Coisa de Acender

Djavan

1992

Cover of Coisa de Acender
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Why This Album Matters

Coisa de Acender, released in 1992 by Sony Music, represents a significant moment in Djavan's discography, marking a stylistic shift in his work. This album is notable for its more pop sound compared to previous works, a characteristic that was widely praised by critics and musicians. It stands out for presenting a Djavan exploring more accessible nuances, without losing the lyrical and melodic sophistication that made him famous. The album, right from its first tracks, established itself as a landmark in the 1990s, consolidating his style and relevance in the Brazilian music scene.

Songs

The album is notable for the strength of its first four tracks, which became major successes. "Se...", in particular, established itself as one of Djavan's greatest hits, characterised by its romantic vein and massive airplay on Brazilian radio, becoming an anthem of the 90s. Other notable compositions include "Boa Noite" and "A Rota do Indivíduo", the latter a partnership with Orlando Morais which deepened a style already present in the artist's career and even gained the subtitle "Ferrugem". "Linha do Equador", co-created with Caetano Veloso, is another gem from the album, which would be re-recorded by Caetano himself, attesting to its quality and impact. The album also features the original compositions "Violeiros", "Outono", and "Baile", as well as partnerships such as "Andaluz" with Flávia Virgínia and "Alívio" with Arthur Maia.

Legacy

Coisa de Acender was widely praised by critics and musicians at the time of its release, solidifying Djavan's reputation. Its more pop approach resonated with the public, propelling tracks such as "Se..." to the status of one of the biggest hits of his career, with intense rotation on Brazilian radio stations and marking the 1990s. The relevance of the album's compositions is underlined by the fact that "Linha do Equador", a partnership with Caetano Veloso, was later recorded by him, demonstrating the impact and artistic durability of the songs from Coisa de Acender within the MPB universe.

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Tracks

Credits

A&R

Ronaldo Monteiro

Directed By, Arranged By

Djavan

Executive-Producer

Mara Rabello

Producer

Djavan, Ronnie Foster

Backing Vocals

Be Happy, Beth Bruno, Cecília Spyer, Eveline Hecker, Flávia Virgínia, Kika Tristão

Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Written-By

Djavan

Bass

Arthur Maia

Cello

Richard Treat

Drums

Carlos Bala

Flute

Marcelo Martins

Guitar, Steel Guitar

Torcuato Mariano

Keyboards

Glauton Campello, Marcelo Martins, Paulo Calasans, Ronnie Foster

Percussion

Djavan, Luis Jakha, Léo Leobons, Marcos Lobo, Marcos Suzano

Piano

Glauton Campello

Saxophone

Marcelo Martins

Viola

John Scanlon

Violin

Alexander Horvath, Endre Granat

Engineer

Chris Olivas, Ross Donaldson

Engineer

Brad Gilderman, Marcelo Sabóia

Engineer

Geraldo Tavares, Marcelo Hoffer, Rogério Braga

Engineer

Marcelo Sabóia

Lacquer Cut By

Elio Gomes

Art Direction

Carlos Nunes

Photography By

Marcelo Faustini

Podcasts

Momento Discoteca Eldorado: ‘Coisa de Acender’, de Djavan (1992)

Fim de Tarde Eldorado · Rádio Eldorado

10 min·15 Jan 2025

Gabriel Alegreti destaca o álbum “Coisa de Acender” (1992), de Djavan, no retorno do quadro em 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PodCália #105 – Djavan e a Coisa de Acender.

PodCália · Gigola

1h 5min·23 May 2024

Quando falamos das canções de Djavan, já podemos esperar duas características marcantes: Letras que falam de amor e todas as suas facetas, e o uso de metáforas inteligentes e desafiadoras.Em “Coisa de acender”, de 1992, além dessas características marcantes, somos apresentados a um Djavan mais pop do que nos trabalhos anteriores.O disco se tornou sucesso de crítica e público, tendo suas músicas de

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