Label:Somil Records – 502.056
Country:Brazil
Used LP 19XX
Disc:VG+ (good shape overall, slight surface noise at some quiet parts)
Jacket:VG+ (light wear, autographed by artist, not bad condition overall)
A little-known great Brazilian piece by composer/singer Renato Rey, who is still active today based in Rio de Janeiro. The release is estimated to be from the late 80s to early 90s. With production by Wilson Nunes, an essential figure in Piry Reis's work, and featuring top musicians from Rio de Janeiro, including saxophonist Humberto Araújo, guitarist Cássio Tucunduva, and co-producer Ricardo Magno, this is a truly impressive album. Featuring laid-back AOR number “Flashback”, nostalgic “Aquele Beijo” accented by crystalline synths, and melancholic synth MPB track “Te Amo”, all showcasing magical arrangements throughout. It's simply remarkable album, almost bafflingly underrated.
リオデジャネイロを拠点に現在も活動する作曲家/シンガーRenato Reyによる知られざる傑作。リリースは80年代後半から90年代初頭と推測されます。プロデュースをPiry Reis作品には欠かせないWilson Nunesが務め、サックス奏者Humberto Araújo、ギタリストCássio Tucunduva、共同プロデュースRicardo Magnoらリオを代表する演奏者が参加した悪いわけがない内容。ゆったりとレイドバックするAORナンバー”Flashback”、ノスタルジックに歌いながらクリスタルなシンセがアクセントとなる”Aquele Beijo”、哀愁のシンセMPBナンバー”Te Amo”はじめ全編マジカルなアレンジメントが随所に感じ取れる楽曲が揃います。ほとんど知られていないのが不思議な程の充実の一枚。
A1 - Flashback
A2 - Time of the Season
A4 - Aquele Beijo
B2 - Eu Preciso Ter Você Perto de Mim
B3 - Te Amo
