7 Desejos [Import]

Alceu Valenca | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 18, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Emd Int'l
• ASIN: B00000G9XS
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #698,632 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Tracks: (Disc 1) 1 - Papagaio do futuro (vinheta) ; 2 - La belle de jour ; 3 - Tesoura do desejo ; 4 - Sete desejos ; 5 - Junho ; 6 - Tomara ; 7 - Bicho maluco beleza ; 8 - Papagaio do futuro / coco das serras ; 9 - Desprezo ; 10 - Respeita januario ; 11 - Desejo ;

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exquisite journey of captivating tropical rhythms, August 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 7 Desejos (Audio CD)

Alceu Valença is by far one of the most impressive artists in Brazil, with an unique ability to combine the purest Brazilian music, sounds and folkloric lyrics. In "Sete Desejos", Valença blends an array of fantastic rhythms, with songs that go from the tropical smoothness and sensuality of "La Belle de Jou", "Tesoura do Desejo" and "Junho" to the irresistible beat of the forro and xaxado. It's a taste of everything in typical Brazilian music, even if you don't understand portuguese (but I'll tell you, is worth it to find someone who can translate the lyrics!!). It's a must listen to those seeking to know more about Brazilian and world music!

5.0 out of 5 stars Brazilian music at its best, February 1, 2005

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This review is from: 7 Desejos (Audio CD)

Never heard of this artist until I recently visited Brazil. I bought the DVD concert of this artist while in Recife, Brazil and it contains many of these songs. I have thoroughly enjoyed the music. Luckily on the DVD there are subtitles in English. He looks like Ozzy Osborne, but sings and writes songs more like a James Taylor. If you want to expand your taste for non-American music, this is a good place to start. I highly recommend this artist and I do not think it matters if you can understand Portuguese or not. The lyrics are good, but when transcribed to English tend to lose some of its rhythm and meaning. In my opinion the music is a melding of Pop Music with Rock basics with a splash of an "island" feel.