Realce

by Gilberto Gil

Overview

The end of the military dictatorship in Brazil left the country lost in its references and opened way for a period of wild hedonism. Realce, one of Gilberto Gil's most disco-influenced albums, is a document of that period. Released in LP format in 1979, it had the disco ideology expressed in several songs like "Realce" (which became slang for a dangerous drug frequently consumed in those places), "Sarara Miolo" (also a danceable tune, finds room for social criticism through black pride, where Gil reproaches the use of straightening and discoloring of hair by his brothers and sisters), "Marina" (featuring Dorival Caymmi), and "Toda Menina Baiana" (a hybrid of disco and Bahian samba). But there are other songs more faithful to Gil's style. "Superhomem - A Cancao" is a sensitive ballad about the bisexual composition of human psyche, and the importance of the feminine in society. "Tradicao" is a beautiful samba, richly harmonized, and the lyrics talk about Gil's fascination with a guy of the streets. "Rebento," another juicy samba with intelligent lyrics, was re-recorded by Elis Regina. And "Nao Chore Mais," which was another big hit of the album, is a version of B. Vincent's "No Woman, No Cry" made famous by Bob Marley. ~ Alvaro Neder

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2022
Label:	Wea
UPC:	0022925306814
Rank:	80420

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gilberto Gil   Primary Artist,Guitar,Palmas,Vocals,Clapping,Pandeiro,Tambourine,Lead Vocals
Sergio Dias   Guitar,Soloist
Steve Lukather   Guitar,Soloist
Bob Cloud   Bass
Bill Champlin   Palmas,Vocals,Clapping
Rick Shlosser   Drums,Bateria
Kim Hutchcroft   Flute,Saxophone
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr.   Trombone
John d'Andrea   Saxophone
Maria Rita   Vocals
Jerry Hey   Trumpet
Liminha   Bass,Bateria,Percussion
Michael Boddicker   Strings,Synthesizer,Moog Synthesizer,Synthesizer Bass
Mark T. Jordan   Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric)
Gary Grant   Trumpet
Larry Hall   Trumpet
Carmen Twillie   Vocals
Lincoln Olivetti   Piano,Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric)
Mazzola   Palmas,Clapping
Maria d'Apparecida   Vocals
Djalma Correa   Percussion
Jorginho   Oberheim Synthesizer
Tuca   Fender Rhodes
Mark Wilson Jordan   Fender Rhodes
Ariovaldo Contesini   Percussion
Jo Hansch   Corte
Pedrinho Daluz   Drums
Ariovaldo   Percussion
Maria Helena   Vocals
Rubao   Bass
Bob Kloud   Bass,Bateria
Maria Fattoruso   Vocals
Jorge Ferreira da Silva   Oberheim Synthesizer
Perinho Santana   Guitar
Luiz Carlos   Drums
Maria de Fatima   Vocals
Larry Williams   Flute,Saxophone
Larry Andrew Williams   Flute,Saxophone
Jose Eduardo   Vocals
Orquestra De Cordas WEA   Strings

Technical Credits

Dorival Caymmi   Composer
Vincent Ford   Composer
Gilberto Gil   Composer,Bass Arrangement
Humberto Gatica   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Lincoln Olivetti   String Arrangements
Mazzola   Producer
Norman Seeff   Photography
Eric Bulling   Flute Arrangement