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Arthur Verocai

Arthur Verocai

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Format: CD

Cat No: MRBCD133

Release Date:  01 July 2016

Label:  Mr Bongo

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7119691243726

Genres:  World Music  

Release Date:  01 July 2016

Label:  Mr Bongo

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7119691243818

Genres:  World Music  

  • Description

    "I could listen to the album everyday for the rest of my life" - Madlib. For a very long time, we have been trying to re-issue this record; a true and complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre. 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, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, basslines, 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 infact 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 an exact replica of the gateolfd original LP and the source master is taken from the Continental tapes, re-mastered in 2012 under Arthur's supervision.

    Description

    "I could listen to the album everyday for the rest of my life" - Madlib. For a very long time, we have been trying to re-issue this record; a true and complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre. 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, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, basslines, 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 infact 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 an exact replica of the gateolfd original LP and the source master is taken from the Continental tapes, re-mastered in 2012 under Arthur's supervision.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Caboclo
      • 2. Pelas Sombras
      • 3. Sylvia
      • 4. Presente Grego
      • 5. Dedicada A Ela
      • 6. Seriado
      • 7. Na Boca Do Sol
      • 8. Velho Parente
      • 9. O Mapa
      • 10. Karina (Domingo No Grajaú)

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Caboclo
      • 2. Pelas Sombras
      • 3. Sylvia
      • 4. Presente Grego
      • 5. Dedicada A Ela

      Side 2

      • 1. Seriado
      • 2. Na Boca Do Sol
      • 3. Velho Parente
      • 4. O Mapa
      • 5. Karina (Domingo No Grajaú)