Mato Grosso [Import]

Mato Grosso [Import]

Track Listings

1. Alo Brasil

2. Vamos La

3. Cunhatai

4. For All

5. Festa Na Floresta

6. Couvert

7. Vai Iluminar

8. Reza

Tracks:

Itaipu: I. Mato Grosso
Itaipu: II. The Lake
Itaipu: III. The Dam
Itaipu: IV. To The Sea
The Canyon

Amazon.com

Itaipu (1989) is something of a cantata-cum-symphony-cum-oratorio with no clear text. Its topic is the world's largest hydroelectric dam, built on the Rarana River between Paraguay and Brazil, and the piece--in Glass's trademark punctuating minimalism--is filled with distinct South American instrumentation, particularly in the percussion. The music itself is noble, conjuring the human endeavor to build the five-mile-wide dam near the town of Itaipu. The Canyon (1988) is about no canyon in particular but tonally suggests the mystery of canyons in general. Both these compositions are among Glass's better works. --Paul Cook

Customer Reviews:

Glass Soundscape.......2007-01-10

As personified in particular by Philip Glass, the so-called style of "minimalism" in modern classical music is known for its repetitiveness, and as such it has often been misunderstood. But Glass has managed to parlay those disadvantages to his advantage by keeping things interesting, partly through film scores like KOYANNISQATSI and THE FOG OF WAR, and, in this case, with "Itaipu" and "The Canyon"

Both of the works here are sterling examples of Glass' soundscape pallet, with "Itaipu" being a choral work inspired by the building of a hydroelectric dam in Paraguay and sung in the Guarani Indian dialect of that region, and "The Canyon" being more of a symphonic tone poem representation of an imaginary canyon. Utilizing large orchestral and choral forces, Glass came up with some of his best work. And he fortunately found a champion in conductor Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (where Shaw was music director from 1967 to 1991) and the A.S.O. Chorus. Both works received their world premiere recordings here on this 1994 Sony recording, in which Shaw and his Atlanta orchestra proved themselves to be one of the great conductor/orchestral combines in classical music.

Given its similarity to motion picture music, minimalist music of the sort that Glass practices should not seem so unappreciable. It's definitely appreciable here.

Philip Glass en grande.......2007-01-06

Realmente debe ser impresionante escuchar una obra como ésta en vivo. Pero si, como yo, no ha tenido esa oportunidad y cuenta con un buen sistema de sonido y sentado en una silla confortable puede cerrar los ojos podrá notar como la gradiosidad que deja reflejar esta obra músical de una obra aun mas impresionante como son las Cataratas de Itaipu.

El juego de la orquestra, el coro y ciertos instrumentos flokloricos de América Latina le dan una fuerza tremenda a la obra... Recomendada 100% para los amantes de la obra de este compositor o de la buena música en general.

Itaipu - my first contact with Philip Glass.......2006-05-27

Even though I frequently listen to Classical Music, the term Philip Glass was rather new to my brain. I first knew the name discovering a certain (and notorious) knock-knock joke involving this figure bearing a pseudonym-like name.

When I later found out the strange, new composer's style is called "Minimalism", I thought that was a joke... it has to be a far cry from other large trends of the 20th century such as "Serialism" and Avant-Garde, I thought. Well, I was to be proven wrong; I began to really embrace Minimalism as a matter of fact, and my view on music would change forever (Heck, I even met Philip Glass in person. Got a picture with him too!).

Itaipu was the very first Philip Glass piece I heard. I listened to this piece on a radio while riding on an airplane. The certain intense drive and awesome quality in the music, despite being so... "Minimal"... really amazed me. The music really took me to the waterway, from the mountains, to the vast river, to the mighty dam, and finally into the open sea.

Ever since, I began listen to many other music by Philip Glass, as well as other Minimalist composers including Steve Reich and John Adams. Among my favorite Glass music now including Glassworks, Koyaanisqatsi, and Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists.

Grandiose.......2005-09-26

A nice combination of flowing harmony and large orchestra and choirs. Swelling wawes, obsessive rythmes, thick chords and deceptive simplicity echoe the journey of the river to the Dam.

Glass is here combining post minimalist composition with wagnerian effects.

