Acústico MTV: Gal Costa

Acústico MTV: Gal Costa

19971h 25m

Music

Overview

Acústico MTV spans Gal Costa's career very thoroughly. What is very different here is the presentation of the material. Backed up by a lush orchestra (the Petrobrás Pró Música Orchestra), some of Gal's old hits have a beautiful new sound. Even some of her early songs, such as "Baby" and "Não Identificado," are more subdued. As a whole, the CD does show a more mature and secure performer. As added bonuses, Gal invites a few guests to sing with her. Having introduced Luiz Melodia to Brazil, Gal brings him back in "Pérola Negra," one great moment in the CD. Continuing the list of guests, Gal then introduces a new name in 1997: Zeca Baleiro. Their duet in "A Flor da Pele" is hauntingly beautiful and the most beautiful track in Acústico MTV. Targeting the younger MTV crowd, two names from Brazilian rock lend their voices in two additional duets.

Love Me or Leave Me
April in Paris
Kiss: Unplugged
Acústico MTV: Legião Urbana
Acústico MTV: Marcelo D2
R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged
Revue Starlight: The Movie
The Pajama Game
Dolly is making a career
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Acústico MTV: Charlie Brown Jr.
Acústico MTV: Ira!
The Stars Shine
The Csikos Baroness
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
Romeo and Juliet: Children of Verona
Tom Sawyer
Free and Easy
Three Little Words
Daens: De Musical