説明
B面に注目！途中でCrystal Waters「Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)」に展開するアッと驚く仕上がり！
ブラジルの音楽シーンで独自の存在感を放つ Ana Frango Elétrico。シンガー、ソングライター、プロデューサーとして活動し、MPB、ブラジリアン・ファンク、ポップスを自在に行き来する感性で高い評価を得てきた。本作は、ブラジル音楽の重要人物 Marcos Valle との共演によって生まれた2曲を収録した7インチ。
A面 A Sua Diversão は、Tuca Monteiro と共作し、Guilherme Lirio とともに制作されたブラジリアン・ファンク。ゆったりとしたテンポに、しなやかなベースライン、歯切れの良いギター、浮遊感のあるシンセが重なり、80年代の空気を感じさせつつも古さはない。Ana の特徴的なヴォーカルに、Dora Morelenbaum、Marcos Valle、Patrícia Alví がコーラスで参加し、軽やかで色気のある仕上がりとなっている。
B面 Não Tem Nada Não は、Marcos Valle が Eumir Deodato、João Donato と書いた1973年の楽曲を再構築したもの。Ana のライヴで繰り返し演奏されてきたアレンジを基に再録され、Valle 本人がヴォーカルと Rhodes で参加している。演奏が進むにつれて Crystal Waters の Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) へと展開～自然につながり、異なる時代の楽曲が違和感なく溶け合う構成が印象的だ。
世代を超えた対話がそのまま音として残された一枚。
A1. A Sua Diversão
B1. Não Tem Nada Não feat. Marcos Valle
A year and a half after the release of their Latin Grammy-nominated album, Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua, the award-winning Brazilian trailblazer, Ana Frango Elétrico, returns with two new songs: ‘A Sua Diversão’ and ‘Não Tem Nada Não’. Both tracks are the result of a remarkable collaboration with legendary Brazilian artist Marcos Valle, creating a dialogue between generations. The 7” single will be released in partnership by the labels RISCO, Mr Bongo and Psychic Hotline.
First up, Ana drops the laid-back sultry Brazilian-funk gem 'A Sua Diversão', written alongside Tuca Monteiro and co-produced by Guilherme Lirio. With a breezy ‘80s tinged feel, the sumptuous bassline, funk strutting guitars and cosmic synths are the perfect match to Ana’s instantly recognisable vocal tones. A track with a nostalgic air but a contemporary flair, it includes guest backing vocals by three of Brazil’s finest, Dora Morelenbaum, Marcos Valle, and Patrícia Alví.
Next, a firm favourite from their live show, Ana reinterprets and re-records a 1973 Marcos Valle classic 'Não Tem Nada Não', written collaboratively with Eumir Deodato and João Donato. During Ana’s tour across 11 countries and over 40 sold-out shows, this cover quickly became a fan favourite. As audiences began tagging Valle in Instagram stories, he showed his support by reposting Ana’s performances. This online exchange blossomed into a real-life connection when the two artists met at a benefit concert for Rio Grande do Sul and the idea of a collaboration materialised.
Putting their own distinctive spin on the recording, Ana duets with Valle, who features on vocals and Rhodes. As the track progresses it morphs seamlessly into a reimagination of Crystal Water's anthemic 'Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)' from 1991. This inspired yet unlikely combination blends exquisitely and is a perfect distillation of Ana’s energetic and absorbing live presence.
“Não Tem Nada Não” was part of every show we did from the album tour. I wanted to capture that moment, that snapshot of the show and the band. It’s a record of that time and of the relationships that deepened through sharing it all. We recorded the same arrangement we play live—only now, with the honour of having my idol Marcos Valle join in.
These are definitely songs that don’t point the way, but rather close a cycle. They reflect research based on live performances, on the Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua shows, which will be celebrating their farewell in Brazil this year” Ana explains.
