In 1993 he released NOME – CD + Video + Book, putting together a multimedia project which associated poetry, music and computer animation (produced with the partnership of Celia Catunda, Kiko Mistrorigo and Zaba Moreau). The video "Nome" was presented in several exhibits and festivals held in Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France and Spain (received recommendation of the Jury at the Festival International de Video Cidade de Vigo 1995), Netherlands, Monaco, Uruguay, Cuba, Chile, Colombia and USA (received "Honorable Mention" at The First Annual New York Video Festival).
As a solo artist, Arnaldo Antunes also released the albums: NINGUÉM (1995), O SILÊNCIO (1996), UM SOM (1998), PARADEIRO (2001), SAIBA (Rosa Celeste/BMG 2004) and QUALQUER (Rosa Celeste/Biscoito Fino 2006). He also released other albums at special projects, including O CORPO (1999), a soundtrack especially produced for the Minas Gerais-based dance groupGrupo Corpo, and the album TRIBALISTAS (EMI/Phonomotor 2002), a collective project along with Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown.
His compositions have been inserted into the soundtracks of several movies such as Blue in the face, directed by Wayne Want and Paul Auster; Bicho de Sete Cabeças, directed by Lais Bodanzki; Dois Perdidos Numa Noite Suja, adapted from a novel by Plinio Marcos, directed by José Joffily; Benjamim, adapted from a novel by Chico Buarque, directed by Monique Gardenberg. His compositions have been covered by Adriana Calcanhotto, Ana Carolina, Barão Vermelho, Carlinhos Brown, Cássia Eller, Clã, Daniela Mercury, Elza Soares, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Ira!, Jorge Ben Jor, Jota Quest, Lenine, Margareth Menezes, Maria Bethânia, Marina Lima, Marisa Monte, Nando Reis, Rita Lee, Sandra Sá and Zélia Duncan.
Luz
Arnaldo Antunes Lyrics
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Na luz
Não é nada
Só na sombra
É nada
Na luz
The lyrics to Arnaldo Antunes's song "Luz" are deceptively simple but loaded with meaning. The song is about the concept of light, and how it affects perception and reality. The refrain, "Na luz/Não é nada" ("in the light/it's nothing") suggests that, in bright light, one can see everything clearly and there is nothing hidden, nothing mysterious or unknown. However, in shadow or darkness ("só na sombra"), one can no longer see what was once visible and everything becomes a question mark. The idea of light symbolizes truth, clarity, and knowledge, while darkness represents the opposite.
What also draws attention in the song is the repetition of the phrase "é nada" ("it's nothing"). This could be interpreted as Antunes questioning the importance of the things we focus on in our everyday lives. In the grand scheme of things, they may not matter at all, and in the light of universal truths, they are "nothing". The message of "Luz" may be summed up as a call to look deeper, beyond the surface-level appearances and mundane details, and strive for greater understanding, enlightenment, and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Luz
The concept of light, which can have a physical or metaphorical significance.
Na luz
In the light, representing a state of clarity, positivity or enlightenment.
Não é nada
It is nothing, referring to a sense of emptiness or insignificance.
Só na sombra
Only in the shadow, representing a state of darkness, negativity or lack of awareness.
É nada
It is nothing, reaffirming the previous sense of emptiness or insignificance.
Na luz
In the light, repeating the earlier reference to clarity, positivity or enlightenment.
Contributed by Connor L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel MFS
Que bela música....
''Acenda a lâmpada às seis horas da tarde
Acenda a luz dos lampiões
Inflame a chama dos salões
Fogos de línguas de dragões
Vagalumes
Numa nuvem de poeira de neon
Tudo claro
Tudo claro à noite, assim que é bom
A luz
Acesa na janela lá de casa
O fogo
O foco lá no beco e um farol
Essa noite
Essa noite vai ter sol
Essa noite
Essa noite vai ter sol''
Gabriel MFS
Que bela música....
''Acenda a lâmpada às seis horas da tarde
Acenda a luz dos lampiões
Inflame a chama dos salões
Fogos de línguas de dragões
Vagalumes
Numa nuvem de poeira de neon
Tudo claro
Tudo claro à noite, assim que é bom
A luz
Acesa na janela lá de casa
O fogo
O foco lá no beco e um farol
Essa noite
Essa noite vai ter sol
Essa noite
Essa noite vai ter sol''
gilvanilda santos lira
a voz de Arnaldo penetra na alma !
Madalena Andrade
Amo essa parte que você apresenta seus músicos acho lindo demais! beautiful!
Marcos Machado
Uma das canções mais bonitas dos últimos anos, por todo o conjunto da obra.
Madalena Andrade
Música top 🔝🔝 linda d+💞💞
Fernanda Vieira
Linda!!! Adoro Paulo Leminski .Sem contar a sonoridade dessa música é maravilhosa!!!Fico emocionada.
Madalena Andrade
QUE VOZZZ É ESSA? E DE ARREPIAR! ❤
Silvia Baumer
Banda maravilhosa! Cada artista lindo e talentoso, formando um conjunto sen sa cio nal!!! Amo!
Patricio Maia
É muito além do bom gosto sonoro.. Muito bommmmmmm!!!!!!!!
eliana alixandria
A voz do Arnaldo ilumina......