Sérgio Britto
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Sérgio Britto (ˈsɛxʒju ˈbritu, born Sérgio de Britto Álvares Affonso on September 18, 1959) is a Brazil
ian musician. He is best known as the keyboardist and vocalist for the band Titãs
, and also for his solo albums, in which he played the acoustic guitar. More recently, he has played the bass guitar during the recording sessions for Titãs' new album, Sacos Plásticos
.
of the group, but left Rio when he was a baby, just after being born. He lived with his siblings Rui and Gláucia in Brasília
when in 1964 the military took over Brazil. Their father, the federal deputy Almino Afonso, head of PTB
at the Chamber of Deputies
and enemy of the dictatorship
had to leave the country not to be arrested. An year later, when Fábio, the youngest brother was already born, they left the country. During his 9 years of exile in Chile
, he was alfabetized in Castellano.
He grew up listening to Beethoven, Chopin and others notable names of the Classical music
, which his father would listen to frequently. But until he turned 13, he wouldn't wish he was anything but a painter
. But thanks to his sister, who had guitar lessons, he would discover the Beatles' Help!
album, and from there on he would be strongly interested on music. When he was 14, he was back to Brazil and started having piano lessons. In this time he would listen to Yes
, Emerson, Lake & Palmer
, The Who
, Led Zeppelin
, The Beach Boys
and lots of MPB
. Meanwhile, he would try to play his sister's guitar.
In Brazil, he studied at Colégio Equipe. While the others Titãs members took part of festivals and shows, he would compose alone at home or read the texts of Torquato Neto
. Those texts helped Britto to compose musics like Go Back, song that would appear in Titãs debut album
. Simultaneously, he would compose the song "Os Olhos do Sol", which was recorded only in 2000, when Britto released his first solo album. At Equipe, he met Arnaldo Antunes and they started composing at 4 hands. When Titãs unofficially met, in 1981, Britto made his debut in a band.
, Homem Primata
, Comida, Miséria and Epitáfio
, all together with other Titãs members.
In 1994, Britto formed the band Kleiderman, with the drummer Roberta Parisi and Titãs member Branco Mello
. The group released only one album, "Con el Mundo a Mis Pies" (With the World at my Feet). In 2001, Britto showed his solo works with the album "A Minha Cara" (My face), reuniting songs composed by him, with the help of Marcelo Fromer
and Arnaldo Antunes
. Five years later, he released another solo CD, called "Eu Sou 300" (I am 300).
, is married to Raquel Garrido and is the father of José, born in 1999. He composed one tribute song for each of them in his album Eu Sou 300: "Raquel (DDD)" and "José". In 2007, his daughter Julia was born.
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...
ian musician. He is best known as the keyboardist and vocalist for the band Titãs
Titãs
Titãs are a rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. Their best-known line up is the one in the album Cabeça Dinossauro : Nando Reis , Branco Mello , Marcelo Fromer , Arnaldo Antunes , Tony Bellotto , Paulo Miklos , Charles Gavin and Sérgio Britto...
, and also for his solo albums, in which he played the acoustic guitar. More recently, he has played the bass guitar during the recording sessions for Titãs' new album, Sacos Plásticos
Sacos Plásticos
- Personnel :* Paulo Miklos - Lead vocals on tracks 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, backing vocals on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, electric guitar on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14....
.
Childhood
Sérgio Britto is the only cariocaCarioca
Carioca is a Portuguese adjective or demonym that is used to refer to the native inhabitants of the city of Rio de Janeiro - capital of the homonym state , in Brazil...
of the group, but left Rio when he was a baby, just after being born. He lived with his siblings Rui and Gláucia in Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
when in 1964 the military took over Brazil. Their father, the federal deputy Almino Afonso, head of PTB
Brazilian Labour Party (historical)
The Brazilian Labour Party was a center-left populist political party in Brazil founded in 1945 by supporters of the late Getúlio Vargas. It was dismantled by the military after 1964 coup d'état.-History:...
at the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil is a federal legislative body and the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. As of 2006, the chamber comprises 513 deputies, who are elected by proportional representation to serve four-year terms...
and enemy of the dictatorship
History of Brazil (1964-1985)
The Brazilian military government was the authoritarian regime which ruled Brazil from March 31, 1964 to March 15, 1985. It began with the 1964 coup d'état led by the Armed Forces against the democratically elected government of left-wing President João Goulart and ended when José Sarney took...
had to leave the country not to be arrested. An year later, when Fábio, the youngest brother was already born, they left the country. During his 9 years of exile in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, he was alfabetized in Castellano.
