- Audio CD (9 Oct 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Four Quarters
- ASIN: B000U1ZJ0U
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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The opening licks of Mario Pacheco's A Música e a Guitarra are certainly pleasant enough. At times they're a little docile, but they always feel welcoming,
But the guitarist's mistake, it seems, was to invite a troupe of accomplished fadistas to supply their verses.
It's not that vocals aren't welcome, and this certainly isn't a criticism of Pacheco's choice of singers. Indeed anyone with so much as a fleeting interest in Portuguese music will prick up their ears at the mention of Mariza and Camané - both of whom go on to exceed any expectations you may have.
But there's a downside to this: as soon as his guests step up to the mic, Pacheco's guitar playing struggles to hold the listener's attention.
His ushering, emotive chords are banished into the background ambience - indeed they fade so easily it almost seems a willing resignation.
And from them on, it's only the vocal performances which make this a memorable album.
And most memorable of all is 'Ha Uma Música do Povo', Pacheco's collaboration with faultless fado diva Mariza.
Mariza's hearty touches are so spellbinding, that Pacheco himself takes a moment out to appreciate their power. He modestly lays down his guitarra, leaving the string quartet to supply a tender backing melody.
But once the vocalists leave stage A Música seems terribly empty and uninspiring. Pacheco's soft, spindly finger-picking now seems more suited to backing music, than the stuff of a centre-stage performance.
While its cover carries a portrait of Pacheco affectionately strumming his twelve-string guitarra portuguesa, listening to A Música conjures up very different images.
As strange as it might seem to use the phrase in the context of traditional fado music, it's impossible to argue otherwise. On record, Pacheco is firmly confined to second fiddle. --Robert Jackman
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Assured and captivating guitarist Mario Pacheco has a special love of music, particularly Fado, which is rooted in his family tradition. On his new album and DVD a host of special guests appear which include World Music Awards winner Mariza, Rodrigo Costa Félix, Camane and Ana Sofia Varela, who perform alongside this talented composer and musician. "His playing has an ineffably sweet sadness, and his melodies are drawn from the repertoire of his great precursors." *****The Scotsman *****The Independent on Sunday CD Tracks: Um Outro Olhar / Canta da Sereia Encantada / Soneto da Fidelidade (with Rodrigo Costa Felix) / Asa no Espaco (with Rodgrigo Costa Felix) / Variacoes em Re / Variacoes em Mi / Rosa Nocturna (with Ana Sofia Varela) / Vivendo Sem Mim (with Ana Sofia Varela) / Para Carlos Paredes / Para Fontes Rocha / Mare Viva (with Camane) / Das Cinco as Sete (with Camane) / Voando no Meu Tapete / Ha Uma Musica do Povo (with Mariza) / Cavaleiro Monge (with Mariza) / Despertar na Cidade / Alem-Terra. Bonus DVD: Full concert of Mario Pacheco and guests; Extra documentary "A Musica E A Guitarra; in Portugese and English.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album in Amsterdam (where I had also the opportunity to see Mario Pacheco's live concert a couple a months ago). Guitar compositions and performances are nothing short of impressive, as are the melodic and passionate Fado voices. It must be mentioned that CD/DVD sound quality is outstanding, something I can not say about many live concert recordings. Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of the best portuguese musicians, one of the best Fado composers ever, some of the best Fado singers, amazing setting, amazing picture and sound quality!!! What more do you need??? Oh, right...AND IT'S A BARGAIN! Buy it!
Format:Audio CD
The most magical of all Portugese guitar players and with the emotional fado singing as well .Mario is totally envolved in in playing, such a master.
Having seen him playing close up , at his Club de Fado in Lisbon , the evening was a true ' once in a life time' experience, which I will never forget. No trip to Lisbon is complete with out a visit to his club and its wonderful professional performances of singers and other musicians.(the food was wonderful too).
This CD is my most played one since recieving it as a birthday present- highly recomended.
Having seen him playing close up , at his Club de Fado in Lisbon , the evening was a true ' once in a life time' experience, which I will never forget. No trip to Lisbon is complete with out a visit to his club and its wonderful professional performances of singers and other musicians.(the food was wonderful too).
This CD is my most played one since recieving it as a birthday present- highly recomended.
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