Luz Das Cordas [Import]

Marco Pereira (Artist), Hamilton de Holanda (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 18, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Kuarup
• ASIN: B00005LNLT
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #951,774 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Luz das Cordas

2. Brasileiro

3. 1 X O

4. Lamentos Do Morro

5. 50 Anos

6. Pra Você (For Tania Maria)

7. Bate-Coxa

8. Seu Tonico Na Ladeira

9. Xote das Meninas

10. Enchando O Latão

11. Na Baixa Do Sapateiro

12. Las Abejas

Editorial Reviews

Back to catalog. Old ref: 108915. A instrumental CD from Marco Pereira (guitar) and Hamilton de Holanda (mandolim), who perform songs from: Pixinguinha, Aldir Blanc, Luiz Gonzaga, Ary Barroso, Cristovao Bastos and own songs. **** De volta ao catalogo. Ant ref: 108915. Um CD instrumental em que esses dois artistas, Marco Pereira (violao) e Hamilton de Holanda (bandolim), mostram um repertorio que inclui: Pixinguinha, Aldir Blanc, Luiz Gonzaga, Ary Barroso, Cristovao Bastos e mais suas proprias composicoes. **** De retour au catalogue. Anc ref: 108915. Guitarre + mandoline sur un repertoire classique (Pixinguinha, Aldir Blanc, Luiz Gonzaga, Ary Barroso, Cristovao Bastos). Kuarup. 2004.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Another time when words alone cannot express all that is there...., September 26, 2008

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Michael Castro (Saratoga Springs, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luz Das Cordas (Audio CD)

This inspired album is nothing short of dazzling and belongs in the collection of anyone who likes Brazilian music... Thank you Marco & Hamilton from your fans up North!

5.0 out of 5 stars How much can you do with four hands???, June 6, 2003

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Mediaflow (Hoboken, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Luz Das Cordas (Audio CD)

How much can you do with four hands??? Can they make beautiful music with 10, 14, or 16 strings? For a pianist, you may not think it is big deal to play with 16 strings at a time when you can do 60 strings or more with 4 hands.

Excluding the piano, this is one of the best Pan-Brazillian instrumental albums you can get with 10-16 strings, depending on what the guitar family instruments Marco Pereira and Hamilton de Holanda used on a particular song/piece.

"Luz Das Cordas" consists fine samples of Brazilian string music styles. From early 20th century choro masters Pixinguinha, Luiz Gonzaga, etc. to modern compositions by the performers themselves, this album mix well guitar, mandolin, cavaco, and percussions as they did to the music varieties stylishly.

Even though Marco Pereira and Hamilton De Holanda are qualified to show their dazzling techniques, the music is light-hearted, energetic, and sensible. It is easy to listen to. Some Jazz like improvisational segments were seamlessly integrated into Brazilian rooted arrangements to make spontaneous and pleasant atmosphere.

A few tracks stand out are "1X0" by Pixinguinha, "Luz Das Cordas" and "Bate-coxa" by Marco Pereira, and "Las Abejas" by Agustin Barrios Mangore. Even a classic piece like "1X0" which has been recorded numberous times, Pereira and De Holanda is still able to shed new light in their interpretation. "Las Abejas" usually appears on classic guitar menu and has been recorded by maestros such as John Williams. The Pereira-De Holanda version is nothing short of virtuosity, humor, and freshness.

The recording studio did a fairly good job on the sound quality. Not an audiophile recording, the bass has reasonable extension and mid-range is lively when the higher frequencies are just a bit too thin, noticeable especially on Mandolin solos. The phamflet looks like one from a 5-dollar pirated CD. It was poorly designed and printed. Regardless of the `look', the music is absolutely fantastic.

If you like Brazilian instrument music in a simple and subtle way, (no over production, over intrumentation and over technically showiness), this is your CD. Those two master guitarist/mandolinist will surely bring you on a pleasant journey like a sunny breezy spring afternoon.