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Fernando Girão brings us the best of the Brazilian Music classical repertoire in an inspired and breath taking interpretation.
From the Jobim and Chico Buarque Bossa Nova to the Samba of Pedro Caetano and João Bosco this double album is a treasure for the lovers of the Brazilian Music.
Details:
CD 1
bossa nova
01 ATRÁS DA PORTA
03’42’’ Chico buarque and Francis Hime
02 CHORO BANDIDO
04’27’’ Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque
03 RIO DE MAIO
06’42’’ Ivan Lins and Celso Viáfora
04 RETRATO EM BRANCO E PRETO
04’55’’ Chico Buarque and Tom Jobim
05 ESSA MULHER
06’33’’ Ana Terra and Joyce
06 AS PASTORINHAS
04’25’’ Noel Rosa and João de Barro
07 LUIZA
03’49’’ Tom Jobim
08 LIGIA
03’58’’ Tom Jobim
09 FOTOGRAFIA
04’26’’ Tom Jobim
10 SÓ ME FEZ BEM
05’04’’ Edu Lobo and Vinicius de Moraes
47’57’’ Total
CD 2
sambas
01 SAMBA DA MINHA TERRA
03’29’’ Dorival Caymmi
02 O RONCO DA CUÍCA
05’40’’ João Bosco and Aldir Blanc
03 SÓ DANÇO SAMBA
02’36’’ Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes
04 É COM ESSE QUE EU VOU
04’29’’ Pedro Caetano
05 INCOMPATIBILIDADE DE GENIOS
05’29’’ João Bosco and Aldir Blanc
06 ALÔ, ALÔ MARCIANO
03’07’’ Rita Lee and Roberto Carvalho
07 O PATO
03’51’’ Neuza Teixeira e Jayme Silva
08 NA BAIXA DO SAPATEIRO
06’39’’ Ary Barroso
09 MARINHEIRO SÓ
04’08’’ Traditional: Arrangement by Caetano Veloso
10 SÓ TINHA DE SER COM VOCÊ
03’07’’ Tom Jobim and Aloysio de Oliveira
11 ÁGUA DE BEBER
05’41’’ Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim
12 SOBERANA ROSA
05’12’’ Ivan Lins, Vítor Martins and César Chico
13 LOUVAÇÃO AOS MESTRES
02’05’’ Fernando Girão
55’26’’ Total
I would like to thank...
This disc is dedicated to the Brazilian composers, poets, musicians, singers and artists who,through the beauty of their Art, offer a cordial, happy and serene image of Brazil to the world - one quite contrary from the reality of violence and unfairness. A wonderful country where few have everything and most have nothing.
Long live the Artists, who call attention to the social wounds, without fear, never loosing their courage, faith, good spirits, passion and above all, their hope of turning a fictional paradise into a reality.
Fernando Girão
Ogum Ogunhê
I met Fernando Girão when I was performing with him and Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Silveira at the UCLA Royce Hall. Since that day, every time I come to Portugal, I make sure I talk to Fernando, he always has something new musically speaking.
Well, this time I heard much more than that, as Fernando Girão is not like your average singer or composer and he has picked the right songs to record. They are the best "samba jongo". I'm impressed with the way he sings with all the pyrotechnics and the way he "dances" with Brazilian rhythms. On this CD he took a trip down the old Caribbean rhythms from Cuba, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde, and also uses the "songo" with old rumba rhythms and even a new rhythm that he put together that I would call "salsamba". With a natural talent for improvisation, knowledge and skills, he also goes through Luanda and Aruanda.
After I heard this album three or four times, I realized that as soon as it comes out, I want my copy right away so I can feel good listening to my spiritual brother every day. Congratulations Fernando for the great love and music that you always give us!
Airto Moreira
October 2009
For those who don’t know Fernando Girão, I can assure you that besides being a great contemporary singer, musician, poet and composer who also portrays fantastic charisma in his live performances, he possesses enormous intensity as a human being. He is one of those people who climbs onto the highest trapeze and jumps without requiring a safety net.
I heard his “bossa nova ballads” CD at least four times because I could not believe what I was listening to. We see yet another side of this untamable and restless spirit, always searching for the next challenge. Friends get ready, because you are about to hear a new Fernando Girão, who is bringing lots of love, peace and gratitude!
Flora Purim
October 2009
No one delivers a ballad like Fernando Girão. Truly a master at his craft.
Girão continues his work as an important voice on the international music scene. A vocalist who both respects and defies traditions.
On sambas, his style reminds listeners that the spirit is also physical.
On brazil – a tribute, Fernando Girão takes us higher and deeper.
Keep on inspiring through your music.
Philip Hamilton
October 2009
Ref.: NUM 1190
