2006 saw the release of “Vilarejo” by Brazilian vocalist and composer Marisa Monte. A Rio de Janeiro native, Monte has sold 10 million albums worldwide and has won four Latin Grammys (among many other awards). The tune modulates several times, starting at 0:49.
Tag: Brazil
Vanessa de Mata | Longe Demais
Brazilian chanteuse Vanessa da Mata, the winner of several Latin GRAMMYs, produced the track “Longe Demais” (too far away) in 2002. This laid-back tune features direct modulations at 1:01, 1:43, and 2:43.
Gal Costa | Nada Mais (Lately)
Here’s modulation from our newest member, Rio native Livingstone Ferreira: “Nada Mais,” a 1984 cover by Brazilian vocalist Gal Costa of Stevie Wonder‘s classic ballad “Lately.” Key change at 3:20.
Sergio Mendes | Pipoca
Like much contemporary Brazilian jazz, Sergio Mendes‘s “Pipoca,” composed by Hermeto Pascoal, is loaded with modulations. This 1992 track starts off with a tumbling, mischievous feel, throwing us its first modulation at only 0:16 (!) after a playful ascending chromatic run.
The intro sets the scene for key changes which continue to to turn on a dime as they arrive frequently throughout the track.
Elis Regina + Tom Jobim | Aguas de Marco
The 1972 Brazilian jazz classic “Aguas de Marco” (Waters of March) performed in Portuguese by Brazilian music legends Elis Regina and Tom Jobim (aka Antonio Carlos Jobim). The bridge arrives, bringing something very new along with it, at 1:48!
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