09th June: The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra
24 May, 2014
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Far Out Recordings // double CD out 9th June 2014
Ai??A monster disco extravaganza to celebrate Far Out Recordings 20th year, recorded in Rio de Janeiro and finished in London
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Made with love by Far Outai??i??s favourite Brazilian luminaries, including the late Maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami, Arthur Verocai and Alex Malheiros, plus many of Rioai??i??s finest musicians – including a full orchestra.Ai??Disc 2 features remixes by Theo Parrish, Mark Pritchard, Marcellus Pittman, John Morales, LTJ Xperience, Jose Carretas and Mark E.
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Back in 2008, Far Out Recordings had the idea of putting together some of the best musicians from Rio in the studio to make a record that would mix cultures, generations, languages and musical ideas from Brazil, Britain plus the Americas, and also be a homage to the sounds they love – Brazilian music, soul and disco.
They went into the studio with three producers, three engineers and musicians including Jose Roberto Bertrami and Alex Malheiros from Azymuth, Arthur Verocai, Paulinho Black (from the original Banda Black Rio) and Jose Carlos, plus other outstanding participants.
With this amazing team, The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra was born. Armed with two of the greatest arrangers in contemporary Brazilian music – Jose Roberto Bertrami and Arthur Verocai, it really couldnai??i??t go wrong.Ai??Combining their mutual love for soul, funk and disco music, majorly because of Azymuthai??i??s musical influence, they all wanted to push it one step further. They decided record a full string orchestra and horn section, all of which were arranged by Arthur Verocai.
Later they decided to put English lyrics to give the recording a real Anglo-American feel whilst keeping the Brazilian harmony running strong through its veins.
The record was produced in the best studio in Riode Janeiro using vintage equipment (including 2ai??? Ampex tape, Neve compressors and an SSL desk) to retain that desirable analogue feel and sound.
In 2012, Jose Roberto Bertrami – one of the main components of the band and Far Out Recordingsai??i??, friend, brother and mentor, sadly passed away. He has been a massive part of the black music heritage in Brazil, having been the arranger of albums by Serginho Meriti, Jorge Benai??i??s ai???Africa Brazilai??i??, and the first Candeia record.
Bringing to the table Joseai??i??s love for the music of Philadelphia, the team went into the studio with those sounds as inspiration for the foundation of these tracks.
Taking in consideration the transatlantic logistics of recording, writing and mixing, this project has demanded a huge production effort, and has therefore taken a long time for this album to finally see the light of day.
While waiting for the special moment of its release, Far Out commissioned remixes from artists including Theo Parrish, Mark Pritchard, disco luminary John Morales, Detroit house don Marcellus Pittman and Luca Trevisi – several of which have been released as limited 12ai??? vinyl releases in the interim.
When Far Out finally reached 2014, it seemed like the perfect year to bring this record to the world, given itai??i??s their 20th anniversary and the whole world has its eyes set on the beautiful, musically prosperous South American giant Brazil, for a certain football tournament taking placeai??i??
Learn more: Ai??www.faroutrecordings.com
