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Ernesto Cortazar - Over The Rainbow
From Album: Ernesto Cortazar: Timeless Classics
Ernesto Cortazar II was born in Mexico City into a family of composers. Ernesto's father, Ernesto Cortazar Sr., was an accomplished composer respected in his field and was named president of the Society of Authors and Composers.
When Ernesto Cortazar II was 13 he tragically lost both of his parents in a horrible auto accident. Despite tragedy Ernesto preceded with his intense studies by attending a music academy, and by age 17, he began scoring for movies.
At age 18, Ernesto completed his very first musical score for the motion picture "La Risa de la Ciudad". The main musical composition for this film was Ernesto's piano piece titled "River of Dreams." With this film, Ernesto Cortazar won the award for Best Background Music for a Latin American Film at The Cartagena Festival. Since then, Ernesto has composed musical scores for more than 500 motion pictures.
Ernesto traveled to more than 25 countries and performed his original compositions for political figures such as President Menem of Argentina, Nikita Krushev of the USSR and entertained in such prestigious venues including The Kremlin (USSR) and The Mexican Presidential House.
Ernesto's incredible performance was requested and enjoyed by many of Hollywood's biggest celebrities including Charlton Heston, Danny de Vito, Michael Bolton, Octavio Paz, and The Rolling Stones.
Ernesto Cortazar found even bigger fame being the #1 artist on the #1 music website in the world. Out of 130,000 artists Ernesto leaded the way with over 14,000,000 downloads to his compositions on MP3.com fromm 1999 to 2001 and his sites were visited for more than 4,000,000 viewers.
Including the U.S., Ernesto sold over 30,000 CD's to 69 countries without any record label, management company or agency.
In 2001, Ernesto moved from Los Angeles to Tampico, Mexico to live his last years near his family. Ernesto Cortazar II died in 2004 but his legacy remains with his music and his two sons, Ernesto Cortazar II and Edgar Cortazar, who are succesfull songriters on the Latin Market.
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February 20th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I have enjoyed Celine Dion - Ave Maria very much.
I would like to know where I could get a CD of Ernesto Cortazar Piano CD
April 2nd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Simply, ( But Superbly ) orchestrated renditon of that "Timeless Classic" theme song for a "Timeless Classis" motion picture, perhaps the best of all time. This verison is simply a MASTERPIECE !!! and will never be replaced by any better version .
May 24th, 2008 at 3:58 am
Cortazar! Anything he plays transports me out of this world!! Excellent!!
June 4th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Hi Marjorie,
I guess you fell in love with Ernesto Cortazar's music also. After spending literally hours searching, I found a site where you pay and can download all of his CDs. It's http://www.mp3fiesta.com
Try it out an let me know. I am trying to find sheet music from him. Any ideas???
July 26th, 2008 at 7:26 am
I am trying to locate the music of Ernesto Cortazar named (Lonely Island).
July 26th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Where has he been all my life? I would like topurchase all of his music. Can you tell me where I may do so.?
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I am captivated by Ernesto Corazar.
September 15th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I have the song for you....It has been very difficult to find....
September 15th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I have Lonely Island by Ernesto Cortazar if you want it...Very hard to find.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
Do you have it on CD?
September 26th, 2008 at 6:07 am
Ernesto Cortazar! Where has he been all my life?
Please does anyone knows where i can find the Sea Of Tears Music Sheet???
This song is unbelievable..i cry when i hear it
Many greetings from Greece
jiannis
September 26th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I want to find ernesto cortazar piano sheet music. if anyone can help i would appreciate it. specifically i need note for AS THE SUN RISES
September 27th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Thanks!
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November 16th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Any of you Ernesto Cortazar lovers know where his music on a CD could be purchased?
November 17th, 2008 at 5:02 am
earnesto Cortazar, Fabulous! But can't find a site that sells his cds. Also wanted, Blue Waters cd
November 17th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Hi Val, I know lonly island is on the c d blue waters. Do you have that particular cd?
March 12th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Dose anyone know where I can get the CD with Lonely Island by Earnesto Contazar ...I think it is Blue Waters
March 28th, 2009 at 7:32 am
I'm joining the chorus of others asking where, where, where can I buy CD's of his music? And also like others before me I'm saying " where has he been all my life?" I've just discovered his music in the past two weeks.....
April 4th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
With all the Ernesto Cortazar fans, we could guarantee him a fortune in royalties if we could only find out where to buy the cds, videos and sheet music. Golly, I just love listening to him. Is it Ernesto Sr. born in 1950 or Ernesto Jr. who is 40 years old and a composer, pianist, etc. ? Does anybody know?
April 9th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Where is Ernesto Cortazar? I was blown away when I heard "Lonely Island," but can't find a CD anywhere. Can anyone tell me where to find anything by him other than by downloading? He must be a billionaire and doesn't want to be bothered by recording CDs. Everyone Iwho has heard his unbelievable music says the same thing. Please, Senor Cortazar, record something we can buy.
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July 15th, 2009 at 8:37 am
THankyou. My sister has been asking me to look for Ernesto Cortazar piano sheet on Lonely Island. I can't find any on the net. Can any help?>
July 19th, 2009 at 4:52 am
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July 21st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
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August 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I am happy to announce that Ernesto Cortazar's albums are now available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and Napster.
If you want to keep updated about my father's music please subscribe to his newsletter http://ernestocortazar.net/site/biography.html
Thank you for keeping my father's music alive and remember to spread the word
Greetings,
Ernesto Cortazar III
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September 15th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Hello, I just want to announce that Ernesto Cortazar's version of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is now available on iTunes included on his CD Masterpieces:
Ernesto Cortazar's CD "Masterpieces" is now available on iTunes.
This album includes the following themes:
1. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme Titanic)
2 Time To Say Goodbye
3 The Sound Of Music (Medley)
4 Somewhere Over the Rainbow
5 It's Impossible
6 Strangers In The Night
7 Concierto De Aranjuez
8 Misty
9 Moon River
10 By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Album’s Single:
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
The direct link to this album is:
Masterpieces - iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=330233684&s=143441
Hope you will enjoy it!
Greetings,
Ernesto Cortazar III