Their first record, “LOS PERICOS” released in 1988 was the best selling album of the year, obtaining Triple Platinum Award for its 180 thousand units sold.
One year later, they recorded KING KONG, produced by Herbert Vianna (OS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO). Immediately after, they launched Maxi ANFITREU, a vinyl disc that impacted because of its unique style.
In 1990 LOS PERICOS launched their third studio record RAB A DAB STAIL and they went on tour, performing several live concerts around Argentina, highlighting the two shows at the LUNA PARK Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Their 4th album, BIG YUYO, was launched in 1993. In it PERICOS, showed a strongly predominant musical sound reflecting their own identity with songs such as: ME LATE, WAITIN, HACE LO QUE QUIERAS, etc. They caused a surge of popularity across Latin America countries chartering successfully.
That same year LOS PERICOS were invited to participate in the 6th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH Edition, taking place annually in JAMAICA.
In 1994 they performed again in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH and closed the WORLD BEAT NIGHT. Rita Marley invited them to the TUFF GONG RECORDS studios, where BOB MARLEY used to record.
That July, they enthusiastically embarked on a tour through the United States including the cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, after finishing the recording of their 5th album in that country.
With the released of PAMPAS REGGAE, tours across Latin America and the sales of their records continued to increase.
Their sales reached more than one million copies worldwide.
Their 6th album, YERBABUENA, was released simultaneously in every country of LATIN AMERICA, the UNITED STATES and SPAIN.
In March 1997, PERICOS was the only Latin America band invited to participate in the reggae tribute to The Police and recorded, together with STEWART COPELAND: DARKNESS, included in Regatta Mondatta album. They also participated in the latin tribute to The Police: Outlandos D´America.
On the 28th of December 1997, they celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a free live outdoor concert, supported by the GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, for more than 120,000 people.
1998 started with a couple of shows across Central America and Venezuela with a live concert in MARGARITA ISLAND for 140,000 people and a performance with a record audience of 180,000 people at the FESTIVAL EXPERIENCIA ROJA in CARACAS.
By mid July they started recording their next album at their own studio, ROBLEDO SOUND MACHINE. They travelled again to Caracas, but this time to the 50th anniversary celebration of the UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION (at La Carlota Airport), organised by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.
On 27th of November 1998, they released MYSTIC LOVE and the videoclip of its first cut, SIN CADENAS.
The presentation of MYSTIC LOVE was on AUGUST 31st and September 1st at the OPERA THEATRE, both performances were absolutely SOLD OUT without having the opportunity to add shows due to the theatre’s lack of available dates.
In November they started the 5th Mystic Love Tour including the cities of NEW JERSEY, QUEENS, MANHATTAN and MONTREAL. That was the first time an Argentinean band reached this Canadian City and obtained stunning reviews in TORONTO, where they presented a very hot show in spite of low temperature.
At the beginning of 2000, LOS PERICOS gave a show at RIVER PLATE STADIUM celebrating THE NEW MILENIUM for an audience of 75,000 people.
LOS PERICOS began mixing a new album, a tribute to the 1008 shows performed until such time, called: 1000 VIVOS.
During 2001 they continued with their shows across the continent and were invited to close the 2001 VIVE LATINO edition.
In 2004, the Argentinean band with 17 years of successful path, surprised its fans by changing their vocal scheme; with Juanchi Baleiron switching from lead guitar to vocals.
With a completely fresh approach, fuelled by the beginning of a new stage of change and challenge, they presented a live show with a more compact scheme, reinforcing their reggae-rock format.
More than two million records were sold and 1600 live shows performed, rocketing LOS PERICOS as one of the MOST IMPORTANT BANDS in the history of LATIN REGGAE/ROCK.
In August 2005 the band released its new album called "7" with performances across Latin America.
In 2006 the band went on one of its most important tours. They performed in México, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela, Canadá, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Salvador and Perú; more than 140 shows in a year.
