As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim

Maria Bethânia

1993

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Why This Album Matters

As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim represents a landmark in Maria Bethânia's discography, being an emotional and personal tribute to the work of the acclaimed songwriting duo Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos. In this project, the singer delves into the vast repertoire of the "kings" of Brazilian music, revisiting songs that have marked generations with her singular voice and profound interpretation. The album stands out for Bethânia's daring choice to dedicate herself exclusively to other artists' songs, especially those by such iconic figures. The repertoire selection came from Bethânia herself, demonstrating a genuine connection with the compositions and imbuing an authenticity that transcends mere interpretation. The artist manages to cast new light on these classics, showcasing her ability to transform any melody into a visceral and unique experience, a striking characteristic of her career. The album's concept solidifies her versatility and the reverence the singer holds for the richness of Brazilian popular music.

Context

The album As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim, released in 1993, places Maria Bethânia at the centre of a project celebrating the unquestionable partnership of Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, widely recognised as one of Brazil's most prolific and influential songwriting duos. The initiative came from the record label, which invited the singer to bring this musical tribute to life.

Recording

The production of the album As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim was handled by Guto Graça Mello and Max Pierre. The recording featured sophisticated orchestration, presenting the English Symphony Orchestra under the baton of British conductor Graham Preskett. The arrangements, which enriched Bethânia's interpretations, were carefully elaborated by Brazilian musician Jaime Além. The entire recording process was divided between important musical centres, taking place in the cities of London and Los Angeles, lending a grand sound to the work.

Legacy

As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim became the best-selling album of Maria Bethânia's career, surpassing the one-million-copy mark and exceeding the previous record-holder, Álibi. In just one month after its release, the album had already reached the impressive mark of 100,000 copies, according to Tárik de Souza, from Jornal do Brasil. Given the commercial success, the record label even proposed a second album with the same concept, but the singer chose not to proceed with the project. The following year, Bethânia undertook a successful tour for the album, commencing at the iconic Canecão, in Rio de Janeiro. Critical reception was varied: while Eduardo Rech, from the newspaper O Folheto, expressed scepticism about the repertoire, José Carlos Assumpção, from O Fluminense, praised Bethânia's "daring move" in remaining "faithful to the original versions", emphasising that "only established singers are capable of personalising classics". Tárik de Souza, in turn, classified the album as a "careful selection of Roberto's repertoire" and considered it "modern". The album's title track, "As Canções Que Você Fez pra Mim", gained even more notoriety by being chosen as the opening theme for the TV Globo soap opera Fera Ferida. In a poll of 162 music specialists, promoted by the podcast Discoteca Básica, the album reached the 309th position, being one of Bethânia's five solo works to feature on the list. In October 2024, to celebrate its relevance, a new vinyl version was released by Universal Music, in a special edition with a smoky translucent blue colour.

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Tracks

Credits

Arranged By

Jaime Alem

Arranged By

Jerry Hey

Arranged By

Graham Preskett

Music Director

Max Pierre

Orchestrated By

Jorginho

Producer

Guto Graça Mello, Guto Graça Mello

Cello

Anthony Pleeth, Ben Kennard, David Bucknall, Jonathan Williams, Martin Robinson, Paul Kegg, Philip de Groote, Roger Smith

Contrabass

Mike Brittain, Simon Benson

Contractor

Tonia Davall

Engineer [Recording], Mixed By

Moogie Canazio

Songwriter

Roberto E Erasmo Carlos

Viola

Brian Hawkins, David Emanuel, Donald McVay, George Robertson, Ivo Van Der Werff, Katie Wilkinson, Levine Andrade, Michael Cookson, Peter Lale, Roger Chase, Stephen Tees

Violin

Barry Wilde, Basil Smart, Belinda Bunt, Ben Cruft, David Woodcock, Jim McLeod, John Bradbury, John Ronayne, Jonathan Evans-Jones, Jonathan Strange, Mark Berrow, Mike De Saulles, Miranda Fulleylove, Patrick Kiernan, Pauline Lowbury, Peter Tanfield, Roger Garland, Rolf Wilson, Roy Gillard, Simon Fischer, Wilf Gibson

Violin

Gavyn Wright

Engineer

Mike Ross-Trevor

Mixed By

Chris Gilroy

Recorded By

Bob Luftus, Chris Potter, Geraldo Tavares, Marcos Vicente, Mike Aarvold

Art Direction

Gê Alves Pinto

Artwork

Tuninho De Paula

Artwork

Marcos Kilzer Filho

Photography By

Orlando Abrunhosa

Photography By

Marisa Alvarez Lima

Podcasts

As Canções Que Você Fez Pra Mim: Um álbum que marcou a carreira de Maria Bethânia

PODERFONIA

5 min·20 Dec 2023

No vídeo de hoje, vamos fazer uma introdução ao álbum "As Canções Que Você Fez Pra Mim", de Maria Bethânia. Lançado em 1993, o álbum é um clássico da MPB e reúne canções de Roberto Carlos e Erasmo Carlos interpretadas por Maria Bethânia. No vídeo, vamos falar sobre a história do álbum, as canções que o compõem e a interpretação de Maria Bethânia. Também vamos destacar a importância do álbum na c

Videos

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