Born Arthur Cortes Verocai in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 17/6/1945, he studi… Read Full Bio ↴Born Arthur Cortes Verocai in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 17/6/1945, he studied music with Lô Soares, Darci Villaverde, Nair Barbosa da Silva, Roberto Menescal and Vilma Graça. In 1966 Leny Andrade included his song "Olhando o Mar" ("Looking at the Sea") on her "We Are There" album. Two years later Verocai participated in Musicanossa an event that brought together composers, musicians and singers in presentations to play live in the Santa Rosa Theater in Rio de Janeiro, for which he wrote his first arrangements. The live recording of the event included the songs "Madrugada" and "Nova Manhã", composed in partnership with Paulinho Tapajós.
By 1968 his main gig was working in Civil Engineering in Rio de Janeiro. He still managed to perform and participate as a composer at many of Brazilian famous Music Festivals. He was working with artists like Paulinho Tapajós, Elis Regina, Creuza Maria, the Golden Boys, and Evinha. In 1969 Arthur Verocai began his professional career as musician and arranger. He scored the music for the theater show "Is The Greater", and wrote his first arrangements for orchestra. He arranged records by the Terço, Jorge Benjor, Elizeth Cardoso, Gal Costa, Quarteto em Cy, MPB 4, Célia, Guilherme Lamounier, Nelson Gonçalves, Marcos Valle, and others. His music also appeared in the musical "The Life of Braguinha", alongside Elizeth Cardoso, Quarteto em Cy, MPB4 and Sidney Magal. By 1970 he was writing for other groups and regularly composing music for multiple TV shows and incidental music for TV series.
The 1972 self-titled album allowed Verocai to take his interest in instrumental music even further. "I always wanted to compose soundtracks in great style, as in the cinema, but this wasn't possible with television work," he says. "My opportunity came when I was recording this album. I created a rhythmic cell in the acoustic guitar with the harmonic line. I added bass and the non-conventional drums and the percussion with a very smooth orchestration in blocks (four trumpets and a flute) plus the delicate touch of the strings (12 violins, 4 violas and 4 cellos). At the end of the song, Oberdan Magalhães played and sang with his flute." The resulting track is "Sílvia".
"Presente Grego" is perhaps the funkiest track on the album. "This song was influenced by American soul and funk," says Verocai. "By 1972 many of the musicians of my generation were feeling the same influences. Because of our exposure to all many musical influences, we put a distance between us and the conventional recording styles. "Presente Grego" means "Greek gift." It is an expression that comes from the horse of Troy, a gift from the Greeks that hid the warriors that defeated the Troyans. Likewise, the military dictatorship, under the appearance of a good government, practiced censorship and oppression", he explains.
In addition to the funky soul elements the album features many solos from artists obviously well schooled in Jazz. Check the soloing in "Pelas Sombras" or "Karina", where saxes blow hard and true against the backdrop of Brazilian rhythms. "My musical preferences go from J.S. Bach and Villa-Lobos, to jazz musicians like Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery and Bill Evans," explains Verocai. "I remember Edson Maciel, was invited to a studio session at 9 AM and was to perform a solo on "Karina." He asked us to wait for a while because he wanted to be inspired by some Cachaça (a Brazilian liquor made from distilled sugar cane juice). While rehearsing, he asked for a little more Cachaça to bring on some more inspiration. This happened twice until he found his inspiration and performed a tremendous solo!" remembers Verocai.
In the years after the album release Arthur Verocai became a music advertising executive, creating and producing albums for customers like Brahma, Fanta, Petrobra's, South America, Souza Cruz and was even honored with the Colunistas Prize in Advertising. Since 1983 he is the main proprietor of Studio "V" - House of the Sound and in 2002 he released a solo album "Arthur Verocai - "Saudade Demais" featuring a collection of his work as composer, including some unreleased songs.
Arthur Verocai's musical peer Ivan Lins has this to say about his great friend, "Arthur is a very dedicated musician. He has always been. Not only dedicated but very talented also. He made this record years ago just for the fun of it without much publicity. And now will strike back. That's great!"
By 1968 his main gig was working in Civil Engineering in Rio de Janeiro. He still managed to perform and participate as a composer at many of Brazilian famous Music Festivals. He was working with artists like Paulinho Tapajós, Elis Regina, Creuza Maria, the Golden Boys, and Evinha. In 1969 Arthur Verocai began his professional career as musician and arranger. He scored the music for the theater show "Is The Greater", and wrote his first arrangements for orchestra. He arranged records by the Terço, Jorge Benjor, Elizeth Cardoso, Gal Costa, Quarteto em Cy, MPB 4, Célia, Guilherme Lamounier, Nelson Gonçalves, Marcos Valle, and others. His music also appeared in the musical "The Life of Braguinha", alongside Elizeth Cardoso, Quarteto em Cy, MPB4 and Sidney Magal. By 1970 he was writing for other groups and regularly composing music for multiple TV shows and incidental music for TV series.
