Tem Que Acontecer

Sérgio Sampaio

1976

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Why This Album Matters

Sérgio Sampaio, a unique figure in Brazilian music, was celebrated for his elaborate poetic style and his ability to weave samba, bolero, rock and blues into his compositions. His artistic trajectory was noted for its authenticity and an often confrontational stance with the phonographic industry, which earned him the epithet of "maldito" in MPB. Within this scenario of inventiveness and resistance, the album Tem Que Acontecer, released in 1976, stands as an expression of Sampaio's complex musicality. Considered by some to be the greatest album of his career, it showcases the artist's evolution as a composer and the high quality of his original repertoire. The album, essentially a samba work, does not shy away from flirting with touches of other genres, reflecting the versatility for which the Capixaba composer was known. The lyrics, laden with profound meanings, address the acceptance of life's inevitable losses and changes, with an honesty that solidified Sampaio's reputation as a sensitive and authentic artist.

Context

The recording of Tem Que Acontecer, in 1976, took place during a particularly turbulent period in Sérgio Sampaio's career. Following the great success of "Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua" in 1972, his 1973 debut album did not achieve the same commercial success, marking the beginning of a decline. His strong temperament and frequent disagreements with the phonographic industry contributed to a phase of artistic ostracism. It was in this context that the LP was released, amidst a career that was entering an erratic and challenging period.

Recording

The album Tem Que Acontecer, released by Continental in 1976, was produced by journalist Roberto Moura. Arrangements were handled by João de Aquino and Lindolfo Gaya, and the instrumental team featured notable musicians such as Laércio de Freitas on piano, Abel Ferreira on saxophone, Paschoal Meirelles on drums, Altamiro Carrilho on flutes and Marçal on percussion.

Songs

Tem Que Acontecer is characterised by a high-quality original repertoire, exploring samba with influences from other musical styles. Tracks like the poignant "Até Outro Dia", the intrepid "O Que Pintar, Pintou" and the hopeful "Quanto Mais" featuring the Golden Boys and As Gatas on backing vocals, illustrate the album's depth. The album's title track, "Tem Que Acontecer", is a bitter ballad with a nylon-string guitar arrangement, whose lyrics reflect the impotence associated with fatalism, in the face of life's transience. Other songs such as "Que Loucura", a homage to the poet Torquato Neto, and "Cada Lugar Na Sua Coisa", also stand out, showcasing the "insane lucidity" of an artist who seemed to live on the edge.

Legacy

Despite garnering critical acclaim at the time, the album Tem Que Acontecer did not achieve the desired commercial success and failed to reverse the decline in Sérgio Sampaio's career. The record consigned the artist to the ranks of MPB's "malditos", precisely because it did not achieve the expected impact. After its release, Sampaio experienced artistic ostracism, resorting to performing on the alternative circuit. However, CD reissues, such as the Discobertas Series, and posthumous recognition, attest to the lasting value of Tem Que Acontecer, which is today considered a masterpiece in the singer-songwriter's discography.

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Tracks

Credits

Arranged By

João De Aquino, Lindolfo Gaya

Executive-Producer

Ramalho Neto

Producer

Roberto Moura

Recorded By, Mixed By

Vitor Farias

Cover

Noguchi

Photography By

Fernando De Carvalho

Podcasts

Sérgio Sampaio - Tem que acontecer (1976) | ALBUM REVIEW

QUER QUE EU RESENHE? · André Marx

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Em seu novo vídeo, André Marx fala sobre uma das obras-primas subestimadas da música brasileira: o discaço "Tem que acontecer", do "maldito" e genial Sérgio Sampaio. Sejam bem-vind@s ao Canal/Podcast QUER QUE EU RESENHE? e esperamos que vocês gostem.

Videos

Falando Discos #1: Sergio Sampaio - Tem que acontecer

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Books

Analyses

Discos Escondidos #038: Sérgio Sampaio - Tem que Acontecer (1976)

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O disco brinca em sambas com pitadas de inúmeros outros estilo musicais, apresentando uma evolução de Sérgio Sampaio como compositor no que é considerado o maior álbum de sua carreira.

A pluralidade sonora de Sérgio Sampaio em Tem Que Acontecer!

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Segundo álbum de Sérgio Sampaio e um dos mais marcantes de sua carreira e da história da música brasileira, Tem Que Acontecer foi lançado em 1976. Misturando diferentes estilos musicais em sua sonoridade, Sérgio Sampaio traz uma poesia crua lá do fundo do âmago.

MÚSICA EM CORES: Tem que acontecer (1976) - Discografia

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Marcada por antíteses profundas, a vida de Sérgio Sampaio nunca foi das mais fáceis. Nascido com uma bela voz e um toque eficiente no violão, era também compositor de letras amargas, cruéis e, por vezes, cínicas.

Discologia - Acervo: Tem Que Acontecer - Sérgio Sampaio (1976)

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Sobre a poética de suas composições, em que se vê elementos de Kafka e Augusto dos Anjos, que lia e apreciava, [2] declarou num estudo Jorge Luiz do Nascimento: "A paisagem urbana em geral, e a carioca em particular, na poética de Sérgio Sampaio, possui a fúria modernista.

Por Trás Da Vitrola: Sérgio Sampaio - Tem Que Acontecer [1976]

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Apesar da sua sonoridade primorosa, experimental e popular, e de contar com faixas que acabaram se tornaram grandes clássicos de Sampaio, como "Tem Que Acontecer", "Que Loucura" e "Cada Lugar Na Sua Coisa", esse álbum demorou para ser entendido.

Discogs

Tem Que Acontecer – Discogs

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