Novos Baianos

Novos Baianos

1974

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Why This Album Matters

Novos Baianos, also known as Linguagem do Alunte, represents a crucial chapter in the discography of the legendary Brazilian group. Released as the fourth studio album by the Bahian band, it marks a significant transitional moment, being the last work before the departure of Moraes Moreira, one of the pillars of their original line-up. This album is emblematic for proposing a "new language", as suggested by its alternative title. The term "Alunte", introduced into the group's vocabulary, encapsulates a search for something that, in Moraes Moreira's words, went "far beyond hallucination", reflecting the continuous experimentation and singular musical identity of Novos Baianos.

Recording

The recording process for the album Novos Baianos took place in an unusual setting: a farm in the state of São Paulo, a direct invitation from a record label executive. This album also marked an unprecedented achievement for the group, as it was the first time they had released more than one studio album with the same record label, Continental. In 2002, the album was re-released on CD by Warner Music, as part of a collection called 'Dois Momentos', allowing new generations to access this work.

Songs

Comprising nine tracks, the album predominantly features compositions by the duo Luiz Galvão and Moraes Moreira. However, the song "Isabel (Bebel)" stands out, being one of the rare creations by João Gilberto, an artist of immense influence for Novos Baianos. Another highlight is "Reis da Bola", an Afro-frevo that reveres Brazilian football with its characteristic energy and rhythm. The lyrics and melodies, aligned with the concept of "Linguagem do Alunte", reinforce the group's quest for sounds and expressions that transcended the conventional, solidifying their innovative identity.

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Films

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Acabou Chorare Novos Baianos se Encontram

2017

Os Novos Baianos are together again and bring news to their fans. After their success in the 70s, when they reached their peak and immortalised songs in the history of Brazilian music, Baby do Brasil, Moraes Moreira, Pepeu Gomes, Paulinho Boca de Cantor and Luiz Galvão are back with the project “Acabou Chorare – Novos Baianos se Encontram”. The new work brings together, in a live version, classics from the historic 1972 album – voted by Rolling Stone in 2007 as the greatest Brazilian music album of all time – and other career hits and MPB songs. Recorded in Rio de Janeiro in March 2017, the show is directed by Andrucha Waddington and Mini Kerti, produced by Conspiração Filmes, with cinematography by Fernando Young.

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.

Analyses

Novos Baianos – Wikipedia

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NOVOS BAIANOS: De volta ao campo - Caderno de Matérias do Ikeda

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Novos Baianos F.C. (1973) e Novos Baianos (1974), este último também chamado de Linguagem do Alunte, seriam os responsáveis por manter o sucesso dos primeiros discos.

Novos Baianos - Novos Baianos (1974) - musicasdonordeste.net

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Lançado em 1974, o álbum é o último da banda com Moraes Moreira. O disco traz nove canções, sendo sua grande maioria assinadas por Moraes Moreira e Galvão, como "Alunte", "Eu Sou o Caso Deles" e "Fala Tamborim".

Novos-Baianos-1974-Novos-Baianos - Consultoria do Rock

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2015 maio 25 Discografias Comentadas: Novos Baianos Novos-Baianos-1974-Novos-Baianos

Discogs

Novos Baianos – Discogs

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