Maia performed in a variety of musical genres, ranging from happy and energetic dance music to sentimental songs such as his hit "Me Dê Motivo". He performed soul music, funk, bossa nova (in the 1990s), romantic songs, American pop, samba, baião, and Música Popular Brasileira.
He started to write his earliest songs at eight and at 14, as a drummer, he formed the group Os Tijucanos do Ritmo, which lasted one year. He then took guitar classes and was soon teaching children in the neighborhood of Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, including the Matoso gang (Maia, Jorge Ben, Erasmo Esteves, later Erasmo Carlos, and several others), named after the street where they used to hang out.
In that period, Maia was the guitar teacher of Esteves and when Roberto Carlos joined the gang in 1958, he also took classes with him. Maia, Carlos, and Esteves (together with Edson Trindade, Arlênio Lívio, and José Roberto "China") formed the group The Snakes (later The Sputniks), playing balls and performing on television (including on Carlos Imperial's Clube do Rock on TV Continental, where Carlos was already a regular). The group was soon dissolved due to incompatibility between Carlos and Maia.
After his father's demise in 1959, Maia won a scholarship to study communications in the United States, where he lived for four years. There he started as a vocalist, having joined the Ideals, but in 1963, he was arrested for possession of Weed.
Jailed for six months and then deported to Brazil, he did not find any warmth on the part of his old comrades Esteves and Carlos, who were beginning to enjoy the massive success of Jovem Guarda, which would get a grip on the entire country in a few years. Moving to São Paulo, he had some support from Os Mutantes instead. Having recorded in 1968 his first single with his compositions "Meu País" and "Sentimento," he became more visible after 1969 when he launched his "These Are the Songs," which was re-recorded by Elis Regina in the next year, in duo with him and included on Regina's Em Pleno Verão.
In the 1970s, Maia started to record albums and perform shows promoting his synthesis of American soul and Brazilian music with elements of samba and baião. The movement gradually took the working-class suburbs of the north side of Rio de Janeiro, exploding in 1976 with the black movement.
In 1970 Maia recorded his first full-length LP, Tim Maia, which included the classics "Azul da Cor do Mar", "Coroné Antônio Bento", and "Primavera", and topped the charts for 24 weeks in Rio de Janeiro. His first four albums were all self-titled. Next year's Tim Maia had other hits including "Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)" and "Preciso Aprender a Ser Só". His fourth album, released in 1973, included "Réu Confesso" and "Gostava Tanto de Você".
Maia founded two record labels: Vitória Régia Discos and Seroma. Through the latter he released the albums Tim Maia Racional, Vols. 1 & 2, both with songs about the knowledge contained in the Rational Culture, in the book Universo em Desencanto (Universe in Disenchantment). Although these albums were not well-received at their time of release, they are now regarded as classics and saw re-release in 2005. In 1978 Maia had one of his biggest hits, "Sossego," and another success with "Acenda o Farol," both launched on Tim Maia Disco Club.
In 1983 he had hits with "O Descobridor dos Sete Mares" and "Me Dê Motivo", included on O Descobridor dos Sete Mares (Polygram). Another milestone of his career in the 1980s was Tim Maia (1986), which had the hit "Do Leme ao Pontal (Tomo Guaraná, Suco de Caju, Goiabada Para Sobremesa)".
In 1990 he interpreted bossa nova classics on an album released through his label Vitória Régia that wasn't noticed, the LP Tim Maia Interpreta Clássicos da Bossa Nova. After a period of poor presence in the media, he was again on top after being mentioned by Jorge Ben Jor's "W/Brasil" in 1993. In the same period, Maia had another hit with his re-recording of "Como uma Onda" (Lulu Santos/Nelson Motta) for a television advertisement.
At the same time, he withdrew from majors, recording his next albums through Vitória Régia, including What a Wonderful World (1997), where he recorded American pop/soul classics, and Amigos do Rei/Tim Maia e Os Cariocas, with the famous vocal group. Obese and in bad health, in March 1998 he was performing at the Municipal Theater of Niterói when he became ill. Hospitalized, he died few days later. Tim had suffered from many health problems which includes Diabetes, Acute Hypertension, Obesity and Pulmonary Embolisim. In 1999 he was paid tribute in a show by several Música Popular Brasileira artists. The show was launched on CD and DVD. In 2000 he had another tribute, also released in CD.
Que Beleza
Tim Maia Lyrics
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Ter certeza pr'onde vai
E de onde vem
Que beleza é vir da pureza
E sem medo distinguir
O mal e o bem
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Que beleza é saber seu nome
Sua origem, seu passado
E seu futuro
Que beleza é conhecer
O desencanto
E ver tudo bem mais claro
No escuro
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Abra a porta
E vai entrando
Felicidade vai
Brilhar no mundo
Que beleza! Que beleza!
Que beleza! Que beleza!
The lyrics of Tim Maia's song "Que Beleza" describe the beauty of nature and self-awareness. The song urges us to connect with nature and be conscious of where we come from and where we are going. The lines "Que beleza é sentir a natureza / Ter certeza pr'onde vai / E de onde vem" highlight the importance of being in touch with our surroundings and having a clear path in life. The lyrics emphasize being fearless in distinguishing between good and bad, a sentiment emphasized by "E sem medo distinguir / O mal e o bem."
Moving on, the song encourages self-discovery with lyrics like "Que beleza é saber seu nome / Sua origem, seu passado / E seu futuro." According to the song, true beauty lies in recognizing the disappointment that we face in life and still being able to see things clearly. "Que beleza é conhecer / O desencanto / E ver tudo bem mais claro / No escuro."
