Orós

Fagner

1977

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Why This Album Matters

Orós, the fourth studio album by Ceará-born singer, composer, and instrumentalist Raimundo Fagner, is a deep dive into personal roots and Nordestina identity. Released in 1977, the album stands out for its sensitive portrayal of rural bucolicism, the harshness of its origins, the drama of drought, and the perennial fear of rain that plagues the sertão. The work is a sonic tableau that explores the peculiar language of Brazil's Northeast, emphasising an authentically national sound. One of the album's highlights is the participation of the renowned Alagoas-born maestro Hermeto Pascoal, who was responsible for the arrangements, decisively contributing to the album's unique musical texture.

Context

The album title, Orós, is a direct reference to Fagner's hometown, located in the South-Central region of Ceará, where the artist spent much of his childhood. This fourth studio album represents a poetic and musical return to his origins, revisiting the memories and landscapes that shaped his trajectory.

Recording

The production of Orós featured the artistic direction of Jairo Pires, and the album was released by the CBS label. The work's distinctive sound was largely shaped by the innovative arrangements of maestro Hermeto Pascoal, who also contributed piano and percussion. The recording brought together a cast of talented musicians, including Robertinho de Recife on guitars and violas, Itiberê on bass, Paulinho Braga on drums and percussion, as well as the participation of Dominguinhos on accordion and a brass and woodwind section featuring Nivaldo Ornellas, Márcio Montarroyos, Claudio "Cacau" de Queiroz, and others.

Songs

The songs on Orós intensely reflect the thematic universe proposed by the album, immersing the listener in narratives of the interior. Tracks such as "Cinza", "Flor da Paisagem", "Esquecimento", and the title track "Orós" contribute to the portrayal of the bucolicism and existential struggles of the sertão. The peculiar Nordestina language permeates the lyrics, translating feelings and scenarios with authenticity.

Rankings

Tracks

Credits

A&R

Gilson De Freitas, Ivair Vila Real

A&R

Jairo Pires

Arranged By

Hermeto Pascoal

Conductor

Hermeto Pascoal, João Theodoro Meirelles

Directed By

Raimundo Fagner

Directed By

Ivair Vila Real

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Raimundo Fagner

Accordion

Dominguinhos

Congas

Sérgio Boré

Double Bass, Bass Guitar

Itiberê Zwarg

Drums, Percussion

Paulinho Braga

Electric Guitar, Portuguese Guitar, Viola Nordestina, Viola Caipira, Sitar

Robertinho De Recife

Flute

João Theodoro Meirelles, Mauro Senise, Zé Carlos

Percussion

Aleuda, Chico Batera

Piano, Electric Piano, Percussion

Hermeto Pascoal

Saxophone

Nivaldo Ornelas

Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Marcio Montarroyos

Violin

André Dequech

Remix

Carlos Signoreli

Technician

Elcio Alvarez Filho, Silvino Xavier

Technician, Mixed By

Jose Luiz Costa

Technician, Recorded By

Carlos Signoreli, Deraldo Oliveira

Art Direction

Géu

Artwork

Cafi

Cover

Cafi, Fausto Nilo

Photography By

Cafi

Podcasts

Orós (c/ Raimundo Fagner) | Disco Voador | Série Astrolábio | EP11

Disco Voador · Ramon Duccini

45 min·12 May 2021

O Disco Voador vai voar agora às quartas e domingos com entrevistas especiais na Série Astrolábio e, pra começar nesse novo dia, temos uma das entrevistas mais pedidas pelo público (e por mim também, que sou muito fã)!    Raimundo Fagner está voando hoje em nosso Disco Voador contanto tudo sobre o cultuado álbum "Orós", lançado por ele em 1977. Pra quem não conhece, "Orós" já causa estranheza por

Books

The 500 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time

Ricardo Alexandre · 2022

The election was spearheaded by journalist Ricardo Alexandre, creator of the Discoteca Básica podcast. Ricardo consulted 162 specialists including journalists, YouTubers, podcasters, musicians, record-shop owners and producers. The result was published as a 200-page hardcover book, with graphic design by Fernando Pires.

Analyses

Orós – Wikipedia

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Tarati Taraguá: Preciosidades em Vinil: Orós - Fagner

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Um grande disco que possuo, não só em vinil, como também em cd é Orós, de Fagner. Lançado em 77, esse disco representou uma ruptura no trabalho de Fagner, e até hoje é um trabalho diferenciado em sua carreira, pelo experimentalismo e ousadia.

Fagner - Orós (1977) - musicasdonordeste.net

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O nome Orós refere-se a cidade natal do compositor que fica Centro-Sul do estado do Ceará, onde Fagner passou boa parte de sua infância. O disco retrata o bucolismo interiorano, à dureza das raízes pessoais, o drama da seca e o medo da chuva.

Cliquemusic : Disco : ORÓS

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Fagner (1977) 1977 CBS 230010 Faixas 1 Cinza (Fagner) 2 Flor da paisagem (Fausto Nilo, Robertinho de Recife) 3 Esquecimento (Brandão, Fagner) 4 Romanza (Fausto Nilo, Belchior, Fagner) 5 Epigrama nº 9 (Fagner) 6 Cebola cortada (Petrúcio Maia, Clodô) 7 Orós (Fagner) 8 Fofoca (Hermeto Pascoal)

LP Raimundo Fagner - Orós (1977) - Enigma Discos

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Encarte: Sim Capa Dupla Estado do Disco: VG, Muito bom estado Estado da capa: G+/VG, Boa para muito boa Reedição 180gramas importado

Discogs

Orós – Discogs

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