Universo Ao Meu Redor
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2006-10-13
Reviewed 2006-10-13
MARISA MONTE – “Universo ao meu redor”
Metro Blue, 2006
BRAZIL – classic samba viewed through a modern lens: acoustic guitar and cavaquinho (ukelele) provide grounding as samples waft thru like smoke. Monte’s vocals are charming perfection. There’s very little variety on this disc, but it’s a pleasing sound, and well produced.
1. 3:11 – happy, lazy midtempo, catchy tune, gentle samba rhythm
2. 4:03 – steady midtempo; cello gives it an aching feel, unfinished ending
3. 3:13 – upbeat, lilting melody; happy tuba, floats away at end
4. 4:10 – pensive, tropical daydream: catchy hook, slinky melody
5. 3:14 – shimmering, upbeat & relaxed: whistling under vox, a little tuba
6. 3:05 – vocals stroll through a forest of harps, rhythm kicks in later
7. 3:50 – romantic midtempo, with lovely cello accents & electric piano
8. 1:13 – short, oddball duet with David Byrne! human beat box, theremin
9. 3:29 – relaxed and sparkling, very much like #1
10. 4:31 – cute, jumbled dreamlike fantasy w/ harp & organ
11. 3:09 – light & breezy, sing-song middle with whistling, drifts away…
12. 3:16 – quiet but upbeat: just voice, guitar, bassoon, brushed snare drum
13. 4:00 – atmospheric intro, then an unsettled air w/ cello, 2 clarinets
14. 2:33 – hushed: echoey vox, slow bass, melancholy cello / bassoon
[ Fo ] 13-Oct-06
Metro Blue, 2006
BRAZIL – classic samba viewed through a modern lens: acoustic guitar and cavaquinho (ukelele) provide grounding as samples waft thru like smoke. Monte’s vocals are charming perfection. There’s very little variety on this disc, but it’s a pleasing sound, and well produced.
1. 3:11 – happy, lazy midtempo, catchy tune, gentle samba rhythm
2. 4:03 – steady midtempo; cello gives it an aching feel, unfinished ending
3. 3:13 – upbeat, lilting melody; happy tuba, floats away at end
4. 4:10 – pensive, tropical daydream: catchy hook, slinky melody
5. 3:14 – shimmering, upbeat & relaxed: whistling under vox, a little tuba
6. 3:05 – vocals stroll through a forest of harps, rhythm kicks in later
7. 3:50 – romantic midtempo, with lovely cello accents & electric piano
8. 1:13 – short, oddball duet with David Byrne! human beat box, theremin
9. 3:29 – relaxed and sparkling, very much like #1
10. 4:31 – cute, jumbled dreamlike fantasy w/ harp & organ
11. 3:09 – light & breezy, sing-song middle with whistling, drifts away…
12. 3:16 – quiet but upbeat: just voice, guitar, bassoon, brushed snare drum
13. 4:00 – atmospheric intro, then an unsettled air w/ cello, 2 clarinets
14. 2:33 – hushed: echoey vox, slow bass, melancholy cello / bassoon
[ Fo ] 13-Oct-06
Recent airplay
Universo Ao Meu Redor
At the Cafe Bohemian — Oct 11, 2017
Universo Ao Meu Redor, Quatro Paredes
12-14-2013 — Dec 14, 2013
Satisfeito
Depends on the Weather — Nov 01, 2012
A Alma E A Matéria
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 11, 2010
O Bonde Do Dom
Music Casserole — Jul 18, 2009
Meu Canário
No Cover, No Minimum — Mar 02, 2007
Charting
2006-10-15 — 2006-12-17
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Dec 3 | 1 |
| Nov 19 | 1 |
| Nov 12 | 2 |
| Nov 5 | 3 |
| Oct 29 | 3 |
| Oct 22 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Universo Ao Meu Redor | ||
| 2. | O Bonde Do Dom | ||
| 3. | Meu Canário | ||
| 4. | Três Letrinhas | ||
| 5. | Quatro Paredes | ||
| 6. | Perdoa, Meu Amor | ||
| 7. | Cantinho Escondido | ||
| 8. | Statue Of Liberty | ||
| 9. | A Alma E A Matéria | ||
| 10. | Lagrimas E Tormentos | ||
| 11. | Satisfeito | ||
| 12. | Para Mais Ninguém | ||
| 13. | Vai Saber? | ||
| 14. | Pétalas Esquecidas |