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Tears Of Sorrow
Diego returns from Spain as revolution separates Mexico from California and Spain. Many refugees have fled to California only to find there more suffering under the tyrannical rule of the Governor, viciously carried out by his conniving Capitan and the belligerent Sergeant. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Marc Kudisch & Company, Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
What Makes A Hero
Carlotta, distraught by her peoples suffering, prays for their deliverance at the feet of the Virgin Mary. Diego, hidden in the church shadows, overhears her anguished prayer and falls in love, moved and inspired by her great courage and beauty. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Deborah Gibson & Company, Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Glorious Gluttonous Greed
Disdainful of the misery and suffering his tyrannical rule has wrought, the Governor gloats over the gold and spoils he has wrung from the peasants and weaker nobles, like a mythical King Midas of old. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Jeff McCarthy, Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Ivory Tower
On the night of Diego's return from Spain, the Padre arrives unexpectedly at the Vega's Hacienda seeking refuge for Anita and her young son Paulo and little daughter Margarita. Once again the Governor's men have struck. His soldiers torched their farm and dragged their father near to death behind their horses. Sonia and Alfredo Vega gladly give them shelter and Diego, infuriated by this senseless cruelty resolves to do what ever he must, to fight the Governor. - Zorro is born! (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Roberto Blades & Company,Orchestrated by Robert Warrington, Roberto Blades Vocals Engineered by Ed Williams and Scott Cantor at Crescent Moon Studios in Miami, FL
Group vocals and musical tracks Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Zorro Rides Again
The Governor instructs the Capitan to post a reward for the head of el bandido Zorro. As he plots with his Sergeant to grab the reward for himself, the Innkeeper Maria and the townspeople trade stories on the exploits of their new hero.
 
Performed by Tito Enriques, Michael DeVries, Lynn Halverson, Marc Kudisch, Jeff McCarthy and Comp. Orchestrated by Robert Warrington. Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Flamenco Dance by Barbara Romero & Isabel Soler. Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Sweet Siesta
Sonia Vega takes Diego to reacquaint him with her dearest friend Hermina Mendez (Carlotta's mother) at the Mendez family hacienda, arriving as the women of the household prepare for the daily siesta. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Lynn Halverson, Jodie Langel, Barbara Nayhas and Joanie Winter. Orchestrated by Robert Warrington, Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Just Close Your Eyes
Diego slips away from his mother as she and Hermina Mendez enjoy a peaceful siesta. Moments later he reappears dressed as Zorro to find the lovely Senorita Carlotta Mendez alone in the garden, asleep in the cool shade of her rose arbor. Gently he moves towards her and assures her he is no bandit but a champion of their people and a man of noble birth. Carlotta is excited but skeptical of his intent until he tells her a story how someday, a noble man with his eyes and smile may appear and profess undying love. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Ruben Gomez & Deborah Gibson. Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
The Dance Of Love
Sonia and Hermina have decided that Diego and Carlotta would be a perfect match They are joined by Maria the innkeeper, as they sing of the web fate weaves in the game of life and the dance of love.
 
