Minas [Water] [Remaster]

Performer: Milton Nascimento
Artist: Beto Guedes; Wagner Tiso; Toninho Horta
Engineer: Toninho Horta
Producer: Ronaldo Bastos; Pat Thomas (Reissue); Filippo Salvadori (Reissue)
Distributor: City Hall

Notes: Personnel: Milton Nascimento (vocals, acoustic guitar, piano); Milton Nascimento; Toninho Horta (vocals, chant, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, upright bass, percussion); Beto Guedes (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion); Notlim Otnemicsan, Nelson Angelo (acoustic guitar); Gianni Fumagalli (harp); Ernani Bordinhao, Ricardo Benicio DeAbreu, Wilson Assis Teodoro, Jorge Faini, Pesach Nisenbaun, Robert Eduardi Arnaud, Salvador Piersanti, Nat�rcia Teixeira Silva, Santino Parpinelli, Adolpho Pissarenko, Joao Daltro de Almeida, Giancarlos Spala Pareschi (violin); Geza Kiszely, Jandovy DeAlmeida, Gerson Flinkas, Nelson DeMacedo, Maria L�a Lugao, Edmundo Blois, Bedrich Preuss, Arlindo Penteado, Hindenburgo V. Borges Pereira, Murillo Loures (viola); Rudolf Janecka, Edmundo Oliani, Atelisa de Salles, Giorgio Bariola, Watson Clis, Marcio Mallard, Peter Dauelsberg, Eugene Ranewsky (cello); Nivaldo Ornelas (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Danilo Caymmi, Mauro Senise, Paulo Jobim, Raul Mascarenhas, Paulo Guimaraes (flute); Geraldo Pereira DeMelo, Zdenek Svab, Antonio Candido Sabrinho (trumpet); Z�nio DeAlencar (tuba); Wagner Tiso (piano, electric piano, organ, keyboards, background vocals); Ten�rio Junio (organ); Chico Batera (marimba, percussion); Novelli (double bass, bass guitar); Renato Sbragia (double bass); Paulinho Braga (drums, surdo, percussion); Edison Machado (drums). Audio Mixer: Nivaldo Duarte. Liner Note Author: Juan Pablo M�bili. Recording information: EMI-Odeon Studios, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (1975). Unknown Contributor Roles: Fafa De Belem; Beto Guedes. This is another of the must-have classic albums by Milton Nascimento. This CD reissue of the LP released in 1975 had a digital remastering in Abbey Road studios, London. The album opens with the wonderful "Minas" (Novelli), a tribute to all sacred music traditions in the Minas Gerais state, which was deeply influential in Milton's sensibility. The album launched songs that became strongly emotional hits: "F� Cega, Faca Amolada," "Beijo Partido," the nostalgic "Saudades Dos Avioes da Panair,," "Ponta de Areia," and "Paula E Bebeto." There's a preferential orchestral/choir treatment over the band's performances which strengthens the evocative bonds of an ancient Minas. ~ Alvaro Neder Although several of Nascimento's most familiar songs are contained in this debut American release, Milton (Minas) (referring to his home state of Minas Gerais) is a remarkably cohesive piece of work that stands as one of his finest. It includes famous tunes "Carvo e Canela" and "Nada Sera como Antes." [A Japanese import is available with bonus tracks.] ~ Terri Hinte & Michael G. Nastos

Milton Nascimento emerged in the late '60s as part of a new generation of Brazilian musicians and songwriters adapting the sounds of rock and pop. But even in Brazil, which has absorbed a wealth of musical traditions, Milton Nascimento is a unique artist. His soaring voice and plaintive songs have inspired and influenced musicians of all kinds who recognize the sheer soulfulness of his music, which at its best is both universal and deeply personal.

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