, Dynamo.
He released his first full solo effort Amor Amarillo in 1993, while still a member of Soda. Zeta Bosio and then-wife Cecilia Amenábar collaborated on the project. The album featured more introspective lyrics, a fair amount of electronic experimentation and was well received by both the critics and the public. He then returned to Soda Stereo releasing Zona de Promesas, (a compilation album of remixes which contained the eponymous track as an opener). Zona de Promesas is an intimate and delicate song that focuses on the relationship he had with his mother (Lilian Clark). The albums Sueño Stereo and Comfort y Música Para Volar (MTV Unplugged) followed. Shortly after the band decided to split and launched a farewell tour in late 1997. After the farewell tour, Cerati embarked in a couple of projects that dealt exclusively with electronic music. He formed the group Plan V together with Chilean musicians Andrés Bucci, Guillermo Ugarte and Christian Powditch, and shortly after the duo Ocio with Flavio Etcheto also known as Flavius.
His second solo album Bocanada was released in 1999. The record embraced both the style that made Soda Stereo famous, and a newer style reminiscent of his electronic projects.
In 2001, Cerati wrote the soundtrack for the movie + Bien directed by Eduardo Capilla, in which he also stars and marked his acting debut. Another soundtrack he produced was for the movie "Solo Por Hoy". That same year he recorded 11 Episodios Sinfónicos, -a live recording of him singing accompanied by The Buenos Aires Symphonic Orchestra, directed by Alejandro Terán, a veteran from La Portuaria, who also is proficient in Classical music direction and conduction.
Siempre Es Hoy was released in 2002, and showcased a new perspective on his music and sound. A mixture of electronica, and electric rock sounds, Siempre Es Hoy is the longest running LP (timewise) in his solo career. Containing seventeen tracks and over one hour and ten minutes of running play time, the album was widely acclaimed. Reversiones was released a year later in 2003, and complied remixes from the Siempre Es Hoy album by various artists from Mexico, Argentina, Germany, etc.
Ahí Vamos (2006) was considered a return to his more classic rock style as it contains heavier sounds and a much wider guitar/drums presence. Many consider this album -along with Amor Amarillo, his finest solo efforts.
Despite stating previously that the Grammy Awards were of little importance to him, he attended the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony on November 2, 2006 where he was awarded in the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song, categories.
In 2007, Cerati toured for one last time with Soda Stereo for a massive reunion tour, that took them all across Latin America and the United States.
Cerati produced albums for several artists, most notably "Sueños en Transito" for Nicole and "Mar" for Leo Garcia. He was major sponsor and collaborator in the development and acknowledgement of Babasónicos. He also contributed on several albums for other relevant Argentinean and Latin American artists such as Fricción -which he co-founded, Caifanes from Mexico, and Shakira from Colombia. On July 7, 2007 he performed with her at Live Earth, in Germany. He also joined forces with other prominent musicians as The Police's guitarist Andy Summers for a Spanish version of "Bring On The Night" / "Tráeme La Noche", and with Roger Waters from Pink Floyd on a yet unreleased song they recorded in 2008. He performed live alongside other prominent Argentinean musicians including Luis Alberto Spinetta, Charly García, Andrés Calamaro, Mercedes Sosa and many others.
Gustavo Cerati's last studio album Fuerza Natural won the Best Rock Album award and Best Rock Song award for Déjà Vu during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards. It also received the award for best packaging and design at the same event. The album's lyrics and rock sound which at times is reminiscent of the Beatles' psychedelic period, showcased a very hopeful Cerati, with mystical and illuminated lyrics that spoke of his hopes for both the present and the future. Paradoxically, it was during the last leg of the tour that supported the album that Cerati suffered the stroke that put him in a coma.
Cerati leaves behind his mother Lilian Clarke, his daughter Lisa Cerati and younger son Benito Cerati who is also a musician and has a project called Zero Kill. Cecilia Amenábar, Cerati's ex-wife is their mother.
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Discography:
* Amor Amarillo (1993)
* Bocanada (1999)
* + Bien (2001)
* 11 Episodios Sinfónicos (2001)
* Siempre Es Hoy (2002)
* Reversiones (2003)
* Ahí Vamos (2006)
* Fuerza Natural (2009)
As Cerati / Melero (with keyboardist Daniel Melero)
* Colores Santos (1992)
Other Projects:
* Sólo Por Hoy (Soundtrack) (2000)
* Canciones Elegidas 93-04 (DVD compilation) (2004)
Plan V
* Plan V (1996)
* Plan V/Black Dog (1998)
Ocio
* Medida Universal (1999)
* Insular (2000)
Roken
* DJ / Electronica touring project with Leandro Fresco and Flavio Etcheto (1999-2001).
