Surround Cristina Branco – Ulisses (2004, 2005) SACD-R multichannel music
Artist: Cristina Branco | Album: Ulisses | Released: 2004, 2005 | Quality: SACD-R ( DST64 2.0, 5.1 ) | Label: Universal Records | Catalog #: 9826669 | Genre: New Age, International, Fado
First-time listeners to this Portuguese chanteuse may become so instantly infatuated with her beautiful, expressive voice & the plucky native guitar of Custódio Castelo that they may not truly care about the fado music traditions the 2 are carrying on via this enchanting collection. One could simply enjoy the impressionistic English translations of these Portuguese songs, punctuated sweetly & appropriately by an English-language rendering of Joni Mitchell’s unabashedly romantic “A Case of You.” But for those who want to understand the essence of Branco’s artistry, it’s interesting to note that her mission is to take fado out of its traditional mode of suffering, melancholy, & impotence & breathe new life into the genre with more hopeful interpretations. Composer & guitarist Castelo helps her realize her vision by artfully combining classics & originals to fit the beautiful tonality of her voice. His melodies tap the memory of the fado but transcend the fatalistic & head boldly into more lighthearted territory. Beyond such definitions, it’s simply beautiful to listen to.
02.Alfonsina y el mar 04:05
03.Sete pedacos de vento 03:26
04.Redondo vocabulo 03:19
05.A case of you 04:56
06.Navio triste 04:04
07.Oh! Como se me alonga de ano em ano 02:34
08.Choro 03:39
09.Liberte 05:51
10.Crystal 03:52
11.Porque me olhas assim 03:44
12.E por vezes 03:05
13.Circe 02:38
14.Gaivota 03:51
15.Fundos 03:33
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