ARTHUR VEROCAI – Arthur Verocai (50th Anniv. Half-Speed Master) – LP – Gatefold Gold & Black Marbled Vinyl

LP – Indies Exclusive 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Half-Speed Master on Gold & Black Marbled Vinyl.

Limited edition Gold + Black Marbled Vinyl
16-page booklet with interview
A2 poster
OBI strip
10 x photos from the original recording session
Gatefold tip-on sleeve
Half-speed mastering at Abbey Road Studios

A complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre.

Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio De Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, directed by the self-taught, Arthur Verocai. Previously he had worked on many records in various capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins and Celia, but this album gave him the chance to do his thing in its most pure form.

The 29 minute masterpiece, perfect in its arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, bass lines, synthesizers, vocals from the wonderful Clia, Carlos Dafe and Oberdan (Banda Black Rio), plus percussion from Pedro Santos and Paulo Moura on sax. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB, psychedelics and funk sit side by side effortlessly.

The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and infact all genres. Highlighted in part by the number of artists that have sampled from it; MF Doom, Ludacris & Common, Little Brother, Jneiro Jarel aka Dr Who Dat?, Dibiase and Action Bronson amongst others.

The original Continental version of the album now fetch around $2000. Our definitive re-issue is an exact replica of the gatefold original LP and the source master is taken from the Continental tapes, re-mastered in 2012 under Arthurs supervision.

Tracklist:

A1. Caboclo
A2. Pelas Sombras
A3. Sylvia
A4. Presente Grego
A5. Dedicada A Ela

B1. Seriado
B2 . Na Boca Do Sol
B3. Velho Parente
B4. O Mapa
B5. Karina