The 1972 self-titled album allowed Verocai to take his interest in instrumental music even further. "I always wanted to compose soundtracks in great style, as in the cinema, but this wasn't possible with television work," he says. "My opportunity came when I was recording this album. I created a rhythmic cell in the acoustic guitar with the harmonic line. I added bass and the non-conventional drums and the percussion with a very smooth orchestration in blocks (four trumpets and a flute) plus the delicate touch of the strings (12 violins, 4 violas and 4 cellos). At the end of the song, Oberdan Magalhães played and sang with his flute." The resulting track is "Sílvia".
"Presente Grego" is perhaps the funkiest track on the album. "This song was influenced by American soul and funk," says Verocai. "By 1972 many of the musicians of my generation were feeling the same influences. Because of our exposure to all many musical influences, we put a distance between us and the conventional recording styles. "Presente Grego" means "Greek gift." It is an expression that comes from the horse of Troy, a gift from the Greeks that hid the warriors that defeated the Troyans. Likewise, the military dictatorship, under the appearance of a good government, practiced censorship and oppression", he explains.
In addition to the funky soul elements the album features many solos from artists obviously well schooled in Jazz. Check the soloing in "Pelas Sombras" or "Karina", where saxes blow hard and true against the backdrop of Brazilian rhythms. "My musical preferences go from J.S. Bach and Villa-Lobos, to jazz musicians like Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery and Bill Evans," explains Verocai. "I remember Edson Maciel, was invited to a studio session at 9 AM and was to perform a solo on "Karina." He asked us to wait for a while because he wanted to be inspired by some Cachaça (a Brazilian liquor made from distilled sugar cane juice). While rehearsing, he asked for a little more Cachaça to bring on some more inspiration. This happened twice until he found his inspiration and performed a tremendous solo!" remembers Verocai.
In the years after the album release Arthur Verocai became a music advertising executive, creating and producing albums for customers like Brahma, Fanta, Petrobra's, South America, Souza Cruz and was even honored with the Colunistas Prize in Advertising. Since 1983 he is the main proprietor of Studio "V" - House of the Sound and in 2002 he released a solo album "Arthur Verocai - "Saudade Demais" featuring a collection of his work as composer, including some unreleased songs.
Arthur Verocai's musical peer Ivan Lins has this to say about his great friend, "Arthur is a very dedicated musician. He has always been. Not only dedicated but very talented also. He made this record years ago just for the fun of it without much publicity. And now will strike back. That's great!"
Gente
Arthur Verocai Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Gente' by these artists:
Álex Sáquele plumita, Yo no tenía nada Y miren donde estoy ahorit…
Antonio Adolfo/Bira Da Silva/Caetano Veloso/Djalma Corréa/Enéas Costa/Luizao/Perinho Albuquerque Gente olha pro céu, gente quer saber o um Gente é…
Antonio Adolfo/Caetano Veloso/Djalma Corréa/Enéas Costa/Luizao/Perinho Albuquerque/Silva Bira Da Fagulhas, pontas de agulhas Brilham estrelas de São João …
Arbol Fascistas, leninistas, marcianisticos socialistas llenan tu…
Árbol Fascistas, leninistas, marcianisticos socialistas, llenan t…
Ãrbol Fascistas, leninistas, marcianisticos socialistas, Llenan tu…
Bulldog Gente de la buena Gente de la misma Gente que se mueve…
Caetano Veloso Gente olha pro céu Gente quer saber o um Gente é o…
Caetano Veloso & Banda Black Rio Gente olha pro céu, gente quer saber o um Gente é…
Dr. Sapo Soy bajo, delgado y un poco despistado, he perdido el rumbo…
Ed Maverick Toda esa gente Se cree diferente Pero no se siente Juegan c…
El Sueño de Morfeo Hay un mundo extraño Raro, singular Gira continuamente Da…
Fase Se llama pablo Y quiere un día poder ir a concursar A…
Floresencia Gente Abre la mente Escucha la serpiente Abraza el presente …
Franco Battiato Torneranno di nuovo le piogge riapriranno le scuole Cadrann…
Frank DD & Friends Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza Ya empezamos…
Gianni Togni Vai vecchio treno vai tu segui i tuoi binari ed…
Ju Cassou Gente olha pro céu Gente quer saber o um Gente é…
Karla Sabah Gente que entende que não deve dar Porque nunca na vida…
La Raza Mira la brisa del monte Mira las olas del mar Mira El…
La Vela Puerca Voy a reventar a los que se metan con mi…
