| Gabriela Vermelho & GaRe — GaBaRet |
Gabriela Vermelho & GaRe — GaBaRet
****** Toto nesmírně uvolněné album je pravděpodobně nejlépe nesrovnávat s čímkoli, dokonce ani v kontextu již vydaných alb Gabriely Vermelho. Album ve skutečnosti není ani typicky české, pokud máme dobrou představivost: dnes je možné svobodně cestovat kolem světa i za 80 dní a probdělých nocí. ς•→ Mně samotnému se vyplatilo zůstat s otevřenou myslí a pokračovat v opakovaném přehrávání alba. Jeho hlavní výhodou je radost a muzikálnost ve světě fúze jiného druhu, náklonnosti k různorodým kulturám a zůročené osobní zkušenosti.
ς•→ Nabízí rovnováhu mezi intuitivně očekávatelným společně s inovacemi tisícekrát již vyslechnutých postupů, ruku v ruce s tím nepředvídatelným v prostředí příjemné a vytříbené kreativity. Gabriela se nestydí něco napodobit a okamžitě přijít s tím, co umí pouze ona sama. Je originální, protože být normální je dnes už málovídaný jev: “děti už spí a manžel spí už taky. A máme dům (daleko od Parnasu), a máme rozum, vždyť jsme dospělí!”
ς•→ Avant–garda s prvky jazzu, kabaretu a world music s kulhavými ústy, s písničkami, které nikdo neslyší, pokud jednou provždy nezbourá své vnitřní zpovědnice a cínové vojáčky, naaranžované komerčními médii v úporné snaze vysvětlit lidem válku. Album zní jako láska a poslouží k ignorování naformátované formální drzosti a zároveň k ocenění: vždyť podpora starých přátel je stále aktuální hodnotou. (Ben Tais)
ς•→ Originally czech urban GaBaRet.
Location: Praha, Czech Republic
Album release: December 08, 2014/cd release: May 17, 2014 at JazzDock Praha
Recorded: January — November 2013 at Studio Svengali
Recorded: in August, September at Blue Velvet Studio
Piano recorded: October 2013
Record Label: GaBaRet
Duration: 58:24
Tracks:
01. Lazebnice Martina 4:34
02. Vagabund 4:24
03. Rakvičky 3:55
04. Spí ve mně žár (feat. Norbert Červeňák) 6:17
05. Když padá hvězda 3:26
06. Mackie Messer 4:57
07. Jedna z tanečnic 3:58
08. Lorca Ukolébavka 6:46
09. Bolím 4:49
10. Služební cesta do Entropie 2:07
11. Piliny a plyš 4:38
12. Poslední štace 3:36
13. Veselé vánoce 2:05
14. Zavírací hodina 2:51
℗ 2013 GaRe
ς•→ Alexej Charvát Mastering, Recording (1, 2, 3, 5-14)
ς•→ Stanislav Baroch Engineer (4)
ς•→ Martin Hejl Engineer
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho Engineering, Produced, Vocals, Kvinton, Violin
ς•→ Jaroslava Tajanovská English horn
ς•→ Norbert Červeňák Electric guitar, vocal, dobro
ς•→ Petr Zdvíhal violin
ς•→ Petra Budínská violin
ς•→ David Pokorný violin
ς•→ Karel Untermüller viola
ς•→ Helena Vovsová viola
ς•→ Adriana Voráčková cello
ς•→ David Havelík cello
ς•→ Jakub Jedlínský accordion, bandoneon
ς•→ Ivan Vokáč cello
ς•→ Camilo Caller cajon set combi, percussion
ς•→ Sasha Kunert tuba
ς•→ Aliaksander Yasinski bajan
ς•→ Antonín Přidal czech translantion
ς•→ Federico García Lorca lyrics
ς•→ Ludmila Budínská violin
ς•→ Martin Hejl Studio Clowntown
ς•→ Adriana Voráčková Front photo
ς•→ Roman Lošťák Design
ς•→ Jan Velíšek sleevenote
Website: http://www.gabrielavermelho.cz/
Website: http://www.gadrew-way.cz/
Website: http://www.gare.cz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriela.vermelho.5?fref=ts
Diskografie:
ς•→ Maraca — Maraca (2001)
ς•→ Maraca — Longe (2003)
ς•→ Zimbova–Maraca — Krvavé balady (2004)
ς•→ Maraca — The Body Is Too Slow for Me (2006)
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho — Jessie a Morgiana (2012)
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho & GaRe — GaBaRet (2013)
Review to The Body Is Too Slow for Me
Review by Alex Henderson; Score: ***
