This is one of my all time favorites and certainly a classic. Antonio Jobim is one of the creators of bossa nova style and it is epitomized on this CD. It is rhythmic, smooth, subtle, sexy... perfect for wining and dining. The famous song "Girl from Ipanema" will give you an idea of style if you are unfamiliar. There are two versions on this CD. The first and probably the most famous is a soft vocal sung by the famed Joao Gilberto and his wife Astrud (wonderful); the second an instrumental. The lyrics describes a yearning for a beautiful woman who "he" will never know and she will never know "he" exists as she walks by each day. Most songs that have lyrics are sung in Portuguese, some in English or a sprinkle of both. There are enough instrumentals to satisfy those who are exclusive. Overall, the instrumentals are well composed and the flow from one song to the next well done. There are a few songs that I am lukewarm; one is titled "Un Rancho Nas Nuvens" and "Inutil Paisagem" as they are a little melancholy to me. Interestingly noted in the insert, the song titled "Passairm" is a bit of an activist song as Jobim was concerned about the destruction of the Brazilian forests and addresses it with the plight of a bird..."little bird you'd better fly". I've noticed contemporary bossa nova interpretations lately and some are very good, edgy, but Jobim's music is timeless and will never be "dated", it sounds as good today. I have never written a review before but simply felt compelled as this is a classic and especially as there were no reviews posted. My review does not do it justice. At the prices offered here, you can't go wrong... it is a must have for any bossa nova lovers or for those that are just curious!Read full review
What to say just that I listen Tom Jobim almost every day... The rhytm, melody, words, his harmony, in writing songs... As I sad, the Legends lives alaways....
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Beautiful music. I can't stop listening to this sound track.
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Was a gift for a friend. Is truly enjoying the music.
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Great CD for any one who loves this genre. Great voices and music. Excellent! I like this kind of music so and i heard he was one of the first in the genre.
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