Moto Perpétuo
Moto Perpétuo
1974
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Why This Album Matters
Moto Perpétuo is the eponymous band's debut album and sole phonographic record, a work that stands out in the 1974 Brazilian music scene. Released during an effervescent period, the album is recognised as Guilherme Arantes' first studio foray, a figure who, in subsequent years, would build a prolific and highly successful solo career. Over time, this album has solidified its status as a true cult classic. Its sound and artistic proposition, characteristic of the era, make it an initial landmark for one of MPB's greatest names, offering a perspective of his embryonic talent within a band context.
Recording
The recordings for Moto Perpétuo took place in September and October 1974, at Estúdio Sonima in São Paulo. The process initially featured production direction by Moracy do Val, a producer known for his work with Secos & Molhados, who was crucial in securing a contract with the GEL record label, through the Continental imprint. However, Moracy do Val encountered difficulties with the dissolution of his previous band and gradually withdrew from the studio. Consequently, Pena Schmidt took over a significant portion of the production duties, supervising the sound and participating in the mixing. The technical credits also highlight Francisco Luiz Russo and Carlos A. Dutweller as sound engineers. The visual aspects of the cover and the photographs were created by Marcos A. Campacci, a friend of the group.
Legacy
Moto Perpétuo is widely recognised as the first studio work by singer, songwriter, and pianist Guilherme Arantes. After this album, Arantes would go on to develop a highly successful solo career from 1976 onwards, with a more popular musical style than that presented on the band's debut album. Beyond being a seminal record in Guilherme Arantes' career, the album established itself as a cult classic. This recognition was boosted by successive re-releases over the decades, including LP, cassette tape, and, later, CD editions, as part of special series such as Rock Brasil Anos 70 and Arquivos Warner.
Tracks
Credits
Moto Perpétuo
Moracy Do Val
Pena Schmidt
Cláudio Lucci, Guilherme Arantes
Cláudio Lucci
Gerson Tatini
Guilherme Arantes
Egídio Conde
Diogenes Burani Filho
Carlos Duttweller, Francisco Luis Russo
Francisco Luis Russo, Pena Schmidt
Flávio Ferrari
Marcos A. Campacci
Julio Nagib
Oscar Paolillo
Podcasts
Antigas Novidades - podcast de heavy metal, rock progressivo, jazz, blues, MPB e rock classico · Antigas Novidades do Rock
Moto Perpétuo foi uma banda brasileira de rock progressivo e MPB que esteve em atividade de 1973 até 1975. O grupo ficou conhecido por ter revelado o cantor, compositor e pianista brasileiro Guilherme Arantes. Lançaram um único álbum autointitulado que, após sucessivos relançamentos nas décadas seguintes, tornou-se um clássico cult.No comando está o jornalista Aroldo Glomb! Na bancada: Demetrio Fe
Antigas Novidades - podcast de heavy metal, rock progressivo, jazz, blues, MPB e rock classico · Antigas Novidades do Rock
Moto Perpétuo foi uma banda brasileira de rock progressivo e MPB que esteve em atividade de 1973 até 1975. O grupo ficou conhecido por ter revelado o cantor, compositor e pianista brasileiro Guilherme Arantes. Lançaram um único álbum autointitulado que, após sucessivos relançamentos nas décadas seguintes, tornou-se um clássico cult. O programa tem apresentação do jornalista Aroldo Glomb e na ban
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Analyses
Moto Perpétuo – Wikipedia
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Moto Perpétuo - Moto Perpétuo (1974) ~ Rock: Álbuns Clássicos
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In conclusion, Moto Perpétuo's only album is excellent, a work that should be increasingly rediscovered. An album I especially recommend for fans of Progressive Rock – although any good listener will savour it.
Moto Perpétuo - Moto Perpétuo (1974) ~ Sonora-teste
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In conclusion, Moto Perpétuo's only album is excellent, a work that should be increasingly rediscovered. An album I especially recommend for fans of Progressive Rock – although any good listener will savour it.
Musica&Som: Moto Perpétuo - Moto Perpétuo (1974)
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Moto Perpétuo is the eponymous debut album by the Brazilian band, originally released on 11 November 1974, through the Continental label. Production was handled by Moracy do Val.
Sugestão do Dia: Moto Perpétuo - Moto Perpétuo (1974) - Headbangers Brasil
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The album, named after the band, was released in 1974, when it had reasonable reception. However, it was only in 2002 that it was remastered and re-released, and only in 2010 did it become a cult classic for both long-time and new fans.
