O Romance do Pavão Mysteriozo

Ednardo

1974

Why This Album Matters

O Romance do Pavão Mysteriozo marks the solo debut of Ednardo, a name already known in the music scene from his time with the group Pessoal do Ceará. Released as an LP, this album introduced the public to the title track "Pavão Mysteriozo", which would quickly stand out as one of the great classics of Brazilian music. The record, which also features the notable "A Palo Seco" by Belchior, solidifies Ednardo's artistic identity, presenting a significant authorial work and paving the way for his individual career with a sound that blends MPB elements with rich Northeastern culture.

Context

Prior to his solo release, Ednardo had already built his musical career as a member of Pessoal do Ceará, a collective that influenced the Ceará music scene. O Romance do Pavão Mysteriozo represents a watershed moment in his career, marking the transition to a complete and individualised authorial project.

Songs

Among the tracks that make up the album, the song "Pavão Mysteriozo" stands out as the most emblematic. Its melody and lyrics captivated the audience, ensuring it even greater recognition years later. Another highlight of the record is the inclusion of "A Palo Seco", a composition by the also Ceará-born Belchior, which adds depth and diversity to the repertoire.

Legacy

The repercussion of O Romance do Pavão Mysteriozo was significantly amplified two years after its release, when the track "Pavão Mysteriozo" was chosen as the theme for the Rede Globo soap opera "Saramandaia". This prime-time exposure catapulted the song and Ednardo's name to national recognition, consolidating the album as a landmark in Brazilian popular music.

Rankings

Tracks

Credits

Arranged By, Conductor

Hareton Salvanini

Arranged By, Conductor, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Heraldo Do Monte

Arranged By, Conductor, Flute, Tenor Saxophone

Isidoro Longano

Supervised By

Osmar Zandomenigui

Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass

Gabriel Bahlis

Acoustic Guitar

Ednardo

Banjo

Luiz De Andrade

Bass Tuba

Drauzio Chagas

Cello

Ezio Dal Pino, Flabio Antonio Russo

Clarinet

Franco Paioletti

Congas

Rubens De Souza Soares

Drums

Antônio De Almeida

Flute, Alto Saxophone

Eduardo Pecci

Oboe

Benito S. Sanchez

Percussion

Dirceu Medeiros

Piccolo Flute

Demétrio Santos Lima

Timpani

Ernesto De Lucca

Trombone

Antonio Secato, Roberto J. Galhardo

Trumpet

Sebastião J. Gilberto

Violin

Alfredo P. Lataro, Antonio Felix Ferrer, Caetano Domingos Finelli, Dorisa Soares, German Wajnrot, Joel Tavares, Jorge Gisbert Izquerdo, Oswaldo Sbarro

Engineer

Edgardo Alberto Rapetti

Engineer

Edgardo Alberto Rapetti, Gunther J. Kibelkstis, Stelio Carlini

Artwork

Tebaldo

Coordinator

Antonio De Lima

Coordinator, Recording Supervisor, Engineer

Walter Silva

Photography By

Gerardo B. Filho

Books

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Analyses

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Discogs

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