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Favorite Video of the Week: Maria Bethânia’s “A Tua Presença Morena”

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Maria Bethânia – A Tua Presença Morena

I’m back! It’s been a while since I last wrote about my favorite music, and today I want to share an old favorite. A Tua Presença Morena is an enchanting Brazilian piece that has completely captured my heart and earned a permanent spot among my all-time favorite songs. I first heard this rhythmic masterpiece on vinyl, and as far as I know, that’s still the only format it exists in. Thankfully, generous souls have uploaded it to YouTube, which means I can enjoy it without pulling out the record and switching all the settings on my stereo every time.

The surdo rhythm in this song is subtle yet steady, always present, quietly guiding the listener. Maria’s phrasing adds another rhythmic layer that plays off the surdo beautifully. Together, they create an interplay of contrasting rhythms that’s mesmerizing. The groove pulls you in and makes you sway without even realizing it.

Thanks for reading, and until next time, feel free to explore some of my other musical favorites here on the blog.

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Naissance d’un soleil

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Naissance d’un soleil – Arthur H

Music for a Monday morning.
More on Arthr H. here.

Ton regard est attiré Par terre, dans la poussière. Tu te penches et tu vois Un soleil blessé. En douce tu le ramasses Et le portes à ta bouche. Sans brûlures tu l’embrasses Et soudain, tu l’avales. Le soleil pleure Des larmes de plaisir. Le soleil nous éclabousse Du sang de pamplemousse… Au creux de mon oreille, La gorge sèche, Tu chantes la naissance D’un amour moderne. Tu allumes sous la voute Une nouvelle étoile. Est-ce que ça te plaît, D’éclairer l’univers ? Le soleil pleure Des larmes de plaisir. Le soleil nous éclabousse Du sang de pamplemousse… Tu marches dans la ville, Et personne ne sait Que ton ventre est le domicile D’un jeune soleil. Ses rayons cachés Éblouissent souvent De l’or, mille flammes Ton rire, tes yeux. Le soleil pleure Des larmes de plaisir. Le soleil nous éclabousse Du sang de pamplemousse… Le soleil pleure Des larmes de plaisir. Le soleil nous éclabousse Du sang de pamplemousse…

Don’t Wake Me Up

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Dream Koala – Ocean (2013)

“Yndi Ferreira, the nineteen-year-old electronic artist behind Dream Koala, sings in a delicate falsetto that slowly builds in urgency as he adds layers of electronic samples to more traditional instrumental elements—the effect is akin to having strange words whispered into your ear as you experience an epic 3-D soundscape. Born to Brazilian parents and raised in Paris, Ferrerira is in the U.S. for the first time this week playing shows for CMJ. Here, we debut the video for his new single “Odyssey” and ask him a few questions about the song and his burgeoning career.” >>>more here.

Song of the week: I hate I walked away

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Syl Johnson – I Hate I Walked Away

There’s so much great new music to listen to and even more exceptional are all the recorded song of the 20th century that have been overlooked and forgotten. I’m often astounded by the popularity of classic rock. The same 30 or so songs played over and over again for the past 40 years. Don’t folks crave something different? How can the music move you when you’ve heard it endless times, year after year after year, all day and everywhere? I don’t understand.

This is one of those songs that should be popular. I only just heard it tonight but it’s been around longer than I’ve been alive.

Don’t Take My Soul

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Jane Weaver- Don’t Take My Soul

Happy 2015!

Starting this year, I will return to posting a “Favorite Video of the Week.” I mostly keep this blog going so I can easily search songs I like. I have a terrible memory and it’s only through my blog I can find songs I liked from say, three years ago. My brain has become a jar of overflowing jellybeans.