To possess along with Uakti, for a contrast.

Reading The Jacket Notes.......2004-05-07

Umm..did any of the above bother to read the jacket notes to this piece? Aye, a mesmerizing piece, with Guarani vocals no less, you may recognise a similar tonality in the Mission soundtrack, given that particular piece is about the Conquistadors and the Guarani indigenes.

Tracks:

Mato Grosso
The Mission
Pink Dolphin
Brazillia
Floresta
Espiritu

Album Description

Driven by the dynamic force of Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) and Sergio Dias (Flora Purim/Airto Moreira), Mato Grosso charts a course of inspiration from the rainforests of Brazil to the urban contemporary scene. In Mato Grosso, masterful guitar and keyboard tracks by Manzanera and Dias are laid on top of the massive percussive thrust that propels this recording. The compositions in form and content showcase the paradoxes of modern life. Serving as a metaphor for the conflict between development and tradition, Mato Grosso is a compelling reflection of issues especially pertinent to the future of the rainforest which inspired this recording. Characterized by clean production values, the recording is quintessentially modern, even as it pays tribute to the retro yearnings of the 90s and the critical need for a balanced perspective on world affairs, both musical and political. With keen awareness, Mato Grosso links musical styles with visionary zeal and an impeccably contemporary sensitivity.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome doesn't come close.......2001-06-05

An amazing collection of spellbinding grooves. From track one to the last of side two - whatever you're doing - it just gets better. Whew!

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The Xpress Selection

Manufacturer: DMM (Italy)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007TBAFI

Product Description

13 track dance copilation . Italian import. Features the following tracks: Blast feat. V.D.C.-Crayzy Man, Robin S, I Want To Thank You, Loleatta Holloway-Stand Up, Hard Corey & Martini-Heaven, Johnny Vicious-Activator(you need some), Elastic Band-Running Up That Hill, Urban Cookie Collective-Feels Like Heaven, Lost tribe-My Vision,one nation,one tribe, Mato Grosso-Love RMX, DJ H feat. Stefy-My Body, Paula Gardner-Move Your Body, Acid Jazz Track:The Grass Snakes-That's It, Promo Track:Radiotitolati-Figlio Del Vento.

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Ao Vivo: Convida
Mato Grosso , and Mathias
Manufacturer: Indie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000696RG6
Release Date: 2004-11-08

Tracks:

Idas E Voltas - Mathias, Mathias
Pele de Ma- Mathias, Mathias
De Igual Pra Igual - Mathias, Mathias
Tentei Te Esquecer - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Boite Azul - Joaquim, Alvaro Manoel, Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Frente a Frente - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Sdo - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Enquanto O Sol Brilhar (Amor Sem Fim) - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Memorias - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Eu Ainda Te Amo - Isaac, Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Na Hora Do Adeus - Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
24 Horas de Amor - Edson, Hudson, Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Espinhos da Vida - Cezar, Mathias, Ney Matogrosso, , Ariovaldo Contesini Paulinho
Porque? - Giuliano, Mathias, Ney Matogrosso
Vida de Pescador - Bento, , Mathias, Ney Matogrosso

Album Details

Compilation of Greatest Hits. Live.

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Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Manufacturer: Facem
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0007RFOQ6
Release Date: 1994-07-01

Tracks:

Alo Brasil
Vamos La
Cunhatai
For All
Festa Na Floresta
Couvert
Vai Iluminar
Reza

Average customer rating:

Brasileiro
Mato Grosso
Manufacturer: Cross Currents
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music

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General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000005D2D
Release Date: 1997-07-22

Tracks:

Alo Brasil
Vamos La
Cunhatai
For All
Festa Na Floresta
Couvert
Vai Iluminar
Reza

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Homenagem a Mato Grosso
Mario Zan
Manufacturer: Brasi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056PDQ
Release Date: 2000-12-13

Album Details

Greatest Hits Compilation by this Traditional Accordion Player.

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Homenagem a Mato Grosso
Mario Zan
Manufacturer: Brasi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000GAFV
Release Date: 1998-09-12

Album Details

Traditional Songs from the State of Mato-grosso in Versions for Accordion Played by Mario Zan.

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