Jorge Ben Samba Esquema Novo Brazil LP Samba Bossanova mpb tim maia joao donato

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Label: Polysom – 33126-1 Series: Clássicos Em Vinil – 33126-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180 gram Country: Brazil Released: 2012 Genre: Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country Style: Bossa Nova, MPB, Samba A1 Mas, Que Nada! A2 Tim Dom Dom Written-By – Codó, João Mello A3 Balança Pema A4 Vem Morena A5 Chove Chuva A6 É Só Sambar B1 Rosa, Menina Rosa B2 Quero Esquecer Você B3 Uála Uálalá B4 A Tamba B5 Menina Bonita Não Chora B6 Por Causa De Você, Menina Manufactured By – Poly Som Com. E Ind. De Plásticos Ltda. Designed At – Lastudio Lacquer Cut At – Poly Som Com. E Ind. De Plásticos Ltda. – P0110 Artwork By – Paulo Breves Engineer – Sylvio Rabello Graphic Design [Restauração Gráfica Das Artes Originais E Criação De Encarte] – Leandro Arraes Lacquer Cut By [Reedição Em Vinil] – Will Cutter Liner Notes – Armando Pittigliani Photography By – Mafra Producer – Armando Pittigliani Technician – Célio Martins Written-By – Jorge Ben (tracks: A1, A3-B6) ℗ 1963 © 2012 Matrix / Runout (Side A): PA 33126-1 P0110-A ධ1C Matrix / Runout (Side B): PA 33126-1 P0110-B ධ1C Barcode (Text): 7 898324 306471
Jorge Ben’s Samba Esquema Novo (1963) is a landmark debut album that introduced a fresh, innovative take on samba, blending it with rock and jazz influences to create the genre that would later be known as samba rock. The album features Ben’s unique rhythmic guitar style and laid-back vocal delivery, elements that would become his signature sound. At just 22 years old, Ben captured the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro's samba scenes, creating an upbeat, danceable album that felt both traditional and avant-garde.
Album Overview Release Year: 1963 Genres: Samba, Bossa Nova, Samba Rock, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) Lyrical Themes: The album’s lyrics are playful and celebratory, covering themes like romance, optimism, and the joy of Brazilian life. Samba Esquema Novo stood out from other albums of its time with Ben’s experimental yet accessible samba approach, bringing in catchy rhythms and relatable, upbeat lyrics. His rhythmic guitar technique, later called batida, is central to the album, with percussive strumming that complements the samba beats without overpowering them.
Notable Tracks "Mas, Que Nada!" – The album's most famous track, this upbeat song became a global hit and is one of Ben’s most iconic compositions. Its lively rhythm and catchy chorus have made it a Brazilian anthem. "Chove Chuva" – A melancholy yet rhythmic song that captures Ben's ability to blend happiness and sadness seamlessly in a samba rhythm. "Balança Pema" – Another standout track, this song embodies the samba rock style with its lively beat and Ben’s charismatic vocal style. "Por Causa de Você, Menina" – A love song that blends bossa nova influences with Ben’s signature samba style, showing his skill in combining genres. "Tim Dom Dom" – A playful track featuring infectious percussion that brings out the essence of samba's rhythmic complexity. Musical Style and Legacy Samba Esquema Novo was released during a time when bossa nova was at its peak, but Jorge Ben’s music stood apart by infusing samba with a modern edge, incorporating elements of jazz and rock into the genre’s foundation. The album’s fresh take on samba resonated strongly with Brazilian audiences, and Ben’s energetic, celebratory style helped make samba rock a prominent genre. His guitar style influenced many musicians, and his music has been covered and reinterpreted countless times, both in Brazil and internationally.
The album’s success led to Jorge Ben being recognized as a major innovator in Brazilian music, and Samba Esquema Novo remains a classic that continues to influence musicians in the samba, bossa nova, and MPB genres.
50 Similar Artists Gilberto Gil Caetano Veloso Gal Costa Elis Regina Marcos Valle Milton Nascimento João Gilberto Nara Leão Erasmo Carlos Tim Maia Os Mutantes Dom Salvador Azymuth Sérgio Mendes Luiz Melodia Tito Madi Wilson Simonal Djavan Elza Soares Zé Ramalho Arthur Verocai Ney Matogrosso Chico Buarque Gal Costa Novos Baianos Toninho Horta Baden Powell Joyce Moreno Edu Lobo Naná Vasconcelos Raul Seixas Lô Borges Tom Zé Flávio Venturini Angela Ro Ro Geraldo Vandré Geraldo Azevedo Martinho da Vila Clara Nunes Arnaldo Baptista Belchior Zeca Baleiro Celso Fonseca Wilson das Neves Os Cariocas Seu Jorge Tropicália collective Zimbo Trio Carlinhos Brown Chico Science & Nação Zumbi Samba Esquema Novo is celebrated as one of the most important Brazilian albums of the 1960s, with its enduring rhythms and catchy melodies remaining beloved by audiences worldwide. Jorge Ben's impact on samba and MPB set the stage for future generations of Brazilian musicians, making him a revered figure in Latin music history.