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Post by julesd68 on Feb 2, 2018 11:35:34 GMT
I’ve chosen a compilation album of the work of Elis Regina - The Essential (2003). For those of you unfamiliar, she is often referred to as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time. I think she just has an amazingly evocative and powerful singing style. Sadly she died in 1982 at the age of just 36 from a cocktail of drugs and alcohol - more than 100,000 people followed the funeral procession in Sao Paulo. She left behind a lengthy discography as she first started recording at age just 16. My favourite songs by her are Vento De Maio, track 11 & track 13, O Que Foi Feito Devera, with Milton Nasciemento.  Wiki:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elis_ReginaSpotify: |
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 3, 2018 7:04:39 GMT
This is someone I have never knowingly heard of. I will give the album a play later today. Thanks Jules.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2018 9:58:40 GMT
Never heard of her, looking forward to having a listen.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 3, 2018 15:36:25 GMT
Thanks Jules and nope, never heard of her either.
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 6, 2018 16:24:06 GMT
 If you don't make it all the way through the album be sure to listen to tracks 11 + 13 ...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2018 16:47:15 GMT
Quite liking this one, not sure it is something I would necessarily buy, but it is very chilled and she has a lovely voice.
It reminds me of the music they played in the bars when I went to Rio de Janeiro in the early 2000's.
5/10.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2018 21:41:03 GMT
It reminds me of travelling and small bars with local singers. Absorbing at the time, but this is not hitting the button for me, sorry Jules. I'm glad you introduced me to someone unknown, though. It's good to listen to a broad spectrum of material outside of my usual listening. 5/10.
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Post by Slinger on Feb 23, 2018 16:42:18 GMT
Sorry, Jules. 6/10 only. It sounds too much like "dinner" jazz to me, which is fine but not for mainstream listening.
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Post by rfan8312 on Mar 1, 2018 2:53:17 GMT
Would probably need years to truly familiarize with this album. But it reminds of travelling as well and of just how good for the soul Brasilian music is. Realizing, for instance, that each group in most any given genre of Brasilian music is so unique that they can each spawn a genre of their own. Massively unique and heartfelt music that enhanced my existence on this earth for years.
Will listen to this album for a long time.
Track 'Aprendendo a Jogar' makes me feel great, its a well made concept with lots of fun moments. The slower ballads are hard to get into for me, which is true of any album for me, but sometimes over the years they begin to grow on me.
If you've any interest check out these two. There's a popular station down there called Jovem Pan. This first song was belted out over loud speakers in groups of people casting some of the most powerful memories of my life.
Just a good energetic that always got me going.
Doesn't surprise me that this live version of Reza Vela surpasses the studio version imo, an insane feat which for them I'm sure was as easy as breathing.
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Post by Tim on Mar 21, 2018 9:37:46 GMT
I did actually listen to this, but forgot to vote. I wasn't mad about it, but I'll give it another go as I've forgotten what I was going to score it.
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Post by Barrington on Mar 21, 2018 9:55:52 GMT
I listened this morning via Tidal (best quality) , sounded fabulous and would be enjoyed no doubt by many... (here it comes  ) ...but , just not my thing at all , I heard the first two tracks then before I knew it the album had ended . I am glad I don't work for a music publication and have to give stars for reviews , hmm 4/10 for what it gave to me . |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 31, 2018 16:40:37 GMT
Female vocal not a good start for moi. However it is a strong female vocal not a girlie, delicate young thing sound. Not quite my sort of music so considering that 5/10 must be at least faint praise  Reminds me of arrangements Robert Palmer used |
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) ...but , just not my thing at all , I heard the first two tracks then before I knew it the album had ended . I am glad I don't work for a music publication and have to give stars for reviews , hmm 4/10 for what it gave to me .
