Life After that
World
| Oct 2003
Reviews
Steve Reyes
Reviewed 2004-02-09
Reviewed 2004-02-09
Life After That – Airto Moreira
This is the master Brazilian percussionist’s first US release in 14 years. He is a veteran of groups like Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum, Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, Stan Getz, Weather Report, etc. This release is an excellent review of Airto’s range and style. There is a wide assortment of complex percussion sets as well as traditional samba. Check the amazing didgeridoo cut on track 7 featuring local musician Stephen Kent. Also check #1, 3, and 6
1- Ritmo Do Mundo 5:46 - Standard samba time and rhythm using female vocals, enough subtle sampling to keep things interesting and current.
2- O T’unel 4:30 - Slow flowing beginning. Airto vocal. Rhythm and structure gradually picks up by the end of the track
3- Baba & Malonga Went Home 5:44 - Percussion jam session with 7 percussionists featuring conga master Giovanni Hidalgo (Planet Drum). In spite of the wide range of players the set weaves a complex structure that is free yet tight.
4- Fica Mal Con Deus 4:38 - Jazzy up-tempo flute and vocals
5- Live Solo 10:22 - live recording of Airto on Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine) with vocals, lots of passion and energy. Good example of his forte.
6- Hala, Tumba and Timbal 5:10 - Fast and snappy percussion session jam with less players than on track 3 so the textures and structure can breath. Nice stereo panning of Airto’s part. Again, Hidalgo shines.
7- Redland 8:39 - Incredible didgeridoo arrangement by Stephen Kent. First 4 minutes are slow and mesmerizing with Airto’s simple touches dancing on top. Also some talking drum. At 4:45 there is a quick change to a fast tempo jam.
8- Mulata and Futebol 5:07 - Another samba, the first 4 minutes traditional. The last 1:20 is electronically sped up to a percussion explosion with crowd screams.
9- Let It Out Let It In 4:00 - Snappy reggae meets Bahia
Steve Reyes 2/2/04
This is the master Brazilian percussionist’s first US release in 14 years. He is a veteran of groups like Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum, Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, Stan Getz, Weather Report, etc. This release is an excellent review of Airto’s range and style. There is a wide assortment of complex percussion sets as well as traditional samba. Check the amazing didgeridoo cut on track 7 featuring local musician Stephen Kent. Also check #1, 3, and 6
1- Ritmo Do Mundo 5:46 - Standard samba time and rhythm using female vocals, enough subtle sampling to keep things interesting and current.
2- O T’unel 4:30 - Slow flowing beginning. Airto vocal. Rhythm and structure gradually picks up by the end of the track
3- Baba & Malonga Went Home 5:44 - Percussion jam session with 7 percussionists featuring conga master Giovanni Hidalgo (Planet Drum). In spite of the wide range of players the set weaves a complex structure that is free yet tight.
4- Fica Mal Con Deus 4:38 - Jazzy up-tempo flute and vocals
5- Live Solo 10:22 - live recording of Airto on Pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine) with vocals, lots of passion and energy. Good example of his forte.
6- Hala, Tumba and Timbal 5:10 - Fast and snappy percussion session jam with less players than on track 3 so the textures and structure can breath. Nice stereo panning of Airto’s part. Again, Hidalgo shines.
7- Redland 8:39 - Incredible didgeridoo arrangement by Stephen Kent. First 4 minutes are slow and mesmerizing with Airto’s simple touches dancing on top. Also some talking drum. At 4:45 there is a quick change to a fast tempo jam.
8- Mulata and Futebol 5:07 - Another samba, the first 4 minutes traditional. The last 1:20 is electronically sped up to a percussion explosion with crowd screams.
9- Let It Out Let It In 4:00 - Snappy reggae meets Bahia
Steve Reyes 2/2/04
Recent airplay
Ritmo Do Mundo
Global Warming at the Cafe Bohemian — Feb 02, 2010
Ritmo Do Mundo
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 07, 2004
Let It Out Let It in
the boss plays funky beats — Apr 12, 2004
Baba and Malonga Went Home
Sunshine ... in the Afternoon — Mar 29, 2004
Let It Out Let It in
Morning Glory — Mar 27, 2004
Ritmo Do Mundo
Morning Glory — Mar 20, 2004
Charting
2004-02-09 — 2004-04-12
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 18 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | 1 |
| Mar 28 | 1 |
| Mar 21 | 1 |
| Mar 14 | 1 |
| Mar 7 | 1 |
| Feb 29 | 3 |
| Feb 22 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Ritmo Do Mundo | ||
| 2. | O Tunel | ||
| 3. | Baba and Malonga Went Home | ||
| 4. | Fica Mal Com Deus | ||
| 5. | Live Solo | ||
| 6. | Hala, Tumga and Timbal | ||
| 7. | Redland | ||
| 8. | Mulata and Futebol | ||
| 9. | Let It Out Let It in |