5 Companheiros
Pixinguinha e os Chorões Daquele Tempo
1958
Why This Album Matters
The album 5 Companheiros, released in 1958 by Pixinguinha e os Chorões Daquele Tempo, represents a fundamental milestone in the preservation and dissemination of choro, one of the most authentic genres of Brazilian instrumental music. This work is a celebration of Pixinguinha's genius, widely recognised as one of Brazil's greatest composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists, whose work shaped the identity of choro. Through this record, the public gains access to mature and virtuosic interpretations of choro classics, many of them compositions by Pixinguinha himself, which demonstrate the melodic richness and harmonic complexity that characterise the genre. The album highlights choro's ability to traverse between melancholy and contagious joy, serving as a testament to the mastery of its performers and the enduring quality of its music.
Context
Pixinguinha, born in 1897, was already a legendary figure in Brazilian music long before the release of 5 Companheiros. He began playing the flute at a young age, performing in cabarets and revue theatres in Rio de Janeiro, and in 1919, he formed the influential group Os Oito Batutas, which achieved success in Brazil and abroad, including in Paris and Buenos Aires. Throughout his career, Pixinguinha was one of the first Brazilian musicians to embrace radio and studio recording technologies, playing a crucial role in popularising choro to a wider audience. This album, recorded in the late 1950s, finds him at a moment of consecration, revisiting and solidifying his contribution to the genre.
Recording
The album 5 Companheiros was released in 1958 by the Sinter record label. Although specific details about the studio or the exact producers of this particular recording are scarce, it is known that Pixinguinha was a pioneer in using studio recordings to disseminate choro. He collaborated extensively with other musicians and arrangers throughout his recording career, frequently with Benedito Lacerda. This record belongs to a period where the technical quality of recordings began to improve, allowing greater sonic fidelity to the instrumental complexity of choro.
Songs
The repertoire of 5 Companheiros is a true choro treasure, featuring twelve tracks that include some of Pixinguinha's most celebrated compositions, many co-authored with Benedito Lacerda. Timeless works stand out, such as 'Um a Zero', 'Naquele Tempo', 'Vou Vivendo', 'Segura Ele', 'Sofres Porque Queres', 'Ingênuo', 'Cinco Companheiros' (the title track), 'Lamentos', 'Cochichando', and 'Chorei'. Each song demonstrates Pixinguinha's unparalleled skill in creating captivating melodies and sophisticated harmonic structures, essential elements of choro. The presence of iconic instrumental compositions like 'Carinhoso' and 'Lamentos', although the recordings here are instrumental, shows the richness of his work, which integrated Afro-Brazilian rhythms with European harmonies and sophisticated arrangements.
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5 Companheiros - Pixinguinha E Os Chorões Daquele Tempo
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Abel Ferreira / Pixinguinha (1956) 1956 Sinter SLP 1731 Faixas 1 Um a zero (Benedito Lacerda, Pixinguinha) 2 Naquele tempo (Benedito Lacerda, Pixinguinha) 3 Proesas do Solon (Benedito Lacerda, Pixinguinha) 4 Vou vivendo (Benedito Lacerda, Pixinguinha) 5 Segura ele (Benedito Lacerda, Pixinguinha) 6 Sofres porque queres (Bededito Lacerda ...
Dia Nacional do Choro: 8 maiores choros de Pixinguinha
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A obra voltou à cena no LP "5 Companheiros - Pixinguinha e os chorões daquele tempo" (1958), reafirmando sua importância. Confira aqui a história completa sobre a vida e a obra de Pixinguinha, no original Arquivo Novabrasil, uma verdadeira enciclopédia da música brasileira:
Assista três grandes músicos tocando "Cinco Companheiros", de Pixinguinha
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Em 1956, lançou o LP "5 Companheiros - Pixinguinha e os chorões daquele tempo", com a música "Cinco companheiros", de sua autoria. Assista a performance dessa composição realizada por Joel Nascimento, no bandolim, Paulinho da Viola, no cavaquinho, e César Fari, pai de Paulinho, no violão.
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5 Companheiros – Discogs
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