Perfect compositions to chill at home
Music is often company and, when it comes to life, it makes you think and dream. It awakens feelings in people and becomes something else. Music relaxes, and this is just what we need to do sometimes.
Here, we have gathered 10 songs for you to relax and remember Salvador, while we are in this moment of isolation. A song list to do simple things at home – or do nothing – and let your imagination fly.
Gilsons – Várias Queixas
The band Gilsons is formed by the trio José Gil, Francisco Gil and João Gil, son and grandchildren of Gilberto Gil respectively. With MPB influences, Bahian roots and a hint of Rio swing, the song “Várias Queixas” is a synthesis of this musical formula.
In the video clip, the couple understand each other through dance, as they walk through the neighborhood. And if the scenes were recorded in Rio de Janeiro, the romance clearly started in Bahia, more specifically in Salvador, in an Olodum rehearsal. Another spice to make your imagination to flow in this love story is the Filhos de Ghandy clothes, hanging on the clothesline, and the blue and white beaded necklaces.
Now, tell us: didn’t you feel like starting a great love story here in Salvador? The city is waiting for you when all this is over.
Ivete Sangalo, Maria Bethânia – Muito Obrigado Axé
Axé is a strong word, a summary of the good, which goes from one heart to another heart. In candomblé, it is the sacred strength of each orixá. Axé is a desire for everything to be well. It is the inner strength. So, today, more than ever, believe in your axé.
Gerônimo – É D’Oxum
The song “É D’Oxum” was the soundtrack of the miniseries “Tenda dos Milagres” (1985), inspired by the work of the same name by Jorge Amado and recorded in Salvador and Cachoeira (Bahia’s recôncavo). The plot presents the fight of the old ogã Pedro Arcanjo (Nelson Xavier) for the preservation and diffusion of black culture.
In case you don’t know, Oxum is an Orixá. The archetype is that of graceful and elegant women, with a passion for expensive jewelry, perfumes and clothing, of women who are symbols of charm and beauty, voluptuous and sensual.
This song gives us the feeling of nostalgia and calm, perfect for listening during a beautiful sunset. Porto da Barra, Farol do Humaitá or Solar do Unhão? Tell us, where do you dream to be?
XENIA FRANÇA – Miragem
As soon as night falls, turn everything off and just turn on a lamp, leaving an indirect light. Time to choose that tasty dinner at one of the great restaurants that are delivering at home, or try an elaborate recipe while sipping a good wine.
The song “Miragem” is one of the compositions full of Afro-Futuristic influences that permeate Xenia França’s artistic production. The Bahian singer was nominated for the 2018 Latin Grammy in the category Best Contemporary Pop Album, while one of the tracks composed by her, the song “Para que me chamas?”, was among the Grammy nominations in the category Best Song in Portuguese.
Baiana System – Sonar
This composition, involving BaianaSystem, Curumin and the Novíssimo Edgar, is smooth and full of swing. Unlike the public’s best known songs that shake crowds during Salvador’s carnival, “Sonar” is perfect for that day of doing nothing on the hammock, watering the plants or discovering new hobbies at home.
Vc, O Amor e Eu – Carlinhos Brown (Part. Quésia Luz)
The Bahian singer Quésia Luz took part in the first edition of the reality show “The Voice Brasil” (Rede Globo, 2012), where she started contact with former coach Carlinhos Brown. And, as a result of the relationship that emerged in the program, the two recorded the music video for “Vc, o Amor e Eu”.
Love, longing, summer, romance … good music to dance in the middle of the room, or leafing through magazines, while letting your thoughts fly remembering good times.
Luedji Luna – Erro
The compositions of Luedji Luna’s work bring together different sounds such as MPB, samba, African rhythms, Bahian batuque and jazz. A contemporary and yet transcendental Salvador.
Retrato da Bahia, Riachão
Clementino Rodrigues, the sambista Riachão, unfortunately left us at dawn on Monday, March 30, 2020, at 98 years old.
The Bahian “malandro” followed the style of irreverent samba, with humorous compositions, where he spoke inspired by what happened on everyday life. “Baiana vendendo alegria” is probably the best description for acarajé, isn’t it? Riachão always knew things.
Fióti – Gente Bonita
Enjoy this video clip to take a walk around Salvador. São Joaquim Fair, Solar do Unhão Community, Gamboa, Terreiro do Gantois and Rua do Comércio are some of the places that appear in the video.
Evandro Fióti is the businessman and producer of his older brother, Emicida. Fióti has been running the Laboratório Fantasma seal for seven years. The song “Gente Bonita” is part of his authorial work that means an old dream’s rescue: before becoming a businessman, he always wanted to be a singer.
Have you ever thought about taking advantage of this social isolation phase and getting some plan out of the paper? Try to slow down thinking with this song and start dreaming new dreams, it’s time to reinvent yourself too!
Daniela Mercury – Nobre Vagabundo
To finish the list, “Nobre Vagabundo”, this sweet and passionate song, is part of the fourth studio album, “Feijão com Arroz” (1996), by Daniela Mercury. So far, nothing new. But, did you know that it is a song composed by a rocker known for being explosive in rock attitude, spitting his acid songs in his punk style?
Yes! One of the hits in Daniela’s voice, this romantic samba reggae belongs to the singer, composer, musician and cultural agitator, Márcio Mello. As he has said in several interviews, the phrase “Sou ariano torto, vivo de amor profundo” (I am a crooked Aryan, I live from deep love), which is in the lyrics of this song, is an autobiographical definition. And, be honest: have you ever thought of opening your heart to someone during this quarantine? We are all in need of affection. Perhaps this is the time.
By Fernanda Slama
Content Coordinator
