Brazilian composer and musician Arthur Melo makes waves in the local and world music scene with his creative album Mirantes Emocionais. Harkening back to the musical greats of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Milton Nascimento and Caetano Veloso, the album is a nostalgic treat.
While the album emanates a retro vibe, Arthur Melo nails it down when it comes to delivering an exciting and immersive experience with each song in Mirantes Emocionais that perfectly fits the modern era.
While the album looks back at the musical greats of old, Mirantes Emocionais is a step forward in the established Brazilian music scene. Arthur Melo’s artistic style is yet another addition to the country’s growing repertoire of talented musicians.
Delving into several wonderful genres that Arthur has been identified with, such as bossa nova, psychedelia and post-tropicalia, Mirantes Emocionais is a beautiful journey that expertly blends together a variety of genres to create a melting pot of musical art that is second to none.
Serving as Arthur’s comeback into the music after a three-year break, the album could not have been made more perfectly. Exploring a roller-coaster of emotions, from sadness, happiness, anger, and many other moods, Mirantes Emocionais is not only a unique look into the past, but it also introduces an in-depth look at one’s self.
Songs in the album, such as “Álvaro Almeida” and “Princípios Organizadores”, capture the very essence of Arthur’s musicality. Reinventing traditional Brazilian genres into the contemporary scene, the album is spontaneous in the best way possible.
Arthur Melo is an innovative artist who belongs to the batch of revolutionary Brazilian musicians shifting the landscape of the local scene. Without a doubt, he contributes to the propelling of Brazilian music to even greater heights, and Mirantes Emocionais is a testament to Arthur’s prowess.
