In 1963, a trio formed by Rui Alexandre Faria (Rui, the lead vocalist), Aquiles Rique Reis (Aquiles), and Milton Lima dos Santos (Miltinho) in Niterói (Rio de Janeiro) started to perform at the Popular Center of Culture (CPC) of the National Student League (UNE). The CPC of Niterói was founded in Aquiles' home. At the same time, Magro (Antônio José Waghabi Filho) had a bossa nova group with Miltinho and a flutist, bassist, and drummer, called MPB-5. With Magro (the group's lifelong musical director) invited to join the original vocal trio, the quartet became known as Quarteto do CPC. With the extinction of the CPC (and of the UNE) after the military coup in 1964, the group adopted the name of MPB-4, playing in local bars and doing a double single with the first recording of Zé Kéti/Elton Medeiros' "Mascarada" with "Samba Bem" (Luís José) and other songs.
With all of them as college students, they took a period of vacations in 1965 to go to São Paulo, where they did their professional debut at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica's Theater (Tuca). They met producer Chico de Assis and were invited by him for a season with Quarteto em Cy (which was already professional), on the condition that they abandon other aspirations to devote themselves full-time to their group. Deciding for the music, they opened with Quarteto em Cy at the show No Samba Que Eu Vou, when they met Chico Buarque, also introduced to them by de Assis. From 1969 to 1974, Buarque was almost the fifth member of MPB-4 as all of his shows were with the quartet. Together they toured several countries and were deeply influential on the Brazilian youth. de Assis also introduced them to Manoel Carlos, who was one of the directors of the O Fino da Bossa TV Record show hosted by Elis Regina. MPB-4 participated right on the first show singing together with Regina, which was their definitive consecration.
Back in Rio, they participated in the show Contraponto, together with Quarteto em Cy, Oscar Castro-Neves, and Rosinha de Valença. At the Opinião theater, MPB-4 participated in the historic show O Samba Pede Passagem with Aracy de Almeida, Baden Powell, Ismael Silva, and others. The show was recorded live and released in June 1966 as O Samba Pede Passagem. Also in 1966, they released their first LP, which had the first recording for Buarque's "Olê Olá." Having participated in Nara Leão's show Quem Tem Medo de Nara Leão?, in the same year they defended "Canção de Não Cantar" (Sérgio Bittencourt) at the II Festival de Música Popular Brasileira (Festival of Brazilian Popular Music, FMPB, TV Record of São Paulo), which won fourth place. In the next year's edition of the same festival, the group was consecrated definitively with "Gabriela" (Maranhão) and "Roda Viva" (Buarque), achieving, respectively, sixth and third places. Also in 1967, they participated in the II FIC (International Song Festival, TV Globo, Rio) with "O Sim Pelo Não" (Alcivando Luz/Carlos Coquejo) and "Cantiga" (Nelson Motta/Dori Caymmi), which reached sixth and ninth places. In 1968, they opened a show shared with Buarque at the Teatro Toneleros, and also had a season in São Paulo. Three years later, they did the historic show Construção at the Canecão with Buarque, Jacques Klein, and the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira (Brazilian Symphony Orchestra) conducted by Isaac Karabtchevski. In the next year, MPB-4 toured Portugal and in 1973, Buenos Aires, Argentina, both with Buarque. In 1975, they participated, with Buarque, in the show República de Ugunga. In 1980, the group released, together with Quarteto em Cy, the children's LP Flicts/de Ziraldo e Sérgio Ricardo. Recording another children's LP in the next year with "O Pato" (Toquinho/Vinicius de Moraes), they had the song presented in the TV Globo musical A Arca de Noé. The LP Caminhos Livres (1983) had another of their hits with an Aldir Blanc song, "A Nível De..." (with João Bosco). In 1991, the quartet launched another of their themed albums, the CD Sambas da Minha Terra, dedicated to the works of Dorival Caymmi, Toquinho/Vinícius, Zé Kéti, and Ary Barroso, among others. Always doing shows and recording frequently, the group commemorated their 30-year career in 1995 with the show Arte de Cantar and the eponymous album. ~ Alvaro Neder, Rovi
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Sonho de um Carnaval
MPB-4 Lyrics
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por isso tudo tem dado tão certo
no vai e vem certo e errado
e só quem me bota pra cima por perto
deixa rolar virou meu mantra
eu medito isso enquanto vou correndo atrás
a diferença do certo e o pilantra
