Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
E a Gente Sonhando is Milton Nascimento's first album of new material in almost a decade, a time he spent occupied with other musical projects such as revisiting the works of Tom Jobim. For this record, Nascimento attempted a return of sorts to the collective spirit of his 1972 masterpiece Clube da Esquina, as he gathered around a group of 25 young musicians from his hometown Três Pontas in pursuit of the inspiration that had been slipping away from the Minas Gerais' singer for some time. Nascimento certainly sounds rejuvenated on E a Gente Sonhando, arguably his strongest collection since 1990's Txai. Part of the reason has to do with that, for once, Nascimento is not trying too hard with a new concept or an overblown production, but instead concentrates on the basics of his own unique style. In fact, E a Gente Sonhando can be considered an excellent compendium of the type of songs typically associated with classic Milton Nascimento. Many are sublime ballads, including the first three tracks, which set a dignified mood for the album, even if brisker numbers are later introduced. Gradually, other characteristics of Nascimento's style begin to appear, such as the extensive use of choir or secondary voices in call and response patterns ("Raras Maneiras," "O Sol," "Espelho de Sol") that showcase young vocalists Bruno Cabral and Paulo Francisco. In another inspired decision, the orchestral arrangements that overwhelmed some of his latest productions are replaced by the stately piano of Ismael Tiso Jr. (son of Nascimento's lifetime friend and collaborator Wagner Tiso), unquestionably the album's musical anchor. As usual, Nascimento writes part of the material with Fernando Brant, as well as a track each with Flavio Henrique and Pedrinho do Cavaco, picks from some of his favorite songwriters (Vitor Ramil, Lulu Santos, Marcio Borges...), and also introduces songs by Hector Branquinho, Clayton Prosperi, and Marco Elízeo to a new generation. The latter is also the album's co-producer and arranger. As for that thing of beauty that is Milton Nascimento's voice, even if it has grown lower with age, and is not so prone to break into its heavenly falsetto, it still remains one of the beacons of world music.
© Mariano Prunes /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - João Bosco, Composer - Francisco Bosco, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist - Fernando Brant, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - Ismael Tiso Jr., Composer - Miller Sol, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Vitor Ramil, Composer - Milton Nascimento, MainArtist
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Marcio Borges, Composer - Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - Jose Antonio de Freitas, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Antonio Julio Nastácia, Composer - Milton Nascimento, MainArtist
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist - Fernando Brant, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist - Fernando Brant, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Cristovão Bastos, Composer - Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - Aldir Blanc, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist - Flavio Henrique, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist - Pedrinho do Cavaco, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Lulu Santos, Composer - Milton Nascimento, MainArtist
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, Composer, MainArtist
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - Heitor Branquinho, Composer - Marco Elizeo, Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Milton Nascimento, MainArtist - Clayton Prosperi, Composer - Haroldo Jr., Composer
(C) 2010 Nascimento Musica This Labelcopy information is the subject of Copyright Protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2010 EMI Music Brasil Ltda ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Album review
E a Gente Sonhando is Milton Nascimento's first album of new material in almost a decade, a time he spent occupied with other musical projects such as revisiting the works of Tom Jobim. For this record, Nascimento attempted a return of sorts to the collective spirit of his 1972 masterpiece Clube da Esquina, as he gathered around a group of 25 young musicians from his hometown Três Pontas in pursuit of the inspiration that had been slipping away from the Minas Gerais' singer for some time. Nascimento certainly sounds rejuvenated on E a Gente Sonhando, arguably his strongest collection since 1990's Txai. Part of the reason has to do with that, for once, Nascimento is not trying too hard with a new concept or an overblown production, but instead concentrates on the basics of his own unique style. In fact, E a Gente Sonhando can be considered an excellent compendium of the type of songs typically associated with classic Milton Nascimento. Many are sublime ballads, including the first three tracks, which set a dignified mood for the album, even if brisker numbers are later introduced. Gradually, other characteristics of Nascimento's style begin to appear, such as the extensive use of choir or secondary voices in call and response patterns ("Raras Maneiras," "O Sol," "Espelho de Sol") that showcase young vocalists Bruno Cabral and Paulo Francisco. In another inspired decision, the orchestral arrangements that overwhelmed some of his latest productions are replaced by the stately piano of Ismael Tiso Jr. (son of Nascimento's lifetime friend and collaborator Wagner Tiso), unquestionably the album's musical anchor. As usual, Nascimento writes part of the material with Fernando Brant, as well as a track each with Flavio Henrique and Pedrinho do Cavaco, picks from some of his favorite songwriters (Vitor Ramil, Lulu Santos, Marcio Borges...), and also introduces songs by Hector Branquinho, Clayton Prosperi, and Marco Elízeo to a new generation. The latter is also the album's co-producer and arranger. As for that thing of beauty that is Milton Nascimento's voice, even if it has grown lower with age, and is not so prone to break into its heavenly falsetto, it still remains one of the beacons of world music.
© Mariano Prunes /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:04:45
- Main artists: Milton Nascimento
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: EMI
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2010 Nascimento Musica ℗ 2010 Nascimento Musica
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.