Serano - Gilberto Gil
from the album OK OK OK (2018)
Many moons ago, I was on a six week work assignment in Brasília. It proved to be a most enchanting adventure; filled with joyous people, the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer, and the incredible sounds of Brazilian music.
At the time, I was deep into an exploration of Bossa Nova and could not get enough of the late night jazz clubs filled with beautiful women and the compositions of Jobim. I was a fascination for local patrons, an american with a deep knowledge and love for their musical heritage. It led to people buying me lots of drinks, inviting me to parties, and even a night when I was invited on stage to play bass guitar.
I also sought out music that was, at the time, unknown to me. Friendly people turned me on to magnificent artists, like Ed Motta and Gilberto Gil. I ultimately flew home with a treasure trove of their compact discs.
In the years that followed, the Gilberto Gil albums became a staple for late nights when I would be drinking wine and seeking a little zen.
I particularly remember one troubled night in Miles City, Montana, when - after bailing a coworker out of jail - I drove alone to a wide open space along the Yellowstone River, starred at the stars, and listened to Gilberto Gil.
It reminded me of all the simple beauty in our world. A pretty guitar, a sweet voice, the big sky.
As I listen to his new album, the song Serano takes me back to times of tender memories and zen. aah.
Click Here to listen to Serano by Gilberto Gil.
Many moons ago, I was on a six week work assignment in Brasília. It proved to be a most enchanting adventure; filled with joyous people, the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer, and the incredible sounds of Brazilian music.
At the time, I was deep into an exploration of Bossa Nova and could not get enough of the late night jazz clubs filled with beautiful women and the compositions of Jobim. I was a fascination for local patrons, an american with a deep knowledge and love for their musical heritage. It led to people buying me lots of drinks, inviting me to parties, and even a night when I was invited on stage to play bass guitar.
I also sought out music that was, at the time, unknown to me. Friendly people turned me on to magnificent artists, like Ed Motta and Gilberto Gil. I ultimately flew home with a treasure trove of their compact discs.
In the years that followed, the Gilberto Gil albums became a staple for late nights when I would be drinking wine and seeking a little zen.
I particularly remember one troubled night in Miles City, Montana, when - after bailing a coworker out of jail - I drove alone to a wide open space along the Yellowstone River, starred at the stars, and listened to Gilberto Gil.
It reminded me of all the simple beauty in our world. A pretty guitar, a sweet voice, the big sky.
As I listen to his new album, the song Serano takes me back to times of tender memories and zen. aah.
Click Here to listen to Serano by Gilberto Gil.
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