Dance of Time
Eliane Elias · 2017
56 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz harmonies, seamlessly intertwining tradition and modernity.
Top tracks — play these first
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O pato Start here — This opening track features playful rhythms and lively melodies that capture the essence of Brazilian culture while showcasing Elias's virtuosic piano skills.
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Speak Low — Elias's interpretation of this standard combines lush arrangements with her signature rhythmic flair, highlighting her ability to reinterpret timeless classics.
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Samba de Orly — This track exemplifies the album’s core themes, blending traditional samba with modern jazz techniques, creating an infectious rhythm that invites listeners to dance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends Brazilian rhythms with jazz harmonies, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms throughout, with tracks often layering multiple percussion instruments.
- Each track varies in tempo and mood, with some pieces like 'O pato' being lively and others like 'Not to Cry' offering a more reflective tone.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between instruments, creating a conversational dynamic within the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant rhythms for celebration
- dynamic journey with peaks
- smooth vocals for relaxation
- playful melodies for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer heavy, aggressive sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Acclaimed for its fresh take on Brazilian classics, showcasing artistic growth.
- Career context
- By the time Eliane Elias released Dance of Time in 2017, she was already an established artist known for her unique fusion of jazz and Brazilian music. This album followed her acclaimed record, Made in Brazil (2015), showcasing a deeper exploration of samba and bossa nova influences while reaffirming her position as a significant figure in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
- 1 O pato Start here 4:19
- 2 You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me 3:52
- 3 Copacabana 5:22
- 4 Coisa feita 5:02
- 5 By Hand 5:17
- 6 Sambou sambou 3:52
- 7 Little Paradise 5:00
- 8 Speak Low 6:33
- 9 Samba de Orly 3:22
- 10 Na batucada da vida 5:39
- 11 An Up Dawn 4:25
- 12 Not to Cry 3:55
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