Rio Antigo
Altamiro Carrilho
1961
Why This Album Matters
Released in 1961 by Copacabana, the album Rio Antigo by Altamiro Carrilho e Sua Bandinha is a jewel of Brazilian instrumental music, solidifying the flautist's mastery in the choro and maxixe genres. This work is a testament to the vivacity and melodic sophistication that Altamiro Carrilho imbued in his interpretations, confirming him as one of the greatest exponents of choro of his time. The album reflects the musical effervescence of Rio de Janeiro and Carrilho's unique ability to navigate between tradition and innovation. Through his flute, Altamiro Carrilho not only performs, but gives voice to compositions that evoke the Carioca soul, with arrangements that value the harmonic and rhythmic richness characteristic of Brazilian music. Rio Antigo, the album, is an authentic representation of the style that consecrated him, marked by captivating melodies and unquestionable technical virtuosity, which made him a central figure in the popularisation of choro.
Context
Altamiro Carrilho began his musical journey early, playing a bamboo flute at five years old and joining a band at eleven. After moving to Niterói in 1940, he furthered his musical studies and debuted in recordings in 1943, featuring on a record with Moreira da Silva. The flautist gained prominence in the 1950s, forming his own band in 1955. It was during this period that the song "Rio Antigo", a maxixe of his own making, became a resounding success, selling around 960,000 copies in just six months. Altamiro's popularity expanded with his television programme "Em Tempo de Música" on TV Tupi, which achieved a large audience, consolidating his band nationwide and preparing the ground for the release of albums such as Rio Antigo.
Songs
The album Rio Antigo presents a collection of 12 tracks that celebrate the richness of Brazilian instrumental music, with a highlight on the title composition. The track "Rio Antigo" is a vibrant maxixe that exemplifies Altamiro's flute dexterity and his band's contagious energy. The album's repertoire includes other notable compositions, such as "Saudade de Pádua", "Caipirinha" (a partnership with Mário Zan), "Rebolado da Vovó", and Zequinha de Abreu's "Aurora". The songs demonstrate Altamiro's versatility in exploring different nuances of choro and related rhythms, with striking improvisations and a sound that evokes the elegance and joy of old Carioca dances.
Legacy
Although the 1961 album did not have its sales detailed individually, it capitalised on the phenomenal success of the song "Rio Antigo", released in 1955, which became one of the biggest instrumental hits in the history of Brazilian music. Altamiro Carrilho is widely recognised as a virtuoso flautist and one of the greatest representatives of the choro genre, having recorded over a hundred albums and composed approximately two hundred songs throughout his almost 60-year career. Throughout the 1960s, Altamiro Carrilho gained international recognition, touring various countries, including Portugal, Spain, France, England, Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union, where he was acclaimed as one of the greatest flute soloists in the world. His work, including the compositions featured in Rio Antigo, continues to be a fundamental reference for the study and practice of choro, inspiring generations of musicians and perpetuating the beauty of Brazilian instrumental music.
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Analyses
Aquela Musica Apresenta "Rio Antigo - 1961"
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Em 1955, formou a Bandinha de Altamiro Carrilho, quando gravou o seu maxixe "Rio Antigo" que fez grande sucesso, chegando a vender 960.000 cópias em apenas seis meses.
Vinil Campina: ALTAMIRO CARRILHO-1961 - RIO ANTIGO
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1 Rio Antigo (Altamiro Carrilho) 2 Saudade de Pádua (Edmundo Guimarães) 3 Caipirinha (Altamiro Carrilho/Mário Zan) 4 Rebolado da Vovó (Adalto Silva) 5 Aurora (Zequinha de Abreu/Salvador J. de Morais) 6 Forró do Bicudo (Ainda Sem Compositor) 7 Gaúcho (corta-jaca) (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 8 Viva o Comendador Biguá (Sol/Ré) 9 Jura (J. B. da ...
Altamiro Carrilho E Sua Bandinha - Rio Antigo - 1961
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Saudade De Pádua (Edmundo Guimarães) 03. Caipirinha (Mário Zan - Altamiro Carrilho) 04. Rebolado Da Vovó (Adalto Silva) 05. Aurora (Salvador J. De Moraes - Zequinha De Abreu) 06. Forró Do Bicudo (Britinho) 07. Gaúcho (Cá E Lá - O Corta Jaca) (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 08. Viva O Comendador Biguá (Ré - Sol) 09. Jura (Sinhô) 10. Flor De ...
C A N G U L E I R O8: ALTAMIRO CARRILHO - RIO ANTIGO (1961) - Blogger
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quarta-feira, 13 de maio de 2015 ALTAMIRO CARRILHO - RIO ANTIGO (1961) Postado por Canguleiro às 16:48
Altamiro Carrilho - Rio Antigo - Ouvir todas as 12 músicas
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Venha ouvir "Rio Antigo", "Saudade de Pádua", "Caipirinha" e muitas outras músicas do álbum Altamiro Carrilho - Rio Antigo!
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Rio Antigo – Discogs
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