Imagem e Som
Cassiano
1971
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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.
Tracks
Credits
Alfredo Corleto
Waldir De Barros
Capacete
Paulinho Braga
Os Diagonais
Cassiano
Don Charles
Osmar Navarro
Tebaldo
Books
Analyses
Cassiano - Imagem e Som (1971) - Flabbergasted Vibes
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The first track, the Marcos Valle song Lenda, is to me an odd choice to open the album, as there are a lot of other tracks that grab the attention more. The album picks it up a notch with two collaboration with Maia and by the time it hits "Já", credited solely to Cassiano, the album has found its pace.
Cassiano - Imagem e Som (1971) - musicasdonordeste.net
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Influenciado pela soul music norte-americana, o paraibano Genival Cassiano dos Santos foi um dos precursores do estilo no Brasil. Beirando os trinta anos, em 1971 ele iniciou sua carreira solo após ter sido sucesso nacional na voz de Tim Maia. Som e Imagem foi seu primeiro LP solo, fundamental em sua escassa discografia.
Primeiro álbum solo de Cassiano, 'Imagem e som' faz 50 anos como ... - G1
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Released in 1971, the album features luminous vocals by the group Os Diagonais and funk tracks composed by the artist in partnership with Tim Maia.
CASSIANO - Imagem e Som - PHAROPHASSONORA
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In 1971, he released his first solo LP "Imagem e Som" through RCA Victor. He recorded solo albums as a performer, achieving success with "A Lua e Eu", and in 1991, he participated in the recording of Noel Rosa's songbook, published by Lumiar, alongside other musicians.
Vinil Campina: Cassiano - 1971 - imagem e som
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IMAGEM E SOM Label: RCA Victor Catalogue: BSL 1551 Year: 1971 Artists: Cassiano TRACKS: 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)
