Studio Rio - Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection

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Jun 25, 2016 Sold Date

Nov 3, 2014 Start Date

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Article name: Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection
Genre: Pop englischsprachig Product type: LP (Vinyl) Label: Legacy Number of tracks: 11 Duration: 38:19

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1. Studio Rio / Bill Withers - Lovely Day [Studio Rio Version] 4:05 2. Aretha Franklin / Studio Rio - Walk on By [Studio Rio Version] 3:22 3. Marvin Gaye / Studio Rio - Sexual Healing [Studio Rio Version] 4:10 4. Billie Holiday / Studio Rio - You've Changed [Studio Rio Version] 3:50 5. Sly & the Family Stone / Studio Rio - Family Affair [Studio Rio Version] 3:52 6. The Isley Brothers / Studio Rio - It's Your Thing [Studio Rio Version] 3:07 7. Studio Rio / Mel Tormé - I've Got You Under My Skin [Studio Rio Version] 3:10 8. Johnny Nash / Studio Rio - I Can See Clearly Now [Studio Rio Version] 3:13 9. Dave Brubeck / Carmen McRae / Studio Rio - Take Five [Studio Rio Version] 3:01 10. Studio Rio / Andy Williams - Music to Watch Girls By [Studio Rio Version] 3:01 11. Studio Rio / Sarah Vaughan - Summertime [Studio Rio Version] 3:28

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In this unusual pairing, German production team the Berman Brothers (real life brothers Christian and Frank Berman) set up shop in Rio de Janeiro to assemble this compilation of classic American songs set to Brazilian samba and bossa nova backing tracks. Somehow obtaining the rights to the original recordings of songs like Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing," Billie Holiday's "You've Changed," and Sly & the Family Stone's "Family Affair," the Bermans have set the original vocal performances to lively new backing tracks by a crack band of Brazilian studio musicians, including legends like Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal. While many would consider this a novelty album of sorts, the catalog of tunes they've chosen adapts quite well to the laid-back musical style, and hearing vintage Aretha Franklin and the Isley Brothers sing over tasteful tropical arrangements makes for a surprisingly enjoyable listen. ~ Timothy Monger

Timothy Monger