The video 'Rise' doesn’t just accompany the music—it elevates it.
—Terry Heimat, Conductor / Producer
The composition “Rise" composed by Andy Armer and Randy ‘Badazz’ Alpert was released in 1979. “Rise” wasn’t just a song—it was a statement, a new sound for a new era. It proved that instrumental music could be modern, emotionally powerful, and commercially successful—it hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. RISE was one of the first pop hits recorded on a digital tape machine—the 3M 32-track System. This gave it a crisp, noise-free sound that stood out from analog recordings. While disco dominated the charts, Rise slowed the tempo to a sultry 100 BPM, blending funk, jazz, and R&B into a smooth instrumental groove.
The track “Rise” produced and arranged by Camilo Valencia featuring Julio Ariel Diaz, Alex Sino, Terry Heimat, Richard Bravo for the 2025 album Alma Libre, is more than just a musical composition—it’s a heartfelt homage and a cinematic experience wrapped in rhythm and reverence, and a Tribute to Camilo Valencia, a visionary arranger and musician whose influence permeates the track. His arrangement lives on through the vibrant instrumentation and soulful energy of the piece.
Video “Rise” embodies themes of transcendence, resilience, and transformation. In the context of the video, it symbolizes the ascent of the musician—not just physically as he dissolves into light and energy, but also metaphorically, as his music and spirit continue to uplift others. It speaks to the power of creativity and human connection, where a single heart, a single note, can inspire and elevate many. Given that the track was arranged by Camilo Valencia, it also becomes a poignant statement about his legacy—his music rising beyond his time, touching lives even after his passing.
The video doesn’t just accompany the music—it elevates it. Through digital artistry and symbolic imagery, the director reimagines Valencia’s presence, creating a seamless fusion of past and present. It’s a visual poem that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt the enduring power of legacy.
The track “Rise” produced and arranged by Camilo Valencia featuring Julio Ariel Diaz, Alex Sino, Terry Heimat, Richard Bravo for the 2025 album Alma Libre, is more than just a musical composition—it’s a heartfelt homage and a cinematic experience wrapped in rhythm and reverence, and a Tribute to Camilo Valencia, a visionary arranger and musician whose influence permeates the track. His arrangement lives on through the vibrant instrumentation and soulful energy of the piece.
The track features a stellar ensemble
- Julio Ariel Díaz – trumpet, mute trumpet
- Richard Bravo – drums, percussion
- Camilo Velandia – guitars
- Ismael Vegara – saxophone
- Ralphy “Fafa” Valencia – bass
- Camilo Valencia – EWI/saxophone, producer and arranger
- Jorge Dobal, Jr. – trombone
Video “Rise” embodies themes of transcendence, resilience, and transformation. In the context of the video, it symbolizes the ascent of the musician—not just physically as he dissolves into light and energy, but also metaphorically, as his music and spirit continue to uplift others. It speaks to the power of creativity and human connection, where a single heart, a single note, can inspire and elevate many. Given that the track was arranged by Camilo Valencia, it also becomes a poignant statement about his legacy—his music rising beyond his time, touching lives even after his passing.
The video doesn’t just accompany the music—it elevates it. Through digital artistry and symbolic imagery, the director reimagines Valencia’s presence, creating a seamless fusion of past and present. It’s a visual poem that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt the enduring power of legacy.
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