Som Imaginário
Som Imaginário
1970
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Why This Album Matters
The eponymous debut album by the band Som Imaginário, released in 1970, represents a significant milestone in Brazilian music, consolidating the particular sound of the group that initially emerged to accompany Milton Nascimento. The record not only introduced the public to the collective talent of these instrumentalists, but also solidified the band's sonic identity. With an original repertoire, which included compositions in Portuguese and English, the album revealed an innovative fusion of styles. Songs like "Feira Moderna", "Morse", "Super-God", "Sábado" and "Hey, man" quickly became references for Brazilian psychedelia, demonstrating Som Imaginário's ability to transition between MPB and the experimentations of progressive and psychedelic rock.
Context
The band Som Imaginário was conceived in the early 1970s, in Rio de Janeiro, with the initial proposition of being the backing group for the renowned singer Milton Nascimento. Wagner Tiso, Nascimento's neighbour and musical colleague, was the originator of this line-up, bringing together musician friends for the project. After a year of intense rehearsals in 1969, the group made its debut in February 1970, at Teatro Opinião, accompanying Milton Nascimento in the acclaimed show "Milton Nascimento, ah, e o Som Imaginário". Shortly afterwards, during a season at the Sucata nightclub, the talented Rio-born guitarist Fredera joined the line-up, solidifying the sextet that would record the first album.
Recording
Som Imaginário's debut album was released in 1970, following an invitation from producer Mariozinho Rocha. The recording featured Fredera on guitar, Wagner Tiso on piano, Robertinho Silva on drums, Luiz Alves on bass, Tavito on rhythm guitar and Zé Rodrix on organ, forming the configuration that shaped the band's original sound.
Songs
The repertoire of the eponymous 1970 album was entirely original, featuring a mix of compositions in Portuguese and English that reflected the group's inventiveness. Among the tracks that stood out and became icons of Brazilian psychedelia are "Feira moderna", a song that the band had already performed at the International Song Festival, as well as "Morse", "Super-God", "Sábado" and "Hey, man". These songs synthesised Som Imaginário's experimental and avant-garde proposition.
Tracks
Credits
Luiz Alves
Robertinho Silva
Frederiko
Zé Rodrix
Wagner Tiso
Tavito
Mário Marcio M. Drumond
Roberto Wagner
Films
Books
Analyses
A Máquina de Fazer Sonhos: SOM IMAGINÁRIO Som Imaginário 1970
amakina.blogspot.com
Musically, the album presents an expansive and experimental sound that blends Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock, avant-garde Pop, and Rural Rock. The album manages to balance short tracks focused on vocals with highly sophisticated instrumental arrangements.
Som Imaginário (1970) | Toque Musical
toque-musicall.com
Since we're talking about Som Imaginário, I thought it best to post this memorable LP, the first from a group that, throughout its existence, went through various line-ups. SI has been labelled as rock, MPB, jazz, and progressive. I think all of them served as a foundation for them.
89FM - A Rádio Rock - O Som Imaginário: a banda que misturou rock ...
radiorock.com.br
The first album, "O Som Imaginário" (1970), already made it clear that the proposal was different. The tracks alternated complex instrumental moments with more melodic songs, ...
A psicodelia delirante de Som Imaginário, no disco clássico de 1970!
nanu.blog.br
In this special NA-NUPSTER session, you can listen to the group's eponymous debut album in full, released in 1970. A classic album for lovers of psychedelia.
Fusões Musicais do Som Imaginário | PDF | Entretenimento (geral) - Scribd
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This document presents a dissertation on the fusions of musical genres and styles present in the production of the Brazilian band Som Imaginário. The dissertation analyses the three albums released by the group between 1970 and 1973, observing aspects such as form, genres, instrumentation, and sound.
