Released 50 years ago
Open Your Eyes You Can Fly
Flora Purim · 1976
37 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz improvisation, rich with Flora Purim's captivating vocal expressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Open Your Eyes You Can Fly — The title track showcases Purim's unique vocal style and blends traditional Brazilian elements with jazz improvisation, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Sometime Ago — This track features intricate rhythms and showcases Purim's ability to convey emotion through both her voice and lyrical content, highlighting her artistry.
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Conversation — At just over two minutes, this piece captures an intimate moment that contrasts with the longer tracks, emphasizing Purim's versatility as both a vocalist and storyteller.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, blending Brazilian rhythms with jazz improvisation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered vocal harmonies and intricate percussion, establishing a vibrant atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate extended improvisational sections, allowing musicians to explore themes rather than adhering strictly to song structures.
- The final medley combines two distinct pieces, seamlessly transitioning between them while maintaining a cohesive rhythmic flow.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal vocals that captivate attention
- mesmerizing rhythms for afternoon relaxation
- improvised moments inviting deep listening
- cascading melodies for tranquil reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Open Your Eyes You Can Fly was Flora Purim's third studio album, following her acclaimed debut, Butterfly Dreams. At this stage in her career, Purim had already begun establishing herself in the fusion jazz scene, collaborating with notable musicians like Chick Corea and contributing to the burgeoning Latin jazz movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Airto Moreira· Tania Maria· Milton Nascimento
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Open Your Eyes You Can Fly 4:29
- 2 Time's Lie 5:09
- 3 Sometime Ago 4:44
- 4 San Francisco River 4:06
- 5 Andei (I Walked) 6:11
- 6 Ina's Song (Trip to Bahia) / Transition 4:14
- 7 Conversation 2:24
- 8 Medley: White Wing (aka Asa Branca) / Black Wing 5:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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