É Isto Que o Povo Quer
Tião Carreiro
1976
Why This Album Matters
É Isto Que o Povo Quer, released in 1976, is a landmark in the discography of Tião Carreiro, a central figure in caipira music and a viola virtuoso. This album transcends the traditional boundaries of the genre by presenting a profound exploration of the viola caipira, with the master demonstrating his unparalleled technique and the instrument's complexity. The work consolidated the innovation of the "pagode de viola", a style created by Tião Carreiro, which brought a new rhythmic and melodic dimension to traditional sertaneja music. The album is not merely a collection of songs, but an artistic statement that elevated the viola caipira to a level of singular instrumental recognition in Brazilian popular music. It highlights Tião Carreiro's ability to innovate within a traditional genre, making his work admired for both its rural authenticity and technical sophistication.
Context
By 1976, Tião Carreiro was already a living legend of sertaneja music, enjoying great popularity alongside his partner Pardinho. The duo Tião Carreiro e Pardinho had solidified the "pagode rural", a style that revolutionised the way the viola was played and modas de viola were sung. É Isto Que o Povo Quer, however, is frequently cited as one of the albums where Tião Carreiro excelled in solo viola performances, demonstrating his instrumental genius beyond the duo's dynamic.
Recording
The album É Isto Que o Povo Quer was recorded at the Gravodisc studio and released by the Chantecler label in 1976. The production featured direction by Dino Franco and Alberto Calçada, who also served as sound engineer. Tião Carreiro himself was responsible for the track arrangements, which reinforces his artistic vision and creative control over the project.
Songs
The title track "É Isto Que o Povo Quer" is a notable example from the album, characterised by its humour and irony in addressing everyday dissatisfactions related to work and relationships. The lyrics satirise the desire for perfect working conditions and the superficiality of bonds based on financial interest, using comedic and exaggerated language to criticise materialistic values. The album's repertoire is rich and includes several "Seleções de Pagodes", medleys that demonstrate Tião Carreiro's mastery of the style he himself created. Viola caipira classics, such as "O Menino da Porteira", "Canoeiro" and "Rio de Lágrimas" also feature on the record; although "Rio de Lágrimas" is from a previous album (1973), its presence in this work reinforces the popular songbook that Tião Carreiro helped to immortalise.
Legacy
É Isto Que o Povo Quer solidified Tião Carreiro's status as one of the greatest viola players of all time, with many comparing him to Pelé in football for his dexterity on the instrument. The album, and particularly its instrumental tracks, cemented the "pagode de viola" as a recognised and influential genre, impacting generations of sertaneja and Brazilian popular music musicians. Tião Carreiro's work continues to be a pillar of traditional sertaneja music, and this specific album is frequently re-released and studied, confirming its enduring relevance and its contribution to Brazilian musical culture. His influence extends through the valorisation of the viola caipira and by demonstrating that instrumental virtuosity can be a striking differentiator in any musical genre.
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Vale do Caipira: Tião Carreiro - É Isto Que o Povo Quer (1976)
valedocaipira.blogspot.com
Faz poucos dias me dei de cara com este disco em um sebo de pinheiros (são paulo-sp), lembrando de já ter ouvido algumas faixas, levei o disco. Que Pérola!
Tião Carreiro - É isto que o povo quer (1976) - Blogger
clubedaviolacaipira.blogspot.com
Este é o seu primeiro disco solo lançado originalmente em 1976. São toadas, cururús, pagodes com a batida imcomparável e desconcertante da viola do "mestre" Tião Carreiro.
Tião Carreiro & Pardinho - 1976 - É Isto que o Povo Quer
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Discogs
É Isto Que o Povo Quer – Discogs
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