Imagem e Som

Cassiano

1971

Why This Album Matters

Imagem e Som, released in 1971, marks Cassiano's solo debut, a seminal figure in the consolidation of Brazilian black music, with a strong influence from American funk and soul. The album is a sophisticated sonic tapestry, interweaving elements of bossa, samba, soul, and funk in a unique way. Although it did not achieve widespread recognition at the time of its release, Imagem e Som was later rediscovered and acclaimed, being recognised as a pioneering work that paved the way for the characteristic sound of the artist and the genre in Brazil.

Context

The recording of Imagem e Som emerged during an effervescent period in Cassiano's career, shortly after his notable contribution to Tim Maia's debut album. Prior to this, Cassiano had consolidated his musical experience in groups such as Bossa Trio and Os Diagonais, where he already explored the fusion of jazz and soul. The positive commercial reception of Tim Maia's first album, on which Cassiano acted as guitarist and co-composer of hits such as "Eu Amo Você" and "Primavera (Vai Chuva)", opened the doors for the artist from Paraíba to finally present his own original work to the public.

Recording

The album Imagem e Som was released in 1971, marking Cassiano's entry into his solo career under the RCA label.

Songs

Imagem e Som features a selection of notable compositions, including the author's own version of "Primavera (Vai Chuva)", a song that had already become a huge success in Tim Maia's voice. Furthermore, the album includes two significant collaborations with Tim Maia, titled "Tenho Dito" and "Ela Mandou Esperar".

Legacy

Despite its innovation and the elegant fusion of genres such as bossa, samba, soul, and funk, Imagem e Som did not achieve significant recognition at the time of its release. However, the album gained belated recognition, being re-evaluated and celebrated by critics and the public as a fundamental work in Cassiano's discography and in the history of Brazilian music.

Rankings

Tracks

Credits

A&R

Alfredo Corleto

Arranged By

Waldir De Barros

Contrabass

Capacete

Drums

Paulinho Braga

Guest [Participação Especial], Vocals

Os Diagonais

Guitar

Cassiano

Piano

Don Charles

Coordinator

Osmar Navarro

Layout

Tebaldo

Books

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Ricardo Alexandre · 2022

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Analyses

Primeiro álbum solo de Cassiano, 'Imagem e som' faz 50 anos como ... - G1

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Lançado em 1971, disco tem vocais luminosos do grupo Os Diagonais e funks compostos pelo artista em parceria com Tim Maia.

Cassiano - Imagem e Som (1971) - musicasdonordeste.net

musicasdonordeste.net

Mesclando um repertório de clássicos da MPB, música nordestina e sucessos dos três artistas, este projeto é a junção de tudo o que houve de melhor das três edições anteriores. E traz ainda três faixas inéditas para enriquecer ainda mais o repertório e um cenário deslumbrante.

CASSIANO - Imagem e Som - PHAROPHASSONORA

pharophassonora.com

Em 1971, lançou pela RCA Victor seu primeiro LP solo "Imagem e som". Gravou discos solo como intérprete, alcançando sucesso com "A Lua e Eu", e em 1991 participou da gravação do songbook de Noel Rosa, pela editora Lumiar, ao lado de outros músicos.

Vinil Campina: Cassiano - 1971 - imagem e som

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IMAGEM E SOM Gravadora:RCA Victor Catálogo:BSL 1551 Ano:1971 Artistas:Cassiano FAIXAS: 1 Lenda (Marcos Valle/Luis Fernando Freire) 2 Ela Mandou Esperar (Tim Maia/Cassiano) 3 Tenho Dito (Tim Maia/Cassiano) 4 Já (Cassiano) 5 É Isso Aí (Cassiano) 6 O Caso das Bossas (Zil Rosendo/Dablio Namor) 7 Eu Meu Filho e Você (Cassiano)

Discogs

Imagem e Som – Discogs

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