Performed by Tito Enriques, Michael DeVries, Lynn Halverson, Marc Kudisch, Jeff McCarthy & Company. Orchestrated by Robert Warrington, Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Violin Solo by Jenny Oaks Baker, Flamenco Dance by Barbara Romero & Isabel Soler. Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel. Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
I've Never Seen His Face
Late that night, drawn by the memory of their first meeting, Carlotta slips silently from the house and seeks the sanctity of the rose arbor once more. Her hair cascades around her bare shoulders as moonlight drenches her flowing night gown in shimmering waves of light as she marvels at her feelings for this masked bandit of her heart. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Deborah Gibson, Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Play The Fool
Diego secretly climbs back up into the balcony window of his rooms at the Vega Hacienda s after another night of thwarting the Governors soldiers attempts to terrorize the local peasants . As he strips out of his Zorro disguise, he overhears his parents arguing in their chambers. His father disgustedly proclaims his son a lazy and self indulgent fool, a role Diego has adopted to avoid any suspicions of his secret alter ego. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Roberto Blades, Orchestrated by Joe Baker. Vocals Engineered by Ed Williams and Scott Cantor at Crescent Moon Studios in Miami, FL. Guitar parts by Ron Murray
Live music and midi tracks Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
La Fiesta Amor
It is the night of the harvest festival as the townspeople gather in the square to celebrate. Colorful lanterns are strung across the plaza as music plays and festival finery is brought out. For a moment hearts are light as Maria the innkeeper sings. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Christiane Noll, Orchestrated by Robert Warrington. Guitar parts by Ron Murray
Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel. Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Everything But Love
Carlotta's family is invited to spend the festival weekend at Diego's Elegant townhouse villa. Marriage between Diego and Carlotta would solve her families financial woes. Both Sonia Vega and Hermina Mendez feel it is the perfect solution. Carlotta does not. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Deborah Gibson. Orchestrated by Joe Baker, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Deep In The Night
At the mouth of a cave in mountain top ravine Zorro's sidekick young Paulo, meets with him and a few farmers our hero has gathered in his fight. Excited to join in the fight against the Governor, Paulo asks, "what is it like to be Zorro". (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Roberto Blades with Dan Conroy, David Marcus and Randall Stephens-Weiss
Orchestrated by Robert Warrington. Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Flamenco Dance by Barbara Romero & Isabel Soler, Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel, Violin Solo by Jenny Oaks Baker. Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Twists & Turns
The bandoleers narrate through a series of scenes as Zorro corners the Governor in his study and robs him of his gold and legal documents. Next he trounces the Capitan when he makes drunken advances to Carlotta.
 
Performed by Dan Conroy with Ulysses Borgia, Gabriel Ariza and Guillermo Ariza.
Orchestrated by Robert Warrington, Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Devil On My Back
The Governor is desperate to capture Zorro and put an end to his interference. The Capitan has been beaten and insulted by the bandido and wants him dead. The Sergeant has suffered defeat time and time again and wants to get the reward. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Rob Evan, Tito Enriques and Marc Kudisch. Orchestrated by Bob Burke, Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
Now That I Have You
Carlotta has discovered the truth about Diego and Zorro and the two announce their engagement. Alone with Father Domonic who also knows this secret, they share their love and belief in each other as they pledge their love. (Lyrics)
 
Performed by Roberto Blades & Deborah Gibson, Orchestrated by Joe Baker. Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
The Wedding Finale
Diego's secret identity of Zorro was discovered, he was thrown in prison. Carlotta and Maria joined forces and freed him to rally the people and over throw the Governor. With the Sergeant subdued and the Capitan disposed of, the entire village gathers to celebrate the wedding of Diego and Carlotta as Father Domonic blessing their union.
 
Performed by Sean McDermott, Ruben Gomez, Deborah Gibson and Company. Orchestrated by Robert Warrington, Guitar parts by Ron Murray, Synthesizer/keyboards by Tommy Mandel.
Engineered and mixed by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York, NY
 
 
BONUS TRACKS
 
Bob Burke, Emmy Award winning Composer gives a 20th Century twist to "We Do What We Must Do"
We Do What We Must Do
In the second act reprise, Diego bolsters the courage of his people as he decides to confront the Governor and challenge the Capitan to a duel after his father is falsely arrested. (Lyrics)
 
We Do What We Must Do performed by Ruben Gomez. Orchestrated by Bob Burke, Midi track recorded at Beatleguisie Studios in New York, NY. Vocals recorded and Engineered by Jeremy Roberts & Scott Shapiro at Samplehead Studios, New York,
 
Producer/Arranger extrodinare Tony Moran does an R&B interpetation of "What Makes A Hero" and puts a new spin on "Now That I Have You".
Send Me A Hero
Sung by Sasandra Lewis, Orchestrated, Arranged and Produced by Tony Moran, Moran Studios, New York NY
 
Now That I Have You (Lyrics)
Sung by Sasandra Lewis & Keith Fluitt. Orchestrated, Arranged and Produced by Tony Moran
Moran Studios, New York NY

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