Contrasts [Extra tracks, Import]

Marcos Valle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Far Out UK
• ASIN: B0000DG051
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,905 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Besteiras de Amor

2. Disfarça E Vem

3. Nêga Do Balaio

4. Água de Côco

5. Passatempo

6. Contrasts

7. Tema Do Tiago

8. Valeu

9. Parabéns (Dança Do Daniel)

10. My Nightingale

11. Que Que Tem

12. Valeu [4 Hero Remix][*]

13. Parabéns (Dança Do Daniel) [Daz-I-Kue-Bugz in the Attic Remix][*]

14. Nêga Do Balaio [Buscemi's Jungle Jazz Remix][*]

Editorial Reviews

The Guardian

‘An album’s worth of tunes, riffs, hooks and rhythms that are timeless and effortlessly hip’ --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Product Description

The follow-up to 2001’s worldwide smash ‘Escape’ and 2002’s ‘Chill Brazil’ - ‘Contrasts’ is Marcos Valle’s 21st album to date yet he sounds as fresh and relaxed as ever. Produced by Valle, Far Out’s Roc Hunter and Joe Davis - the album is bursting with uplifting Bossas such as opener ‘Besteiras De Amor’ and ‘Parabens’, as well as poignant love songs like ‘Nega Do Balaio’ and ‘Passatempo’

"To many people, Marcos Valle IS Brazil", comments Far Out’s Joe Davis. "His up-tempo Bossas personify the youthful optimism of the Brazilian people whilst his poignant ballads reflect their often overlooked melancholy". Adds Marcos: "I love sunny days at the beach but also rainy, overcast afternoons and both the upbeat and saudade (melancholic) can be felt in my music."

Containing the dancefloor smash ‘Parabens’, ‘Contrasts’ will appeal to newcomers to Brazilian music who have reached him through Bebel Gilberto as well as long-time fans. With it’s uplifting horns, irresistible beats, warm guitars and Marcos’ sensual voice ‘Contrasts’ is as Brazilian as a stroll down Copacabana. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, March 5, 2004

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bordersj2 (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contrasts (Audio CD)

I've been a Marcos Valle fan for years. Although now it seems like it's only possible to obtain his older cd's via expensive Japanese imports, for the past 4-5 years he's released three terrific albums that more than solidified his return to main-stream MPB and bossa nova. From "Nova Bossa Nova" to "Escape" to now "Contrasts". Come a long way from the classic "Crickets Sing for Ana Maria"! Although I must admit, I certainly didn't pay this much money for this, brand new.

What a fantastic album this is. While the first song was a good intro (not my favorite), the second track on kicks in some terrific Brazilian rythms, beats and harmonica which are just trademark Marcos Valle. He has a way of putting a soul into the music, a spirit and warmth into the tunes that gets you going. Check out Disfarça E Vem for an example. Even when he slows it down a notch with cuts like "Passatempo" you still feel it. The duet he did here with Joyce on "Valeu" was also terrific, and Parabens (Congratulations!) sort of gives you the gist of the cd.

I highly recommend this. If you were a fan of "Escape", the cd which featured "On Line" and "Apaixonada Por Voce", you'll probably enjoy this. It will certainly make a heavy rotation for me this summer. As for the added remixed tracks - they are a nice touch and well done by some of the best remix artists in the business. And if you do like this and don't have "Escape", obviously you'll want to check that out along with Eli Goulart's newest cd titled "45". Something tells me the next Brazilectro compilation (vol 6) due this summer will feature songs from both of these artists' new releases.

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic record thanks michael franks, December 19, 2010

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doctor doobleman "big elliott smith fan" (carmel, ca usa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Contrasts (Audio CD)

was checking out michael franks website, he said he's been listening to this record a lot and that it was "excellent" couldn't agree more. reminds me of that stevie wonder groove jazz funk at times, really tough to pull off. marcos is extremely talented and seasoned, i think even more importantly is his creativity. this record will make you get up and sit down. highly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars Marcos Valle: Contrasts, January 27, 2010

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Max Prudent "picky listener" (Malden, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contrasts (Audio CD)

This is an awesome cd. I just love this style of music and this cd does not disappoint a bit. Every track is just perfect. So stop reading this and buy it!