ς•→ Many of the contemporary Czech alternative artists who have recorded for Indies Records have opted to perform in the Czech language exclusively. But Maraca is among the exceptions to that rule; unlike other Indies releases, The Body Is Too Slow for Me contains some songs in English as well as some songs in other languages. But then, including some English–language material is part of this band's multiculturalism, and it is one of the things that contributes to Maraca's delightful unpredictability. ς•→ Maraca is by no means an easy band to categorize; this experimental CD is probably best described as Czech alternative rock or Czech avant–garde rock with elements of jazz, cabaret, and world music. Lead singer Gabriela Vermelho projects some of Tori Amos' quirkiness and eccentricity, but The Body Is Too Slow for Me is hardly a carbon copy of an Amos album; in fact, it's not at all. There is a lot going on here: electric guitar, electric bass, and Hammond organ are heard alongside world music instruments ranging from the oud (an Arabic lute) to the didgeridoo (an instrument associated with Australian Aboriginals) to the Indian sitar. Indian musician Amit Chatterjee brings some raga flavor to the table, but elements of North African, Middle Eastern, East European, and Mediterranean music also assert themselves. Parts of this 2005–2006 recording are somewhat self–indulgent, but even then, Maraca is highly musical, and all things considered, their creativity yields enjoyable results on The Body Is Too Slow for Me. :: http://www.allmusic.com/
LONGE
Review by François Couture; Score: ****
ς•→ Maraca's strong interest in Spanish and Portuguese cultures motivated the concept album Longe around the writings of the early 20th century Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Singer Gabriela Plisková sure has the warmth, flexibility, and range to mimic traditional styles, but the rhythm section remains steeped in rock music, giving the grooves a feel heavier than expected. Then again, Longe is not meant to be genuine Portuguese folk. The backwards guitar introducing the opening track, "Dobre," is as good a clue as any. Petr Filák's oud adds a Sephardic color, but the piece is resolutely modern. Trumpeter Frantisek Slavík (of Iva Bittová's Cikori band) contributes neocool touches in this and a few more pieces. Two songs are sung in English, the other ones are in Portuguese. Arrangements are carefully tailored to offer a balance of tradition (violin, trumpet) and innovation (in the bass work of Ales Obkrácil, particularly creative and unpredictable). Pessoa's words, especially his darker, more intimate poems, find fresh resonances in these elegant songs. Highlights include the delicate "Sonhos," the very East European "I Know," and the teasing bossanova "Nuvens." This is world fusion of a different kind, relying on very adult alternative pop atmospheres instead of the usual hyped–up Latin dance rhythms. Try it, if only for Plisková's highly seductive voice.
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| Gabriela Vermelho & GaRe — GaBaRet |
****** Toto nesmírně uvolněné album je pravděpodobně nejlépe nesrovnávat s čímkoli, dokonce ani v kontextu již vydaných alb Gabriely Vermelho. Album ve skutečnosti není ani typicky české, pokud máme dobrou představivost: dnes je možné svobodně cestovat kolem světa i za 80 dní a probdělých nocí. ς•→ Mně samotnému se vyplatilo zůstat s otevřenou myslí a pokračovat v opakovaném přehrávání alba. Jeho hlavní výhodou je radost a muzikálnost ve světě fúze jiného druhu, náklonnosti k různorodým kulturám a zůročené osobní zkušenosti.
ς•→ Nabízí rovnováhu mezi intuitivně očekávatelným společně s inovacemi tisícekrát již vyslechnutých postupů, ruku v ruce s tím nepředvídatelným v prostředí příjemné a vytříbené kreativity. Gabriela se nestydí něco napodobit a okamžitě přijít s tím, co umí pouze ona sama. Je originální, protože být normální je dnes už málovídaný jev: “děti už spí a manžel spí už taky. A máme dům (daleko od Parnasu), a máme rozum, vždyť jsme dospělí!”
ς•→ Avant–garda s prvky jazzu, kabaretu a world music s kulhavými ústy, s písničkami, které nikdo neslyší, pokud jednou provždy nezbourá své vnitřní zpovědnice a cínové vojáčky, naaranžované komerčními médii v úporné snaze vysvětlit lidem válku. Album zní jako láska a poslouží k ignorování naformátované formální drzosti a zároveň k ocenění: vždyť podpora starých přátel je stále aktuální hodnotou. (Ben Tais)
ς•→ Originally czech urban GaBaRet.
