Uma Batida Differente

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For their third album, the merry pranksters of Bossacucanova are up to their old tricks but the magic is stronger than ever. Brazilian bossa nova was born in the 1960s and soon took the world by storm. Like all great make-out music, it was so laid-back it was virtually prone. But this was a multi-layered phenomenon, an intellectual yet lushly melodic sound constructed over a swaying, subtly irresistible rhythmic undertow. DJ Marcelinho DaLua, bassist Márcio Menescal and keyboardist Alexandre Moreira have been deftly updating the groove's whispery charms, granting it a modern context via audacious, creatively applied beats and electronica. If anything, they've taken the metamorphosis a bit further this time. However, their touch remains reverent, humorous, inventive and miles removed from overkill. Just how this youthful trio has managed to emphasize the style's muted jazz inflections while kicking out the jams is a delightful conundrum and invites repeated listening. --Christina Roden

Product Description
On Uma Batida Diferente (A Different Beat), Bossacucanova successfully continue the mission they started with their previous Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees releases, Revisited Classics (1998) and Brasilidade (2001), updating the classic samba and bossa nova sound and bringing it to a contemporary audience. Produced, performed and recorded in Rio de Janeiro by the trio during the first half of 2004, this new release features an incredible array of special guests. From the classic sound of key figures from the original bossa nova generation such as guitarist/songwriter Roberto Menescal (Bossacucanova's Marcio's own father) and Marcos Valle to the modern beats and production of label-mates Zuco 103 The album also features the samba soul grooves and vocals of Trio Mocotó and a rare appearance by the amazing Orlann Divo Also present are a couple members of the new generation of acclaimed singer/songwriters, Celso Fonseca and Adriana Calcanhoto Uma Batida Diferente is the culmination of years of research and love for the past, the present, and the future of Brazilian music.

Tracks:

Bom Dia Rio (Posto 6) feat. Roberto Menescal special guest: Cris Delanno
Sambra Da Minha Terra feat. Zuco 103
Essa MoTiferente feat. Simoninha
Previsfeat. Adriana Calcanhoto
Vai Levando feat. Trio Mocot
Just a Samba feat. Celso Fonseca
Queria feat. Marcos Valle
Aguas de Marspecial guest: Cris Delanno
Bonita feat. Roberto Menescal
Feitinha Pro Poeta feat. Roberto Menescal
Onde Anda Meu Amor special guests: Orlan Divo & Cris Delanno

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For their third album, the merry pranksters of Bossacucanova are up to their old tricks but the magic is stronger than ever. Brazilian bossa nova was born in the 1960s and soon took the world by storm. Like all great make-out music, it was so laid-back it was virtually prone. But this was a multi-layered phenomenon, an intellectual yet lushly melodic sound constructed over a swaying, subtly irresistible rhythmic undertow. DJ Marcelinho DaLua, bassist Márcio Menescal and keyboardist Alexandre Moreira have been deftly updating the groove's whispery charms, granting it a modern context via audacious, creatively applied beats and electronica. If anything, they've taken the metamorphosis a bit further this time. However, their touch remains reverent, humorous, inventive and miles removed from overkill. Just how this youthful trio has managed to emphasize the style's muted jazz inflections while kicking out the jams is a delightful conundrum and invites repeated listening. --Christina Roden

Album Description

On Uma Batida Diferente (A Different Beat), Bossacucanova successfully continue the mission they started with their previous Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees releases, Revisited Classics (1998) and Brasilidade (2001), updating the classic samba and bossa nova sound and bringing it to a contemporary audience. Produced, performed and recorded in Rio de Janeiro by the trio during the first half of 2004, this new release features an incredible array of special guests. From the classic sound of key figures from the original bossa nova generation such as guitarist/songwriter Roberto Menescal (Bossacucanova's Marcio's own father) and Marcos Valle to the modern beats and production of label-mates Zuco 103 The album also features the samba soul grooves and vocals of Trio Mocotó and a rare appearance by the amazing Orlann Divo Also present are a couple members of the new generation of acclaimed singer/songwriters, Celso Fonseca and Adriana Calcanhoto Uma Batida Diferente is the culmination of years of research and love for the past, the present, and the future of Brazilian music.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD!.......2007-06-27

uuggh!! this is an excellent cd.. great music! very well done product, i totally recomend you... if you love the very nice music, do not hesitate in buy it.

Fun Fun FUN!.......2007-01-10

Catch tunes (especially cut 4), excellent production, a variety of beats
and vocals all combine to break not only the standard Brazilian music
mold, but the dry staid mold of music in general nowadays.

Try it, you'll like it!

uma batida differente review.......2006-11-05

if you like up beat brazilian music uma batida differente is the best cd ever . i hear it almost every single day. really makes you want to dance and go to brazil. honestly cannot live without this kind of music specially uma batida differente.

Innovation over simplicity.......2005-05-31

To start this brief review the album is superb. Well done and imaginative. Blending different beats ( Batida ) in a tastefull way. I have heard many takes on the classics on this album and this are well done and have a new look. The sweet Bom dia Rio this album first track transport you rigth to the shores of Copacabana's Luxurious Posto 6. Feitinha pro poeta makes you wonder on that perfect girl in Rio while listening to the tribute to the composer of so many beutiful songs and poems Vinicius de Moraes. Taking all this into consideration this album is a must have to anyone.

S U P E R B !!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-12-22

WOW, These guys have done it again, and this time even better.
I just cannot imagine what are they going to come up with next time around.
In the mean time, let's talk about this Superb Album; there is just so much to entertain yourself with here.
1) If you consider the selection of the songs (great Bossa Nova gems masterfully renewed like: Bonita, Aguas de Marco, Feitinha Pro Poeta and Onde Anda Meu Amor among many others).
2) Their guests: Leo Gandelman, Trio Mocoto, Celso Fonseca, Cris Delanno, three geniuses that have collaborated with Azymuth in the past: Jota Moraes, Sidinho and Laudir de Oliveira, etc. etc.)
3. Their Special guests, Monsters of the original Bossa Nova movement (Roberto Menescal, Marcos Valle and Orlandivo).
and most importantly,
4). Their special and amazing participation to a new wave of Bossa Nova/Jazz/Electronica in the world. Take for example songs like "Bonita" and "Feitinha Pro Poeta"; songs that were pretty much forgotten and BossaCucaNova has re-discovered them and polished them superbly.
If you like: Brazilian Music, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz, Electronica and a good amount of advanced musical taste, get this CD at once and get ready to be blown away by these hiper-geniuses.

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