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12"
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NOAJ 007EP
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Originally released in 1984. Manoel Germano Filho (better known as Germannu) started his foray into education by following in his family's footsteps, earning his agronomy degree at the Federal University of Viçosa in the state of Minas Gerais. Yet it was music rather than soil that held his heart, and after a chance meeting with Milton Nascimento, one of Brazil's biggest musical icons -- both back then and today -- he threw himself into the Minas music scene, burgeoned as it was by student movements and local music festivals. In 1984, Manoel, now Germannu, met the composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist Jorge "Jóia" Olímpio at a show in Linhares, and a month later threw caution to the wind, moved to Rio and found himself crashing at Jorge's house while putting down his roots. Over the following days and weeks, the recording of Germannu's debut LP began in earnest, starting with his songs "Lavoura", "Fale De Mim", and "Hei De Amar". Jorge's help was crucial. Although Germannu had certain melodies in mind and chord structures around which he wanted to build the songs, he hadn't yet developed how the melodies would play out, nor decided how exactly the chord sequences would go. The pre-production was done at Jorge's home, before they moved over to the now-defunct Estúdio Rio near the Laranjeiras viaduct to flesh things out. Jorge Jóia called on his contacts and brought in musicians he was sure would work, including a bassist and former bandmate named Borjalo, with whom he had previously played with in a band that was put together by the legendary organ player, Lafayette. Drummer, Paulinho Black (ex-Banda Black Rio), and pianist, Moisés Pedrosa, were also part of the team, as was the fabulous Jorge Cardozo -- who transcribed Jorge Jóia's arrangements. 180 gram vinyl; Old School Tip On cover; includes download card.
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