The character lends its name to the band recifense play traditional music of Pernambuco permeated by elements of several other rhythms of Brazil and the world. Each member has a different musical background, ranging from classical music, through rock'n'roll, to the Cuban music and Afro rhythms.
In 1993, the first time, the trio decided to present only with traditional elements - there was thus a natural division in the repertory: Mestre Ambrósio Mestre Ambrósio Acoustic and Electric. Lacked a vocalist (Siba does not sing), and Sheena Lee joined the other "Ambrose" - the last to integrate the group were Maurício Alves and Sergio Cassiano.
The acoustic repertoire consisted of forrós "Pé-de-Serra" (rural influence), Bay Horse Marine, Cocos and instrumentation of bands Pífanos. Considering the varied musical backgrounds of the members, the reproduction of traditional could no longer be the line of work of Mestre Ambrósio Acoustic, resulting in forró "Wing-Walk". The "Wing-Walk" is the adaptation of forró Pé-de-serra "urban environment, mixed with various musical influences. Is "urban music of rural sentiment."
With the growth and recognition of the band, recording a CD was a natural step. But it was not possible to reconcile the two repertoires (acoustic and electric). The Coco and Maracatu spoke louder. With free adaptations of traditional rhythms, keeping the guitar and bass, set the profile music. Get the first CD, titled, independently produced. If Joseph and Zé Limeira Estrela Amazona, two clips of songs of this CD are run by MTV, and the success of the band begins to gain national coverage. If Zé Limeira Estrela Amazona is nominated for best video in the category Artist / Band revelation of the MTV Video Music Brazil 1996.
In 1997, after concerts throughout Europe and in Central Park, Master Ambrose moved to Sao Paulo, closed a deal with Sony and launched in the House of Fuá Cabral. Fuá is chosen best CD of the world in 1999 by critic Jon Pareles of The New York Times: "The songs rock Master Ambrose shows us the roots, history and possibilities. But above all, his leap into the future is at your tremendous vitality in the present. "
Even by Sony in 2001, it released the third CD Samba, considered more mature work and which best conveys the band's profile so far
Mestre Ambrósio is:
Hélder Vasconcelos: percussion, dance and voice
Maurício Alves: percussion, dance and voice
Mazinho Lima: bass, vocals
“O” Rocha: percussion and vocals
Sérgio Cassiano: percussion and vocals
Siba: guitarra, rabeca and voice
Vida
Mestre Ambrósio Lyrics
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não me trate com amor,
eu não me canso de viver,
não me canso de querer
ser da vida vivedor !
Mas, cada um
fia seu caminho ...
Cada qual
saiba do mal,
todo alguém
caiba no bem !
Vem,
tem quem fugindo dela
ache ela bem má ...
Sê quem siga
á vê-la bela
e com ela vá !
Agora a vida diz :
“me trate com valor,
que eu não me canso de viver,
não descanso de querer
ser a vida, vivedor ! “
The lyrics to Mestre Ambrósio's song Vida speak about the ups and downs of life and how one's attitude towards life can determine how one perceives it. The singer acknowledges that life doesn't always treat him kindly, but he refuses to give up on living and wanting to be a part of it. The opening lines of the song emphasize this sentiment: "Although life doesn't treat me with love, I don't get tired of living, I don't get tired of wanting to be a life-liver!"
Yet, the singer also acknowledges that each person forges their own path in life, dealing with their own adversities, and embraces the idea that we each have the power to choose our own perspective. "Each one takes their own path," he says, and adds that each person knows their own struggles and should be accountable for their own actions. He affirms that anyone can find either good or bad in life, and invites the listener to make the choice to see the positive and to embrace life's beauty.
In the final lines, the singer suggests that life is asking to be treated with value and that he is willing to do so, to live fully and not rest in his quest to become someone who is also a "life-liver." Essentially, the message in this song is that despite the challenges life throws our way, we should choose to embrace it, to appreciate its beauty and challenges, and to live our lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Embora a vida
não me trate com amor,
Although life doesn't treat me kindly,
eu não me canso de viver,
não me canso de querer
ser da vida vivedor !
I still don't tire of living,
I still have the desire to be a winner in life!
Mas, cada um
fia seu caminho ...
But, everyone has their own path to follow...
Cada qual
saiba do mal,
todo alguém
caiba no bem !
Each individual should know the bad,
everyone should strive for the good!
Vem,
tem quem fugindo dela
ache ela bem má ...
Come, there are those who, in fleeing from life,
consider it as bad...
Sê quem siga
á vê-la bela
e com ela vá !
Be the one who sees it as beautiful
and goes on this journey with it!
Agora a vida diz :
“me trate com valor,
que eu não me canso de viver,
não descanso de querer
ser a vida, vivedor ! “
Now life says:
"Treat me with value,
and I will never tire of living,
never rest from wanting
to be the life, the winner!"
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.