Beto Baralt Pursues Singing Dream with Debut EP 'Cinco Sentidos'

Beto Baralt, a Venezuelan artist primarily recognized for his work in musical theater, has stepped into the spotlight with his debut independent EP, "Cinco Sentidos." While Baralt has built a notable career performing in acclaimed productions like "Les Misérables" and "Mamma Mia!," his lifelong aspiration was to be a singer-songwriter.

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I had the fantasy that some manager, some investor, or some producer would be interested in me, would discover me, and would propose something for my career, but unfortunately, it never happened. Life led me down other paths, that of musical theater and tributes. I've enjoyed both immensely, but I had the pending task of making my own music.

Baralt, who also gained recognition for his tribute performances to Latin pop icons such as Luis Miguel and Ricky Martin, found himself waiting for an external opportunity to launch his own music. "I had the fantasy that some manager, some investor, or some producer would be interested in me, would discover me, and would propose something for my career, but unfortunately, it never happened," Baralt shared. "Life led me down other paths, that of musical theater and tributes. I've enjoyed both immensely, but I had the pending task of making my own music."

Motivated by producer and composer Luis Gerardo Moreno, Baralt embarked on writing the EP's five tracks. He drew inspiration from the pop ballads of the 1990s and early 2000s, with the overarching concept of love explored through the five senses. "I really like thematic albums; it's something that's hardly done anymore," Baralt explained. "In this case, the EP doesn't tell a story, but it does have a common thread which is the senses. Each song is quite isolated with its own story, but in the end, they all talk about love in its different stages: heartbreak, love at first sight, more carnal love, and also..."

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I really like thematic albums; it's something that's hardly done anymore. In this case, the EP doesn't tell a story, but it does have a common thread which is the senses. Each song is quite isolated with its own story, but in the end, they all talk about love in its different stages: heartbreak, love at first sight, more carnal love, and also...

Baralt admitted to initial hesitation and fear when he began composing, a process he hadn't seriously pursued since his early singing training. "I sat at my house to write the first song, but I kept putting it off because I was very afraid of writing," he recalled. "It was only on the third day that I finally started writing." He focused on expressing his intended messages and researching references to refine his lyrical approach, eventually finding a flow that led to the completion of the EP.

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I sat at my house to write the first song, but I kept putting it off because I was very afraid of writing. It was only on the third day that I finally started writing.