O Primeiro Canto

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Armed with a tape recorder, Portuguese chanteuse Dulce Pontes wandered her native country collecting sonic inspiration for her fifth and finest recording, O Primeiro Canto. Deeply influenced by fado, contemporary, and traditional folk song, Pontes approached this recording nakedly, distilling its sound to that of strictly acoustic accompaniment, a bold move which allows her superbly crystalline vocals to weave the album's through-line. Far more enamored with passion and tactility rather than technique, Pontes organically creates a holistic emotional posture that is malleable, romantic, and sensually awake, suffering not from lack of finesse. Pontes is in possession of a remarkably facile gift: a voice which rings true with each gorgeously stunning note. --Paige La Grone

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Known as One of the Most Adventurous Singer/ Composer from Portugal. This Album features Wayne Shorter, Trilok Gurtu, and Kepa Junkera Supporting her Vocals with Lush Instrumentals.

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Average customer rating: Loving Portugal! Tori Amos A more universal appeal Keseret aparda Pure Beauty!

O Primeiro Canto Dulce Pontes Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Caminhos Focus Lagrimas Encantamento Best of Dulce Pontes ASIN: B00003Q4LO Release Date: 2000-05-25

Tracks:

1. Alma Guerreira (Fogo)
2. Fado-Mae
3. Tirioni
4. O Primeiro Canto
5. O Que For, Ha-De Ser (Ar)
6. Modinha Das Saias
7. Garca Perdida
8. Velha Chica
9. Ai Solidom
10. Suite Da Terra
11. E Tao Grande O Alentejo
12. Patio Dos Amores
13. Porto De Magoas
14. Ondeia (Agua)

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Armed with a tape recorder, Portuguese chanteuse Dulce Pontes wandered her native country collecting sonic inspiration for her fifth and finest recording, O Primeiro Canto. Deeply influenced by fado, contemporary, and traditional folk song, Pontes approached this recording nakedly, distilling its sound to that of strictly acoustic accompaniment, a bold move which allows her superbly crystalline vocals to weave the album's through-line. Far more enamored with passion and tactility rather than technique, Pontes organically creates a holistic emotional posture that is malleable, romantic, and sensually awake, suffering not from lack of finesse. Pontes is in possession of a remarkably facile gift: a voice which rings true with each gorgeously stunning note. --Paige La Grone

Album Details

Known as One of the Most Adventurous Singer/ Composer from Portugal. This Album features Wayne Shorter, Trilok Gurtu, and Kepa Junkera Supporting her Vocals with Lush Instrumentals.

Customer Reviews:

Loving Portugal!.......2004-12-19

After traveling to Portugal numerous times...one grows to love the FADOS. Which to me shows the true passion of the culture.
This cry in the voice is fantastic! Enjoy

Tori Amos.......2004-03-09

The first song seems to meander into a Tori Amos copy-cat look alike. Its good thought, but alonh with the Amos impersonation, there seems to be an affinity between this album and newage Celtic inspiration. silk-screen voice overs and "poingnant" prayer sessions (on the first "Tori Amosish" track)make this somewhat suspect. This is more a concept album of how Portugal sees itself through the influences of pop culture. Don't get me wrong. Its nice and some songs are very good. I just was taken aback by the popish feel. I feel that this is a more robust version of MADREDEUS, which by the way seems increasingly bland with every hearing (ever since I listened to Mariza's FADO CURVO.

A more universal appeal.......2003-12-11

Nice to hear a new voice from Portugal who isn't singing Fados. Pontes draws on a wide spectrum of music, giving this CD a more jazzy feel. There is nothing mournful about these selections, she celebrates life in all its vigor as depicted in her yoga pose on the cover. In fact, one could say there is more a Brazilian quality to her music, although she apparently draws on Portuguese popular music themes, bringing in such eclectic items as Swedish bagpipes and the Madagascar Valiha. She makes a very pleasant alternative to the current wave of Portuguese Fado singers who are currently dominating the World Music scene.

