Cena de Cinema
Lobão
1982
Why This Album Matters
Cena de Cinema, released in 1982, marks Lobão's solo debut, an audacious and crucial step for the development of his solid career. The album stands out as an ambitious work, described as an '80s 'pearl' and one of Brazil's greatest albums. With a soundscape that transitions between a New Wave ambience and a diversity of styles, the album surprises with each track, keeping the listener engaged and curious. It was through this work that Lobão, until then known as a drummer, found and built his voice as a solo musician and singer, which makes it a fundamental milestone in his discography and in Brazilian music.
Context
The release of Cena de Cinema occurred in a period of significant transition in Lobão's career. He came from the success of the band Blitz, a group that played an essential role in the emergence and growth of 80s BRock. Lobão, however, was dissatisfied with the direction Blitz was taking and with the band's refusal to record his compositions. His decision to pursue a solo career, then, represented a rupture and the search for a more personal artistic expression, although he essentially considered himself a band musician and drummer.
Recording
The album Cena de Cinema was recorded in the summer of 1981, initially as a demo tape, in an eight-track Rio de Janeiro studio, in just seven days. The production was a true 'collaboration between friends', with the collaboration of various musicians from the Rio de Janeiro scene at the time. The backing band featured names such as Lulu Santos on guitars, Ritchie and Marina Lima on backing vocals, as well as Ricardo Barreto on guitar, Antonio Pedra on bass, and William Forghieri on keyboards. Marcelo Sussekind also participated, playing bass and acting as technician during the sessions. The recording costs were covered by Inácio Machado. A famous anecdote from the recording is Lobão expelling English drummer Jim Capaldi from the backing vocals of the title track.
Songs
Cena de Cinema is composed of ten songs, which showcase Lobão's compositional flair and multifaceted sound. The title track, "Cena de Cinema", is frequently cited as one of the album's best, being described as a rare pop song. Other standout songs include "Amor de Retrovisor", "Doce da Vida", the latter recognised for being one of Lobão's most sensitive and lyrical interpretations, and "Stopim", which some consider underrated. The lyrics, often in partnership with Bernardo Vilhena, already revealed Lobão's provocative writing style.
Legacy
After initially being aired in a rudimentary form as a demo tape on Fluminense FM, the album Cena de Cinema gained visibility and was acquired by RCA Victor, who pressed it on vinyl and K7 (cassette). Despite radio play for tracks such as the title track and "Doce da Vida", the LP sold only around 6,000 copies and went out of print shortly after its release. The poor commercial performance, coupled with a disagreement between Lobão and the RCA president at the time, resulted in the album being poorly distributed and quickly selling out. However, the album is today considered a 'cult' work by the artist himself and by critics, who revisit and recommend it as an '80s 'pearl'. Its vinyl edition became rare, and the 1991 CD version also quickly sold out.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Hélcio Do Carmo
Bernardo Vilhena, Lobão
Carlão
Marcelo Sussekind
Paulo Galvão, Valerio Do Carmo
Arthur Fróes
Liane Gondim Monteiro
Videos
"Cena de cinema" - Lobão | Melhores discos brasileiros dos anos 80 | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
Films
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.
50 Anos a Mil
Lobão, Claudio Tognolli · 2010
'50 anos a mil' é a autobiografia de Lobão que conta neste volume ilustrado, a história do menino que queria ser jogador de futebol e acabou entrando para o cenário do Rock brasileiro. As músicas, os amigos, as confusões com a polícia - o grande lobo não poupa nada nem ninguém.
300 Important Albums of Brazilian Music
Charles Gavin, Tárik de Souza, Carlos Calado, Arthur Dapieve · 2008
Conceived by Titãs drummer and musical researcher Charles Gavin, the 434-page book brings together covers and reviews of albums released between 1929 and 2007. The texts were written by journalists Tárik de Souza, Arthur Dapieve and Carlos Calado.
Analyses
Lobão - Cena de Cinema (1982) - A História do Disco
ahistoriadodisco.com.br
Estamos falando de um grande disco, Cena de Cinema, de 1982, um belo disco de estreia de Lobão, que nesse período havia rompido com a Blitz (Claro, deixando todo mundo puto!!!) e partindo para fazer carreira solo.
"Cena de Cinema": Lobão entregando um dos melhores discos dos anos 80.
entreacordes.blog
Minha paixão pela cena musical dos anos 80 no Brasil só aumenta a cada dia que passa. A qualidade dos discos lançados naquele período batem de frente inclusive com a música gringa da época. Um dos grandes lançados naquele período sem dúvida alguma é "Cena de Cinema", a estreia solo do Lobão.
Por Trás Da Vitrola: Lobão - Cena de Cinema [1982] - Blogger
portrasdavitrola.blogspot.com
Destaque para a faixa que da título ao disco, "Cena de Cinema" com uma levada pop rock apaixonante e um primeiro verso viciante "Tava queimando no meu carro, a tal da gasolina", na quinta faixa do álbum "Doce da Vida" percebe-se um certo sentimento solitário, um pelo blues para ser ouvido à noite.
Discoteca Básica Bizz #180: Lobão - Cena de Cinema (1982)
collectorsroom.com.br
Com verve malandra Zona Sul (gatas, baganas manchadas de batom), bom humor e jovialidade, o repertório que foi sucesso no Circo Voador em históricos shows em 1983 ainda é relevante, acima de nostalgias barrigudas pelo sabor wave dos sintetizadores.
Cena de Cinema - Lobão - lobao.com.br
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1982 Cena de cinema Tava queimando no meu carro A tal da gasolina E, do meu lado, meu amor me avisou "Vou sair de cena" Me deu um beijo na corrida Correndo ela sumiu Desceu voando a escadaria do metrô Cena de cinema Lá embaixo não tem estrelas É a maior ficção Fico alucinado E a luz no fim do túnel Vem me hipnotizar Lá embaixo não tem ...
Discogs
Cena de Cinema – Discogs
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