Captaindave
Well-Known Member
Well, I like orchestration in general, and when used in the right time, place, and extent, the results can be excellent. But, I think that sometimes the orchestrations that were used on certain songs were "overwhelming."
I think this is particularly true when it comes to those used on the later TJB albums such as WARM. (Yes, I know this isn't the TJB forum - I'm just using that as an example).
I think the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 has staying power because is is good music, done well, by skillful performers.
While I recognize that the group was fronted by vocalists and was a vocal group, I think the rhythm accompaniment was a big part of the sound and style. Being an instrumentalist myself, my listening tends to gravitate toward the instrumental aspects of the music. Not taking anything away from the vocalists, but I think the instrumental aspect of this particular group was a major contributor to what they were and their musical presentation.
I think any number of good singers could have presented these songs. IMO, it is the overall concept, sound, and style that made them and their music successful - not any one particular person.
I think this is particularly true when it comes to those used on the later TJB albums such as WARM. (Yes, I know this isn't the TJB forum - I'm just using that as an example).
I think the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 has staying power because is is good music, done well, by skillful performers.
While I recognize that the group was fronted by vocalists and was a vocal group, I think the rhythm accompaniment was a big part of the sound and style. Being an instrumentalist myself, my listening tends to gravitate toward the instrumental aspects of the music. Not taking anything away from the vocalists, but I think the instrumental aspect of this particular group was a major contributor to what they were and their musical presentation.
I think any number of good singers could have presented these songs. IMO, it is the overall concept, sound, and style that made them and their music successful - not any one particular person.