The members of the group included José Roberto Bertrami (born February 21, 1946, in Tatui; died July 8, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro) on acoustic piano and keyboards, Alex Malheiros (born August 19, 1946, in Niteroi) on bass, and Ivan Conti (born August 16, 1946, in Rio de Janeiro) on drums.
Classically trained and originally influenced by pianists Bill Evans and Luíz Eça (of the Tamba 4), Bertrami worked with Flora Purim and Robertinho Silva before meeting Conti at a Rio nightclub. Upon a visit to a bowling alley/club in 1972, they heard Malheiros and decided to join forces to form Azymuth. Their first album, the soundtrack for the film O Fabuloso Fittipaldi, was released in Brazil in 1973.
After spending a number of years as session men in Rio recording studios and touring South America, a successful appearance at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival led to a 1978 U.S. tour with Airto and Purim. A contract with Milestone in 1979 resulted in a long string of eclectic and influential albums that established the group in the American and European markets. All three members also recorded solo albums for Milestone.
Bertrami left the group around 1988, after which Malheiros and Conti carried on for a while with keyboardist Jota Moraes. In the '90s, Bertrami rejoined Azymuth permanently. They signed to Far Out Recordings and issued a long string of albums including Carnival, 1997; Woodland Warrior, 1998; Pieces of Ipanema, 1999; Before We Forget, 2000; and Partido Novo, 2002.
In 2007, their self-titled debut album was reissued by the label in a deluxe package. It was completely remastered, and contained an additional disc of remixes by some of the world's best-known dance music producers. In 2008, Azymuth continued their tireless display of creativity with the universally acclaimed Butterfly, which they followed with Aurora in 2011.
Sadly, José Roberto Bertrami died in Rio during July of the following year; he was 66 years old.
Morning
Azymuth Lyrics
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Watching it come
Watching it come up
Over the rooftops
Cloudy and warm
Maybe a storm
You can never quite tell
From the morning
And it's going to be a day
There is really no way to say
No to the morning
Yes it's going to be a day
There is really nothing left to say
But come on morning
Waiting for mail
Maybe a tail
From an old friend
Or even a lover
Sometimes there's none
But we have fun
Thinking of all who might
Have written
And it's going to be a day
There is really no way to say
No to the morning
Yes it's going to be a day
There is really nothing left to say
But come on morning
And maybe there are seasons
And maybe they change
And maybe to love is not so strange
The sounds of the day
Now they hurry away
Now they are gone until tomorrow
When day will break
And you will wake
And you will rake your hands
Across your eyes and realize
That it's going to be a day
There is really no way to say
No to the morning
Yes it's going to be a day
There is really nothing left to say
But come on morning
And maybe there are seasons
And maybe they change
And maybe to love is not so strange
The song “Morning” by Azymuth is a captivating track that portrays the stillness and beauty of early morning. The song is all about waking up early and enjoying the beauty of the morning as it comes up, with a clear sky, predicting a warm day. The lyrics highlight the different aspects of morning, and the subtle nuances that make each day different. The song opens with the line “Watching the sun, watching it come, watching it come up over the rooftops”. This line immediately sets the tone, conjuring up the image of the sun creeping up, lighting up the sky slowly.
The second line “Cloudy and warm, maybe a storm, you can never quite tell from the morning” emphasizes the unpredictable nature of the morning and the possibility of changes occurring. In the following lines, the lyrics express the feeling of hope that comes with starting a new day, waiting for mail, maybe from an old friend or lover, and the excitement that comes with the thought of someone taking the time to write to us. The idea of seasons changing and the importance of love is also touched upon in the lyrics, making the song richer in meaning.
Overall, the lyrics of “Morning” are very poetic and allow the listener to visualise and feel the beauty and hope that comes with watching the morning unfold. The song is a musical embodiment of the idea of a new day representing a fresh start, full of possibilities and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching the sun
Paying close attention to the sun rising in the sky
Watching it come
Observing the movement of the sun as it ascends
Watching it come up
Continuing to observe the sun's movement as it rises higher
Over the rooftops
Noticing the sun as it appears over the tops of buildings
Cloudy and warm
The weather is both overcast and relatively mild
Maybe a storm
There's a possibility that a storm could occur
You can never quite tell
It's difficult to predict what the weather will actually be
From the morning
Based on what's happening early in the day
And it's going to be a day
This day will be significant in some way
There is really no way to say
It's impossible to completely predict what will happen
No to the morning
One shouldn't reject the possibilities and opportunities of a new day
Yes it's going to be a day
Reiterating that this day will be significant
There is really nothing left to say
After recognizing the significance of the day, there's not much else to express
But come on morning
Urging the morning and the opportunities it brings
Waiting for mail
Anticipating the arrival of physical correspondence
Maybe a tail
Perhaps there will be news from an old friend or lover
From an old friend
Hoping for updates from a past acquaintance
Or even a lover
Anticipating communication from a former romantic partner
Sometimes there's none
Occasionally, there won't be any letters or messages
But we have fun
Regardless of what comes in the mail, there can still be enjoyment and positivity
Thinking of all who might
Contemplating who could be reaching out
Have written
Referring to the messages that could be received
And maybe there are seasons
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of the year
And maybe they change
Recognizing that the seasons inevitably shift
And maybe to love is not so strange
Suggesting that love isn't an uncommon or unexpected experience
The sounds of the day
The audio experiences of the morning
Now they hurry away
The morning sounds are quickly disappearing
Now they are gone until tomorrow
The morning sounds won't be heard again until the next day
When day will break
The morning will begin once again
And you will wake
Returning to consciousness at the dawn of the next day
And you will rake your hands
Rubbing your eyes with your fingers
Across your eyes and realize
Becoming aware of your surroundings once again
That it's going to be a day
Reiterating the significance of the new day
There is really no way to say
It's impossible to completely predict what will happen
No to the morning
Again emphasizing the possibilities of a new day
Yes it's going to be a day
Confirming that this day will play a significant role
There is really nothing left to say
After understanding the importance of the day, there isn't more to express
But come on morning
Encouraging the opportunities and experiences of the dawn
And maybe there are seasons
Referencing the cyclical nature of time once again
And maybe they change
Recognizing that life inevitably shifts and changes over time
And maybe to love is not so strange
Reiterating that love is a common human emotion
Writer(s): Edvard Grieg, Colin Nicholas Baldry, Tom Kane Copyright: Marlowlynn Ltd., Crml Limited, Bruton Music Ltd.
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.