Keseret aparda.......2003-08-30

Ap edeprem, keseret aparda "O primeiro Canto". Fidele edrom ap asyran buradramata klapid filde ap karada selimpit karapla zergilin ipdere alsir. Mekardarap, Zuzan sila silar peridilip.

Alker ap sila podarpid.

Pure Beauty!.......2001-10-23

This is an extraordinary work! My first Dulce Pontes album was Caminhos and I fell in love with it almost immediately. Most of the people who I've played it for have rushed out and bought it. I have since bought all of the others and am constantly amazed at her ability to interpret music. I know very little Portuguese and, until I found her website, had no idea what she was singing about. But the beauty of her voice and the passion with which she sings overshadow any need for a 'literal translation'. My basic feeling was that Dulce Pontes could do no wrong.

But I was just not prepared for 'O Primiero Canto'! This album really does take her work (and my appreciation for the power of the human voice) to a whole new level. She's one of those singers who will make you believe that she sings every note directly to you. And the acoustic nature of this album enhances that effect even further. As with practically all of her prior work, she pours her heart and soul into this album and one can't help but be drawn in.

For those who might be intimidated by the fact that she's not singing in English, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Dulce Pontes is living proof that music is a universal language. Anyone who's truly a lover of music will love this album and will soon be out buying more of her work. She will enthrall you!

P. S. Those of you who haven't heard 'Brisa Do Coracao' (her live album) MUST drop everything at this very moment and run out and get it (Well? What are you waiting for? Go!!). For one thing, her performance at this concert is stunning, and the fact that it's a live recording further demonstrates her incredible talent. Secondly, the love that pours from the audience gives you chills!

Average customer rating: Ole! Ole! Vive le Clave!

Iberian Music On The Clavichord Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000007C9 Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. Tiento del sexto tono con segunda parte
2. (Cancion glosada de a cinco): Susana (Orlando) (Glosado XXXIV, Susanne un jour, O. di Lasso)
3. Discante sobre la pavana italiana
4. (I) Tiento (y discurso) de registro entero de primero tono
5. (II) Tiento y discurso de segundo tono
6. Variedades da Xacara de 1 tom
7. (II) Tiento Ileno de Primero tono
8. Gallardas (II) de tercero tono
9. Cifras para Harpa y Organo, Tiento
10. Cancao
11. (Primeiro) Concertado sobre o Canto Chao de Ave Maris Stella
12. (Primeira) Susana grozada a 4 sobre a de 5
13. (Himno (?) a 3) (P-C, Ms. M. 242, f. 106v)
14. Terceiro Kyrio do primeiro tom por C Sol Fa Ut - Quarto Kyrio do mesmo tom - Quinto Kyrio do mesmo tom
15. Batalha de 6 Tom

Customer Reviews:

Ole! Ole! Vive le Clave!.......2002-02-08

That was my reaction when I listened to the disc. The Renaissance and Early Baroque music of Iberia is really something to hear! I danced to the sounds and it envisioned pictures of Renaissance Spain in my mind. The tinkling sounds of the clavichord are so relaxing and the grandeur of the tones is wonderful. Get this one! You will be delighted.

Average customer rating:

O Primeiro Canto Dulce Pontes Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Portugal | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caminhos Lagrimas Focus It Won't Be Soon Before Long ASIN: B00004XQGA Release Date: 2000-05-29

Tracks:

1. Balada Para Un Loco
2. Patio De Los Amores
3. A Minha Barquinha

Tracks:

1. Alma Guerreira (Fogo)
2. Fado-Mae
3. Tirioni
4. O Primeiro Canto (Dedicado A Jose Afonso)
5. O Que For, Ha-De Ser (Ar)
6. Modinha Das Saias
7. Garca Pedida
8. Velha Chica (Com Waldemar Bastos)
9. Ai Solidom
10. Suite Da Terra
11. E Tao Grande O Alentejo
12. Patio Dos Amores
13. Porto De Magoas
14. Ondeia (Agua)

Album Details

Known as One of the Most Adventurous Singer/ Composer from Portugal. This Album features Wayne Shorter, Trilok Gurtu, and Kepa Junkera Supporting her Vocals with Lush Instrumentals.

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