In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned on artistic impression that might influence the youth of the country. However, producer, arranger and guitar player Arthur Verocai released a self-titled album on Brazilian based Continental Records that challenged the musical conventions of the day. His subtle protest experimented with new musical directions, and used figurative language to sneak under the censorship radar.
http://joeblowthesampleking.blogspot.com/2009/07/arthur-verocai-1972.html
Apparently, Arthur Verocai is old news to crate diggers and beat makers, but I just caught wind of this 1971 album from Brazil's answer to David Axelrod thanks to a fine homemade comp of obscure Tropicalia and more over at Ghost Capital and thought I'd post the whole thing. I can see why dudes like Madlib and MF Doom are all over this. Breezy Brazilian pop dipped in reverb with big brassy choruses, unpredictable arrangements and sample-ready 70s drums anchoring it all down. Perfect for summer or any time of the year, really.
listeb to whole LP
https://www.ubiquityrecords.com/shop/products/ARTHUR-VEROCAI-%252d-S%7B47%7DT.html#
4/6/12
Arthur Verocai
In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned on artistic impression that might influence the youth of the country. However, producer, arranger and guitar player Arthur Verocai released a self-titled album on Brazilian based Continental Records that challenged the musical conventions of the day. His subtle protest experimented with new musical directions, and used figurative language to sneak under the censorship radar.
http://joeblowthesampleking.blogspot.com/2009/07/arthur-verocai-1972.html
Apparently, Arthur Verocai is old news to crate diggers and beat makers, but I just caught wind of this 1971 album from Brazil's answer to David Axelrod thanks to a fine homemade comp of obscure Tropicalia and more over at Ghost Capital and thought I'd post the whole thing. I can see why dudes like Madlib and MF Doom are all over this. Breezy Brazilian pop dipped in reverb with big brassy choruses, unpredictable arrangements and sample-ready 70s drums anchoring it all down. Perfect for summer or any time of the year, really.
listeb to whole LP
https://www.ubiquityrecords.com/shop/products/ARTHUR-VEROCAI-%252d-S%7B47%7DT.html#
