Madredeus
Country of origin:
Portugal
Type of music generally:
Beautiful & fierce ethereal world music
Status:
Most recent release, Capricho Sentimental (2015)
See also:
Madredeus's site
Comparisons:
The more stripped-down side of Loreena McKennitt's music if she were Portuguese
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
I wanted to share my new "find" with everyone: Madredeus. A beautiful band from Portugal, one people would like if they like the "world" music of Loreena McKennitt. It's not Celtic, but it is wonderful, and the lead singer has a tremendous voice. (Matt.Bittner)
Recommended first album:
Antologia is a good place to start and Electronico is a fascinating take on their music. (Neile)
Recordings:
- Os Dias da Madredeus (1987)
- Existir (1990)
- O Espírito da Paz (1994)
- Ainda (soundtrack to Wim Wenders' film Lisbon Story, 1995)
- Paraíso (1997)
- O Porto (live, 1999)
- Antologia (compilation, 2000)
- Palavras Cantadas (2001)
- Movimento (2001)
- Electronico (2002)
- Euforia (CD & DVD, 2002)
- Um Amor Infinito (2004)
- Faluas Do Tejo: Lisboa 2004 (live, 2005)
- Faluas do Tejo (2005)
- Metafonia (2008, featuring A Banda Cósmica)
- A Nova Aurora (2009, featuring A Banda Cósmica)
- Castelos na Areia (2010, featuring A Banda Cósmica)
- Essência (2012)
- Antologia (1987-2007 compilation, 2012)
- Capricho Sentimental (2015)
Antologia
Release info:
2000—EMI (Europe)—7243 5 25945 2 6
Availability:
Europe
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Teresa Saigueiro—vocals
Pedro Ayres Magalhaes—classical guitar
Rodrigo Muñoz—keyboards
Gabriel Gomes—accordion
Francisco Rubiero—violoncelo
Jos&eactue; Peixoto—guitar
Rodrido Leao—keyboards
Carlos Maria Trindade—synthesizer
Fernando Judice—acoustic bass
Guest artists:
António Vitorina de Almerida—piano
Produced by:
Executive Producers—Paulo Junqueiro, Maria Joao Fortes, and Verónica Paine
Comments:
A stunningly beautiful compilation. The acoustic instruments and Teresa Saigueiro's beautiful, angelic vocals are a lovely, powerful, yet peaceful combination. The songs have a traditional/world music feel, but are mostly written by the guitarist. (Neile)
Electronico
Release info:
2002—EMI (Europe)—07243 539895 2 1
Availability:
Europe
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Teresa Saigueiro—vocals
Pedro Ayres Magalhaes—classical guitar
Rodrigo Muñoz—keyboards
Gabriel Gomes—accordion
Francisco Rubiero—violoncelo
Jos&eactue; Peixoto—guitar
Rodrido Leao—keyboards
Carlos Maria Trindade—synthesizer
Fernando Judice—acoustic bass
Guest artists:
Mixes by: Lux, Alpha, Sunday Best, Buscemi, Banzai Republic, Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band, Steve Miller, Dusted, Telepopmusik, Al Johnson, David Bridie & Christian Scallan, Craig Armstrong, Manitoba
Comments:
The remixes maintain the spirit of Madredeus's work (especially the purity of Teresa Saigueiro) but add that extra electronic edge. A fascinating collection and collaboration. Still mostly peaceful but often danceable. (Neile)
Further info:
Vocalist Teresa Saigueiro released a solo disc, Obrigado in 2006
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