Brazilian Octopus

Brazilian Octopus
Label - Fermata/Som Livre (BR)
Recorded - 1970
Style - Funk, Jazz, Brazil, Percussion, Awesome, Octopus

(from Dusty Groove)
An incredible little record with a sound that's unlike anything else we've ever heard before -- a set that mixes jazzy inflections on vibes, organ, guitar, percussion, and flute -- the last of which is played here by a young Hermeto Pascoal! The set was done after Pascoal's work in Quarteto Novo but before some of his more complicated jazz albums of the 70s -- and it's got a style that mixes his own love of playful rhythms and complicated shadings with a lighter, freer approach to the music -- one that's almost in line with some of the EMI/Odeon work of the time, but which comes off with a slightly different feel. The drums get quite funky at times, and the mix of instruments reminds us a fair bit of the legendary Aquarians album on Uni from the US -- but with an influence that's more bossa-driven, in comparison to the Latin modes of that set. At times, there's a lightly dancing beauty to the record that's almost in soundtrack mode -- but tunes are more focused overall, and clearly aware of their own instrumental power.

Tracklist:
1. Brazilian Octopus - Gamboa (3:30)
2. Brazilian Octopus - Rhodosando (1:37)
3. Brazilian Octopus - Canção Latina (2:27)
4. Brazilian Octopus - Pavane (2:33)
5. Brazilian Octopus - As Borboletas (2:52)
6. Brazilian Octopus - Momento B-8 (2:02)
7. Brazilian Octopus - Summerhill (1:59)
8. Brazilian Octopus - Gosto de Ser Como Sou (2:00)
9. Brazilian Octopus - Chayê (3:28)
10. Brazilian Octopus - Canção de Fim de tarde (1:34)
11. Brazilian Octopus - O Pássaro (2:35)
12. Brazilian Octopus - Casa Forte (2:24)

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Various Artists - Batucada: The Sound of the Favelas

Various Artists - Batucada: The Sound of the Favelas
Label - Mr Bongo (UK)
Recorded - ???
Style - Latin, Brazilian, Batucada, Lee Library, Percussion

Tracklist:
1. Paulinho Da Costa - Ritmo Number One (8:31)
2. Portinho - Batumata (4:35)
3. Padre Miguel - Só No Apito (4:48)
4. Nicos Jaritz - Otão E Eu (5:07)
5. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Repimar (5:20)
6. Verde Amarelo - Vibrando Com A Seleção (2:54)
7. Par Ney De Castro - Ba-Tu-Ca-Da (8:20)
8. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Comunic-Ritmo (2:43)
9. Padre Miguel - Mulata Faceira (3:13)
10. Portinho - Rápido (3:54)
11. Pontela - Pai Bene, Queimou O Pé (3:09)
12. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Ozônio (2:59)
13. Fernando - Quando O Couro Fala (4:02)

(from Dusty Groove)
Billed in the press as "the original bass and drum", this is a wonderful set of rare Batucada percussion tracks, lovingly packaged by Mr Bongo for the hipster London scene. In case you're not familiar with Batucada, it's got that hard, fast percussion sound, with lots of instruments in unison, that you hear on samba records, or other older Brazilian percussion sides. This volume's one of the best ways you could ever get into the music -- and there's an excellent sampling of tunes by a wide number of artists. Titles include "Ritmo Number One" by Paulinho Da Costa, "Pai Bene, Queimou O Pe" by Pontela, "Rapido" by Portinho, "Repimar" by Jadir De Castro and Dom Um Romao, "Vibrando Com A Selecao" by Verde Amarelo, and "Quando O Couro Fala" by Fernando.

(from MrBongo.com)
The drums of the samba, the sound of Rio at 180bpm. The secret weapon of all DJs be they house, techno, jazz or latin orientated. This is the music that provides pulsating cannon that goes off in the house clubs. The most exciting dance rhythm in the world.

This album contains all the essential classics brought together under one roof. From the No 1 much sampled mega-anthem Batucada by maestro Par Ney De Castro, to the in-demand mid tempo burner Batumata with the legendary bongo solo leading to the crash as the Batucada beat kicks in.

Most of the more obscure tracks have been culled from the OLD SKOOL OF BATUCADA: the legendary Fantastic Bateria series on Top Tape. With the main man Padre Miguel leading the way this is bread & butter Batucada. The samba rhythm gets speeded up by each batucada troop matching the pace of the street. The favela is humming as the tempo builds. No one beats a drum as rapido as the boys from Rio.

We must thank Raphael from Tokyo's UFO for unearthing the gem Reprimar Jadir clashes heads uptown with Dom Um in this furious guica led showdown. No club has ever rocked as large as when the mighty Sebag dropped this science.

Legendary percussionist Paulinho De Costa opens up with a one man percussion shakedown. He burned with the eternal flame of BATA. Like a man possessed he furiously creates wave after wave of hardcore triangle, tamborim, bata and cuica solos.

Who can forget the first time they heard Nicos Jarit's deeply dubby bass sound blowing the windows out of every club from the Sub to the ministry.

Thanks to the rough neck jazz Dancers and those who can stay with the rhythm as we cross from the lay down tempo Drum & Bass to the hardcore Bateria.

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V/A - Jeff Recordings: Rough Beats From Peru & Trinidad '72-'76

V/A - Jeff Recordings: Rough Beats From Peru & Trinidad '72-'76
Label - Crippled Dick Hot Wax (DE)
Street Release - 2002/2003
Recorded - ??? 1972-1976
Style - Latin, Bossa, South American, Funk, Percussion, Breaks, Peru, Trinidad, Lee Library

(from Crippled Dick site):
From the vaults of sound engineer jeff nieckau: rough beats from peru & trinidad 72-76 Who would imagine that hidden behind the exotic and sought after band Bossa 70 stands a sound engineer from Germany? His name is Gerhard Nieckau, nickname Jeff. In the early 60s he went to Africa, later to Peru and Trinidad to explore unknown musical territory , to record music and to fit studios. His trademark is a simple recording technique without frills, resulting in a pure, almost raw sound. All compiled pearls were found in his private archive, most of them published for the first time in Europe. The wide range reaches from Calypso to Funk, from Jazz to Roots Beats. Amongst the uncompromisingly devoted version of Aretha Franklins THINK and Baden Powells BIRIMBAO by BOSSA 70, Lou Donaldsons CATERPILLA and Fela Kutis BLACK MANS CRY interpreted by THE GAY FLAMINGOS STEEL BAND. World music as well as rare groove fans will be surprised how diverse, modern and powerfully danceable this kind of music can be and how refreshing the influence of traditional music styles.

Tracklist:
01. Intro Jeff / ...screwing
02. Bossa 70 / Birimbao
03. Lancelot Layne / Yo Tink It Sorf ?
04. Gay Flamingoes Steelband / Caterpilla
05. Lord Shorty / Endless Vibrations
06. Mansa Musa / Nothing For Nothing
07. Andre Tanker / Round And Round
08. Clive Zanda / Chip Down
09. Bossa 70 / Get Out Of My Way
10. Mike Boothman / Diego Shuffle
11. Mansa Musa / Beat The Drum
12. Wild Fire / Check It Out
13. Gay Flamingoes Steelband / Black Man´s Cry
14. Bossa 70 / Think
15. Andre Tanker / Carapachaima
16. Playing a joke on Jeff

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