Released 40 years ago
Illusions
Eliane Elias · 1986
47 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz harmonies that create a lush, multi-layered listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Illusions — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence with its intricate melodies and emotional depth, showcasing Elias's skillful interplay between piano and vocals.
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Through the Fire — This track stands out for its dynamic arrangement and passionate delivery, illustrating Elias's ability to convey intensity through her vocal performance and rhythmic complexity.
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Choro Start here — Opening the album, 'Choro' introduces listeners to Elias's distinctive blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz improvisation, setting the tone for the entire record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively merges Brazilian rhythms with jazz, showcasing strong compositions and skilled performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a brisk tempo, followed by a gradual introduction of more complex rhythms and harmonies.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Brazilian elements, such as syncopated rhythms and melodic motifs, blending seamlessly with jazz harmonies.
- 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
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- inviting danceable rhythms
- exploratory listening experience
- uplifting moments of joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album showcased her growing prowess and helped establish her reputation in jazz.
- Career context
- In 1986, Eliane Elias was on the rise following her acclaimed debut album, 'Eliane Elias Plays Live.' 'Illusions' served as her sophomore release, showcasing her growing prowess as both a pianist and vocalist in the jazz fusion genre. This album marked a pivotal step in establishing her unique voice within the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
- 1 Choro Start here 4:37
- 2 Through the Fire 6:05
- 3 Illusions 7:08
- 4 Sweet Georgie Fame 5:42
- 5 Loco-Motif 5:40
- 6 Iberia 7:58
- 7 Falling in Love 6:23
- 8 Chan's Song 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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