29 Aug 2023

Yana Purim: Depois do Amor

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Ballads

Yana Purim - Depois do Amor

— In addition to the short overview I wrote about Yana Purim’s discography, I’m happy to include Depois do Amor. Yana Purim, indeed, the sister of… (yeah, you guessed it!), comes up with a beautifully arranged album of wonderful ballads. She sings them in her own characteristic tradition. Over the years Yana’s voice has matured in a way that’s perfect for this repertoire of ballads. The singer from Rio, living in Paris, France, chose some of the most beautiful ones to add to the tracklist of this CD. 

Three very dedicated persons created this new album in that cozy studio La Menuiserie, close to Paris: Yana, Jean Yves Candela, and sound master Remi Bourcereau.  Pianist, arranger, and composer Jean Yves Candela delivered beautiful piano playing and did some amazing orchestrations. Completely dedicated to the voice of Yana, he gives the singer a more than perfect musical environment to stimulate her best performance. As a jazz pianist, he knows his way through wonderful soloing as well. The Algerian-born musician (1962) has also relocated to Paris. His love for the piano started when he, as a teenager, heard a record of the great Oscar Peterson. His extraordinary talent was shaped by the influences of the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and pianist Bill Evans. He also has a great love for Brazilian music. 

Yana Purim loves to write lyrics. Almost every song on this CD has (new) lyrics written by Yana. It gives “Oblivion,” the beautiful composition by Astor Piazzolla, an extra dramatic sentiment, intensified by the bandoneon. She also ventures into English lyrics, like in “The Retour.” It’s a quality she manages to use in a wonderful way.  Singing her own lyrics adds to the sentiment of the vocals. 

Yana Purim

Depois do Amor is maybe Yana Purim’s most beautiful album so far. Or as Yana says it: “This album makes me feel closer to my spiritual feelings.” One thing is for sure, it’s made with a warm dedication. 

ALBUM INFORMATION

Yana Purim
Depois do Amor
Records DK 3026991 (2023)
Time: 66:05

Tracks:

  1. Depois do Amor (Michel Legrand – Yana Purim)
  2. Chuva Gentil (Luiz Bonfá – Yana Purim) 
  3. Valsa para Elis (Yana Purim)
  4. Me Abraça (George Gershwin – Yana Purim)
  5. Near Than Me (Cristóvão Bastos – Yana Purim)
  6. Adágio (Egberto Gismonti – Yana Purim)
  7. Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla – Yana Purim)
  8. Esquecendo Você (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
  9. Never Let Me Go (Bill Evans – Yana Purim)
  10. É Só Amar (Johnny Alf)
  11. The Retour (Roberto Menescal – Yana Purim)
  12. Prace para Meu Irmão (Yana Purim)
  13. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers – Lorentz Hart)