On their first album, O Terço was not yet full on prog, but it is a seminal work in the history Brazilian progressive music. There are obvious influences of the Moody Blues, and Pink Floyd. "O Terço II" would see them moving from Psychedelic to heavier sounds, along the lines of King Crimson and Led Zeppelin. It was 1975's "Criaturas Da Noite" that became a monumental success. It was a big hit, gave Brazil its first classic prog album, and solidified O Terço's place in music history.
In the '80s, the band began to tour the United States and Europe. This would make them more popular in other parts of the world, than they were at home.
They continued to release albums into the late '90s. Many times trying to experiment with different styles. A possible reformation of the classic "Criaturas Da Noite" lineup was in the works in 2001/2002, but an unexpected death of their drummer postponed the idea to 2005, when they made a couple of live presentations, only in Brazil.
O Terço's musicians were widely successful in other Brazilian groups, chiefly 14 Bis, which had a softer and less progressive sound.
Pano De Fundo
O Terço Lyrics
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Quando eu digo nada - Isso cai!
Quando a corda é curta - Atenção!
O meu pé no chão pisando aquele lugar...
Aquele lugar.
Pano de fundo p'ra mim
Quero e tanto aperto - Hey!
Tem que ser assim porque não?
Quando eu digo sim - Isso não!
Quando eu digo nada - Isso cai!
Quando a corda é curta - Atenção!
O meu pé no chão pisando aquele lugar...
Aquele lugar.
Pano de fundo p'ra mim
Quero e tanto aperto - Hey!
Vi você por perto - Hey!
Tem que ser assim porque não?
The song "Pano de fundo" by O Terço has a simple melody but with complex lyrics. The opening verse sets the tone for the whole song by stating that when the singer says yes, it actually means no, and when he says nothing, something is happening. The song then goes on to describe a sense of recognition, that when things become too difficult, you need to have your feet firmly on the ground in one place. The repeated phrase "aquele lugar" ("that place" in English) suggests that it's a specific location or situation that the singer is referring to.
The chorus "Pano de fundo p'ra mim" ("Backdrop for me" in English) suggests that the whole world around the singer is simply a backdrop and that the singer needs to focus on something specific to find meaning. The repeating phrase "quero e tanto aperto - Hey! Vi você por perto - Hey!" ("I want it so much that it's tight - hey! I saw you nearby - hey!") suggests that there is a sense of desperation and need for a specific person or thing. The final line of the chorus "tem que ser assim porque não?" ("Why shouldn't it be this way?") is a rhetorical question that suggests the singer is trying to justify his actions or desires.
Overall, the song captures a sense of disorientation and confusion, but also determination and focus. The singer's desire for something specific is so strong that it becomes the only anchor in an unpredictable world. The lyrics are layered with metaphorical meaning and require close attention to fully appreciate.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando eu digo sim - Digo não!
When I say yes - I mean no!
Quando eu digo nada - Isso cai!
When I say nothing - that falls!
Quando a corda é curta - Atenção!
When the rope is short - pay attention!
O meu pé no chão pisando aquele lugar...
My foot on the ground, stepping in that place...
Aquele lugar.
That place.
Pano de fundo p'ra mim
Backdrop for me
Quero e tanto aperto - Hey!
I want and need a hug - Hey!
Vi você por perto - Hey!
I saw you nearby - Hey!
Tem que ser assim porque não?
Why shouldn't it be like this?
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paulo Oliva
1974 e velhas histórias...melhores músicas do rock nacional.
Catnip Meow
Já ouvi bandas de Prog Americanas, Inglesas, Japonesas e até irlandesas mas nada se compara ao Terço desse disco e o seu sucessor. Se a minha vida tivesse uma trilha sonora, ela seria toda das músicas dos álbuns Criaturas da Noite e Casa encantada...
Marcos Balensuera
A melhor banda de Rock Progressivo do Brasil e uma das melhores do mundo, certeza.
marciano rocha
Demais o melhor rock progressivo do
Brasil!uauuuuu
Thrice-Greatest Ulysses
A melhor banda de rock do Brasil. Tal como Módulo 1000, Bacamarte, Terreno Baldio dentre outras undergrounds fantásticas.
Paulo Oliva
Disco é melhor que cd...compra um toca disco, brother!
Ricardo Oliveira
João Poeta muito bom, eu tenho em vinil mas estou sem toca discos, guarda por que é raridade, o melhor álbum do terço
Ricardo Oliveira
Emerson Alenkerk com certeza amigo 🎵🎵😉👊
Dalva Leal
A gente até esquece que ouviu muito.
Paulo Oliva
Valeu garoto!