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Eletracústico
World · 2004 · 14 tracks

Eletracústico

Gilberto Gil

A sophisticated live recording blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with subtle electronic pulses. Warm, rhythmic, and deeply intellectual.

November 2004 · Wea Music

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Eletracústico is a masterclass in musical reconciliation. Recorded live in Rio de Janeiro, it captures Gilberto Gil at a fascinating crossroads: serving as Brazil's Minister of Culture while remaining its most adventurous sonic architect. The album is a deliberate experiment in texture, where the electronic and acoustic elements do not just coexist but actively interrogate one another. It feels like a warm evening in a sophisticated theater, where the air is thick with the scent of the ocean and the hum of a modern city.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
Refavela
5:56
02
Andar com fé
4:19
03
Chuck Berry Fields Forever
4:40
04
Cambalache
4:53
05
Imagine
5:47
06
A Rita
3:16
07
A linha e o linho
5:17
08
Aquele abraço
5:46
09
Maracatu Atômico
6:41
10
Se eu quiser falar com deus
4:16
11
La Lune de Gorée
4:06
12
Three Little Birds
3:10
13
Guerra santa
4:00
14
Soy Loco Por Ti America
7:39
Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the electronic beat syncs perfectly with the acoustic pandeiro during the opening of Expresso 2222.
The hushed, reverent atmosphere of the crowd during the delicate guitar intro to Aquele Abraço.
The intricate vocal harmonies that swell during the chorus of the cover of Imagine, adding a communal weight.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Eletracústico sound next to the rest of Gilberto Gil's catalogue?

Live Recording+1.9σ

The production is pushed notably harder into live recording than this artist usually allows.

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