Friday, March 14, 2008

V Festival Internacional da Cancao Vol. 2 (1970)

I have been wondering why Loronix does not have a representative number of recordings from the legendaries Festivais da Cancao, a fever in Brazilian music by the end of the 60's decade. I have some assumptions, in spite of its importance, perhaps they are not popular among our community or I failed on making the choices in the few albums already available. Perhaps the root cause is my total ignorance about the period, anyway, I'm trying to fix this approach with a new album, which seems quite appropriate considering the performers and repertoire. Let's see.

This is V Festival Internacional da Cancao Vol. 2 (1970), for Odeon. First of all, as an international festival, why this album does not feature international performers? Additionally, why the albums in the style do not bring information about the winners and prizes? Better show this one and open the discussion. Do not miss the music videos featuring Geraldo Vandre performing with Trio Maraya and Quarteto Novo on some Festival da Cancao edition. It is very curious to see a very young Hermeto Pascoal and all Quarteto Novo members. Loronix Preview Center features 07 - Feira Moderna, performed by Som Imaginario. Tracks include:

The Performers

Wilson Simonal
Silvio Cesar
Antonio Adolfo e a Brazuca
Beth Carvalho e As Gatas
Golden Boys
Ellen de Lima
Som Imaginario
Guilherme Lamounier

Track List

01 - Hino do Festival Internacional (Miguel Gustavo) with Wilson Simonal
02 - Quem Tem Tempo Pra Ser Meu Amigo (Alberto Land) with Silvio César
03 - Quebra-cabeça (Paulinho Soares / Marcello Silva) with Antônio Adolfo e A Brazuca
04 - A Velha Porta (Beth Carvalho) with Beth Carvalho e As Gatas
05 - Hipnose (Antônio Carlos Marques / Jocafi) with Golden Boys
06 - Sonho de Carochinha (Codó / Heloísa Serra) with Ellen de Lima
07 - Feira Moderna (Beto Guedes / Fernando Brant) with Som Imaginário
08 - Conquistando e Conquistado (Carlos Imperial / Ibrahim Sued) with Guilherme Lamounier