Seu Jorge & Rogê – Night Dreamer Direct To Disc Sessions 2020 Audiophile Brasil - Sealed LP

Seu Jorge & Rogê – Night Dreamer Direct To Disc Sessions

 

 

(SoundsAndColours) "Seu Jorge rose to instant fame, his debut solo album in 2001, Samba Esporte Fino (released internationally as Carolina, after the album’s most loved song) propelled him to a household name in Brazil, though it’s fair to say he didn’t hit the international mainstream until an acting [singing?] role in Wes Anderson’s A Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou in 2004 where Jorge captured the hearts of all with his soulful, Portuguese-language covers of David Bowie classics. Since then Jorge has has released sporadic albums, played international tours singing Bowie covers, acted in numerous films, and even collaborated on clothing lines.

 

Opening the album, “Sarava” is easy listening, funky and super-smooth listening. This entire collection stems from years of unrealised songs, ideas and refrains dreamt up and finally being put to good use as the foundations for this session. Skip to the song “Caminhão”, conceived by the pair in a Rio bar some 25 years ago and you could almost be there nursing a drink, with a warm breeze playing around your ankles. The talent from these two friends symbolizes their roots and a deep bond that goes far beyond their musical careers. The intimate “Pra Você Amigo” translates simply and poignantly as “For You, Friend”. The fourth track on the album, it’s an endearing nod to their relationship. In case you were after a more traditional samba track, then “Onda Carioca” does not disappoint – finishing off the album with the refrains and much-loved beats that Jorge is famed for."