Tim Maia
Tim Maia
1971
Rankings
Why This Album Matters
Tim Maia, the 'Síndico's' second self-titled album released in 1971, consolidated the artist as an unmistakable force in Brazilian music, refining his already potent fusion of soul, funk, R&B and MPB. The record is a landmark due to its contagious sound, full of swing and emotion, which integrated influences from Black American music with genuinely Brazilian rhythms such as baião and samba. With richer arrangements and more precise rhythms, this work showcases Tim Maia's unmistakable, raw voice, combining emotional intensity with a dancefloor-focused energy. It is an album that demonstrates Tim's mastery in creating a singular musical identity, which was neither Tropicalista, nor purely MPB, nor rock, but rather “quintessentially Brazilian” and “Tim Maia”.
For Tim, the musical genre didn't matter much, as he adapted everything to his interpretation.
Antônio do Amaral Rocha · Rolling Stone Brasil
Context
Following the resounding success of his debut album in 1970, which sold over 200,000 copies and earned Tim Maia newcomer artist awards, the Rio-born singer enjoyed unprecedented prestige at his record label, CBD-Philips. This position granted him complete creative freedom for the recording of his second album. Furthermore, Tim Maia performed to sold-out audiences and enjoyed almost unanimous acclaim from specialist critics, quickly establishing himself as one of Brazilian music's biggest stars.
Recording
Leveraging his newfound artistic freedom, Tim Maia chose to record his second album at Estúdios Somil, in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, instead of his record label's studios. The accompanying band remained largely the same, with a notable change in guitarists: Cassiano was replaced by Hyldon and Paulinho Guitarra, then young talents aged just 17 and 16, respectively. The album's production was helmed by Tim Maia himself, with art direction by Jairo Pires and sound engineering by Célio Martins, while the acetate cutting was carried out by Joaquim Silva. In addition to the main band, the group As Gatas contributed backing vocals on the album's biggest hit track, adding an extra layer of sonic richness.
Songs
The album stands out for an “ambitious and innovative fusion of genres”, which blended soul and funk with samba and baião, even incorporating “hints of jazz, psychedelia and rock”. Side A opens with “A Festa do Santo Reis”, by Márcio Leonardo, a track that combines baião and soul, echoing the sound of “Coroné Antônio Bento” from the previous album. The album's major hit and sales driver was “Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)”, an emblematic samba-soul and considered one of the greatest songs of all time. Another highlight is “Você”, a melancholic and grandiose song, previously recorded by Eduardo Araújo. Tim also re-recorded other compositions of his that gained notoriety through other artists, such as “Não Vou Ficar” (recorded by Roberto Carlos) and “Meu País”, released as a single by Maia himself. Furthermore, the album surprises with the inclusion of “Preciso Aprender a Ser Só”, a bossa nova classic by brothers Marcos and Paulo Sérgio Valle, demonstrating his roots in this style. The album also innovated by featuring tracks in English, such as “I Don't Know What to Do with Myself”, a partnership between Maia and Hyldon, a samba-soul with international lyrics.
Legacy
Released in 1971, the album was an immediate success, with “excellent sales” and “adequate promotion”, driven by Tim Maia's growing fame. Specialist critics extensively praised the work, with Zé Rodrix from Rolling Stone magazine highlighting “Tim Maia's independence, his fusion of Brazilian and American rhythms” and the completeness of the credits. The record launched two of the singer's biggest hits, “Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)” and “Você”, which became timeless classics of Brazilian music. Considered an innovative album of “multiple genres”, it was acclaimed by critics and achieved “commercial success”. Over the years, the importance of Tim Maia (1971) has been ratified. The Brazilian version of Rolling Stone magazine elected it as the 25th best Brazilian album of all time, an even higher position than initially cited, which placed it at 75th. The album is seen as a landmark that “changed the game”, introducing modern Black music from the USA into national popular music, connecting funk and baião, bringing soul closer to bossa nova, and paving the way for new forms of music that were “quintessentially Brazilian”. Tim Maia's “deep and velvety” voice on this album, and throughout his discography, is credited with “starting the Black Rio movement” and giving voice to the Black population in Brazil, influencing generations of artists and genres such as baile funk and Brazilian hip-hop.
