Paula Molerembaum - Berimbaum (2004) [BossaNova][mp3 320][h33t][

Paula Morelenbaum - Berimbaum

Original Release Date: November 2, 2004

Label: Universal Latino

Bitrate: 320 kbps



A veteran of the Brazilian samba scene, Morelenbaum has an impeccable pedigree in the music. But for this album, she's chosen as a common thread songs by the great Vinicius DeMoraes, whether as sole or co-composer. It makes for a great theme, with so much quality work to choose from. What makes this so fascinating are the arrangements used to frame the pieces, like the light Brazilian funk used on "Tomara" and "Berimbau," for example, which both float, lighter than air, over truly imaginative drum programming and instrumental performances. Morelenbaum's glorious voice sets the standard throughout, breathy but gloriously melodic (she also deserves great credit for her production work here). Even brass sounds feather-light, gliding by the songs. And yet it retains a real groove, a toe-tapping funk that's irresistible and does full justice to the songs themselves. Even a bossa ballad like "Insensetaz" is given quirky little touches, like the irresistible cello line by Morelenbaum's husband, Jacques. It's an album of details and quirks in the melodies and rhythms, gentle and lulling, but still constantly pushing forward, and rewarding no matter how many times you listen to it. ~ Chris Nickson - allmusic.com



Paula Morelenbaum is known for absolutely authentic, traditional takes on bossa classis, particularly Tom Jobim, with whom she and her husband Jaques, performed. But here she is taking on the eletro/ bossacucanova/bebel/eletronica thing with rather strong results. My favorite track by far is the little samba well-known from the Black Orpheus soundtrack, Jobim's O Nosso Amor, which is rarely redone compared to other gems from that film. Here its just giddy with guitar by Luiz Brasil, shortened lyrics, and an almost childlike simplicity from the singer. The other tracks are also a pleasure -- not only because they draw on wonderful, classic compostions but because every arrangement is unique and not much of her husband's cello has been shoehorned into the project (normally his playing is great, but here it's really out of place). ~ Eric Crawford



About Paula Morelenbaum

"Antonio Carlos Jobim used to say that his group, Nova Banda, was made up of five beautiful girls, five handsome guys and a dirty old man. Paula Morelenbaum was one of these girls and her husband, Jaques, one of the boys. In the period 1984-1994, Paula toured around the world with Jobim Brazil, Japan, Europe, Canada, U.S performing at prestigious venues such as the Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, being also featured in the following albums by Jobim: Passarim, Antonio Brasileiro, Tom Jobim Inédito and Tom canta Vinicius. It all started four years earlier (1980) as a member of vocal ensemble Céu da Boca, . The group released the albums Céu da Boca (1981) and Baratotal (1982), having performed extensively in Brazil for five years. In 2004, Paula Morelenbaum released her second solo album, Berimbaum, a tribute to the poet of bossa nova, Vinicius de Moraes. Framed within a modern, electro-acoustic concept, it has garnered warm acceptance both from the public and critics. The album was produced by Paula Morelenbaum in collaboration with Antonio Pinto, Leo Gandelman, Celso Fonseca, Bossacucanova and Beto Villares."



Personnel:

Renato Alsher Engineer

Mauricio Alves Percussion, Xequere

Sidnei Borgani Trombone

Bossacucanova Percussion, Arranger, Keyboards, Producer

Léo Brandão Organ

Luis Brasil Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Percussion, Engineer

Edmilson Capelupi Guitar, Guitar (7 String Acoustic)

Ed Côrtes Saxophone

Marcelo Costa Berimbau

Luciana De Moraes Vocals, Spoken Word

Vinícius de Moraes Vocals, Spoken Word

Alexandre Fonseca Percussion, Sampling, Loops, Loop

Celso Fonseca Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Percussion, Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Programming, Producer, Engineer, Program

Carlinhos Freitas Mastering

Leo Gandelman Flute, Arranger, Keyboards, Sax (Baritone), Producer, Engineer, Fender Rhodes, Mouth Organ

Nahor Gomes Trumpet, Trumpet (Bass)

Paulo Jobim Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar

Sidinho Moreira Percussion

Jaques Morelenbaum Cello, String Arrangements, DX-7, Electric Cello

Paula Morelenbaum Vocals, Whistle (Human), Producer, Art Direction, Concept, Art Supervisor, Project Graphics, Assobios

Antonio Carles Marques Pinto Guitar, Percussion, Arranger, Keyboards, Producer, Bateria, Program, Baixo

Antonio Carlos Neves Pinto Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Percussion, Arranger, Drums, Keyboards, Programming, Ukulele, Producer, Engineer

Carlos Alberto Sion Executive Producer

Dudu Trentin Keyboards

Andre Vasconcelos Baixo

Beto Villares Bass, Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Producer, Engineer, Sampling, Guitarra Concheros, Baixo

Juliano Zanoni Arranger, Programming, Engineer, Loops, Rhythm Programming



Paula Morelenbaum - Berimbaum Tracks:

01 Tomara

02 Consolação

03 Berimbau

04 Canto de Ossanha

05 Insensatez

06 Medo de Amar (Vire Essa Folha Do Livro)

07 Brigas Nunca Mais

08 Você E Eu

09 Seule

10 Desalento

11 Primavera

12 O Nosso Amor