Livro

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Caetano Veloso has been tied in a kind of historical knot for decades with Gilberto Gil, with whom Veloso helped spur the Tropicalia movement in the 1960s. And just as Gil's moved on to reference and discuss a panoply of themes in his music, so too is Veloso on an extended foray into nonmusical subjects. The sprawl of this package, with its lengthy, swirly-painted accompanying booklet, is aided by Veloso's essay on pop culture in his native Brazil. And while the points he makes--mainly about what literary theoreticians call the "simulacrum"--are cogent, you can't really hear the mark of his ideas in the music. No matter, really, since the music itself is a vertical stack of styles that's both tall and thick. On top of Bahian rhythms, frequently played in the style of drum troupe Olodum, are strong, swaying samba elements. On top of that are riffing, sometimes mellifluously floating horns, and on top of that is Veloso's smooth voice, which moves at an eased speed that counters the thronging sound of all the instruments under his voice. As a whole, the sound is aptly luxurious, with flügelhorns and double reeds and strings, but there's always a rhythmic parade underneath. --Andrew Bartlett

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Average customer rating: The Art of Combining Intellectualism with Pure Passion córrego do consciousness An album of ideas... The sublimation of a legend Caetano lives!

Livro Caetano Veloso Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Estrangeiro Tropicália 2 Transa Noites Do Norte Fina Estampa ASIN: B00000IPXN Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. Os Passistas
2. Livros
3. Onde O Rio E Mais Baiano
4. Manhata
5. Doideca
6. Voce E Minha
7. Um Tom
8. How Beautiful Could A Being Be
9. O Navio Negreiro
10. Nao Enche
11. Minha Voz, Minha Vida
12. Alexandre
13. Na Baixa Do Sapateiro
14. Pra Ninguem

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Caetano Veloso has been tied in a kind of historical knot for decades with Gilberto Gil, with whom Veloso helped spur the Tropicalia movement in the 1960s. And just as Gil's moved on to reference and discuss a panoply of themes in his music, so too is Veloso on an extended foray into nonmusical subjects. The sprawl of this package, with its lengthy, swirly-painted accompanying booklet, is aided by Veloso's essay on pop culture in his native Brazil. And while the points he makes--mainly about what literary theoreticians call the "simulacrum"--are cogent, you can't really hear the mark of his ideas in the music. No matter, really, since the music itself is a vertical stack of styles that's both tall and thick. On top of Bahian rhythms, frequently played in the style of drum troupe Olodum, are strong, swaying samba elements. On top of that are riffing, sometimes mellifluously floating horns, and on top of that is Veloso's smooth voice, which moves at an eased speed that counters the thronging sound of all the instruments under his voice. As a whole, the sound is aptly luxurious, with flügelhorns and double reeds and strings, but there's always a rhythmic parade underneath. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

The Art of Combining Intellectualism with Pure Passion.......2006-03-17

Livro is distinguished by an explosion of Latin America passion combined with a refined intellectual narrative. Caetano creates a world where love, concepts, philosophy and history are intertwined in perfect mode. Veloso unveils in his poems the Brazilian tradition and encircles each of them with a melody that conveys the tropical milieu of samba and bossa nova. The tenderness of his voice in "Voce é Minha" and "Na Baixa do Sapateiro" softens the disgrace of unrequited love. "No Enche" and "How Beautiful..." are good examples of the need for samba. "Alexandre" is by far his best song; a tribute to Alexander The Great that moves and inspires anyone who is acquainted with the hero.

córrego do consciousness.......2005-05-16

The suggestion that this album proves that Mr. Veloso is 'suddenly old' is not only insulting to Caetano, but also insulting to anyone who might enjoy 'Livro'. The same holds true for the accusations that only a Brazilian can possibly have any perspective on the matter. On the other hand, one reviewer referred to Mr. Veloso as an 'icon' and then, parenthetically, suggested the possibility that Caetano was not an icon but, rather, an 'Iconoclast'. Well ... he was right. It is clear that Mr. Veloso is both. Tropicália, indeed, advocates shattering icons. However, its premise has always provided for the establishment of new ones; by which we may define tomorrow. This album is a solid reaffirmation of Tropicália. It possesses all that was ever embodied by the movement. All of the elements that cross the boundaries of the twilight world that exists between the waking world and the night. All that is rational juxtaposed against the primitive and emotional. All of the technological limitations of 1967 São Paulo versus all of the modern wizardry of wherever one cares to reside today. By definition, Tropicália can never get old. Therein lies the great hope of Brazil (and, dare I say, the world). It has often been said that Brazil is a failed nation, but I ask you: Is it gone? No it is not ... and so long as it lives there is hope. Hope for Brasil and hope for the world. Viva Caetano! Viva Brasil!