Altar
Gustavo Cerati Lyrics
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Soy mi propio altar
Harto del sarcasmo sube el precio del silencio
Me hace sentir bien
Colmar tu corazón
Ver si hay algo desierto
Si hay algo desierto
Gozar, perderse mas
Dejar que tiemble la tierra
Toda frase hecha
Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo
Soy mi propio altar
Soy mi propio altar
Soy mi propio altar
Puedo llenar el vació
Si en ti he cometido
Si alguna vez has escuchado mi ruido
Lo que respiro es lo que vivo
Y lo que veo lo que digo
No se si lo describo
Una luz se distorsiona en mi interior
Hay algo en mi alma
Brasa y fulgor
Mientras paso este día lleno de sol
De pronto emerge de mi un fuerte resplandor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Si hay algo desierto, ver si hay algo desierto
The lyrics to Gustavo Cerati's song Altar convey the idea of inner strength and self-reliance. The opening line "Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo" meaning "it sounds like the wind and I decided to erase time" suggests the desire to break free from the constraints of time and to surrender oneself to the natural flow of life. By proclaiming "Soy mi propio altar" meaning "I am my own altar", Gustavo asserts his independence and inner power, implying that he is capable of finding the answers he seeks within himself, rather than relying on external sources.
The second verse "Harto del sarcasmo sube el precio del silencio; Me hace sentir bien" meaning "Sick of sarcasm, the price of silence rises; it makes me feel good" suggests Gustavo's frustration with the superficiality of human interaction and his need for silence and introspection. He then goes on to express the desire to "Colmar tu corazón; Ver si hay algo desierto", meaning "Fill your heart; see if there is something deserted", suggesting the desire to connect with others on a deeper level and to find a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
The chorus, "Gozar, perderse mas; Dejar que tiemble la tierra; Toda frase hecha; Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo; Soy mi propio altar" meaning "Enjoy, get lost more; Let the earth tremble; All clichés; It sounds like the wind and I decided to erase time; I am my own altar" suggests the idea of letting go of societal expectations and predefined paths, and embracing the unknown and the unpredictable. Overall, the lyrics to Altar suggest the importance of self-reliance, introspection, and the pursuit of one's own inner truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo
The sound of the wind made me realize that I need to let go of the past.
Soy mi propio altar
I am responsible for my own happiness and well-being.
Harto del sarcasmo sube el precio del silencio
I am tired of sarcastic remarks that only increase the cost of staying quiet.
Me hace sentir bien
It feels good to express my true feelings.
Colmar tu corazón
To fill your heart with love.
Ver si hay algo desierto
To see if there is anything missing in your life.
Si hay algo desierto
If something is missing.
Gozar, perderse mas
To enjoy and lose yourself even more.
Dejar que tiemble la tierra
Let the earth shake with your passion.
Toda frase hecha
All cliches and platitudes.
Puedo llenar el vacío
I can fill the emptiness in my life.
Si en ti he cometido
If I have wronged you in any way.
Si alguna vez has escuchado mi ruido
If you have ever heard my noise.
Lo que respiro es lo que vivo
I live and breathe my passions.
Y lo que veo lo que digo
I speak the truth of what I see.
No se si lo describo
I am not sure if I am describing it well enough.
Una luz se distorsiona en mi interior
A light is distorted inside of me.
Hay algo en mi alma
There is something in my soul.
Brasa y fulgor
Embers and brilliance.
Mientras paso este día lleno de sol
As I go through this sunny day.
De pronto emerge de mi un fuerte resplandor
Suddenly a strong glow emerges from within me.
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Of course, being here makes me feel so much better.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Camilo Castaldi Lira, Gustavo Adrian Cerati, Flavio Lucio Fernandez Etcheto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julian Romero
LETRA
Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo
Soy mi propio altar
Harto del sarcasmo sube el precio del silencio
Me hace sentir bien
Colmar tu corazón
Ver si hay algo desierto
Si hay algo desierto
Gozar, perderse mas
Dejar que tiemble la tierra
Toda frase hecha
Suena como el viento y decidí borrar el tiempo
Soy mi propio altar
Soy mi propio altar
Soy mi propio altar
Puedo llenar el vació
Si en ti he cometido
Si alguna vez has escuchado mi ruido
Lo que respiro es lo que vivo
Y lo que veo lo que digo
No se si lo describo
Una luz se distorsiona en mi interior
Hay algo en mi alma
Brasa y fulgor
Mientras paso este día lleno de sol
De pronto emerge de mi un fuerte resplandor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Claro que si, estando aquí me siento mucho mejor
Si hay algo desierto, ver si hay algo desierto
Alberto Vargas
Es curioso que la mayoría de fans de Gus sepamos que Bocanada es el mejor álbum pero nuestro favorito es el Siempre es hoy !
Luis 平沢
Wow y creo que en verdad es así, Grande el Gus
Alejandra Curbeoo
Me pasa igual
Jonatan Eduardo Jimenez
Siempre es hoy es unico, una obra de arte
Flaco Pato
yy todos son únicos y majestuosos, fuerza natural también tiene su encanto. Va por gustos, todos discazos
Mukti Imperterrito
De Cerati no hay mejor álbum amigo todos son una belleza
Sebastián
Que buena Canción, es primera vez que la escucho y es buenísima.
Miguel Quispe
Todo ese álbum es una pequeña joyita....
Sebastián
@Miguel Quispe es que me había quedado solo con Soda pero la que más me gusta es Puente y hay una Canción de el que no puedo encontrar la escuché en la Radio hace años, voy a tener que hacer una revisión a toda su Discografía de Solista, ¿ alguna recomendación aparte de esta Canción y Crimen? que me puedas hacer por favor.
Sebastián
Valentin :D el Comentario tiene 5 Años 🥲 y sigue Sonando fuerte Cerati 😃