Brazilian singer, pianist & composer
Lado B Brazilian Project 2
Recording Updates
UPDATE # 1 - APRIL 7, 2023 - Sneak peek - Rehearsal!!!
Today we had the opportunity to introduce the new music that is going to be recorded to Larry and Edwin and make the necessary adjustments in the charts before getting in the studio. Jobim, Claudio Nucci, Delia Fisher were in the mix. It was also our first opportunity to hear the arrangements and the inner lines, to feel the grove and get more familiar with what is coming. So much joy this moment brought!
For me, Catina, although I was very familiar with big part of the repertoire, I was able to sing some of these songs for the first time in my life... It was the perfect opportunity to some different phrasings, explore options of rhythmic division, articulation of the words and start experimenting on how all those elements can bring the lyrics in its best, not only for me as interpreter but also for both Portuguese speaker and non speaker listeners. Still, lot's of homework to do! Lot's to explore, to practice, until all that can flow with the lyrics and its meaning and essence and with Otmaro's reinvented arrangement and its dynamics.
It was fun to sight read some of the soli and background lines, and see the first brush strokes of what will become a unique and gorgeous colorful painting.
We had capuccinos and Charlie (our rescue dog) enjoyed each note, as we hope you will too once this project is completed.
We are happy! And we are so grateful for your support!
UPDATE # 2 - APRIL 10, 2023 - Dorival Caymmi getting a new arrangement!
Shaping the patterns for this very special track! I love this song and have been singing it for years now. Otmaro is getting in the groove of making this track very intimate, poetic, still keeping the simplicity and not overpowering the delicate sense of humor of the composer. And yes, I asked for that A7sus4, and Otmaro gave it to me!
We are loving every second of the creation of this album and we are incredibly grateful for your support!
Love,
Catina, Otmaro (and Dindi)
UPDATE # 3 - APRIL 19, 2023 - Chart Review
And here is how we review our charts before getting into our individual rooms to record! @ Tritone Studios with amazing engineer Talley Sherwood in Glendale, Los Angeles, California.
UPDATE # 4 - APRIL 20, 2023 - Beautiful song by Vicente Barreto and Paulo César Pinheiro being recorded!
Have you ever seen Otmaro dancing? Probably not... so here is a chance to see what happens when we are happy with the results!
These days in the studio have been such an amazing experience, a happy one! Hard work mixed with relaxed moments of pure joy.
This video is for you, backers and supporters, only for you! I am very happy to give you access to the new music is being recorded.
Thank you all for your support!
Much love,
Catina and OT
UPDATE # 5 - APRIL 21, 2023 - Recording process' backstage scenes
Recording process' backstage scenes... Things you have to deal with when you host your musicians at your place!
***Starring Edu Ribeiro***
Background actors: Dindi and Charlie
UPDATE # 6 - MAY 27, 2023 - Getting ready for a new round of recording!
Long nap after a log tour and OT is back and fully charged!!!! Lado B Brazilian Project 2 is getting ready for another round of recording! Lovely overdubs coming up! Stay tuned!!!
UPDATE # 7 - JULY, 26 2023 - Bob Sheppard in on it!
Hi everyone! Sorry for uploading our June session only now. We were in Brazil working and visiting family and we have been crazy busy since the day we arrived... Here is a 6+ minutes of Bob Sheppard in the studio adding more beauty to the arrangements. Thanks Jimmy Branly for your ears! What a great session... Enjoy!