An album of ideas..........2004-03-03

I am a great Maria Bethania fan and I do respect her brother Caetano. He is a superb composer, poet and interpreter, and what is most important, he has PERSONALITY... a truly brilliant personality ;) I was fascinated by him when I heard his songs Leaozinho and Estrangeiro (on BELEZA TROPICAL compilations by David Byrne). But this album was a bit of a disappointment for me. In fact, it justifies its name - "Book". The lyrics are sophisticated and crammed with Caetano's philosophic ideas, in each song he tries to express an IDEA of global importance... and the music, frankly speaking, doesn't benefit from it. That is, in fact, Caetano's way - if his sister's manner is dramatic and violently sensual, he is a rationalist to the backbone, even at his most lyrical moments he is a bit aloof, he never loses his rationalism. In Livro, he tries to put as much SENSE as possible in each song, to the detriment of the MUSIC and of the EMOTION. The result is that the arrangements are plain boring, his vocals in Baixa do Sapateiro lack expression, as well as in almost all the songs of the album... But I know that he CAN DO IT BETTER, he can write such gems as Leaozinho and Qualquer Coisa, superbly arranged and very sensual, not necessarily carrying a message of vital importance to the mankind, but just - BEAUTIFUL... beautiful like the sunset over the ocean, like flowers, like simple human emotions. The essence of music is emotion. And as far as great ideas go, it is better to express them on paper... ;)

The sublimation of a legend.......2003-03-20

This is one of the finest CDs ever released. No wonder it won a Grammy Award; the sophistication of the lyrics, the bewitchering voice, the magic of the rythms, I just don't know which one struck me as more impressive. Yes, Caetano Veloso is a legend and one of the finest singers in the world; but this album is simply superlative, even to his standards. HIGHLY recommended.

Caetano lives!.......2002-07-31

This is a brilliant cd including a masterful 12 tonal piece and various other wonderful and rich arrangements only made better by being seen live if you ever have the opportunity.

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Livro Caetano Veloso Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEMFA Release Date: 2002-08-28

Tracks:

1. Os Passistas (Carnaval Dancers)
2. Livros (Books)
3. Onde O Rio E Mais Baiano (Where Rio Is Most Bahian)
4. Manhata (Para Lulu Santos) (For Lulu Santos)
5. Doideca
6. Voce E Minha (You Are Mine)
7. Um Tom
8. How Beautiful a Being Could Be
9. O Navio Negreiro (The Slave Ship) (Excerto) [Excerpt]
10. NEnche
11. Minha Voz, Minha Vida (My Voice, My Life)
12. Alexandre (Alexander)
13. Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (In Baixa Do Sapateiro)
14. Pra Ninguem (For No One)

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Livro de Ouro do Carnaval Brasileiro Manufacturer: Siciliano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: 8500014814

Average customer rating: The Art of Combining Intellectualism with Pure Passion córrego do consciousness An album of ideas... The sublimation of a legend Caetano lives!

Livro Caetano Veloso Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Estrangeiro Tropicália 2 Transa Noites Do Norte Fina Estampa ASIN: B00002693A Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Os Passistas (Carnaval Dancers)
2. Livros (Books)
3. Onde O Rio E Mais Baiano (Where Rio Is Most Bahian)
4. Manhata (Para Lulu Santos) (For Lulu Santos)
5. Doideca
6. Voce E Minha (You Are Mine)
7. Um Tom
8. How Beautiful a Being Could Be
9. O Navio Negreiro (The Slave Ship) (Excerto) [Excerpt]
10. NEnche
11. Minha Voz, Minha Vida (My Voice, My Life)
12. Alexandre (Alexander)
13. Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (In Baixa Do Sapateiro)
14. Pra Ninguem (For No One)

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Caetano Veloso has been tied in a kind of historical knot for decades with Gilberto Gil, with whom Veloso helped spur the Tropicalia movement in the 1960s. And just as Gil's moved on to reference and discuss a panoply of themes in his music, so too is Veloso on an extended foray into nonmusical subjects. The sprawl of this package, with its lengthy, swirly-painted accompanying booklet, is aided by Veloso's essay on pop culture in his native Brazil. And while the points he makes--mainly about what literary theoreticians call the "simulacrum"--are cogent, you can't really hear the mark of his ideas in the music. No matter, really, since the music itself is a vertical stack of styles that's both tall and thick. On top of Bahian rhythms, frequently played in the style of drum troupe Olodum, are strong, swaying samba elements. On top of that are riffing, sometimes mellifluously floating horns, and on top of that is Veloso's smooth voice, which moves at an eased speed that counters the thronging sound of all the instruments under his voice. As a whole, the sound is aptly luxurious, with flügelhorns and double reeds and strings, but there's always a rhythmic parade underneath. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

