Absolutely timeless stone cold classic. 1970s Brazilian orchestral jazz with touches of funk and fantastic vocal passages throughout. The sticker on the cover is a quote from Madlib: "I could listen to the album everyday for the rest of my life" - Liam
For once, the hyperbole "one of the greatest albums ever made" -- sounds less like the usual over-enthusiastic blurb and more in keeping with the truth around Arthur Verocai and this incredible self titled album. A beautiful fusion of bossa nova, samba, jazz psych and funk that has echoed through time through samples by MF DOOM, Common & more. - Hunter
Vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition. Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio de Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, directed by the self-taught, Arthur Verocai. Previously he had worked on many records in various capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins and Celia, this album gave him the chance to do his thing in it's most pure form. The 29 minute masterpiece, perfect in it's arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomizes the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, bass-lines, synthesizers, vocals from the wonderful Célia and percussion from Pedro Santos. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB, psychedelics and funk sit side by side effortlessly. The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and in fact all genres. Highlighted in part by the number of artists that have sampled from it; MF Doom, Ludacris & Common, Little Brother, Jneiro Jarel AKA Dr Who Dat?, Dibiase and Action Bronson amongst others. The original Continental versions of the album now fetch around $2000. Our definitive re-issue is taken from the Continental tapes, remastered in 2012 under Arthur's supervision.
Tracklisting
- Caboclo
- Pelas Sombras
- Sylvia
- Presente Grego
- Dedicada a Ela
- Seriado
- Na Boca Do Sol
- Velho Parente
- O Mapa
- Karina (Domingo No Grajaú)