He grew up listening to Beethoven, Chopin and others notable names of the Classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, which his father would listen to frequently. But until he turned 13, he wouldn't wish he was anything but a painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. But thanks to his sister, who had guitar lessons, he would discover the Beatles' Help!
Help! (album)
Help! is the title of the fifth British and ninth American album by The Beatles, and the soundtrack from their film of the same name. Produced by George Martin for EMI's Parlophone Records, it contains fourteen songs in its original British form, of which seven appeared in the film...
album, and from there on he would be strongly interested on music. When he was 14, he was back to Brazil and started having piano lessons. In this time he would listen to Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
, Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, also known as ELP, are an English progressive rock supergroup. They found success in the 1970s and sold over forty million albums and headlined large stadium concerts. The band consists of Keith Emerson , Greg Lake and Carl Palmer...
, The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
, Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
and lots of MPB
Música Popular Brasileira
Música Popular Brasileira or MPB designates a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. It is not a discrete genre but rather a constellation that combines original songwriting and updated versions of traditional Brazilian urban music styles like samba and samba-canção with contemporary...
. Meanwhile, he would try to play his sister's guitar.
In Brazil, he studied at Colégio Equipe. While the others Titãs members took part of festivals and shows, he would compose alone at home or read the texts of Torquato Neto
Torquato Neto
Torquato Pereira de Araújo Neto was a Brazilian journalist and poet. He is perhaps best known as a lyricist for the Tropicalismo counterculture movement, which later expanded its influence to Música Popular Brasileira. He worked with Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Edu Lobo, and Waly Salomão...
. Those texts helped Britto to compose musics like Go Back, song that would appear in Titãs debut album
Titãs (album)
Titãs is the debut album of Brazilian rock band Titãs. It is the only album to feature André Jung on drums. The album also features Pena Schmidt's production, polishing the edges to the vanishing clear-cut point and burying instruments over layers of synths and electronic drumming typical of the...
. Simultaneously, he would compose the song "Os Olhos do Sol", which was recorded only in 2000, when Britto released his first solo album. At Equipe, he met Arnaldo Antunes and they started composing at 4 hands. When Titãs unofficially met, in 1981, Britto made his debut in a band.
Career with and without Titãs
Britto has composed the majority of Titãs songs, more notably hits like MarvinMarvin
Marvin may refer to:In music:* "Marvin ", a song by Titãs* "Marvin", a song by Marvin, the Paranoid Android* Marvin the Album, an album by the Australian group Frente!* Hank Marvin , member of British band The Shadows...
, Homem Primata
Homem Primata
Homem Primata is the sixth single by Titãs, released in 1987. It featured a reworked version of Polícia and a dance remix of the same song as B-sides.- Music video :...
, Comida, Miséria and Epitáfio
Epitáfio
"Epitáfio" is the fifteenth single by Titãs, released in 2002. The song, a number six hit in Brazil, is a tribute to Marcelo Fromer, former guitarist of the band who died after being rammed by a motorcycle...
, all together with other Titãs members.
In 1994, Britto formed the band Kleiderman, with the drummer Roberta Parisi and Titãs member Branco Mello
Branco Mello
Branco Mello is a Brazilian musician and actor, best known as the vocalist and bassist of Brazilian rock band Titãs. He has also played small but significant roles for the movies.- Childhood :...
. The group released only one album, "Con el Mundo a Mis Pies" (With the World at my Feet). In 2001, Britto showed his solo works with the album "A Minha Cara" (My face), reuniting songs composed by him, with the help of Marcelo Fromer
Marcelo Fromer
Marcelo Fromer was the guitarist of Brazilian rock band Titãs. One of the founding members and also the band's manager, he died in 2001, after being hit by a motorcycle while jogging.- Childhood :...
and Arnaldo Antunes
Arnaldo Antunes
Arnaldo Antunes , is a writer and composer from Brazil. He began as a member of the band Aguilar e Banda Performática in the late 1970s. For most of the 1980s he was a member of the rock band Titãs. After 1992 he had six solo albums. Since 1992 he has been an award winning poet, but he was first...
. Five years later, he released another solo CD, called "Eu Sou 300" (I am 300).
Personal life
Britto lives in São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, is married to Raquel Garrido and is the father of José, born in 1999. He composed one tribute song for each of them in his album Eu Sou 300: "Raquel (DDD)" and "José". In 2007, his daughter Julia was born.
Solo albums
- 2000 - A Minha Cara (My Face)
- 2006 - Eu Sou 300 (I Am 300)