Rodrigo Amarante
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Rodrigo Amarante de Castro Neves (born September 6, 1976), in (Rio de Janeiro
, Rio de Janeiro (state)
, Brazil
) is a guitarist
, occasional bassist
, singer and songwriter
for the bands Los Hermanos
, Orquestra Imperial
and Little Joy
.
and Rodrigo Barba. After a few rehearsals with Los Hermanos
, he was invited to join the band.
In their debut album, Los Hermanos (1999), Amarante contributed very little, playing transverse flute
and doing the backing vocals. And there are only two songs written by him: "Quem Sabe" (Who Knows), which turned out to be one of the CD's singles, and "Onze Dias" (Eleven Days).
together with Marcelo, and writing more songs. He recorded "Sentimental" (considered by Dado Villa-Lobos from Legião Urbana
as the best song of 2001), "Retrato pra Iaiá" (Portrait for Iaiá), and "Cher Antoine" (sung in French). He also wrote the instrumental part of the song "Mais Uma Canção" (One More Song) with Marcelo. And, together with Marcelo, he wrote "A Flor" (The Flower), one of the album's hits.
His role as a sideman in the band ended. He became recognized as one of the band's leaders, which until then, was attributed only to Marcelo Camelo.
In 2006, he won the prize of "Best Instrumentist" in the Prêmio Multishow (Multishow Awards).
After the temporary break in Los Hermanos
(in 2007), he dedicates himself entirely to Orquestra Imperial, a band in which he plays with Moreno Veloso (Caetano Veloso
's son), Nina Becker, and the actress Thalma de Freitas.
The Portuguese band "Os Azeitonas" announced that in their next album, "Rádio Alegria" (to be released in November 2007), there will be a new song by Rodrigo Amarante, called "Olá Rubi" (Hello, Ruby). (Song by Amarante and lyrics by Os Azeitonas)
2nd album- Bloco do Eu Sozinho
3rd album - Ventura
4th album- "4"
Orquestra Imperial - Carnaval só no ano que vem
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) is a guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, occasional bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
, singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
for the bands Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos is a rock band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group was formed in 1997 by Marcelo Camelo , Rodrigo Amarante , Rodrigo Barba , and Bruno Medina...
, Orquestra Imperial
Orquestra Imperial
Orquestra Imperial is a Brazilian Big Band formed in 2002 with the objective of recreating the typical Gafieira Samba sound. The group brought together notable names from the new Carioca pop scene such as Rodrigo Amarante , Moreno Veloso, Domenico and Kassin , Nina Becker, Thalma de Freitas, Max...
and Little Joy
Little Joy
Little Joy is a Brazilian/American rock band formed in 2007 by Los Hermanos singer/guitarist Rodrigo Amarante, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro. Amarante and Moretti met in 2006, at a festival in Lisbon where both their bands were performing, and the idea came up to start a...
.
Beginning of Los Hermanos
He studied Journalism at PUC-Rio, where he met Marcelo CameloMarcelo Camelo
Marcelo de Souza Camelo, is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, and poet. He is best known as composer and lead guitarist of the Brazilian band Los Hermanos. Since the end of the band, he continues composing for many interpreters, mainly Maria Rita and Ivete Sangalo...
and Rodrigo Barba. After a few rehearsals with Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos is a rock band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group was formed in 1997 by Marcelo Camelo , Rodrigo Amarante , Rodrigo Barba , and Bruno Medina...
, he was invited to join the band.
In their debut album, Los Hermanos (1999), Amarante contributed very little, playing transverse flute
Transverse flute
A transverse flute or side-blown flute is a flute which is held horizontally when played. The player blows "across" the embouchure hole, in a direction perpendicular to the flute's body length....
and doing the backing vocals. And there are only two songs written by him: "Quem Sabe" (Who Knows), which turned out to be one of the CD's singles, and "Onze Dias" (Eleven Days).
Second Album
In the band's second album, Bloco do Eu Sozinho (2001), Amarante was able to show his real musical quality, playing guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
together with Marcelo, and writing more songs. He recorded "Sentimental" (considered by Dado Villa-Lobos from Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana were a Brazilian rock band formed in 1982 in Brasília, Distrito Federal. The band primarily consisted of Renato Russo , Dado Villa-Lobos and Marcelo Bonfá...
as the best song of 2001), "Retrato pra Iaiá" (Portrait for Iaiá), and "Cher Antoine" (sung in French). He also wrote the instrumental part of the song "Mais Uma Canção" (One More Song) with Marcelo. And, together with Marcelo, he wrote "A Flor" (The Flower), one of the album's hits.