Laura Pausini Si sbaglia sai quasi continuamente Sperando di non farsi mai…
Laura Pausini & Gilberto Gil Avisa lá que eu vou chegar mais tarde oh yes Vou…
Laura Pausini (mixado por Dj Alonso) Si sbaglia sai quasi continuamente Sperando di non farsi ma…
Los Calzones No, no. Hay gente caminando por la calle hay gente…
Mannarino In mezzo a tanta gente in mezzo a tanta gente m'hai detto…
Manolo Kabezabolo Gente konsekuente, gente kon valor Gente inteligente, gente …
Marcos Valle Gente que entende que não deve dar Porque nunca na vida…
Margareth Menezes Gente olha pro céu Gente quer saber o um Gente é o…
Maria Bethânia Brasil, meu nego Deixa eu lhe contar A história que a histór…
Marina Melo gente cês não acham muito estranho ser gente, cês não acham…
N.O.A. - NESSUNA OPZIONE ALTERNATIVA Brindo à casa Brindo à vida }biz Meus amores Minha famíli…
Naomi & Goro La gente normal tiene una duda Existencial que pone siempre …
Ornella Vanoni Gente che ha bisogno d'altri È la gente più vera intorno…
Papa Chango Existe gente que no tiene nada Existe gente que a sido…
Paradoxus Luporum Igual que encontramos dos caras en una moneda o igual…
Pausini Laura Si sbaglia sai quasi continuamente Sperando di non farsi mai…
Presuntos Implicados Gente, que se despierta cuando aun es de noche y cocina…
Priscilla Alcantara De zero a dez Quanto você acha que dói? De zero a…
Rata Negra Gente que sonríe a tu alrededor Gente que babea y huele…
Raul Seixas Gente é tão louca E no entanto tem sempre razão…
Renato Russo Si sbaglia sai quasi continuamente Sperando di non farsi ma…
Renato Ventura Raccontami vecchio dove va la gente che ha perso tutto e…
Renato Zero Gente, Facce mute vite spente, Sentimenti disperati, Soff…
Santino Querías norte querido amigo ahora andamos un poco perdidos Q…
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 Gente que entende que não deve dar Porque nunca na vida…
TH;EN Gente dice que estoy loco, no se si será verdad Por…
The (St. Thomas) Pepper Smelter Tá bolada de novo Comigo, sei lá Nunca sei qual é a…
Tijuana No ¡Gente deambulando por la calle! ¡Gente trastornadora incon…
Uma Pessoa Quando gente não sabe: o que o que é? Se dois…
Vitrola Sintética Vez por outra na cidade Caminhando sem parar Eis que alguém …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Arthur Verocai:
Amor Na Contra Mão Quando te vi a primeira vez, bateu mais forte o coração. Est…
Bis Bis, eu quero bis! Jamais cansei De ser feliz. Outra vez mai…
Caboclo Caboclo quando sai Acorda o sol pela manhã Planta algodão Pl…
Dedicada a Ela Ficou vazio o meu quarto A cama e o meu cobertor Não…
Dona das Meninas Quero a dona das meninas de se admirar Das duas contas…
Filhos Quando eu olho vocês Apressando as manhãs Semeando sonhos Co…
Na Boca do Sol Na minha cidade do interior Tudo que chegou, chegou de trem …
O Mapa Depois de sonhar no sofá Pescar minhas contas sem fim Se nad…
Pelas Sombras Quem Viaja Nas Sombras Por Detrás Dos Seus Ombros Por Detrás…
Presente Grego Debruçado na Grécia antiga Nas ruínas, homens ou tribos Ouço…
Que Mapa? Depois de sonhar no sofá Pescar minhas contas sem fim Se nad…
Seriado Molhado de suor e sal De crime e de paixão Feito um…
Tupã Tupi Urubuquara, Picê Tolori, Rudá Caramuru Tambatiá Ajuricaba Bo…
Velho Parente Um velho parente dormindo em paz Tomou uma barca mudou-se de…
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@XRIS.D.MUGIWARA
Wonderful
@obduliorincon6112
It was with sadness that I received the news of the death of José Roberto Bertrami (late!) In 2012. Leader and keyboardist of "Azimuth" that was the group that most fascinated me in life and had the opportunity to be present at several group shows Here in RJ, inclusive, of personally pleasing the members of the group. Bertrami was a musician, as well as talented, sagacious. He realized that the Brazilian did not enjoy instrumental music and then the group went to the world. That success! Rest in peace, Bertrami! I will continue to hear "Azimuth" until the last breath of life ..
And here at this video one of his last appearennce..
My grief is extended to: Ivan Conti and to Alex Malheiros..
@juliomatos37
Amo esta música
@OedirusPex
OMG. Im so glad i found this! Thanks for sharing. I cried. This song is so timeless
@J52fli
Perfect vibrations!
@obduliorincon6112
Yeah..agree!
@Dotta777
Que beleza, parabéns!!
@Zabuh
gênio!
@obduliorincon6112
sometimes life is unfair..Arthur Verocai is an example of that.But the time, many years after, may comes up with a kind of redemption; an asking for excuses !?
@ederfonseca9609
Verdade, ele foi redescoberto quase 40 anos depois e hoje é consagrado por uma obra que não recebeu atenção alguma na época de seu lançamento.