Reactivus Amor Est (Turba Philosophorum) [Import]

Jorge Ben | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0002HAESO
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,144 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mexe Mexe

2. Gabriel, Rafael, Miguel

3. O Rei E Rosa Cruz

4. Sao E Salvos

5. Ze Blueman

6. Historia Do Homem

7. Janaina Argentina

8. Beu Que Lhe Avisei

9. Tupinambas

10. O Nome Do Rei E Pele

11. Desligado

12. Hoje E Dia Festa

13. Maria Helena E Chiquinhoi

14. Funk Astrid

15. Turba Philosophorum

16. C 58+9

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A leading figure in the Brazilian music revolution of the 1960s, Jorge Ben Jor (he added the Jor to his name some years ago) is part of the pantheon of great Brazilian musicians. Reactivus Amor Est (Turba Philosophorum)--which translates as "Love Is Reactive (A Philosophical Disorder)"--is the first album of new material from Jor in several years (import or domestic). Singing in his warm but slightly nasal voice, Jor touches on love, philosophy, and even soccer ("O Nome Do Rei É Pelé" and "Tupinambás"), but fans who don't understand Portuguese will have to content themselves with the rich sound of the music. Generally falling within the Brazilian pop genre known as MPB, Reactivus pulses with a modern samba heartbeat where electronic and acoustic rhythms build a galloping groove as syncopated splashes of melodic keyboards and funky guitar fill things out. This is a welcome return that will satiate longtime fans; it should also pique the interests of David Byrne and Caetano Veloso followers as well. -- Tad Hendrickson

Product Description

Tracks: (Disc 1) 1 - Mexe mexe ; 2 - Gabriel rafael e miguel ; 2 - Gabriel, rafael, miguel ; 3 - O rei e rosa cruz ; 4 - Sao e salvos ; 5 - Ze blueman ; 6 - Historia do homem ; 7 - Janaina argentina ; 8 - Beu que lhe avisei ; 8 - Eu bem que lhe avisei ; 9 - Tupinambas ; 10 - O nome do rei e pele ; 11 - Desligado ; 12 - Hoje e dia de festa ; 12 - Hoje e dia festa ; 13 - Maria helena e chiquinhoi ; 13 - Maria helena e chiquinho ; 14 - Funk astrid ; 15 - Tuba philosophorum ; 15 - Turba philosophorum ; 16 - C 58+9 ;

Customer Reviews

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, probably wont get much play...., September 1, 2010

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T. Hardin (seaside,oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reactivus Amor Est (Turba Philosophorum) (Audio CD)

As one of the other reviewers noted, this is pleasant enough but their are NO standout tracks.Guess we're just spoiled from this artists fantastic,God-like 60's thru mid-70's magical output! Seriously, during that time Ben could do no wrong, each release a timeless classic. This release reminded me of what David Byrnes stuff usually sounds like, his take on "world music" (though I admit im no Byrne expert!). Kinda boring, actually...

My advice is search out one of Ben's masterpieces from the aforementioned time period, if you're new to his work. You wont be sorry!!!

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant, nothing more..., November 22, 2009

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OwenLondon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reactivus Amor Est (Turba Philosophorum) (Audio CD)

A new Jorge Ben Jor album with a throwback to some his amazing early 70s albums. Well produced and well performed but lacking, for me, any real standout tracks to equal his output of the late 60s and 70s. The opener, 'Mexe Mexe', being probably the strongest of the set is the only contender. Now in his sixties, it's not that he's lost his touch but it just sounds like he has lost the urge to experiment. It can be done: just listen to Elza Soares' two recent CDs and you will see how someone who has been in the business for 40 years manages to sound true to her original sound yet cutting edge and up-to-date at the same time. Although this CD will sell well due to Jorge's popularity around the world, it was interesting to see that a month on from the Brazilian release date, the record label failed to get any of the tracks onto the all important Brazilian Hot100 radio airplay chart. Interestingly, the artist's official website was collecting votes from visitors on which track to service to radio stations; the above mentioned 'Mexe Mexe' was in the lead when I visited a few weeks after the album's release. Probably an album for die-hard Ben Jor fans only; if you're new to his stuff, you'll be better off sampling one of his classic albums or one of the many 'Best of' CDs out there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alo Comanche, Alo Poeta!, August 13, 2006

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sagebrusher - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reactivus Amor Est (Turba Philosophorum) (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic record. But you're maybe asleep on it. You're coming over to this page, maybe you're one of those who think Jorge Ben, his greatest album is Africa Brasil from 30 years ago, you think that's the best he ever did, but still are somehow curious or intrigued by this new recording. You may have been listening to Brasilian music for two, five, even ten or more years, and read someplace that Africa Brasil was his peak. But no. This record is for those that know the second phase of greatness began with the release of A Bando Do Ze Pretinho in 1978. Africa Brasil was the culmination of his 63-76 phase..and then here comes "A Banda do Ze Pretinho", here comes "Salve Simpatia", here comes the majesty, the magnificence, of "Curimim Chamada Cunhanta Que Eu Vou Contar (Todo Dia Era Dia De Indio)"--check out Baby's version too--up through "Cowboy Jorge" from 23 and the songs he wrote for Gal on her O Sorriso.., the masterful humanity of Homo Sapiens--that's right you're a believer because you know and love those, you seen him perform live maybe, you're one that is embracing "Em Nagoya Eu Via Eriko" that he wrote for Seu Jorge, okay you're awake now..JORGE BEN JOR..Telecaster and percussions, not looking back, always here, looking great, feeling great, singing about "O Rei de Rosa Cruz" and "Tumpanibas", tangas and Bluemans, you know about the Brasilians, their ginga, their way, why they're always doin' it like nobody else, you're saying "Tudo Beleza" to Reactivus Amor Est (Turbo Philosphorum). You will love it here in 2008, where we all are..SALVE JORGE!!