Third Album
In their third album, Ventura (2003), came his national recognition as a great songwriter, writing songs of doutbless quality, like "Último Romance" (Last Romance), "O velho e o moço" (The old man and the young lad), "Um par" (A Pair), "Do Sétimo Andar" (From the Seventh Floor), and "Deixa o Verão" (Let The Summer).His role as a sideman in the band ended. He became recognized as one of the band's leaders, which until then, was attributed only to Marcelo Camelo.
Fourth Album
In their fourth album, 4 (2005), songs written by Rodrigo Amarante are almost as many as the ones written by Marcelo. And in "4", an album that did not have as much success as the previous ones, his songs are much more distinguished, like "O Vento" (The Wind) - the only hit in this album -, and *Condicional". He also wrote "Primeiro Andar" (Walking First), "Os Pássaros" (The Birds) and "Paquetá" (Paqueta is a small island in Rio de Janeiro).In 2006, he won the prize of "Best Instrumentist" in the Prêmio Multishow (Multishow Awards).
After the temporary break in Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos is a rock band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group was formed in 1997 by Marcelo Camelo , Rodrigo Amarante , Rodrigo Barba , and Bruno Medina...
(in 2007), he dedicates himself entirely to Orquestra Imperial, a band in which he plays with Moreno Veloso (Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso , better known as Caetano Veloso, is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo which encompassed theatre, poetry and music in the 1960s,...
's son), Nina Becker, and the actress Thalma de Freitas.
The Portuguese band "Os Azeitonas" announced that in their next album, "Rádio Alegria" (to be released in November 2007), there will be a new song by Rodrigo Amarante, called "Olá Rubi" (Hello, Ruby). (Song by Amarante and lyrics by Os Azeitonas)
Collaborations
- Fernanda TakaiFernanda TakaiFernanda Barbosa Takai is a Brazilian singer, better known as the lead vocalist of rock band Pato Fu...
(from Pato FuPato FuPato Fu is a Brazilian rock band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The band was formed by lead singer Fernanda Takai, guitarist John Ulhoa and bassist Ricardo Koctus, in 1992. Their drummer, Xande Tamietti, joined the band in 1996, as did keyboardist Lulu Camargo in 2005...
) - "Rosa", with Devendra BanhartDevendra BanhartDevendra Obi Banhart is a singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San...
(in his album Smokey Rolls Down Thunder CanyonSmokey Rolls Down Thunder CanyonSmokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon is a Devendra Banhart album released September 25, 2007. This album features more instrumentation than the previous records, as well as more genre experimentation...
), whom he met at Tim Festival in 2006 in Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, where they even sang as a duet a few times. - "Nú Com A Minha Música" with Marisa MonteMarisa MonteMarisa de Azevedo Monte is a Brazilian popular singer. As of 2011, she has sold 10 million albums worldwide.- Biography :...
and Devendra BanhartDevendra BanhartDevendra Obi Banhart is a singer-songwriter and visual artist. Banhart was born in Houston, Texas and was raised by his mother in Venezuela, until he moved to California as a teenager. He began to study at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1998, but dropped out to perform music in Europe, San...
for the Red Hot Organization'sRed Hot OrganizationRed Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
most recent charitable album "Red Hot+Rio 2." The album is a follow-up to the 1996 "Red Hot + RioRed Hot + RioRed Hot + Rio is a compilation album produced by Paul Heck as part of the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series intended to promote AIDS awareness. This installment is a contemporary tribute to the Bossa nova sound, especially the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim...
." Proceeds from the sales will be donated to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.
Songs
1st album - Los Hermanos:- Quem Sabe.
- Onze Dias
2nd album- Bloco do Eu Sozinho
- A Flor
- Retrato pra Iaiá
- Sentimental
- Cher Antonie
3rd album - Ventura
- Último Romance
- Sétimo Andar
- O Velho e o Moço
- Deixa o Verão
- Um Par
4th album- "4"
- Primeiro Andar
- Paquetá
- Os Pássaros
- O Vento
- Condicional
Orquestra Imperial - Carnaval só no ano que vem
- O Mar e o Ar
- Yarusha Djaruba