Tag Archives: Tom Jobim

François Couperin: Pièces De Violes Suite N.2

Posted on June 13, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today we are listening to string music by our genius François Couperin. I offer you his Second Suite for Viola (1726). Might it be pleasant environment for these pretty summer days. Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting by … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Regra Três

Posted on May 16, 2021 by kethuprofumo

“Regra Três/ The Rule of Three Times” is a wonderful poetic song by our two genius Vinicius & Toquinho telling about an unfaithful lady & her vicious manner to apologize for her adultery but never give it up. She apologizes … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Leçons de Ténèbres II

Posted on May 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our musical travel around spiritual works by François Couperin. Today I present you the second spiritual lesson made for the Holy Wednesday from his set “Leçons de Ténèbres”. Enjoy it! Vive le Roy! 🙂 PS. Painting … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Samba da Volta

Posted on April 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Samba is an amazing musical phenomenon. It might sing (chorar in the original Brazilian context) any kind of emotion, event, deed. “Samba da Volta/Samba of Returning” praises a return to the fairy lady so long expected for her two knights … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes e Toquinho: Escravo de Alegria

Posted on April 13, 2021 by kethuprofumo

A genius duet of Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes inspired songs composed not only by our great maître Vinicius. “Escravo da Alegria/ The Slave of Joy” is a song made by Toquinho & dedicated to him. In fact, a great … Continue reading →

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Dedicated to Tom Jobim: Bossa Nova Movie (2000)

Posted on January 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Is it possible to unite the genius music by Tom Jobim & cinema? The answer is simple: without any problems! Moreover, a perfect plot, a great shooting & a proper film message will create a completely incredible masterpiece. As, for … Continue reading →

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Tom Jobim: Meditaçao

Posted on January 14, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, here is another lounge & rather festive musical composition by Tom Jobim called “Meditaçao” (1963). Enjoy its serene & positive spirit. Maria KethuProfumo

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Tom Jobim: Se Todos Fossem Iguas a Você/If Everyone Were Like You

Posted on December 18, 2020 by kethuprofumo

  Esteemed Readers, Christmas is coming, therefore to make the environment more pleasant tonight I would like to offer you one of my favourite compositions by our genius duet Tom Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes named “Se Todos Fossem Iguas … Continue reading →

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Tom Jobim: Anos Dourados

Posted on December 10, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Tom Jobim & Chico Buarque was another successful duet of two Brazilian genii. Today I would like to present you, Esteemed Readers, their musical fruit “Anos Dourados”/”Golden years”. Some air of nostalgie is so necessary in our uneasy days. Maria … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Lully: A Voyage to Siam

Posted on November 22, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Louis XIV developed rather successful international policy. The great kingdoms of Asia were one of his targets. He managed to establish very good & fruitful relationship with China, India & the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) as well. The decade 1680-1690 … Continue reading →

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