Viola Enluarada [Original recording remastered, Import]

Marcos Valle | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Import
• Label: Toshiba EMI Japan
• ASIN: B00005NDE8
• 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: #1,475,185 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Viola Enluarada

2. Próton Elétron Neutron

3. Maria da Favela

4. Bloco Do Eu Sózinho

5. Homem Do Meu Mundo

6. Viagem

7. Terra de Ninguém

8. Tião Braço Forte

9. O Amore É Chama

10. Requiem

11. Pelas Ruas Do Recife

12. Eu

13. Ultimatum

Editorial Reviews

Japanese exclusive digitally remastered reissue of the Brazilian pop icon's 1968 album includes one bonus track, 'Ultimatum'. 13 tracks in all.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, May 15, 2002

By 

Tobias Brandt (Solna, (-) Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viola Enluarada (Audio CD)

This album is nothing but a masterpiece. A must have for anyone who likes Brazilian music.

5.0 out of 5 stars Moonlit Guitar, October 11, 2001

By 

Greg C. (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viola Enluarada (Audio CD)

This gorgeous 1968 album marked Marcos Valle's return to the Brazilian homefront after several years riding the US 60s bossa nova wave. It's almost hard to believe that such a reflective, soul-searching masterwork should emerge mere months after the frothy, light, sun-kissed optimism of "Samba '68," but the truth is that 1968 was a politically hectic year in Brazil as elsewhere, and these songs convey that perfectly. Not one of Valle's more upbeat offerings, it nonetheless boasts masterful songwriting and flawless orchestrations and arrangements. It's a perfect listen on a rainy, overcast afternoon, which goes against the erroneous idea that Brazilians can only do the sunny, happy, upbeat thing. This album contains some of Valle's strongest and most enduring tunes, and proves his versatility once and for all. And, yeah, it also includes several sweet sambas as well! Truly beautiful, in the manner of the best work by Milton Nascimento (who, by the way, appears on two tracks). Don't pass up this album!