Tracks
Credits
Jairo Pires
Dinorah, Euridice, Graça Lami, Renata Lú, Zenilda
Peter
Tim Maia
Aurino Ferreira
Capacete
Alceu De Almeida Reis, Ana Bezerra De Mello Devos
Paulinho Braga
Paulinho Guitarra
Chacal
Hyldon
Zé Bodega
Silvio, Zeca Do Trombone
Darcy Da Cruz, Waldir De Barros
Pinduca
Murilo Da Silva Loures, Nelson De Macedo
Adolpho Pissarenko, Gentil Dias, Homero Gelmini, Marcello Pompeu Filho, Nathercia Teixeira, Octávio Miranda Ilha, Otávio Canabrava Waladares, Pesach Nisembau, Quinidio Faustino Teixera
Célio Martins
Joaquim Silva
Aldo Luiz
Fernando Bergamasche, José Melo
Podcasts
Vinilteca · José Ono Junior e Guilherme Colpani
Em 1971, Tim Maia já tinha caído nas graças da gravadora Philips devido às vendas do seu primeiro disco. Ele já era o rei da soul music brasileira e abalava as estruturas da MPB. Era chegada a hora dele lançar seu segundo disco. Com uma produção cheia de regalias e prestígio, vinha aí mais um enorme sucesso. A Vinilteca é um projeto que nasceu no YouTube em 2016 e migrou para o rádio e para o pod
Videos
Tim Maia - Tim Maia (1970) | ALBUM REVIEW
Som de Peso
Tim Maia - Tim Maia 1971 Album [Review]
Discomaníacos
Tim Maia (1970-1973) | Caravana do Delírio | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
"Tim Maia disco club" (Tim Maia) | SomDois | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
Tim Maia - Racional: o Melhor Disco com o pior Motivo - Análise do Álbum #3
Pensando Nisso.
Tim Maia - Documentário de 1987
Top de Música
Films
Por Toda Minha Vida - Tim Maia
2007
This special tells the story of Tim Maia from his humble childhood, when he delivered packed lunches in Tijuca, the northern Rio neighbourhood where he was born; until his death in March 1998.
Tim Maia
2014
Biopic of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at age 55, including his passage by the US, where he discovers a new style of music and is arrested for theft and drug possession.
Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
2015
The story of Tim Maia, from his impoverished childhood to the peak of his career, detailing the singer's turbulent lifestyle and strong personality; he died in 1998.
Vale Tudo com Tim Maia
2022
With never-before-seen footage, shows and rare interviews, the series bets on the irreverent way of the Brazilian music to narrate its own trajectory.
Books
Os 500 Maiores Álbuns Brasileiros de Todos os Tempos
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The largest Brazilian music election ever conducted: 162 specialists, spanning journalists, critics, musicians, producers and podcasters, each nominated 50 essential albums, supported by a masterlist of more than 2,000 works. Led by Ricardo Alexandre with tabulation by Sérgio Jomori, it was published in December 2022 as a 200-page hardcover book with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Vale Tudo - O Som e a Fúria de Tim Maia
Nelson Motta · 2006
Considered the definitive biography of Tim Maia, written by his friend and journalist Nelson Motta. The book details the life and career of the 'Síndico', from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro, his time in the USA, his return to Brazil, and the peak of his fame, addressing his vast discography and the complex personality that made him an icon of Brazilian music. It is fundamental for understanding the context and creation of the 1971 album, which marked a crucial period in his career.
Analyses
Tim Maia – Wikipedia
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Tim Maia – The 100 Greatest Albums of Brazilian Music
Antônio do Amaral Rocha · Rolling Stone Brasil
The second album in the career of the Brazilian soul master, who, by that time, already had a string of hits. For Tim, musical genre didn't matter much, as he adapted everything to his interpretation. Examples include the baião "A Festa do Santo Reis" (Márcio Leonardo) and the sambacanção "Preciso Aprender a Ser Só" (Marcos e Paulo Sérgio Valle). The album also features several classics by Tim, three of which have English lyrics, such as "I Don’t Care", "Broken Heart", "I Don’t Know What to do with Myself", "Não Quero Dinheiro" and "Meu País".
TIM MAIA 1971. | dereksmusicblog
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TIM MAIA 1971. dereksmusicblog ♦ October 5, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment TIM MAIA 1971. Larger than life, charismatic and hugely talented describes Brazilian singer Tim Maia. He was also someone who lived life on the edge, and was determined to do things his way. Tim Maia also lived life to the full. Especially, after the success of his groundbreaking eponymous debut album. It was the first ...
Tim Maia (1971) (studio album) by Tim Maia : Best Ever Albums
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Tim Maia (1971) is a music album by Tim Maia released in 1971. Tim Maia (1971) is ranked 6,130th in the overall chart, 991st in the 1970s, and 98th in the year 1971. This album appears in 22 charts and has received 2 comments and 36 ratings from BestEverAlbums.com site members.
Tarati Taraguá: Disco de Tim Maia de 1971 - Resenha de Zé Rodrix ...
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In its 3rd edition, which circulated in February 1972, the newspaper's record review section features a critique of Tim Maia's legendary second album, released in 1971, and signed by musician Zé Rodrix, who signs as José Rodrix.
Discogs
Tim Maia – Discogs
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