Black orpheus... a tiny history lesson

jigenbakuda · 2009.01.18, 03:21 AM

This is one of my favorite shiina songs and I recently made a list different versions of the song for a friend of mine, seeing as he never heard the original, I never heard it either so I learned and heard a lot. Now no one here may wish to partake, but I thought I would at least extend the invitation.

To mods, not sure if this topic would go here... but it is based around a song shiina sung.

Anyways I'll just copy and paste my letter to him, I hp[e at least one person can enjoy this

Remember that shiina song Black Orpheus, remember how neither of us had heard the original... I got some links

LMFAO, in this big ass internet, I refuse to believe no one has this song by shiina available to be streamed... I searched for a while and could not find it, so I uploaded this myself...
Shiina's pwntastic version! (its like bossa and lounge and something else mixed all together, killer version)
http://www.imeem.com/people/-_0RUrU/music/ZmuhYJdI//

Here is the original from the movie... I wish I could sing like that... (I actually put this in about last, even though its second on the list
Manha de Carnaval from Black Orpheus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwDYc...eature=related

Barron/Mehldau - Black Orpheus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYK0xGt2Zls

F-ing right wii shiina. If this song was ever elevator music... this is it, the vibraphone tends to do that... Elevator or wii channel music, nothing else,lol
Jazz Package performs Black Orpheus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGj1...eature=related

This is straight latin jazz here (bossa being that section), just how I like it 3 pieces and jammin.
Black Orpheus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BatjR...eature=related

Theme from "Black Orpheus" - Paul Desmond
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Y6u2zmtGM

Found the real reason we could not find it, its not the name... The true name is Manhã de Carnaval
(japanese dude)
SADAO WATANABE "MANHA DE CARNAVAL"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWkCPEkBRHc

Spanish guitar just how I like it, plus vocals
Caterina Valente and Luiz Bonfa at the Hollywood Palace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS-33QWEtOY

Another vocal from the 60's on japanese tv....
Maysa "Manhã de Carnaval"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22DEBZzi_vE

Extremely impressive 3 different styles of guitar players getting together to do this great one.. interesting sound.
Manhã de Carnaval - Earl Klugh, George Benson & Chet Atkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cheL5LYrlDw

Hot j-girl singing it currently
ボサノバ Manha de Carnaval 小泉ニロ bossa@NILO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX5pfgkixPw

OMFG WATCH THIS ONE!
"Manha de Carnaval" performed by Korean crossover jazz band Stone Jazz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtYgZLHiK3s

Korean child Manha Do Carnaval - Sungha Jung
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3gxwHVrwCw

Oh this one is good another vocalist... Closest I've heard to a ringo level vocals, but that band is bad, serious playing going on in the background. Another highly recommended clip.
Vakia Stavrou singing Manha de Carnaval
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zr8fDmWYEU

Here is a video with english translation of the portugese / french lyrics.
Manhã de Carnaval with Updated English Lyrics (sings in english)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAT8_t-gOYs

I frickin love you youtube, the plot thickens once again, the english version of the song is called "A Day in the Life of a Fool". It should be noted that this version's lyrics' don't have the same meaning as the original , meaning its not a true translation of the song, above clip claims to be.

Nana Mouskouri - A Day in the Life of a Fool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzZoPNyIHig

Another highly reccommended clip. This dude sounds like good ole blue eyes (frank sinatra) I really like the backing mnusic, very very nice, a jazz pop feel... love it so much!
Day in the Life of A Fool ~ Vic Damone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VIc_oF-thc

FUCKING RIGHT a mambo version of the song... Oh god if I was a chick I would lay you youtube! Its in english although the band is playing 100% mambo... I'll dance to this! Oh the vocalist is featured, lol thats why.
Mambo kings "a day in the life of a fool"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsa53sbCb0g

Hey what do you know, it actually is ole blue eyes, lol. Slow version, nice. I love it...
Frank SINATRA - A Day In The Life Of A Fool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4NA-u6lTYY

If black opheus was on HF, it might sound like this... more polished, but similar, I like this version. They are greek... mediterranean / eastern european women can get it....
JAZZ UPSTAIRS BIG BAND feat EVI SIAMANTA "A DAY IN LIFE OF A FOOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly8acKANxAQ

Just in case you wanted to know, I listened to EVERY song posted on here and others that weren't good enough. I had the time of my life, and learned a lot. Man this was excellent, that song is just as awesome to me after hearing it so much... Well I do not expect you to listen to every song, but... it would be great if you listened to the recommended ones. I'll probably end up singing this song... such a great one, thanks shiina for being a bad ass. Hey this took me so much time, its seriously 6am... I need to go to bed... Feel free to ignore most of the links...

