Minas - Beatles In Bossa [2LP]

WIENERWORLD

£34.15

Cat. no: RN1038
Format: LP2
Barcode: 606822042015
Release Date: 02 Dec 2022
Genre: World Music

Minas is a world music duet comprising Orlando Haddad and Patricia King

Minas refects a perfect musical marriage with a stage presence and chemistry that only a lifetime can produce. Drawing on the passionate styles of Brazilian and American roots music, the two create a fresh and innovative sound. With a catalogue of 8 recordings released on their label Bluezul and a collection of over 100 songs, they have been building a reputation. Multi-talented as composers, vocalists and instrumentalists and equally comfortable in Brazilian jazz, folk and classical genres, Minas is now bringing their world music approach to the Beatles
with their latest album titled ‘Beatles In Bossa’.

This re-imagination of 14 songs by The Beatles is infused with American jazz and Brazilian styles of Bossa Nova, Samba, Choro, Partido Alto, Afoxé, Marcha Rancho and Frevo. ‘Blackbird’ has a nylon-strung guitar and vocal intro that sets the tone for this Brazilian-themed arrangement. Minas transforms the melody to something new while still keeping the theme recognisable. The male and female vocals of Haddad and King blend beautifully as the band builds a relaxed Brazilian feel. John Swana plays an expressive Evi solo, adding a modern colour while still being vivid. Haddad wrote this creative arrangement with a fresh approach to this classic Beatles melody.

‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ is another Brazilian arrangement that is all Minas. The concept came from Haddad and King with the horn arrangement provided by Andrew Neu. Haddad's nylon-strung guitar keeps a Latin pattern as the horns accent the two vocalists trading melody phrases. Neu plays an exciting solo. The arrangement is rewarding, enabling us to hear the melodic lines, harmony, and orchestration from a different perspective. ‘Beatles In Bossa’ impresses with its natural, vibrant, and heartfelt presence, allowing us to hear and appreciate the colours and textures of the exceptional music of The Beatles
through a Brazilian perspective and thoughtful performances.

Tracks: Blackbird / Come Together / She Loves You / Day Tripper / Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds / I Will / Can't Buy Me Love / Eleanor Rigby / Within You, Without You / Here Comes The Sun / Norwegian Wood / With A Little Help From My Friends / In My Life / Get Back