Tecnicolor
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Tecnicolor would have been the fourth album by the Brazil
ian band Os Mutantes
. The album was intended to be their introduction in the English-speaking world and included English versions of songs from the albums Os Mutantes
and A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado, re-recordings in Portuguese and French and several new songs.
It was recorded in Paris
in 1970, the tapes were lost until writer Carlos Calado, working on an Os Mutantes biography, uncovered them. Another version of the myth is that they were unsatisfied with many of the recording and abandoned the project to return to Brazil, explaining why three of the recordings were used later that year for their album Jardim Elétrico
.
It was released in 2000 on Universal Records
, with artwork by Sean Lennon
, in order to capitalize on the growing interest in Os Mutantes following the re-release of their early albums in the late 1990s.
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 band Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes ) are an influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band that were linked with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s. It was formed by two brothers and a vocalist, but has gone through numerous personnel changes throughout its existence...
. The album was intended to be their introduction in the English-speaking world and included English versions of songs from the albums Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes (album)
Os Mutantes is the debut album by the Brazilian tropicalia band Os Mutantes. It was originally released in 1968 and influenced by traditional Brazilian music styles, as well as American and British bands...
and A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado, re-recordings in Portuguese and French and several new songs.
It was recorded in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in 1970, the tapes were lost until writer Carlos Calado, working on an Os Mutantes biography, uncovered them. Another version of the myth is that they were unsatisfied with many of the recording and abandoned the project to return to Brazil, explaining why three of the recordings were used later that year for their album Jardim Elétrico
Jardim Elétrico
Jardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"...
.
It was released in 2000 on Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, with artwork by Sean Lennon
Sean Lennon
is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor. He is the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. His godfather is Sir Elton John.-Early life and education:...
, in order to capitalize on the growing interest in Os Mutantes following the re-release of their early albums in the late 1990s.
Track listing
- "Panis et Circenses" - 2:13 - (Gilberto GilGilberto GilGilberto Passos Gil Moreira , better known as Gilberto Gil or , is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment...
, Caetano VelosoCaetano VelosoCaetano 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,...
) - "Bat Macumba" - 3:19 - (Gil, Veloso)
- "Virginia" - 3:25 - (Arnaldo BaptistaArnaldo BaptistaArnaldo Dias Baptista is a Brazilian rock musician and composer.-Biography:Born from a lyric singer father and a pianist mother , Arnaldo studied classic piano from 1955 to 1959, double bass from 1962 to 1963, and acoustic guitar from1963 to 1965...
, Rita LeeRita LeeRita Lee Jones Carvalho , simply known as Rita Lee, is a Brazilian rock singer and composer. Lee continues to be a popular figure in Brazilian entertainment, where she is also known for being an animal rights activist and a vegetarian...
, Sérgio DiasSérgio DiasSérgio Dias Baptista , is a Brazilian rock musician, composer and guitar player. He is best known for his work with the band Os Mutantes in the late 60s and 70s...
) *re-recorded for Jardim ElétricoJardim ElétricoJardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"... - "She's My Shoo Shoo (A Minha Menina)" - 2:55 - (Jorge Ben)
- "I Feel a Little Spaced Out (Ando Meio Desligado)" - 2:53 - (Baptista, Dias, Lee)
- "Baby" - 3:39 - (Veloso) *recording used for Jardim ElétricoJardim ElétricoJardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"...
- "Tecnicolor" - 3:57 - (Baptista, Dias, Lee) *recording used for Jardim ElétricoJardim ElétricoJardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"...
- "El Justiciero" - 3:54 - (Baptista, Dias, Lee) *recording used for Jardim ElétricoJardim ElétricoJardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"...
- "I'm Sorry Baby (Desculpe, Baby)" - 2:45 - (Baptista, Lee)
- "Adeus Maria Fulô" - 2:42 - (SivucaSivucaSeverino Dias de Oliveirawas a Brazilian accordionist and guitarist.In addition to in his home state of Paraíba, in Recife, and in Rio de Janeiro,...
, Humberto Teixeira) - "Le Premier Bonheur du Jour" - 2:49 - (Jean Renard, Frank Gerald)
- "Saravah" - 3:00 - (Baptista, Dias, Lee) *re-recorded for Jardim ElétricoJardim ElétricoJardim Elétrico is the fourth album by the Brazilian tropicalia/psychedelic rock band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1971 on Polydor Records. The title in English means "Electric Garden"...
- "Panis et Circenses (Reprise)" - 1:24 - (Gil, Veloso)