ShinjiPG · 2009.01.18, 04:36 AM

Wow @ so many stuff to listen.
I'm gonna check this when I have more time, definitely. Thanks for the post jigen

kuro_neko · 2009.01.18, 01:09 PM

I love this version, tori amos' carnival. the best part is the electro breakdown freakout towards the end around three minutes in

tori amos-carnival

TeslaGuy · 2009.01.18, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the links, jigen. This has always been one of my favorite Shiina songs as well. The Tori Amos version is interesting, but sort of sounds like it was recorded in a subaquatic cavern. Perhaps it will grow on me.

kuro_neko · 2009.01.18, 02:53 PM

its mostly the youtube video, I have the actual song and it sounds better, but if your not into Tori I suppose the overall effect on the song might be described that way. it is definitely very trippy, she probably heard the song while on opium and that influenced her production. the period during this song was produced a lot of her music had a very aquatic submerged feeling to it. I like the effect, it really sucks you in and gives you a feeling like your high.

merman · 2009.01.18, 02:55 PM

Oh oh, To Venus and Back, the forgotten gem...
I think Tori's is better than Ringo's, because she really made the song her own like she does so often, Ringo's comes as a close second, but I find Tori's version even more creative. I can't say I love the effect because I absolutely adore it, she should definitely do more electronica.
Also, I guess it should be best heard on opium as well

kuro_neko · 2009.01.18, 03:00 PM

yesss merman, her covers really alter the original core essence of a song and sometimes it takes a while before I appreciate them. It took me forever to get into Strange Little Girls but Heart of Gold is probably one of my top Tori songs ever now. Its sooooo different than Neil Young's original version. Its like she took the concept and wrenched it free of its frame and reinvisioned it entirely from a female perspective.

heart of gold

ShinjiPG · 2009.01.18, 03:04 PM

ITT: Off-topic.

merman · 2009.01.18, 03:05 PM

OMG, that's my favorite on the whole album. I loved it since the first listen and I NEVER understood why it's so widely hated and bashed on, because it's one of the most interesting covers she's ever put out... and you've basically put it right. I've read one review where they described the song as her washing the dirt of a (bad man I think) in a shower, but the sponge is made of iron, or something, and that's pretty much how I feel about it

Not to spam this thread though, I will get back on AIM soon, I just tend to not catch you whenever I log on

kuro_neko · 2009.01.18, 03:09 PM

that is a good comparison. it grated my ears for a while. I think the only tori song I still love as much now as I did on the first listen was Siren. Oh man. I'm just waiting for Angela Aki to release a Tori cover, I know she probably doesn't have the balls but still.

andyes, I miss you on AIM ;-; since I moved to hawaii our time difference has changed. what is the time difference? we have to set a time to meet haha.

oh and back on topic

shiina's version of the song sounds *JUST LIKE* sounan. oh man version four, right here after hime hiyori nuuuuhhhrrr.

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TeslaGuy apathy enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,307	Thanks for the links, jigen. This has always been one of my favorite Shiina songs as well. The Tori Amos version is interesting, but sort of sounds like it was recorded in a subaquatic cavern. Perhaps it will grow on me.

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kuro_neko Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: World's End Posts: 2,991	its mostly the youtube video, I have the actual song and it sounds better, but if your not into Tori I suppose the overall effect on the song might be described that way. it is definitely very trippy, she probably heard the song while on opium and that influenced her production. the period during this song was produced a lot of her music had a very aquatic submerged feeling to it. I like the effect, it really sucks you in and gives you a feeling like your high.

2009.01.18, 02:55 PM	#6
merman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 561	Oh oh, To Venus and Back, the forgotten gem... I think Tori's is better than Ringo's, because she really made the song her own like she does so often, Ringo's comes as a close second, but I find Tori's version even more creative. I can't say I love the effect because I absolutely adore it, she should definitely do more electronica. Also, I guess it should be best heard on opium as well

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ShinjiPG Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,491	ITT: Off-topic.

2009.01.18, 03:05 PM	#9
merman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 561	OMG, that's my favorite on the whole album. I loved it since the first listen and I NEVER understood why it's so widely hated and bashed on, because it's one of the most interesting covers she's ever put out... and you've basically put it right. I've read one review where they described the song as her washing the dirt of a (bad man I think) in a shower, but the sponge is made of iron, or something, and that's pretty much how I feel about it Not to spam this thread though, I will get back on AIM soon, I just tend to not catch you whenever I log on

2009.01.18, 03:09 PM	#10
kuro_neko Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: World's End Posts: 2,991	that is a good comparison. it grated my ears for a while. I think the only tori song I still love as much now as I did on the first listen was Siren. Oh man. I'm just waiting for Angela Aki to release a Tori cover, I know she probably doesn't have the balls but still. andyes, I miss you on AIM ;-; since I moved to hawaii our time difference has changed. what is the time difference? we have to set a time to meet haha. oh and back on topic shiina's version of the song sounds JUST LIKE sounan. oh man version four, right here after hime hiyori nuuuuhhhrrr.