é assim que se faz o início de um sonho
do dia pra noite sei que tudo vai mudar
botou muita fé então falei vamo
foguete não tem ré e bora decolar
é assim que se faz o início de um sonho
do dia pra noite sei que tudo vai mudar
botou muita fé então falei vamo
foguete não tem ré e bora decolar
porque eu ja sonhei de montão
e to correndo pra realizar
me imaginei uma grande mansão
no litoral uma lancha lazer na beira do mar
porque eu ja sonhei de montão
e to correndo pra realizar
me imaginei uma grande mansão
no litoral uma lancha lazer na beira do mar
sem ostentação mas que mal que tem
tirar uma grana daquilo que eu faço bem
e viver bem curtir o momento
que tudo que venha seja fruto de talento
to com as melhores selecionadas
sempre do meu lado curtindo essa vida boa
pois na pior nunca falharam
e na melhor vão sorrir atoa
é assim que se faz início de um sonho
do dia pra noite olha o que aconteceu
acredita mesmo e vai pra cima
muita fé e o amor dos seus
é assim que se faz início de um sonho
do dia pra noite olha o que aconteceu
acredita mesmo e vai pra cima
muito amor e fé em deus
porque eu ja sonhei de montão
e to correndo pra realizar
me imaginei uma grande mansão
no litoral uma lancha lazer na beira do mar
porque eu ja sonhei de montão
e to correndo pra realizar
me imaginei uma grande mansão
no litoral uma lancha lazer na beira do mar
The lyrics to MPB-4's "Sonho de um Carnaval" represent a deep sense of gratitude and positivity towards life. The singer expresses that their appreciation for all that they have accomplished is what motivates them to keep pushing forward, regardless of the setbacks they encounter. The line "só quem me bota pra cima por perto" means that it is the people who encourage and support them that make all the difference.
The main theme of the song is the pursuit of a dream. The singer describes their desire to achieve their goals, no matter how big or small they may be. They believe that with hard work and dedication, they can turn their dreams into reality. The repeated lines “é assim que se faz início de um sonho” and “do dia pra noite sei que tudo vai mudar” emphasize the idea that anything is possible and success can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. The message is to stay true to your dreams, work hard, and believe in yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
a gratidão que me acompanha
I am grateful for all that I have achieved
por isso tudo tem dado tão certo
That is why everything has been going so well for me
no vai e vem certo e errado
Through the ups and downs, the right and the wrong
e só quem me bota pra cima por perto
Only those who lift me up are around me
deixa rolar virou meu mantra
Letting things flow has become my mantra
eu medito isso enquanto vou correndo atrás
I think about this while I chase my dreams
a diferença do certo e o pilantra
The difference between the honest and the deceitful
explica porque muitos ficam pra trás
Explains why many are left behind
é assim que se faz o início de um sonho
This is how the beginning of a dream goes
do dia pra noite sei que tudo vai mudar
From day to night, I know everything can change
botou muita fé então falei vamo
Put a lot of faith, so I said let's go
foguete não tem ré e bora decolar
Rocket doesn't have reverse, so let's take off
porque eu ja sonhei de montão
Because I have had plenty of dreams
e to correndo pra realizar
And I am running to make them come true
me imaginei uma grande mansão
I imagined a big mansion
no litoral uma lancha lazer na beira do mar
In the coastal area, with a pleasure boat by the sea
sem ostentação mas que mal que tem
Without showiness, but what's wrong with that?
tirar uma grana daquilo que eu faço bem
Making money out of what I do well
e viver bem curtir o momento
And live well, enjoying the moment
que tudo que venha seja fruto de talento
So that everything that comes is a result of talent
to com as melhores selecionadas
I am with the best selected ones
sempre do meu lado curtindo essa vida boa
Always by my side, enjoying this good life
pois na pior nunca falharam
For in the worst, they never failed
e na melhor vão sorrir atoa
And in the best, they will laugh without worries
do dia pra noite olha o que aconteceu
From day to night, look at what happened
acredita mesmo e vai pra cima
Believe in yourself and go for it
muita fé e o amor dos seus
A lot of faith and the love of your own
muito amor e fé em deus
Lots of love and faith in God
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LISH4
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lilian da silva Vieira
mais um arranjo maravilhoso do Magro.... que maravilha!!
Bruno Távora
muito bom
Vinicius Costa
Carnaval!!!!!