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Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges
O Trem Azul
It took a while for rock music to blossom in Brazil – the country was ruled by a military dictatorship that suppressed political commentary. The unglamorous mining state of Minas Gerais became the centre of a new scene dubbed Clube da Esquina. Clube da Esquina took its name from a 1972 album made by guitarist Lô Borges and multi-instrumentalist Milton Nascimento. Clube da Esquina is one of the best-known Brazilian albums among western music fans thanks to its inclusion in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
‘O Trem Azul’ has traces of rock – Borges and Nascimento were both big fans of The Beatles. But there are also traces of jazzy, and it’s gently acoustic and psychedelic.
Nascimento has his share of political songs, but ‘O Trem Azul’ is a gentle song. The title translates as “the blue train”, and it’s pretty and impressionistic. It was later covered by popular Brazilian singer Elis Regina, on her final album in 1980.
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Crisp and sweet jazziness and dreamy lyrics. Great choice, Graham. Another tasty ingredient to add to the musical stew.
I need to spend more time with the record – I love this song. I always find non-English music requires more effort for me.
I can see where you would want to spend more time with it. I understand about non-English music. Buena Vista Social Club is one album I love but don’t visit much anymore.
Sounds pretty good Hans … I mean Aph. Like the guitar in this one.
Me too, there’s a few things going on. It’s a bit jazzy with all the 7ths, but also a bit Beatles, and a bit Brazilian.
It’s very pleasant listening.
Thanks for listening!
I do like the jazz feel of this…the guitar accents are cool
Yeah, nice production too.
A lovely tune Graham.
Thanks for listening!