We Are the Forthcoming Past, Take Care of It [ENHANCED]

Grundman (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2004)
• Original Release Date: December 30, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Only New Age Music
• ASIN: B0002A2WHW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,809 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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About the Artist
Grundman is a New Age and Classical composer born in 1961 in Madrid, Spain; his birth name is Jorge Grundman. After composing initial pieces for a school contest at age 14, he later studied at the Royal Advanced Conservatory of Music in Madrid. His piano training was with Carmen Ledesma, while music theory (sol-fa) and choral group instruction came under the professorship of Joaquín Soriano. This classical training laid the foundation for the rest of Grundman’s musical career.

By age 17, he had become a key member of power pop groups ETC and Fahrenheit 451, as both a singer and a keyboardist. Shortly thereafter, Fahrenheit 451 was recognized as one of the most promising of the bands critics called "Movida Madrileña". Together with other famous touring bands -- Nacha Pop, Secretos, Mamá, Alaska y Los Pegamoides, Pistones and others -- they launched the most celebrated music show of that time in Madrid, called "The Spring Concert at the Architectural School in Madrid."

Grundman subsequently recorded with Fahrenheit 451 for independent labels, and collaborated with other bands like Pistones and Episodio. In 1980, he joined Fahrenheit 451’s drummer Oscar Bergón and renowned film composer Mario de Benito to form the first power pop group called Trópico de Cáncer; they recorded the notable album "Detrás del Espejo" for Virgin Records in Spain.

Grundman sang, played keyboard and composed some of the tracks on the album, which was recorded and mixed at Air Studios in London by Nigel Walker. However, by the time the single "Yo lo Intentaría una Vez Más" went to #1 on Spain’s FM radio playlists, Grundman had already exited the band seeking new directions and freedom from the major label marketing machine.

Distancing himself from the pop music industry, he began his University teaching career in 1985 and started to privately compose music at home. While there were some dark periods during Grundman’s transition to composing more personally-meaningful music, they were lifted by moments of light and inspiration. First, in the joyous birth of his first daughters, Sara and Rebeca, and, second, in famed New Age radio DJ Ramón Trecet’s decision to air Grundman’s new compositions despite the fact that they were simply on tape and not professionally formatted.

While continuing to teach, he composed the celebrated "Los Hijos del Frío" ("The Sons of the Cold") which is acclaimed as one of the most famous electronic tunes of MP3.com, where it was published in January 2001. It was #1 in the New Age charts 27 times, remaining in the Top 40 for six months alongside other leading New Age artists like Enya and Suzanne Ciani.

Grundman resides in Spain with his family, continuing to compose music and teach at the university. He founded Non Profit Music to facilitate donating proceeds from his music sales to Doctors Without Borders in Spain.

Product Description
Making Music, Saving Lives!

Grundman (Jorge Grundman) is a New Age and classical composer born in 1961 in Madrid, Spain. After composing initial pieces for a school contest at age 14, he later studied at the Royal Advanced Conservatory of Music in Madrid. By age 17, he had become a key member of power pop groups ETC and Fahrenheit 451, as both a singer and a keyboardist.

Grundman subsequently recorded with Fahrenheit 451 for independent labels, and collaborated with other bands like Pistones and Episodio. In 1980, he joined Fahrenheit 451’s drummer Oscar Bergón and renowned film composer Mario de Benito to form the first power pop group called Trópico de Cáncer; they recorded the notable album "Detrás del Espejo" for Virgin Records in Spain.

Distancing himself from the pop music industry, he began his University teaching career in 1985 and started to privately compose music at home. While continuing to teach, he composed the celebrated "Los Hijos del Frío" ("The Sons of the Cold") which is acclaimed as one of the most famous electronic tunes of MP3.com, where it was published in January 2001. It was #1 in the New Age charts 27 times, remaining in the Top 40 for six months alongside other leading New Age artists like Enya and Suzanne Ciani.

Grundman founded Non Profit Music to facilitate donating proceeds from his music sales to Doctors Without Borders. In June 2004, the U.S. version of his first solo album, "We Are the Forthcoming Past, Take Care of It," is being released through Los Angeles-based Only New Age Music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Over 1 million downloads, June 7, 2004

By A Customer

I saw one of the tracks SONS OF THE COLD at MP3 in their New Age Charts on #1 for a long time! And I was told that it had over 1 million downloads. That song was GREAT!!! But when I got the album I was overwhelmed. What an exceptional beautiful album - every single track is great! I am glad it is finally available in the USA in CD format (not just for download) and that Grundman donates his profits to Doctors Without Borders is a wonderful contribution to make this world a better place!
A Grundman Fan from California!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing yet Complex, and a Good Cause!, June 4, 2004

By A Customer

Grundman's CD is not a typical New Age relaxation album; the music is beautiful, but won't put you to sleep. It crosses over into electronica and neo-classical, and each song seems to tell a story. Profits going to Doctors Without Borders in Spain make me even happier about the CD...you must listen to Sons of the Cold!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotive Music for a good cause, May 28, 2005

By	Tajalli Moonstar "Taj" (USA) - See all my reviews

Grundman's music is very emotional and creates a wonderful space which allows you to feel sadness and joy. Every piece has an emotional scenario which inspired Grundman to write his music. The listener is able to share those emotions Grundman evokes but can also interact on his own. This album is emotionally healing but creates also awareness for situations on our planet that require our involvement on a practical and/or spiritual level. Recommended for people who care...