Elis & Tom [LIMITED EDITION] [IMPORT] [DUAL DISC]

Antonio Carlos Jobim (Artist)

Product Details

• DVD Audio (December 14, 2004)
• Please Note: This is a DVD-Audio disc which is playable on most DVD players as well as all DVD-Audio players. Click here for additional information regarding compatibility.
• Original Release Date: December 14, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, Import, Dual Disc
• Label: Trama
• ASIN: B0002TLC4W
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241,067 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Aguas de Marco

2. Pois E

3. So Tinha de Ser Com Voce

4. Modinha

5. Triste

6. Corcovado

7. O Que Tinha de Ser

8. Retrato Em Branco E Preto

9. Brigas, Nunca Mais

10. Por Toda a Minha Vida

11. Fotografia

12. Soneto de Separacao

13. Chovendo Na Roseira

14. Inutil Paisagem

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

DVD audio + CD, original Cd, recorded by PolyGram in 1974 totaly remasterized, it brings a DVD audio, (NTSC/All Regions), Portuguese subtitles, with 2 bonus-track, 50 minutes. Great Tom Jobim's Classics sung by Elis Regina. Highlights: "Aguas de Marco", "Corcovado

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deluxe reissue of one of the greatest bossa nova records, February 15, 2005

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

A stunning collaboration between Brazilian jazz diva Elis Regina and legendary bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim; without question one of the finest, most super-swanky MPB albums ever recorded. Features the definitive version of Jobim's "Aguas de Marco," and some of the nicest, most tasteful music of his -- or her -- career. One of those sublime, perfect, magical albums that has a life of its own. This deluxe, 2-disc, 30th anniversary edition reissue features two new bonus tracks (an alternate version of "Fotografia" and an outtake of "Bonita"). The bonus tracks are contained on the second disc, which is an audio DVD that also contains all the songs on the original album, each with a title card that includes information about the recording sessions and optional subtitles with the lyrics (in Portuguese only). The DVD doesn't include video of the sessions -- (alas!) -- but it does have beautiful sound quality, as does the regular audio CD that comes with it. Both versions also include some fo the studio chatter taped before the songs... countoffs, last-minute changes, etc. -- a great reminder of how talented these folks were, back in the days when records were really recorded live. This is a classy edition of a beautiful album. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bossa nova albums ever produced, April 15, 2005

By	JP Nightingale - See all my reviews

Elis Regina and Tom Jobim's legendary 1974 collaberation is a match made in heaven. Elis was not only one of the greatest - and criminally overlooked - vocalists there has ever been, but also one of the most sensitive interpreters of Jobim's music, which in less talented hands can just sound cheesy.

Her timing was impeccable and her ability to express strong emotions beyond words - you don't need to speak Portuguese to get this - were and still are second to none. Listen to her heartfelt renditions of Inutil Paisagem and Corcovado. A general favourite is the opening playful duet between Elis and Tom on Aguas de Marco, but this only scratches the surface of Elis's supreme talent.

If you enjoy Jobim's compositions and you do not already have this classic album in your collection, do not hesitate. This is one of the all time greats.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Dusty in Memphis..., March 6, 2006

By	RRRyan "berkeleymews" (West Hollywood, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is one of those recordings you may know by reputation but never got around to hearing. I know it's a cliche, but when you do get around to it you won't be able to imagine not having it. It really is right up there with Dusty in Memphis and Roxy Music's Avalon. The instrumentation, arrangements and performances are superb and the sound quality is astonishing. Originally recorded at MGM studios in 1974, this provides the best of all possible worlds. Analog recording was reaching its peak of sophistication, so every nuance was captured on the tape. The digital transfer is at 96k, with a fairly agressive surround mix. It truly is like being in the studio. Stunning, to use an overused word. Enjoy.