Overall, "Que Beleza" is a song of hope and beauty that urges listeners to find happiness in life by connecting with the world around them, being self-aware and fearless in distinguishing the good from the bad.
Interesting facts about the song:
1) "Que Beleza" was released in 1976 on Tim Maia's self-titled album.
2) The song was a commercial success in Brazil and featured in a number of films and TV shows.
3) Tim Maia was known for experimenting with different musical styles and this song incorporates elements of funk and soul.
4) In 2013, the song was covered by fellow Brazilian artist Seu Jorge for the soundtrack of the film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou."
5) Tim Maia was a prolific songwriter and musician, releasing 28 albums in his lifetime.
6) Maia was known for his distinctive deep and raspy voice.
7) He was also a controversial figure, having served two prison sentences for drug offenses.
8) Maia was heavily influenced by American music, particularly soul and funk, and is often referred to as the "father of Brazilian soul music."
9) In 1998, Maia was posthumously inducted into the Brazilian Music Hall of Fame.
10) "Que Beleza" is still widely popular in Brazil and is considered one of Tim Maia's most iconic songs.
Chords (source: Ultimate Guitar):
Verse 1:
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Que beleza é sentir a natureza
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Ter certeza pr'onde vai
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
E de onde vem, que beleza é vir da pureza
Chorus:
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Verse 2:
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Que beleza é saber seu nome
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Sua origem, seu passado e seu futuro
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Que beleza é conhecer o desencanto
Chorus:
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Bridge:
D7M Em7 A7/13
Abra a porta e vai entrando
D7M Em7 A7/13
Felicidade vai brilhar no mundo
Chorus:
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
C7M A7/13 Dm7 G7
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Line by Line Meaning
Que beleza é sentir a natureza
It's amazing to feel the beauty of nature
Ter certeza pr'onde vai
To have surety in where one's heading
E de onde vem
And where one came from
Que beleza é vir da pureza
It's beautiful to come from purity
E sem medo distinguir
And distinguishing between good and bad without fear
O mal e o bem
The evil and the good
Abra a porta
Open the door
E vai entrando
And go inside
Felicidade vai
Happiness will
Brilhar no mundo
Shine in the world
Que beleza é saber seu nome
It's beautiful to know your name
Sua origem, seu passado
Your origins, your past
E seu futuro
And your future
Que beleza é conhecer
It's beautiful to get to know
O desencanto
The disillusionment
E ver tudo bem mais claro
And see everything much clearer
No escuro
In the dark
Uh, uh, uh, que beleza!
Uh, uh, uh, how beautiful!
Que beleza! Que beleza!
How beautiful! How beautiful!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sebastiao Rodrigues Maia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonathandelgado2759
+Derek Jones
What a beauty is to feel the nature
To be sure to where (you) go
And from where (you) come
What a beauty is to come from the purity
And without fear distinguish
The evil and the good...
Uh! Uh! Uh! What a beauty!
Uh! Uh! Uh! What a beauty!
What a beauty is to know your name
Your origin, your past
And your future
What a beauty is to know
The Disenchantment
And to see way more clear
In the dark...
Uh! Uh! Uh! What a beauty!
Uh! Uh! Uh! What a beauty!
Open the door
and enter
Happiness will
Shine in the world
What a beauty! What a beauty!
@brunodantas5439
Que Beleza
Que beleza é sentir a natureza
Ter certeza pra onde vai e de onde vem
Que beleza é lhe dá pureza
E sem medo distinguir o mal e o bem
Uh uh uh que beleza
Uh uh uh que beleza
Que beleza é saber seu nome
Sua origem, seu passado e seu futuro
Que beleza é conhecer o desencanto
Viver tudo bem mais claro no escuro
Uh uh uh que beleza
Uh uh uh que beleza
Abra a porta e vá entrando
Felicidade vai brilhar no mundo
Que beleza
Que beleza
Que beleza
Que beleza
@DanielOliveira-mo2fn
E pensar que aqui no Brasil qdo foi lancado LP que continha esta cancao a critica brasileira falou mal deste disco.
Hoje 2023 vejo pelas postagens que gente de toda nacao apalude
" Que Beleza"
Mesmo sem entender portugues.
Que Beleza uma obra prima.
Swingue , balanco,percurssao ,vocal,metais.
Perfeitos.
Depois de tanto tempo.
Parabens Tim Maia.
Descanse em paz
@laurencec09
Sou inglês e eu aprendendo português com essas músicas legais :)
@andremarselha4699
Roberto Carlos, tom Jobim vai ser bom para o seu aprendizado
@luizfernandocarvalho7583
Também escute músicas com mais gírias para poder te ajudar
@saymon4751
Antes eu traduzia sozinha as músicas em inglês, procurava cada gíria, em quais sentidos se usam tal palavra e qual desses se encaixa na letra, me ajudou bastante com Inglês! Fazia isso com músicas que gostava, era legal e aprendia
@CamilaSilva-sh1yg
🥰♥️
@EduardoLima-sg1zv
KAAKAKAKAKAKAKAK
@guilhermeroitberg6755
Essa sequência "trombone - trompete - sax - guitarra" na introdução e o solo de guitarra sobre a base dos metais é simplesmente uma obra prima da música brasileira. Obrigado, Tim e Vitória Régia!
@larlluiz5902
Sempre achei que essa guitarra fosse um synth
@josefernandonascimento8590
Guitarras de Paulinho Guitarra e metais de Serginho Trombone
@GVALNIER
Pena que os instrumentistas ficaram esquecidos.