SA SAN FRANCISCO

Joseph Ramos is an established instrumental composer and musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. As his music reflects a compelling mix of contemporary and new age styles, many have found that his music is truly one of a kind. Originally from the Philippines, he came to the U.S. at a very young age. Two years later at the age of three, Joseph began his extensive relationship with music. When he took Yamaha Music lessons, his only formal music instruction, many of his talents were discovered. He amazed instructors as he had the special gift to play music by ear while instanteously composing songs. Not just the short one page composition by young children, these were full-length, meticulous pieces that he would just sit down and compose. Needless to say, since then he has matured, as has his music, which has developed a distinct and ambient flavor. This rare style is innovative and derived by all types of music whether it be alternative, R&B, gospel, classical or new age. This mixture which captures his youth and his many influences, produces a sound that is unique, for all generations to enjoy.
Developing this gift, many recitals and concerts followed. The most
noted and prestigious performance was at the San Francisco Palace of Fine
Arts in November of 1997, at the Pinnacle Asian Spokesmodel Talent Showcase. He stunned the audience by energetically displaying his extraordinary talent. He composed a piece live on stage without preparation. Approximately 500,000 viewers saw the performance, which was rebroadcast on KTSF-TV Channel 26 on Christmas day. This triggered numerous inquiries from the audience as to how and where they could get copies of his uplifting music. In addition, various local talents have approached him in hopes of working with him for their own projects, as well as the possibility of his composing soundtracks for film and television.
This attention led to his first album, "It Was Only a Dream," released by Acceleration Records in 1998. This handsome collection is simply just a sample of his talent. The project was completed in under four months thanks to his gift of instantaneous composing song after song and new innovative ideas. His ideas and passion for composition never seem to end; he is diligently working on his next album, "Envisions," due for release in late 1999. Look forward to seeing more and more albums as "Joseph can go on forever in composing songs... he's
unstoppable!" said Acceleration Records producer, B.Z. Lewis.
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