A Tab煤a de Esmeralda
by Jorge Ben
- Type: Album
- Released: 1974
- Label: Philips
- Country: Brazil
- Length: 40:12
- Community rating: 4.43/5 from 16 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On 'A T谩bua de Esmeralda', Jorge Ben merges lyrical themes of alchemy and mysticism with explorations of Afro-Brazilian identity, all set to a sophisticated fusion of samba, soul, and funk. The album's sound is defined by Ben's intricate and rhythmic acoustic guitar performance, with Paulinho Tapaj贸s's production providing a nuanced backdrop that includes subtle string and percussive arrangements. This synthesis of esoteric concepts with an accessible, guitar-driven musicality marks a creative peak for Ben and is regarded as a landmark work in Brazilian music.
Genres
Descriptors: portuguese, funky, rhythmic, breezy, vibrant, Portuguese language, melodic, vocal, harmonies
Tracklist
- Os Alquimistas Est茫o Chegando Os Alquimistas (03:15)
- O Homem Da Gravata Florida (03:05)
- Errare Humanum Est (04:50)
- Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta (02:57)
- Eu Vou Torcer (03:15)
- Magn贸lia (03:14)
- Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar (02:41)
- Zumbi (03:31)
- Brother (02:54)
- O Namorado Da Vi煤va (02:03)
- Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste T谩bua De Esmeralda (05:30)
- Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos) (02:57)
Credits
- Jorge Ben - vocals, guitar
- Dadi Carvalho - bass
- Pedrinho Batera - drums
- Osmar Milito - arranged by, arrangements, string arrangements, piano
- Darcy de Paulo - arranged by, arrangements, string arrangements
- Hugo Bellard - arranged by, arrangements, string arrangements
- J. T. Meirelles e Os Copa 5 - accompaniment
- Trio Mocot贸 - accompaniment
- Paulinho Tapaj贸s - producer, production direction
- Aldo Luiz - artwork, cover
- Joaquim Figueira - lacquer cut by
- M谩rio Luiz - photography, back cover photos