Track Listing

1. Bananeira (Remixed by Rae & Christian)
2. Sem Contenção (Remixed by Trüby Trio)
3. August Day Song (Remixed by Chateau Flight)
4. Tanto Tempo (Remixed by Peter Kruder)
5. Mais Feliz (Remixed by Monoaural)
6. So Nice (Summer Samba) (Remixed by Mario Caldato Jr.)
7. Alguém (Remixed by Ananda Project)
8. Sem Contenção (Remixed by Sin Plomo)
9. Close Your Eyes (Remixed by Faze Action)
10. August Day Song (Remixed by Da Lata)
11. Tanto Tempo (Remixed by Chari Chari)
12. Samba da Benção (Remixed by 4hero)
13. August Day Song (Remixed by King Britt)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #108448 in Music
• Released on: 2001-10-16
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .17 pounds

Album Description
Bebel Gilberto's acclaimed album Tanto Tempo is the source for this collection of remixes – ranging from downtempo to danceable – by some of today's most groundbreaking producers, including Peter Kruder (of Kruder & Dorfmeister), Trüby Trio, Rae & Christian, King Britt, Faze Action, 4hero and more.

Amazon.com
Bebel Gilberto appears to be the figurehead of 21st-century bossa nova, so it's only fitting she should be the subject of one of the biggest 21st-century trends, the remix. But when the remixes are done as well as this, it actually adds to the original album. Her languid, sensual vocals are still the cornerstone, but Rae & Christian's more upbeat take on "Bananeira" propels the song to the dance floor, while Trüby Trio evoke the shantytown favelas, home of samba, on the percussive "Sem Contencao." A couple of the tracks might seem more like limp Sade than tropical Bebel, but for the most part there's plenty of invention occurring, as with Da Lata's gorgeous interpretation of "August Day Song." In addition to all of the aforementioned, King Britt, Ananda Project, and 4hero are among the studio whizzes who lend their high-profile talents to Gilberto, making Tanto Tempo into something reborn. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews

A worthy alternate version to an awesome album!
Another reviewer criticized that the remixes paid too much respect to the originals. If you are considering purchasing this set of remixes from Bebel's wonderful TANTO TEMPO album, this is a key point to consider. If you are looking for radical revisions of the tunes--to or beyond the point where the original versions remain recognizable--then you may be disappointed by what you hear here.

I respect that opinion, but for me I am elated that these remixes retain the flavor of the originals. Bebel's original vocal tracks mostly remain in the foreground..it is just her accompiament that gets more aggressive grooves. If you think you will enjoy the contrast of Bebel's smooth, emotive vocals over a more rhythmic (but still compatible) backdrop, then I highly recommend this album. It's like having a second look at an excellent album that is as focused on Bebel's musical strengths as the original!

Just great!
I actually heard these remixes BEFORE hearing the originals, inspired to buy the CD after hearing it play in the music store. Now it's a favorite, along with the original. Both are outstanding, in my "Top 5, play anytime" list. Heartily recommended!

ANYTHING FROM BEBEL I'LL BUY!!
I'm a Bebel Gilberto fan. Her voice & style is truly awesome!! I bought this album on pre-sale, knowing that at least it'd be good...and it's very good indeed, although the original Tanto Tempo album is the "masterpiece", no doubt (it deserves more than five stars). The remixes are lively, most of them electronic-techno-oriented (of course), but do not surpass the original versions, with one exception: "Bananeira", which in my opinion improves on the original. Other remixes that stand appart from the lot are Mario Caldato's "So Nice" (I love this song)and Faze Action's "Close your Eyes", because they tend to "capture" the brazilian flavor and do not differ too much from the originals. In the totally electronic-techno-oriented trend, Peter Kruder's "Tanto Tempo" is the best. If you are a Bebel fan, this one must be in your collection. We're waiting for the follow-up to "Tanto Tempo"!