Bebel Gilberto
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AMG Review of Bebel Gilberto
Rick Anderson
All Music GuideAlthough Bebel Gilberto has been writing, performing, and recording since her childhood, this is only her second full-length solo album. The child of Brazilian legend Joăo Gilberto and the celebrated singer Miucha, she comes by her musical talent honestly, but has honed and developed it carefully over the years, being careful not to overexpose herself or peak too early; as a result, she now emerges as a mature and fully developed singer despite her relative youth. Her eponymous sophomore effort is a delightfully warm and unaffected program of Brazilian pop, much (but not all) of it in a fairly raditional ossa nova style. There are electronic elements in the mix, but they are mostly kept in the background; instead of aggressive electronica or superimposed breakbeats, the instrumental accompaniment is mostly woven from organic percussion, acoustic guitars, bass, and piano. This all serves to keep one's attention where it belongs: on Gilberto's sweet, rich voice and her gorgeous melodies. Highlights include the lovely "Aganjú," the gently heartbroken "Every Day You've Been Away," and the lilting, almost funky "Cada Beiju." Very highly recommended.
BEBEL GILBERTO SINGS “ALL AROUND”
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All languages will ultimately fail in describing this song, “All Around.” If possible, this is probably the most calming of all of the songs on this CD with soft vocal overlays, strings and a flute in G with the breathy delivery of Gilberto seducing the listener’s mind and emotions.
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