A Tábua de Esmeralda
Jorge Ben · 1974
40 min · 12 tracks · música popular brasileira · bossa nova · samba rock
A vibrant fusion of samba rock and bossa nova, rich with mystical themes and rhythmic intricacies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- mystical themes for exploration
- vibrant rhythms for gatherings
- engaging storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- need immediate impactful singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1974, Jorge Ben had already established himself as a leading figure in Brazilian music, following his breakthrough album 'Samba Esporte Fino' in 1973. 'A Tábua de Esmeralda' marked a significant moment of artistic exploration for Ben, showcasing his unique blend of samba rock and esoteric lyrical themes that would define his sound moving forward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gilberto Gil· Caetano Veloso· Os Mutantes
- If this clicks, go next to
- África Brasil — Continues the vibrant fusion with deeper exploration of Afro-Brazilian themes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Os alquimistas estão chegando os alquimistas".
- 1 Os alquimistas estão chegando os alquimistas Start here 3:16
- 2 O homem da gravata florida (A gravata florida de Paracelso) 3:06
- 3 Errare humanum est 4:55
- 4 Menina mulher da pele preta 2:56
- 5 Eu vou torcer 3:13
- 6 Magnólia 3:13
- 7 Minha teimosia, uma arma pra te conquistar 2:43
- 8 Zumbi 3:29
- 9 Brother 2:54
- 10 O namorado da viúva 2:02
- 11 Hermes Trismegisto e sua celeste tábua de esmeraldas (Tratado hermético escrito pelo faraó egpicio Hermes Trimegisto e traduzido por Fulcanelli) 5:28
- 12 Cinco minutos (5 minutos) 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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