O Porto [Import]

Madredeus

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 9, 1999)
• Original Release Date: February 9, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B00002JX43
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,379 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Coisas Pequenas

2. Os Dias São À Noite

3. Andorinha da Primavera

4. Tempestade

5. Margem

6. Carta Para Ti

7. Canção Do Tempo

8. Agora - Canção aos Novos

Disc: 2

1. Praia Do Mar

2. Alvorada

3. Claridade

4. Quem Amo

5. Alma

6. Os Foliões

7. O Paraíso

8. O Sonho

9. Não Muito Distante

10. Haja O Que Houver

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Madredeus have an intuitive style that is both very folky and yet highly adventurous. The simplicity of the Portuguese ensemble's studio recordings belies the complexity of the arrangements, which are full of subtle twists and turns on classic folk styles and surprising harmonic beauty. This two-CD set was recorded live in April 1998 and gives the band the best possible platform for what it does. Much of the program is centered around the superb voice of Teresa Salgueiro and songs written by the ensemble's other members. With two acoustic guitars, an upright bass, and a synthesizer, they performed a set of songs that received no remixing or rerecording, a rarity these days for so-called live albums. The interplay between the musicians and singer is never better felt than in this live setting. The CD is lush in tone yet sublimely bare in presentation. --Louis Gibson

Product Description

Asian reissue of the popular Portuguese act's electronica flavored 1999 album. EMI.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, December 4, 2004

By	Robert J. Burdick (Los Altos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Madredeus is a spectacular group, and this is by far their most spectacular recording. The music is angelic, ethereal, and the vocals of Teresa Salgueiro are nothing short of breathtaking. The music is a part Portuguese fado, part old world folk, and 100% wonderful. If you have never heard of Madredeus and are looking for something refreshing, start with "O Porto."

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars O Porto, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

Profunda, armoniosa, mistica, provoca sensación océanica,ideal para introspección.Muy buen álbum.