Bebel Gilberto - Tanto Tempo

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Free Music Review: Brazilliance!
Hit: 5 Stars

Let's call this disc one of life's more agreeable surprises. While I've noticed the CD countless times at my local record store I never took the time to listen to it's contents....until two weeks ago. And it's almost never left my turntable since ( what is the lifespan of any CD anyway? ). My initial reaction to the songs contained here were one not unlike when seeing an old friend after being apart for any amount of time. The were oddly recognizable but at the same time also fresh and completely enveloping in their charms. While Bebel's singing style ( and tonal quality ) instantly bring to mind the amazing Astrud Gilberto ( see my review of Finest Hour and perhaps you'll find how huge a fan I am of her! ) that is certainly high praise indeed. The tune's are, for the most part, economically written and while sung in Portugese ( except for two tracks ) contain a certain atmospheric quality that is hard to deny. My own personal highlight ( and I suspect many other listener's as well! ) would be " So Nice ( Summer Samba ) " an age old Bossa Nova classic that Bebel handles with an incredible amount of ease and maturity. Everything here tends to feel extremely smooth and languid....not unlike relaxing on the sand while soaking in the sun's rays. And while I will readily admit to a certain 'datedness' concerning these tracks ( plus containing a type of lounge, cha-cha-cha feeling as well! ) that only enhances the overall appeal of this incredible disc. If there is, at least for me, anything that truly establishes a CD as being a 'classic' ( and yes, I'm aware that term is relative! ) it is simply how that artist is able to create a mood throughout the life of the entire disc and hold the listener's unqualified attnetion. Obviously, we already have our answer concerning the amazing " Tanto Tempo "!

As for me, upon finishing this critique I'm heading back to that favorite chair, pouring myself a martini ( shaken not stirred! ) and shuffling Bebel's album, Sinatra'a disc with Jobim and perhaps a little Stan Getz as well. Soon to be drifting off to some secluded beach, waves lapping at my toes, all the while enjoying the company of my 'super-model girlfriend.' Hey, I can dream.....can't I? Well, no matter how you may wish to enjoy Bebel's wonderful CD I suspect it too will work it's quiet charms on you also. Rhythyms that are not only strangely hypnotic but ultimately seductive. Sometimes life truly is good. Thanks!

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