2007 starts with the Argentinean summer tour , performing in this country’s most popular vacation destinations. In April they returned to Mexico for the Reggae Music Fest featuring Pato Banton in their set. During May they closed the International Festival of Veracruz, and had a show for 50,000 in Caracas Venezuela.
PERICOS is currently working on new material to be released this November.
Soy El Mar
Los Pericos Lyrics
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A decir verdad no llevo mas que una intención
Suelto las amarras no me importa el rumbo hoy
Siento que navego y vivo en la misma dirección
Soy el mar en la luna roja
Soy la sal en el agua azul
NavegaR Nadie alrededor
Ya me siento afortunado
Tengo el viento a favor.
Tensa calma anuncia el inminente temporal
Una ráfaga espontánea y el timón que viene y va
Derivado por el viento que no para de soplar
La marea estalla y no hay forma de fondear
Navegar Es mi libertad
Navegar Nadie alrededor
Ya me siento afortunado
Tengo el viento a favor.
Hacia el sur se va alejando el ojo del huracán
Un instante de cordura y ya ni pienso en regresar
Frente a esta a adversidad me agito y empiezo a gritar
Y en mi brújula el norte ya se vuelve a colocar
Y me siento afortunado
Tengo el viento a favor
Soy el mar en la luna roja
Soy la sal de ese mar azul
Despertar cruzando las olas
Respirar y encontrar la luz
The lyrics of Los Pericos's song "Soy El Mar" are about sailing and the freedom that comes with it. The singer sings about how they carry very few things with them and only have one intention: to sail. They release the anchors and don't care about the direction they are going, as long as they are sailing towards their goals. Through this, they feel as though they are living the same direction as they sail in.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's affinity with the sea. The sea is like their heart and soul, as they are the sea in the red moon and the salt in the blue water. This shows how they see themselves as an integral part of the sea, and how sailing is what makes them feel truly alive.
However, the song also touches on the danger of sailing, such as the impending storm. The singer talks about the sudden gusts of wind that make the helm move back and forth, and how they are unable to anchor their boat. Despite these challenges, the singer continues to sail on, even when facing adversity. Through this, they find their way back north and feel grateful for having the wind on their side.
Overall, "Soy El Mar" is a song about the freedom and connection that comes with sailing, as well as the challenges that accompany it. It highlights the beauty of nature and how it can be both peaceful and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Llevo en mi mochila pocas cosas y asi voy
I carry few things in my backpack and that's how I go
A decir verdad no llevo mas que una intención
To tell the truth, I don't carry anything other than an intention
Suelto las amarras no me importa el rumbo hoy
I release the moorings, I don't care about the course today
Siento que navego y vivo en la misma dirección
I feel like I'm sailing and living in the same direction
Soy el mar en la luna roja
I am the sea in the red moon
Soy la sal en el agua azul
I am the salt in the blue water
Navegar Es mi libertad
Sailing is my freedom
Navegar Nadie alrededor
Sailing with nobody around
Ya me siento afortunado
I already feel lucky
Tengo el viento a favor.
I have the wind in my favor.
Tensa calma anuncia el inminente temporal
Tense calm announces the imminent storm
Una ráfaga espontánea y el timón que viene y va
A spontaneous gust and the rudder that comes and goes
Derivado por el viento que no para de soplar
Derived by the wind that keeps blowing
La marea estalla y no hay forma de fondear
The tide breaks and there is no way to anchor
Hacia el sur se va alejando el ojo del huracán
Towards the south, the eye of the hurricane is moving away
Un instante de cordura y ya ni pienso en regresar
An instant of sanity and I no longer think about returning
Frente a esta a adversidad me agito y empiezo a gritar
Faced with this adversity, I stir and start shouting
Y en mi brújula el norte ya se vuelve a colocar
And on my compass, the north is already returning
Despertar cruzando las olas
Waking up crossing the waves
Respirar y encontrar la luz
Breathing and finding the light
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lòpez
Brutal tema
Josue Gonzalez
muy reconfortante!