Novos Baianos F.C.
Novos Baianos
1973
Why This Album Matters
Novos Baianos F.C., the third studio album by Novos Baianos, represents a significant milestone in the group's discography and in Brazilian music. Released in 1973 by Continental, the record is a demonstration of the band's versatility and musical innovation. This work stands out for its rich sonic tapestry, masterfully blending diverse Brazilian genres. The album incorporates elements of frevo, baião, choro, and samba, skilfully interwoven with touches of rock n' roll, creating a unique and vibrant sound that characterises the group's period of creative effervescence.
Context
The album was recorded during a period of intense experimentation and communal living for Novos Baianos. After leaving the Som Livre record label, the group members settled on a property in Jacarepaguá, where they lived in a state of near anarchy, right in the middle of Brazil's military regime. In this environment, the group's daily life was divided between a passion for football and musical creation, which led them to consider themselves not just a band, but a true 'football team'. This context of collective living and creative freedom, driven by the success of its predecessor Acabou Chorare, was fundamental to the conception of Novos Baianos F.C.
Recording
The recording of Novos Baianos F.C. took place in a very particular setting, at the Jacarepaguá property, where the group resided and cultivated their communal lifestyle. Continental was the record label responsible for this project. The band's routine at this location was, in fact, documented in 1973 by a German TV broadcaster, in a film titled "Novos Baianos Futebol Clube". The documentary recorded everyday moments of the musicians, such as football matches, looking after children, and the composition process, offering a glimpse into the album's creative environment.
Songs
The repertoire of Novos Baianos F.C. is a celebration of Brazil's musical richness, with songs that traverse a vast range of rhythms and styles. The album includes a re-recording of the classic "O Samba da Minha Terra" by Dorival Caymmi, paying homage to one of the greatest figures in national music. Furthermore, tracks such as "Sorrir e cantar como Bahia", "Só se não for Brasileiro Nessa Hora", and "Vagabundo não é Fácil", composed by Luiz Galvão and Moraes Moreira, demonstrate the band's songwriting ability to merge different genres. The contribution of Pepeu Gomes in compositions like "Com qualquer Dois Mil Réis" and the inclusion of "Alimente" by Jorginho and Pepeu Gomes, solidify the collective and inventive nature of the creations.
Legacy
Novos Baianos F.C. is widely recognised as one of the group's best albums by a large proportion of its fans and by specialist critics. Released at the height of Novos Baianos' popularity, driven by the success of their previous work, Acabou Chorare, the record consolidated the band's reputation. This album is also considered one of the greatest musical innovations in Brazilian music. Its eclectic approach and the fusion of genres contributed significantly to the enrichment of the musical scene of the time, leaving an indelible mark and being revered as a work of great aesthetic and cultural importance.
Rankings
Tracks
Credits
Marcio Antonucci
Ramalho Neto
Pena Schmidt
Baby Consuelo, Moraes Moreira, Paulinho Boca De Cantor
Baby Consuelo
Baixinho
Dadi
Luís Bolacha
Jorginho Gomes
Baixinho, Jorginho Gomes
Pepeu Gomes
Pepeu Gomes
Paulinho Boca De Cantor
Moraes Moreira
Coelho Neto
Luis Galvão, Pedro De Moraes, Simone Cavalcante
Julio Nagib
Podcasts
MUSICOFILIA · Juliano Dupont
Os Novos Colonos do Musicofilia prestam homenagem aos Novos Baianos.
Films
Books
Analyses
Novos Baianos F.C. – Wikipedia
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LP Novos Baianos F.C. 1973 - Clássico MPB e Rock
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Condição do Disco: Apresenta poucos risquinhos superficiais, mas não pula nem enrosca. O áudio é agradável, com possibilidade de estalinhos baixos em alguns momentos, totalmente aceitável para um clássico de 1973.
Cliquemusic : Disco : NOVOS BAIANOS F.C.
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Baby do Brasil / Moraes Moreira / Novos Baianos / Pepeu Gomes (1973) 1973 Continental SLP 10.101 Faixas 1 Sorrir e cantar como Bahia (Galvão, Moraes Moreira) 2 Só se não for brasileiro nessa hora (Galvão, Moraes Moreira) 3 Cosmos e Damião (Galvão, Moraes Moreira) 4 O samba da minha terra (Dorival Caymmi) 5 Vagabundo não é fácil (Galvão, Moraes Moreira) 6 Com qualquer dois mil reis ...
Novos Baianos - Novos Baianos FC (1973) | Toque Musical
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Devo muito a ele e como forma de gratidão, hoje eu vou postar um dos seus discos prediletos, o maravilhoso "Novos Baianos FC". Sem dúvida, uma obra prima, irmã e coletiva. Um disco hoje raro, pepita de ouro em muitas coleções. Pessoalmente, acho este o melhor disco dos Novos Baianos.
Novos Baianos F.C. - 1973 | Filmow
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Novos Baianos F.C. avaliado por quem mais entende de cinema, o público. Faça parte do Filmow e avalie este filme você também.
Discogs
Novos Baianos F.C. – Discogs
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