Recomeçar
Tim Bernardes
2017
Why This Album Matters
Recomeçar, Tim Bernardes' acclaimed solo debut album, released in 2017, is a work of profound introspection and musical sensitivity. Moving away from the rock sound of the band O Terno, Bernardes delves into a more intimate sonic landscape, fluctuating between MPB, indie pop, and folk, enriched by delicate yet powerful orchestral arrangements. The album stands out for its ability to articulate complex emotions, such as the pain of an ending cycle and the process of self-discovery, through captivating melodies and lyrics that resonate with human experience. His warm and emotionally resonant approach created a unique sonic universe that established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary Brazilian music.
Context
Before Recomeçar, Tim Bernardes was already a prominent figure in the Brazilian music scene as the vocalist, guitarist, and main songwriter for the band O Terno. With O Terno, he had released three acclaimed albums, consolidating a style that blended 60s psychedelic rock with the sophistication of MPB. Recomeçar emerges as his first solo work, allowing Bernardes to explore a more personal and vulnerable vein, which perhaps did not fully fit within the band's collective identity. The album was largely written while he was on tour with O Terno, being a collection of intimate reflections on heartbreak and loss.
Recording
Recomeçar is a testament to Tim Bernardes' unique artistic vision, as he took charge of the album's production, mixing, and the arrangements for band, strings, winds, and harp. He also played most of the instruments on the album, including vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, pianos, drums, bass, organ, mellotron, percussions, autoharp, and glockenspiel. The recordings were carried out by Gui Jesus Toledo at Estúdio Canoa, while the mastering was handled by Fernando Sanches at Estúdio El Rocha. The project also featured guest musicians who added symphonic layers, such as Felipe Pacheco Ventura on strings, Marina Mello on harp, and Maria Beraldo Bastos on clarinets and bass clarinets, enriching the album's minimalist and introspective sound.
Songs
Recomeçar's 13 tracks weave a cohesive narrative about the end of relationships and the subsequent journey of self-discovery. Songs such as the instrumental "Abertura (Recomeçar)" introduce the listener to a delicate and melancholic atmosphere, with piano and string arrangements that foreshadow the album's tone. Tracks like "Talvez" express romantic disillusionment, while "Quis Mudar" addresses the search for something new, leaving one's comfort zone. "Não" and "Ela Não Vai Mais Voltar" are moments of intense pain and acceptance of loss, with raw lyrics and vocals that convey a mix of fragility and brutal honesty. The album concludes with the title track "Recomeçar", which reflects on the acceptance of an ending as an essential part of emotional maturation and the purification that pain can bring.
Legacy
Since its release in 2017, Recomeçar has been widely praised by critics, being recognised as a profound and impactful work. The album solidified Tim Bernardes' reputation as one of the most profound musical talents of his generation, attracting a global audience. Its repercussions led to several re-issues in different formats, including LP, highlighting its lasting value in the music market. Bernardes, who has collaborated with names like Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Gal Costa, has been fundamental to the new Brazilian scene, capturing hearts worldwide and receiving Latin Grammy nominations, which underscores the recognition of his work.
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Tim Bernardes
Fernando Sanches
Gui Jesus Toledo
Maria Cau Levy
Marco Lafer
Podcasts
PodCália · Gigola
Para ser podcalista, é preciso suportar emoções fortes. Nesse episódio analisamos o trabalho de um dos maiores nomes da Música Popular Brasileira contemporânea: Tim Bernardes. Normalmente conhecido por seu trabalho no Terno, o cantor, compositor e multi-instrumentista deu uma pausa em sua carreira de rock-vanguarda-tropicalista-psicodélica para entregar um disco mais intimista, que representa as p
Videos
TIM BERNARDES I RECOMEÇAR I ALBUM REVIEW
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Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar | ALBUM REVIEW
Som de Peso
Tim Bernardes e seu álbum solo "Recomeçar" | O Som do Vinil
Canal Brasil
Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar | RIFF Review #14
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Tim Bernardes e o 'Recomeçar' (Album Review) | Troca Fita
Troca-Fita
Books
Analyses
Review: Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar - Audiograma
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Apesar do nome, o disco não é um recomeço e nem a reinvenção do artista. Trata-se da continuidade de seu trabalho, mas com uma sonoridade minimalista e uma pegada mais intimista e profunda.
Resenha: "Recomeçar" - Tim Bernardes (2017) - Nação da Música
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As letras de Tim Bernardes têm profundidade, transbordam emoção e instigam a reflexão. Em seu trabalho solo, o vocalista d'O Terno é mais poético, quiçá até mais dolorido, mas, acima de tudo, belíssimo.
Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar (2017) | cenaindie
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Lançado em 2017, "Recomeçar" é o álbum de estreia solo de Tim Bernardes, conhecido por seu trabalho com a banda O Terno. A obra marca uma ruptura sutil, mas significativa, na trajetória do artista, explorando temas de mudança, liberdade e a busca por novos caminhos.
Resenha: "Recomeçar", Tim Bernardes - Música Instantânea
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Dotado de um lirismo agridoce, Recomeçar joga com a dor e o acolhimento dos versos a todo instante, costurando tormentos intimistas, declarações de amor e conflitos que bagunçam a mente de Bernardes.
Resenha: Tim Bernardes - Recomeçar
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Os elogios feitos ao trabalho não são gratuitos. É um disco muito. O defeito, que não atrapalha em nada, é que algumas faixas são repetitivas em arranjos e temáticas.
Discogs
Recomeçar – Discogs
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