Memórias Cantando

Paulinho da Viola

1976

Why This Album Matters

Memórias Cantando, the eighth studio album by Carioca sambista Paulinho da Viola, released in 1976, represents a notable moment in the artist's discography. Its uniqueness is accentuated by its simultaneous release with the album Memórias Chorando, constituting an ambitious musical undertaking that highlights Paulinho da Viola's depth and versatility as one of the great masters of samba. This work reflects the essence of one of the most important composers and interpreters of Brazilian music, whose oeuvre is distinguished by its elegance and sophistication. In Memórias Cantando, Paulinho da Viola offers a rich tapestry of sonorities and narratives, consolidating his place as a guardian and renovator of the samba tradition.

Songs

The repertoire of Memórias Cantando is a mosaic of Paulinho da Viola's genius, combining his own compositions with partnerships and reinterpretations of classics. Tracks such as "Cantando", "Abre os teus olhos", "O velório do Heitor", "O carnaval acabou", and "Coisas do mundo minha nega" highlight the artist's mastery in capturing the soul of Carioca samba. The album also features Paulinho da Viola's collaborations with Élton Medeiros on "Dívidas" and with Sergio Natureza on "Vela no breu", demonstrating his openness to artistic exchanges. The inclusion of classics like "Nova ilusão" by Claudionor Cruz and Pedro Caetano, "Para que mentir" by Vadico and Noel Rosa, and "Mente ao meu coração" by F. Malfitano, enriches the album, showcasing Paulinho da Viola's ability to revisit and re-signify timeless works.

Rankings

Tracks

Credits

Producer

Milton Miranda

Producer

Mariozinho Rocha

Producer

Paulinho Da Viola

Lacquer Cut By

Osmar Furtado

Recorded By

Roberto Castro, Toninho

Remix

Nivaldo Duarte

Cover

Elifas Andreato

Liner Notes

Paulinho Da Viola

Films

Paulinho da Viola - Série Grandes Nomes TV Globo

1980

The program brings a career resume of the Samba's master Paulinho da Viola playing classics of MPB like "Sinal Fechado"(Closed Signal), "Nervos de Aço" (Nerves of Steel), "Pecado Capital", "Foi um rio que passou em minha vida" (It was a river that passed in My Life), "Cantando para não chorar" (Singing for not cry) and many others.

Paulinho da Viola: Meu Tempo É Hoje

2004

Documentary about Brazilian samba songwriter and singer Paulinho da Viola, one of the most sophisticated musicians of the genre. The film shows his biography, influences, masters and friends, as well his simple and peculiar way of life, with activities like restoring old cars, working with wood, playing billiards.

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

Memórias Cantando – Wikipedia

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MUSICA&SOM: Paulinho da Viola - "Memórias Cantando" (1976)

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O volume 1, "Cantando", é certamente um dos felizes trabalhos do samba em todos os tempos, desde sua caprichada produção, a cargo de Mariozinho Rocha e Milton Miranda, até o repertório, pinçado a dedo por Paulinho e que casa temas antigos com novas criações à época.

Cliquemusic : Disco : MEMÓRIAS CANTANDO

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Paulinho da Viola (1976) 1976 EMI-Odeon SXMOFB 3924 Faixas 1 Nova ilusão (Claudionor Cruz, Pedro Caetano) 2 Cantando (Paulinho da Viola) 3 Abre os teus olhos (Paulinho da Viola) 4 Dívidas (Élton Medeiros, Paulinho da Viola) 5 Perdoa (Paulinho da Viola) 6 Mente ao meu coração (F. Malfitano) 7 Pra que mentir (Vadico, Noel Rosa)

Discogs

Memórias Cantando – Discogs

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