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ÍNDIA

INDIA, THE NEW BOSSA NOVA

Índia (2019), Last Aliens in Rio’s third album, came to consolidate the language Felipe Lion sought to imprint on this project. A style that is mainly characterized by modern and well-constructed lyrics and arrangements in 7/8 time; instead of 2/4 or 4/4, traditionally used in bossa nova. For Lion, using the 7/8 time signature makes bossa nova more jazzy, modern and elegant. In its 10 tracks, all written by Lion – two in partnership with his former teammates from Merlim – not only him, but also the musicians involved in the project, demonstrate that they are absolutely comfortable with Lion’s bossa nova variation. Índia (Tarde de Sol), Last Aliens in Rio’s biggest hit so far came out of this album (track #1). This song is heading for a million plays on Spotify alone; having entered several compilations and playlists around the world. Including the prestigious Café Bossa, one of the best bossa nova playlists available today, which is officially curated by Spotify. This acceptance demonstrates that bossa nova is a genre that still allows evolutions and reinterpretations, not necessarily being a musical fossil. Índia is not just about bossa. In it we see the chorinho Bunitinha, in a delicate duet that Felipe Lion does with the singer and songwriter Rita Oliva; the samba-rock Desassossego; the baião Sem Risco, among other Brazilian sounds. An album for those who appreciate novelties, without giving up that unique quality that makes Brazilian music famous.

 

TRACKLIST

#1 ÍNDIA (Tarde de Sol)

 

#2 SEM RISCO

 

#3 COMO EXPLICAR AO CORAÇÃO?

 

#4 BUNITINHA (feat. Rita Oliva)

 

#5 ORIXÁ

 

#6 ÍNDIA (tarde de chuva)

 

#7 CONTRALUZ

 

#8 DESASSOSSEGO

 

#9 ONDAS DE COR

 

#10 A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK (THE CAT IN LOVE AND THE MISSING SUN)

ALBUM CREDITS Produced by Felipe Lion & Alexandre Fontanetti. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Space Blues studio, São Paulo, Brazil. Sound Engineer Alexandre Fontanetti. Assistant Leandro Henrique.  TRACKS # 1 ÍNDIA (Tarde de Sol) Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Luciano Ruas, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Tenor and Alto Saxophone Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 2 SEM RISCO Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Luciano Ruas, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Accordion Thadeu Romano, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 3 COMO EXPLICAR AO CORAÇÃO? Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Zé Godoy, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Clarinets Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 4 BUNITINHA (Feat. Rita Oliva) Vocals Felipe Lion & Rita Oliva, Piano Zé Godoy, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Soprano Saxophone Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 5 ORIXÁ Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Luciano Ruas, Guitar Alexandre Fontanetti, Sax Soprano Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 6 ÍNDIA (tarde de chuva) Vocals Felipe Lion, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Requinto Alexandre Fontanetti • # 7 CONTRALUZ Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Zé Godoy, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 8 DESASSOSSEGO Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Zé Godoy, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Tenor Saxophone Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias , Drums Wagner Vasconcelos • # 9 ONDAS DE COR Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Zé Godoy, Guitar Leandro Henrique, Tenor saxophone Marcelo Freitas, Double Bass Alex Dias, Drums Wagner Vasconcelos # 10 A RAINY DAY IN NY (THE CAT IN LOVE AND THE MISSING SUN) Vocals Felipe Lion, Piano Luciano Ruas. Cover Art Felipe Lion. Photo Rogério de Lucca. Image Treatment Weslei Marinho (WM Fusion). Model Alessandra Vilhena.