Waldick Soriano ao Vivo
Waldick Soriano
2007
Why This Album Matters
Waldick Soriano ao Vivo, released in 2007, is an essential record of the iconic Brazilian singer and songwriter's career. This album captures the essence and dignity of Waldick's popular singing, presenting him in one of his last great moments on stage. It is a work that resonates with the depth of the brega, bolero and seresta styles, genres in which Soriano became consecrated, and offers a window into the raw emotion and passionate delivery that were always his trademarks. Although released in a more advanced period of his life, the album demonstrates the enduring strength of his art. The album is not just a collection of hits, but a celebration of Waldick's unwavering connection with his audience, translating universal feelings of love and disillusionment into melodies and lyrics that marked generations. The live performance lends a palpable authenticity to the songs, allowing the artist's voice, even with the passing years, to convey all the intensity of his compositions. It is a testament to the lasting relevance of his work in the panorama of Brazilian popular music.
Context
In the period preceding the recording of Waldick Soriano ao Vivo, in 2006, Waldick Soriano was already a veteran artist, with a career started in 1959 and dozens of albums released over the decades. At 74 years old, although his health already showed signs of fragility and his voice might occasionally falter, he maintained an intense schedule of shows, especially in Brazil's Northeast. The project for this album, which also culminated in a DVD, was born from the initiative of actress Patrícia Pillar, an admitted fan of Waldick, who met him at a concert in Sobral, Ceará. This meeting resulted not only in the live recording, but also in the production of a documentary about the singer, titled "Waldick: Sempre no Meu Coração", which would be released in 2007.
Recording
The album Waldick Soriano ao Vivo was recorded in November 2006, during a show at the Centro Cultural Sesc Luiz Severiano Ribeiro, in Fortaleza, Ceará, a place with special significance, as Waldick Soriano had lived in the city for many years. The direction of the show was handled by Patrícia Pillar, who also co-directed the musical direction alongside José Milton. The general production was by Patrícia Pillar and Mariza Leão, with executive production by Thiago Pimentel. The band that accompanied Waldick featured first-class musicians and carefully crafted arrangements. Jota Moraes was responsible for the piano, conducting and arrangements, with the participation of Nilsinho on trombone, João Lyra on acoustic guitar, Ítalo on accordion, Jorge Helder on bass and Don Chacal on percussion. The technical recording of the album was carried out with a mobile recording unit, Loudness, and in studios such as Estúdio Ararena and Cia. Dos Técnicos Studios, with the final mastering done at Classic Master.
Songs
The repertoire of Waldick Soriano ao Vivo is a carefully selected anthology of classic "bolerões" that defined the artist's career, chosen by Patrícia Pillar and Fausto Nilo. Among the standout tracks are unmissable classics such as "Eu Não Sou Cachorro Não", one of his greatest anthems, and "Tortura de Amor", which exemplify the lyrical intensity of his compositions. Other memorable songs include "O Moço Pobre", "Eu Também Sou Gente", "A Saudade Que Você Deixou Aqui", "Paixão de Um Homem", "Carta de Amor", "Vestida de Branco", "Dama de Vermelho", and "Perfume de Gardênia". The album also features "A Voz do Povo é a Voz de Deus", which closes the show in a moment of strong communion between Waldick and his audience. The lyrics explore recurrent themes of his musical universe: lost loves, disappointments, overwhelming passions and the suffering inherent in relationships, always with a direct and emotional language that spoke directly to the heart of the people.
Legacy
Waldick Soriano ao Vivo, released in 2007 by Som Livre, represents a "well-crafted live recording" of Waldick Soriano's work, made available on CD and DVD. Patrícia Pillar's initiative in directing the show and co-producing the album brought a new look and meticulous production, with first-class arrangements and musicians, ensuring the dignity of Waldick's popular singing. Although there is no specific information on sales or chart positions, the existence of this high-quality recording, close to the artist's end of life (he passed away in 2008), consolidated his memory and the enduring nature of his songs for new generations. The album served as a "taster" for the documentary "Waldick: Sempre no Meu Coração", also released in 2007, reinforcing the artist's cultural importance. Public reception was one of great emotion, as evidenced by the atmosphere of intense communion between the artist and the audience at the close of the show with "A Voz do Povo é a Voz de Deus". This release was crucial to celebrate the trajectory of one of the greatest idols of Brazilian popular and romantic music, ensuring that his legacy continued to resonate, even with Waldick already away from the major radio and television circuits of the time.
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Waldick Soriano nasceu em Caetité / BA em 13 de maio de 1933, antes de ingressar na carreira artística, trabalhou como lavrador, engraxate e garimpeiro. Apesar das dificuldades, conseguiu se tornar conhecido nos anos 50 com a música "Quem és tu?" após mudança para o Rio de Janeiro.
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O baiano Waldick Soriano é uma das figura emblemáticas deste movimento e ganhou em 2007 um bem cuidado registro ao vivo (CD e DVD) dirigido por ninguém menos que Patrícia Pillar.