Location: Praha, Czech Republic
Album release: December 08, 2014/cd release: May 17, 2014 at JazzDock Praha
Recorded: January — November 2013 at Studio Svengali
Recorded: in August, September at Blue Velvet Studio
Piano recorded: October 2013
Record Label: GaBaRet
Duration: 58:24
Tracks:
01. Lazebnice Martina 4:34
02. Vagabund 4:24
03. Rakvičky 3:55
04. Spí ve mně žár (feat. Norbert Červeňák) 6:17
05. Když padá hvězda 3:26
06. Mackie Messer 4:57
07. Jedna z tanečnic 3:58
08. Lorca Ukolébavka 6:46
09. Bolím 4:49
10. Služební cesta do Entropie 2:07
11. Piliny a plyš 4:38
12. Poslední štace 3:36
13. Veselé vánoce 2:05
14. Zavírací hodina 2:51
℗ 2013 GaRe
ς•→ Alexej Charvát Mastering, Recording (1, 2, 3, 5-14)
ς•→ Stanislav Baroch Engineer (4)
ς•→ Martin Hejl Engineer
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho Engineering, Produced, Vocals, Kvinton, Violin
ς•→ Jaroslava Tajanovská English horn
ς•→ Norbert Červeňák Electric guitar, vocal, dobro
ς•→ Petr Zdvíhal violin
ς•→ Petra Budínská violin
ς•→ David Pokorný violin
ς•→ Karel Untermüller viola
ς•→ Helena Vovsová viola
ς•→ Adriana Voráčková cello
ς•→ David Havelík cello
ς•→ Jakub Jedlínský accordion, bandoneon
ς•→ Ivan Vokáč cello
ς•→ Camilo Caller cajon set combi, percussion
ς•→ Sasha Kunert tuba
ς•→ Aliaksander Yasinski bajan
ς•→ Antonín Přidal czech translantion
ς•→ Federico García Lorca lyrics
ς•→ Ludmila Budínská violin
ς•→ Martin Hejl Studio Clowntown
ς•→ Adriana Voráčková Front photo
ς•→ Roman Lošťák Design
ς•→ Jan Velíšek sleevenote
Website: http://www.gabrielavermelho.cz/
Website: http://www.gadrew-way.cz/
Website: http://www.gare.cz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriela.vermelho.5?fref=ts
Diskografie:
ς•→ Maraca — Maraca (2001)
ς•→ Maraca — Longe (2003)
ς•→ Zimbova–Maraca — Krvavé balady (2004)
ς•→ Maraca — The Body Is Too Slow for Me (2006)
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho — Jessie a Morgiana (2012)
ς•→ Gabriela Vermelho & GaRe — GaBaRet (2013)
Review to The Body Is Too Slow for Me
Review by Alex Henderson; Score: ***
ς•→ Many of the contemporary Czech alternative artists who have recorded for Indies Records have opted to perform in the Czech language exclusively. But Maraca is among the exceptions to that rule; unlike other Indies releases, The Body Is Too Slow for Me contains some songs in English as well as some songs in other languages. But then, including some English–language material is part of this band's multiculturalism, and it is one of the things that contributes to Maraca's delightful unpredictability. ς•→ Maraca is by no means an easy band to categorize; this experimental CD is probably best described as Czech alternative rock or Czech avant–garde rock with elements of jazz, cabaret, and world music. Lead singer Gabriela Vermelho projects some of Tori Amos' quirkiness and eccentricity, but The Body Is Too Slow for Me is hardly a carbon copy of an Amos album; in fact, it's not at all. There is a lot going on here: electric guitar, electric bass, and Hammond organ are heard alongside world music instruments ranging from the oud (an Arabic lute) to the didgeridoo (an instrument associated with Australian Aboriginals) to the Indian sitar. Indian musician Amit Chatterjee brings some raga flavor to the table, but elements of North African, Middle Eastern, East European, and Mediterranean music also assert themselves. Parts of this 2005–2006 recording are somewhat self–indulgent, but even then, Maraca is highly musical, and all things considered, their creativity yields enjoyable results on The Body Is Too Slow for Me. :: http://www.allmusic.com/
LONGE
Review by François Couture; Score: ****
ς•→ Maraca's strong interest in Spanish and Portuguese cultures motivated the concept album Longe around the writings of the early 20th century Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Singer Gabriela Plisková sure has the warmth, flexibility, and range to mimic traditional styles, but the rhythm section remains steeped in rock music, giving the grooves a feel heavier than expected. Then again, Longe is not meant to be genuine Portuguese folk. The backwards guitar introducing the opening track, "Dobre," is as good a clue as any. Petr Filák's oud adds a Sephardic color, but the piece is resolutely modern. Trumpeter Frantisek Slavík (of Iva Bittová's Cikori band) contributes neocool touches in this and a few more pieces. Two songs are sung in English, the other ones are in Portuguese. Arrangements are carefully tailored to offer a balance of tradition (violin, trumpet) and innovation (in the bass work of Ales Obkrácil, particularly creative and unpredictable). Pessoa's words, especially his darker, more intimate poems, find fresh resonances in these elegant songs. Highlights include the delicate "Sonhos," the very East European "I Know," and the teasing bossanova "Nuvens." This is world fusion of a different kind, relying on very adult alternative pop atmospheres instead of the usual hyped–up Latin dance rhythms. Try it, if only for Plisková's highly seductive voice.
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