Milton
Milton Nascimento
1970
Why This Album Matters
Released in 1970, Milton is the fourth studio album by the acclaimed Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento, and features the participation of the progressive rock band Som Imaginário. Considered by fans and a segment of the specialised media as one of the milestones in the artist's career and in the Minas Gerais music scene of the 70s, the album stands out for its richness and innovation. The album is notable for the fusion of diverse musical styles, its dense instrumentation, and creative studio work. These elements were precursors and fundamental to the sound that would be explored in his iconic subsequent work, Clube da Esquina, solidifying Milton as a driving force in Brazilian music.
Context
Before the recording of Milton, the artist had two significant experiences in cinema. He was responsible for creating the theme for a documentary about the player Tostão, and also acted in and produced the soundtrack for the film Os Deuses e os Mortos, directed by Ruy Guerra.
Recording
The recording of the album Milton featured the fundamental participation of the band Som Imaginário, composed of Wagner Tiso, Zé Rodrix, Tavito, Frederyko, Luiz Alves, and Robertinho Silva. Wagner Tiso, Milton's constant collaborator, played a prominent role, while Lô Borges made special appearances on the tracks "Clube da Esquina" and "Alunar". The album also featured percussion and drums by Naná Vasconcelos and conducting by Dori Caymmi on the song "Alunar". Milton used his cinematographic experience as a basis for the album, introducing the songs "Maria Três Filhos" and "Canto Latino" from the film Os Deuses e os Mortos. He also re-recorded "Pai Grande", authored by himself, and the classic "A felicidade" by Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. The album cover, in turn, was created by the designer Kélio Rodrigues, depicting Milton as a black king.
Songs
The album's opening track, "Para Lennon e McCartney", became one of Milton Nascimento's great classics. Composed by Lô Borges, Fernando Brant, and Márcio Borges, the song was conceived during a Sunday pasta lunch, when Lô created the base on the piano, while Fernando Brant and Márcio Borges developed the lyrics. The inspiration for the lyrics arose when Lô commented that he was thinking of the Lennon and McCartney partnership, in a year when The Beatles were announcing the end of the band. Passages such as "Eu sou da América do Sul. Eu sei, vocês não vão saber..." refer to the cultural distance and the fact that the English composers would never know the partnership between the Brazilian friends. Other notable songs include "Maria Três Filhos" and "Canto Latino", which were introduced from the soundtrack of the film Os Deuses e os Mortos. The album also featured a re-recording of "Pai Grande", authored by Milton himself, and a version of "A felicidade", a classic by Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
Legacy
Milton is widely recognised by fans and a segment of the specialised media as one of the most important albums in Milton Nascimento's career and in the musical landscape of Minas Gerais in the 70s. The work is seen as a milestone, its elements of varied musical styles, dense instrumentation, and creative studio work being fundamental predecessors for the conception and sound of his subsequent album, Clube da Esquina, solidifying its influence.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Milton Miranda
Podcasts
Lado A Confraternização. Convidados Talita e Marcelo. Pão de queijo. Macarronada na casa dos pais da família Borges. Villa-Lobos, Bossa Nova e Milton Nascimento. Rádio defeituoso. Som Imaginário. Família Tiso. W Boys, Quarteto Sambacana e bandas de baile. Instrumentos de Milton. Curso técnico de contabilidade em Belo Horizonte. Vida na pensão e a família Borges. Maiores parceiros: Márcio Borges, R
Videos
3000 Best Albums [2548] Wayne Shorter feat. Milton Nascimento - Native Dancer (1975) Album Review
Dan's Mini Album Reviews
Milton 1970 é um LIXO ocidental
Rádio Guerrilha
"Clube da esquina" - Milton & Lô | Os melhores discos da MPB nos anos 70 | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
"Pietá" - Milton Nascimento | Melhores discos brasileiros dos anos 2000 | Alta Fidelidade
Alta Fidelidade
Milton Nascimento e o álbum "Minas" | O Som do Vinil
Canal Brasil
Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges - Clube da Esquina (1972) Analysis in Spanish. Opinion
Art Zoom
Films
Milton Bituca Nascimento
2025
Milton Nascimento is a singer, a songwriter and a connoisseur of multiple instruments. Music is at the core of his being. He is also considered one of the most important Brazilian artists in its history, with musical partnerships (and friendships) with all of Brazil’s greats, and several Grammys to his name. The artist’s history and legacy are explored in this film, whose starting point is Nascimento’s farewell tour.
Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe
1997
In December 1997, in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais composer Milton Nascimento brought together friends and career partners for the special "A Sede do Peixe" (The Thirst of the Fish). Featuring Caetano Veloso, Alcione, Skank, Nana Caymmi, and Gilberto Gil, the film is a cultural treasure, portraying unforgettable, often lighthearted moments in the career of one of the greatest icons of Brazilian Popular Music.
Milton Nascimento Especial
1982
Recorded in cities in Minas Gerais, Milton Nascimento and guests sing their greatest hits and discuss their careers and music.
Books
Analyses
Milton – Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
Analisando Discografias - Milton Nascimento: Parte 1
obrenno.blogspot.com
Entrando na década de 70, o cantor lançou seu 4º álbum de estúdio, o clássico e espetacular Milton, de 1970. Após o álbum de 1969, ele participou de projetos cinematográficos, compondo o tema para um documentário sobre o jogador Tostão e atuando, além de produzir a trilha sonora, no filme Os Deuses e os Mortos, do diretor ...
"Milton" (1970), Milton Nascimento - A música de
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O disco de 1970, desse modo, representa um marco muito importante no gesto de abertura e incorporação cada vez mais largo que traça "um caminho sonoro totalmente próprio" que caracteriza a obra do Clube da Esquina (VILELA, 2010, p.21), ainda que eu não considere que se trate de uma ruptura.
Milton Nascimento - Milton (1970) | Altamont
altamont.pt
Um som imaginário que se tornou realidade, este Milton. São sempre muitas e boas as surpresas quando voltamos aos discos das nossas vidas. É surpreendente, sobretudo pelo facto de os conhecermos tão bem.
Análise do Álbum "Milton" de Nascimento | PDF | Poesia
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O seminário aborda o álbum 'Milton' de Milton Nascimento, lançado em 1970, destacando sua inovação musical e letras poéticas que refletem temas universais e críticas sociais.
Discogs
Milton – Discogs
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