1.1 Os Alquimistas Est?o Chegando Os Alquimistas 3:16
1.2 O Homem Da Gravata Florida (A Gravata Florida de Paracelso) 3:06
1.3 Errare Humanum Est 4:55
1.4 Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta 2:56
1.5 Eu Vou Torcer 3:13
1.6 Magn?lia 3:13
1.7 Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar 2:43
1.8 Zumbi 3:29
1.9 Brother 2:54
1.10 O Namorado Da Vi?va 2:02
1.11 Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste T?bua de Esmeraldas (Tratado Herm?tico Escrito Pelo Fara? Egpicio Hermes Trimegisto E Traduzido Por Fulcanelli) 5:28
1.12 Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos) 2:57
Description:
The LP "A Tábua De Esmeralda" by Jorge Ben, reissued by SURVIVAL RESEARCH, presents one of the most imaginative and revered works in Brazilian popular music. Originally emerging in the fertile 1970s period of samba, soul and psychedelic experimentation, this album fuses samba rhythms, acoustic grooves and subtle orchestrations with spiritual, esoteric and philosophical themes. The songs are characterized by warm, organic production, fluid guitar work and hypnotic grooves that invite repeated listening. Listeners encounter an intimate yet rhythmically rich soundscape that balances danceable tracks with more introspective, almost mystical moments, making the record a cornerstone for fans of Brazilian music, jazz-influenced arrangements and soulful songwriting alike. As an LP format, it benefits from a coherent, album-focused experience and an analog warmth that suits the rich instrumentation and vocal nuances.
Jorge Ben is one of Brazil's most influential songwriters and performers, a central figure in the evolution of modern samba and Brazilian popular music. Known for his effortlessly grooving guitar style, distinctive voice and genre-blending compositions, he has shaped the sound of samba-rock and inspired generations of artists. Across his career, his songs have become classics and have been widely covered and sampled, cementing his status as a key innovator in global popular music. His work is often praised for its rhythmic sophistication, melodic inventiveness and a unique ability to fuse street-level energy with poetic and spiritual themes.
SURVIVAL RESEARCH is a label known for carefully curated reissues and archival releases, focusing on quality pressings and detailed presentation. The label places importance on making significant, sometimes hard-to-find recordings available again on vinyl, often with a focus on historically and artistically important albums from around the world. With this edition of "A Tábua De Esmeralda," SURVIVAL RESEARCH underlines its commitment to preserving musical heritage and giving both dedicated collectors and new listeners access to essential recordings in a form that honors the original artistic vision.
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