O Paraiso

by Madredeus

Overview

O Paraiso finds founding members Teresa Salguiero (vocals) and Pedro Ayres Magalhaes (guitar), as well as guitarist Jose Peixoto, leading a new lineup of Madredeus, featuring bassist Fernando Judice and keyboardist Carlos Maria Trindade. The result isn't particularly different from the previous lineup, although the rhythms are a little looser than before. What matters, like it did before, is the emotional impact of the music, and how Salguiero's provocative voice blends into the ethereal instrumentals, which borrow freely from different world musics. It's not a perfect album, but it is a fascinating one, and that's more than enough to prove that Madredeus hasn't lost anything by switching rhythm sections. If anything, they have gained strength. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	01/27/1998
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0724382310228

Tracks

1. Haja O Que Houver
2. Os Dias S¿¿o ¿¿ Noite
3. A Tempestade
4. A Andorinha da Primavera
5. Claridade
6. A Praia Do Mar
7. O Fim da Estrada
8. Agora
9. A Margem
10. Carta Para Ti
11. Coisas Pequenas
12. N¿¿o Muito Distante
13. O Sonho
14. O Para¿¿so

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Madredeus   Primary Artist
Jose Peixoto   Guitar (Classical),Guitar
Teresa Salgueiro   Voices
Pedro Ayres Ferreira Magalhaes   Guitar (Classical),Guitar
Carlos Maria Trindade   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Fernando Judice   Bass (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Jose Peixoto   Composer
Tim Young   Mastering
Pedro Ayres Ferreira Magalhaes   Producer,Mixing,Composer
Matt Butler   Engineer
Jorge Barata   Engineer
Carlos Maria Trindade   Composer
Maximiliano Bacchin   Assistant Engineer