The Art of Combining Intellectualism with Pure Passion.......2006-03-17

Livro is distinguished by an explosion of Latin America passion combined with a refined intellectual narrative. Caetano creates a world where love, concepts, philosophy and history are intertwined in perfect mode. Veloso unveils in his poems the Brazilian tradition and encircles each of them with a melody that conveys the tropical milieu of samba and bossa nova. The tenderness of his voice in "Voce é Minha" and "Na Baixa do Sapateiro" softens the disgrace of unrequited love. "No Enche" and "How Beautiful..." are good examples of the need for samba. "Alexandre" is by far his best song; a tribute to Alexander The Great that moves and inspires anyone who is acquainted with the hero.

córrego do consciousness.......2005-05-16

The suggestion that this album proves that Mr. Veloso is 'suddenly old' is not only insulting to Caetano, but also insulting to anyone who might enjoy 'Livro'. The same holds true for the accusations that only a Brazilian can possibly have any perspective on the matter. On the other hand, one reviewer referred to Mr. Veloso as an 'icon' and then, parenthetically, suggested the possibility that Caetano was not an icon but, rather, an 'Iconoclast'. Well ... he was right. It is clear that Mr. Veloso is both. Tropicália, indeed, advocates shattering icons. However, its premise has always provided for the establishment of new ones; by which we may define tomorrow. This album is a solid reaffirmation of Tropicália. It possesses all that was ever embodied by the movement. All of the elements that cross the boundaries of the twilight world that exists between the waking world and the night. All that is rational juxtaposed against the primitive and emotional. All of the technological limitations of 1967 São Paulo versus all of the modern wizardry of wherever one cares to reside today. By definition, Tropicália can never get old. Therein lies the great hope of Brazil (and, dare I say, the world). It has often been said that Brazil is a failed nation, but I ask you: Is it gone? No it is not ... and so long as it lives there is hope. Hope for Brasil and hope for the world. Viva Caetano! Viva Brasil!

An album of ideas..........2004-03-03

I am a great Maria Bethania fan and I do respect her brother Caetano. He is a superb composer, poet and interpreter, and what is most important, he has PERSONALITY... a truly brilliant personality ;) I was fascinated by him when I heard his songs Leaozinho and Estrangeiro (on BELEZA TROPICAL compilations by David Byrne). But this album was a bit of a disappointment for me. In fact, it justifies its name - "Book". The lyrics are sophisticated and crammed with Caetano's philosophic ideas, in each song he tries to express an IDEA of global importance... and the music, frankly speaking, doesn't benefit from it. That is, in fact, Caetano's way - if his sister's manner is dramatic and violently sensual, he is a rationalist to the backbone, even at his most lyrical moments he is a bit aloof, he never loses his rationalism. In Livro, he tries to put as much SENSE as possible in each song, to the detriment of the MUSIC and of the EMOTION. The result is that the arrangements are plain boring, his vocals in Baixa do Sapateiro lack expression, as well as in almost all the songs of the album... But I know that he CAN DO IT BETTER, he can write such gems as Leaozinho and Qualquer Coisa, superbly arranged and very sensual, not necessarily carrying a message of vital importance to the mankind, but just - BEAUTIFUL... beautiful like the sunset over the ocean, like flowers, like simple human emotions. The essence of music is emotion. And as far as great ideas go, it is better to express them on paper... ;)

The sublimation of a legend.......2003-03-20

This is one of the finest CDs ever released. No wonder it won a Grammy Award; the sophistication of the lyrics, the bewitchering voice, the magic of the rythms, I just don't know which one struck me as more impressive. Yes, Caetano Veloso is a legend and one of the finest singers in the world; but this album is simply superlative, even to his standards. HIGHLY recommended.

Caetano lives!.......2002-07-31

This is a brilliant cd including a masterful 12 tonal piece and various other wonderful and rich arrangements only made better by being seen live if you ever have the opportunity.

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Livro-Mae Flávia Virgínia Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000062W6G

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Debut Album from Djavan's Daughter with Brand New Songs and Special Guests Such As: Djavan in 'crescendo', Paula Lima, Max De Catro, and Jairzinho De Oliveira.

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