Francis Hime

Francis Hime

1973

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The album Francis Hime, released in 1973, represents a crucial moment in the discography of the renowned Brazilian composer, arranger and pianist Francis Hime. This work came after an intense four-year period of in-depth musical studies in the United States, marking a return to the Brazilian artistic scene with an even more robust background. Placed within the effervescence of Brazilian popular music of the time, the album reflects the harmonic sophistication and melodic depth that are Hime's registered trademarks. Although the source text does not detail the specific characteristics of his musical style or the songs that comprise it, the work is a testament to the continuous evolution and technical refinement of an artist who had already consolidated significant partnerships and established himself as a central figure in MPB.

Context

Before the release of his self-titled album in 1973, Francis Hime already had a rich and diverse musical trajectory. He began his piano studies at the age of six and dedicated himself intensely to music during his stay in Lausanne, Switzerland, between 1955 and 1959. Upon returning to Brazil, he forged closer ties with leading bossa nova figures, such as Vinícius de Moraes, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell and Edu Lobo, resulting in notable partnerships, for instance, "Sem mais adeus", recorded by Wanda Sá. In 1969, after completing his degree in Mechanical Engineering and marrying the future lyricist Olívia Hime, the artist moved to the United States. There, Hime spent four years refining his musical studies, an experience that undoubtedly shaped and expanded his artistic vision before recording this fundamental work in his career.

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Credits

Conductor, Piano, Orchestrated By

Francis Hime

Music Director

Lindolfo Gaya

Producer

Peter Dauelsberg

Producer

Aloysio De Oliveira

Producer

Milton Miranda

Bass Clarinet

Moacyr Marques Da Silva

Clarinet

José Botelho

Contrabass

Lumir Broz, Sandrino Santoro

Drums, Percussion

Wilson das Neves

Electric Bass

Sergio Barroso

Flute

Carlos Rato, Celso Woltzenlogel, Jorge Ferreira Da Silva, Odette Ernest Dias

Guitar

Dori Caymmi, Geraldo Vespar

Harp

Maria Célia Machado

Horns

Bohumil Med, Geraldo Pereira de Mello, João Gerônimo Menezes, Zdenek Svab

Oboe [Corno Inglês], Oboe

Braz Limonge Filho

Percussion

Chico Batera, Dazinho, Hermes Contesini

Trombone

Edmundo Maciel, Jessé Sadoc, Lamartine Carlos Gimenez, Waldemar Moura

Trumpet

Formiga, Hamilton Pereira Da Cruz

Viola

Ana Maria Scherer, Arlindo Penteado, Géza Kiszely, Maria Léa Magalhães, Nelson De Macedo

Violin

Aizik Geller, Alberto Pinchas Jaffé, Alfredo Vidal, Andrea Osório, André Charles Guetta, Ernani Bordinhao, Frantisek Bartik, GianCarlo Pareschi, Jerzy Milewski, José Alves Da Silva, José Dias De Lana, João Daltro, Marcello Pompeu Filho, Nathercia Teixeira, Ricardo Wagner, Virgilio Arraes F.

Violoncello

Alceu De Almeida Reis, Ana Bezerra De Mello Devos, Marcio Mallard, Peter Dauelsberg, Watson Clis, Zygmunt Stanislaw Kubala

Engineer

Z. J. Merky

Mixed By

Jorge Teixeira

Recorded By

Dacy Rodrigues, Nivaldo Duarte, Toninho

Technician

Reny R. Lippi

Layout

Cafi, Ronaldo Bastos

Photography By

Cafi

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Loronix: Francis Hime - Francis Hime (1973)

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Francis Hime - Francis Hime (1973) The last sabadabada update brings a wonderful Samba Jazz album by a group called Os Seis em Ponto, lead by an artist never mentioned before at Loronix, Francis Hime. You should not miss Os Seis em Ponto at Sabadabada.com. In response, it is the time to check the acclaimed Francis Hime debut LP as main performer, one of Mr. D&C favorites.

"Discos, Música e Informação": FRANCIS HIME - FRANCIS HIME (1973 - Odeon)

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2 - At Half-Light (Francis Hime - Ruy Guerra) 3 - Olivia (Francis Hime) 4 - No More Goodbyes (Francis Hime - Vinicius de Moraes) 5 - Ave Maria (Francis Hime - Ruy Guerra) 6 - Ranch Waltz (Francis Hime - Chico Buarque) 7 - Mine (Francis Hime - Ruy Guerra) 8 - Last Song (Francis Hime - Ruy Guerra) 9 - Requiem (Francis Hime - Ruy Guerra ...

Cliquemusic : Disco : FRANCIS HIME

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1973 Odeon SMOFB 3816 Tracks 1 Behind the Door (Chico Buarque, Francis Hime) 2 At Half-Light (Ruy Guerra, Francis Hime) 3 Olivia (Francis Hime) 4 No More Goodbyes (Francis Hime, Vinicius de Moraes) 5 Ave Maria (Ruy Guerra, Francis Hime) 6 Ranch Waltz (Chico Buarque, Francis Hime) 7 Mine (Ruy Guerra, Francis Hime) 8 Last Song (Ruy Guerra ...

Francis Hime - Francis Hime (1973) - musicasdonordeste.net

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The album, divided into two parts, gathers the singer's greatest hits from his 20-year career, with songs such as "Avôhai", "Chao de Giz", "Bicho de 7 Cabecas", among others.

Francis Hime - 1973 - Blogger

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In 1973, Francis Hime released the first album of his career, a remarkable record, a musical ode where beauty entwines sadness in sombre, profound and sophisticated arrangements.

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