Which Brazilian Bands You Like?

 

 

Some of those mentioned here are part of the prog-metal realm.

The matter is that Brazilian bands, back in 1967/1968, were drinking directly from the fountain of British/Continental underground and/or West Coast movement. Mutantes started in 1967, O Terço in 1968, other bands a long time disappeared like Bolha, A Tribo, Novos Baianos, Som Imaginário, etc, also started in late 60s. How could they be influenced by Italian Symphonic or be Crimson-like if they were born so early?

These original prog bands blended the sound they captured in North America and Europe with Brazilian popular/folk/ethnic and also with some spices from our neighbors to create a very interesting, unusual and exquisite sound. Later, in the beginning of the 70s, when influences from the prog giants were more intense the new bands had stuff to grab from outside and inside the country, like A Barca Do Sol, Terreno Baldio, Bacamarte, etc.

That said, I recommend O Terço, still active with 40 years on the road, especially if you're a symphonic appreciator and from the mid-age bands: Quaterna Requiem & Sagrado Coração Da Terra.

For the newer bands, I'd go with: Chronos Mundi, Vesânia, Tarkus (not an ELP clone), Arion, Spin XXI, Tempus Fugit, Aether, Diapasão, Solis, Octohpera, Index, Poços & Nuvens and Trem Do Futuro. All listed here in PA and to be heard taking history in consideration and with an open mind and heart.

 

 

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