I think there is a small and restricted clubs to albums that brings something very different from all others. I don't know exactly what these albums have to access this small club, but it is easy to identify these albums when you take one for a hearing. Perhaps a matter of feeling, passion, or some kind of magic that happens in the recoding session, leaving a mark on the music. Tempo Feliz was recorded by Baden Powell and Mauricio Einhorn in only two days, 24 and 25 January 1966 and you should believe me that you are in front of a member of this selected club of albums. Let's see.This is Baden Powell - Tempo Feliz (1966), for Forma, a repost, now taken from my original Forma first issue, featuring really necessary upgrades on music, including also hi-res cover scans and the FLAC alternative. I cannot make better than Brazil on Guitar opus tab, once again providing us detailed information on Tempo Feliz. Do not miss Brazil-on-guitar, an overwhelming tribute website to one of the greatest Brazilian musicians ever. Tracks include:
BrazilOnGuitar says: There is the anecdote that Baden Powell was very drunk during the Tempo feliz sessions. It seems believable, because the film shots of Round Midnight prove to which precise playing and musicality he was capable of in such condition. It is said that the rather shy Baden Powell could only be more extrovert by drinking alcohol. This is very regrettable and he payed a high price, recording such an expressive, relaxed album like Tempo feliz.This can be seen in his commands, his rhythmic finger clicking and humming along to his musical ideas, which reminds of Keith Jarrett and was rather rare for Baden Powell. It is impressive with which tone, coordination and endurance he played in this jam session.
It is the only recording he did with the Brazilian harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn. Even though they play completely different instruments there were no boundaries between Mauricio and Baden, they were listening and responding to each other. It may seem unfortunate that this was their only recording but nothing remained unsaid. The record's grooves preserve their musical ideas and contain material for the following generations of guitarists and harmonica players. Tempo feliz is one of the best records, that Baden Powell did in the sixties.
We thank Robert G. (Germany) for his translation.
Personnel
Baden Powell
(guitar)
Mauricio Einhorn
(harmonica)
Edison Lobo
(bass)
Chico Batera
(drums)
Baden Powell
(guitar)
Mauricio Einhorn
(harmonica)
Edison Lobo
(bass)
Chico Batera
(drums)
Track List
01 - Vou Por Aí (Baden Powell / Aloysio de Oliveira)
02 - Apelo (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
03 - A Chuva (Durval Ferreira / Pedro Camargo)
04 - Deixa (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
05 - Consolação (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
06 - Sem Saber (Otto Gonçalves Filho)
07 - Pro Forma (Maurício Einhorn / Arnaldo Costa)
08 - Tempo Feliz (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
12 comments:
Wonderful, and a favorite album of the mighty Joe Carter!
JimR,
4 posts and 4 JimR comments. It seems we had a special day at Loronix.
By the way, were in the world is Joe Carter. He needs to see this one.
Cheers, zeca
Caaaaetano!!! I would shout if I would be in a soccer arena- Zeca is absolutley fine in his words.
Where does Caetano take his energy-probably only heaven knows...
Best wishes
Yes, this album is beautiful. One of the best Baden Powell I have been listening to.
bruno
I'm here! This is one of those life altering recordings for me. Once I heard it, it changed my life. For those that are interested, I've written about it on the "Brazilian Jazz" page of my site, here:
www.joecartermusic.com
Joe C. (trying to pack up all his CDs to move into a new house)
Hello Joe,
just want to say you that I was on your website some weeks ago-
I like your guitar playing- very fine
Best wishes
Hello Bossanovadreamer aka Tom Jobim:
Thanks for the kind words. I see that you're in one of my favorite countries. A few years ago Mauricio Einhorn and I played a concert in a small town in the Black Forest where the Hohner factory is. We played a harmonica festival where it was me against 300 harmonica players. The highlight of the week was driving through the Forest. It was beautiful!
All the best.
Joe C.
PS - Commodore Zecarinho: Take your medicine!
Hello Joe Carter, bossanovadreamer,
Caetano's medicine is magic. I'm all right.
Joe, I have been upside down several times at Loronix and could not find a link to your mandatory www.joecartermusic.com.
This is not acceptable and will be addressed with general management.
Good luck with your move.
Cheers, zeca
Putz!!! mais um tiro certíssimo do "loronix". Coisa de louco esse disco do Baden acompanhado por essa turma genial. Mais uma vez felicito a generosidade e carinho desse blog.
Tempo Feliz is definitely one of my favourite albums. Guitar and harmonica play together melodies which carry you away in a beautiful and sweet melancholy. A must-have masterpiece.
I was lucky to receive tis album from Mauricio himself when I visited his "Loja de Discos" no Largo do Machado in 1967. I visited him as a representative of the Chilean Group of Harmonica players "Ritmotres" and we exchanged our recordings. I've been in the Hohner Harmonica Festival and it is intimidating when you hear such wonderful players, I only can imagine Joe Carter playing his guitar there.
Your friend
Jaime, LA, California
Grazie, amici!
Got a friend proficient in many instruments (seriously: brass, reeds, strings) and a lot of time in his hands, playing blues harp since his early teens and listening to all kinds of music, who won't believe he can "legitimately" blow it in Brazilian settings...
texandrea, Italia
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