A Tábua de Esmeralda (together with Jorge Ben's 1976 album África Brasil) could be said to represent the creative culmination of his astonishing '70s. The music that Ben recorded during this period had tremendous influence on Brazilian musicians at that time and to a great extent helped to ignite the creative explosion that took place in the Brazilian samba rock and samba soul scenes during the '70s. The sound on this particular album is very simple, with the songs being driven by Ben's characteristic acoustic guitar ...
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A Tábua de Esmeralda (together with Jorge Ben's 1976 album África Brasil) could be said to represent the creative culmination of his astonishing '70s. The music that Ben recorded during this period had tremendous influence on Brazilian musicians at that time and to a great extent helped to ignite the creative explosion that took place in the Brazilian samba rock and samba soul scenes during the '70s. The sound on this particular album is very simple, with the songs being driven by Ben's characteristic acoustic guitar playing together with a bass guitar and percussion. Floating in the background on several tracks are also some nice string arrangements and a double bass. The melodies are magnificently crafted, managing to be catchy and free-flowing without ever feeling banal or predictable. One of many great songs on this album is the upbeat opening track, "Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando," with its funny lyrics about alchemists. Other especially fine moments are the space-themed "Errare Humanum Est," "Zumbi," with its Africa-inspired lyrics, "Cinco Minutos," and "Magnolia." A Tábua de Esmeralda belongs in the record collection of any fan of Ben's music and is also a great starting point for someone who wants an introduction to his work. ~ Philip Jandovský, Rovi
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New in new dust jacket. Considerado um dos melhores álbuns de Jorge Ben, o disco tem a alquimia como um dos temas principais e alguns arranjos com efeitos especiais completando o clima cósmico. Nessa época, o músico estudava filosofia e teologia, especialmente a obra de Tomás de Aquino, citada em várias faixas. São dessa fornada o clássico absoluto "Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando os Alquimistas", "Hermes Trimegisto e sua Celeste Tábua de Esmeralda" e "Errare Humanum Est". Sempre pregando a felicidade e paz de espírito nas letras e na sua irresistível base, o artista manda brasa com seu canto chorado e suingue malandro em outras pérolas do álbum como "O Homem da Gravata Florida", "O Namorado da Viúva", "Eu Vou Torcer", "Menina Mulher da Pele Preta", "Minha Teimosia, uma Arma pra te Conquistar", "Magnólia", "Zumbi", "Brother" e "Cinco Minutos". Lista de Músicas Lado A1. Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Os Alquimistas2. O Homem Da Gravata Florida (A Gravata Florida De Paracelso)3. Errare Humanum Est4. Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta5. Eu Vou Torcer6. Magnólia Lado B1. Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar2. Zumbi3. Brother4. O Namorado Da Viúva5. Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste Tábua De Esmeraldas (Tratado Hermético Escrito Pelo Faraó Egpicio Hermes Trimegisto E Traduzido Por Fulcanelli)6. Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos)
