Tecnicolor

Os Mutantes

2000

Cover of Tecnicolor
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Why This Album Matters

Tecnicolor stands out as the eighth studio album by the iconic Brazilian band Os Mutantes, released by Universal in April 2000. Its central concept makes it a singular work in the group's discography, revisiting and reinventing part of their repertoire. The album is notable for its multilingual daring. It features versions of several songs previously recorded by the group, now performed in other languages, alongside some re-recordings maintaining their original languages. This fusion of English, French, Castilian, and Portuguese underscores the artistic breadth and international vision of Os Mutantes.

Context

Despite its release in the new millennium, the material comprising Tecnicolor has its roots firmly planted in the early 70s. The album was originally recorded in November 1970, during Os Mutantes' second visit to France.

Recording

The recording sessions for Tecnicolor took place at Des Dames Studio, in Paris, in November 1970. A notable detail of the graphic design project is the collaboration of Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who was responsible for the illustration and calligraphy of the album cover.

Legacy

The repercussions of Tecnicolor, although not detailed in terms of sales or comprehensive critical reception, had a moment of prominence with the inclusion of the song "Baby". The track was part of the soundtrack for the popular soap opera "Laços de Família", broadcast by TV Globo between 2000 and 2001, serving as the theme for the character Camila, played by Carolina Dieckmann.

Rankings

Tracks

Credits

Executive-Producer

Marcelo Fróes

Producer

Carlos Olmes

Vocals, Keyboards

Rita Lee

Bass

Arnolpho Lima Filho, Liminha

Drums

Dinho Leme, Ronaldo P. Leme

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Sergio Dias

Keyboards, Vocals

Arnaldo Baptista

Remastered By

Carlos Freitas

Art Direction

Gê Alves Pinto

Graphics

Paulo Pelá Rosado

Illustration

Sean Lennon

Films

TMDB

Os Mutantes

1970

A mutant prank improvised by Arnaldo Baptista, Sérgio Dias, and Rita Lee. Os Mutantes on a unique day in the streets of São Paulo.

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Analyses

Tecnicolor – Wikipedia

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Os Mutantes - Technicolor: o disco perdido que ressurgiu após 30 anos

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No Cantinho do Disco, acreditamos que certos álbuns não são apenas registros musicais, mas testemunhos históricos. Technicolor é justamente isso: uma obra que atravessou silêncio, esquecimento e resgate, e que no vinil encontra sua forma mais plena de ser experimentada.

blog do edigas: Os Mutantes - Tecnicolor (1970-2000)

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Tecnicolor: coletânea de clássicos d'Os Mutantes de 1970

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Tecnicolor, oitavo álbum d' Os Mutantes, traz uma coletânea das canções mais famosas do grupo cantadas em inglês, francês, espanhol e português. Gravado em 1970 pela Polydor inglesa, durante uma visita d' Os Mutantes à Paris, França, o álbum foi lançado somente em 2000 em CD.

O disco de Hoje: Dia 8: 1970/2000 - Tecnicolor (Os Mutantes)

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O Disco de Hoje ficou na geladeira por 30 anos, gravado em 1970, lançado em 2000, talvez aguardando que a música chegasse em seu tempo "certo". É um disco feito prá gringo, o que tem vantagens e desvantagens.

Discogs

Tecnicolor – Discogs

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