Livro

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Veloso offers his reveries, cerebral and sensual, in song and on the page. (The booklet contains an excerpt from his memoir, Tropical Truth.) The New York Times described this Grammy winner as “wildly intelligent and sensual, and perfectly produced, moving from orchestral works to minimalist ballads and Brazilian drum workouts.” Rolling Stone called it "a fresh, fearless collection that balances ideas and sonics, art-song stream and pop sport."

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1999 Grammy Award Winner
2000 Latin Grammy Award Winner

“One of the greatest songwriters of the century: a master melodist, a lyricist who merges surreal imagery with a sense of history and a sense of humor, a singer whose voice radiates tenderness and supple swing and a musician who connects to traditional music, pop and jazz from all over.” —New York Times

Caetano Veloso’s Livro won Best World Music Album at the 1999 Grammy Awards and was selected as ‘Best of the Year’ by several critics in both the New York Times and the Village Voice.

Livro (Book) is the fifth Nonesuch release from Brazilian singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso. Recorded in 1997 in Rio de Janeiro and featuring lush orchestral arrangements with a full compliment of percussion, it is a collection of 14 tunes, mostly Veloso originals. Peter Watrous of the New York Times, who chose Livro as one of the best records of the year, describes it as, “wildly intelligent and sensual, and perfectly produced, moving from orchestral works to minimalist ballads and Brazilian drum workouts.” Rolling Stone calls this "a fresh, fearless collection that balances ideas and sonics, art-song stream and pop sport."

Combining sensuality and swing, poetry and pop, Veloso’s velvety vocals create a hypnotic and inviting atmosphere. For more than three decades and with over thirty recordings to his credit, Caetano Veloso has attracted an international following, whose enthusiasm for his recorded music is exceeded only by a passion for his live concert appearances.

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced and directed by Jaques Morelenbaum and Caetano Veloso

Nonesuch Selection Number

79557

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
FormatRestrictions

All formats of this album are available from Nonesuch in the United States only.

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Artist Name
Caetano Veloso
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Caetano Veloso: vocals, guitar, piano
Luiz Brazil: guitar
Marcelo Costa: drums, percussion
Jaques Morelenbaum: cello
Jorge Helder: bass
Márcio Victor: percussion
Jó: percussion
Du: percussion
Léo Bit Bit: percussion
Moreno Veloso: vocals, guitar, percussion

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UPC/Price
Label
MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
075597955767
Label
CD
UPC
075597955729
  • 79557

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  • About This Album

    1999 Grammy Award Winner
    2000 Latin Grammy Award Winner

    “One of the greatest songwriters of the century: a master melodist, a lyricist who merges surreal imagery with a sense of history and a sense of humor, a singer whose voice radiates tenderness and supple swing and a musician who connects to traditional music, pop and jazz from all over.” —New York Times

    Caetano Veloso’s Livro won Best World Music Album at the 1999 Grammy Awards and was selected as ‘Best of the Year’ by several critics in both the New York Times and the Village Voice.

    Livro (Book) is the fifth Nonesuch release from Brazilian singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso. Recorded in 1997 in Rio de Janeiro and featuring lush orchestral arrangements with a full compliment of percussion, it is a collection of 14 tunes, mostly Veloso originals. Peter Watrous of the New York Times, who chose Livro as one of the best records of the year, describes it as, “wildly intelligent and sensual, and perfectly produced, moving from orchestral works to minimalist ballads and Brazilian drum workouts.” Rolling Stone calls this "a fresh, fearless collection that balances ideas and sonics, art-song stream and pop sport."

    Combining sensuality and swing, poetry and pop, Veloso’s velvety vocals create a hypnotic and inviting atmosphere. For more than three decades and with over thirty recordings to his credit, Caetano Veloso has attracted an international following, whose enthusiasm for his recorded music is exceeded only by a passion for his live concert appearances.

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Caetano Veloso: vocals, guitar, piano
    Luiz Brazil: guitar
    Marcelo Costa: drums, percussion
    Jaques Morelenbaum: cello
    Jorge Helder: bass
    Márcio Victor: percussion
    Jó: percussion
    Du: percussion
    Léo Bit Bit: percussion
    Moreno Veloso: vocals, guitar, percussion

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced and directed by Jaques Morelenbaum and Caetano Veloso

  • Format Availability

    All formats of this album are available from Nonesuch in the United States only.