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Cristina Branco - Ulisses (2004) [Reissue 2005] MCH PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

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Date: 16 Jun 2022 20:48:41

Cristina Branco - Ulisses (2004) [Reissue 2005] MCH PS3 ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

One of the great fado singers working today, Cristina Branco returns with Ulisses, a lush-sounding album that now more than ever separates her from fado convention. Rather than the typical guitar trio backing, Branco adds piano throughout to a guitar quartet that is, as always, led by Portuguese guitar player Custódio Castelo. Between Castelo's pyrotechnics and the piano adding a richer harmonic element, the elegant music sounds more appropriate for classical music recital halls than the fado clubs. Branco's voice smolders with nuance throughout, soaring but never overpowering the backing. A reference to the title, the material here sometimes comes from poems and tunes far beyond her homeland–Branco even offers English speakers a not-at-all-stiff version of Joni Mitchell's "A Case Of You." The electronic-oriented "Fundos" ends the album on an odd note but serves as an emphatic reminder that Cristina Branco is not content to sail exclusively in traditional Portuguese waters.

First-time listeners to this Portuguese chanteuse may become so instantly infatuated with her beautiful, expressive voice and the plucky native guitar of Custódio Castelo that they may not truly care about the fado music traditions the two are carrying on via this enchanting collection. One could simply enjoy the impressionistic English translations of these Portuguese songs, punctuated sweetly and appropriately by an English-language rendering of Joni Mitchell's unabashedly romantic "A Case of You." But for those who want to understand the essence of Branco's artistry, it's interesting to note that her mission is to take fado out of its traditional mode of suffering, melancholy, and impotence and breathe new life into the genre with more hopeful interpretations. Composer and guitarist Castelo helps her realize her vision by artfully combining classics and originals to fit the beautiful tonality of her voice. His melodies tap the memory of the fado but transcend the fatalistic and head boldly into more lighthearted territory. Beyond such definitions, it's simply beautiful to listen to.

Tracklist:

01. Sonhei Que Estava Em Portugal / Anda Luzia
02. Alfonsina Y El Mar
03. Sete Pedaços De Vento
04. Redondo Vocábulo
05. A Case Of You
06. Navio Triste
07. Oh! Como Se Me Alonga De Ano Em Ano
08. Choro (Ai Barco Que Me Levasse)
09. Liberté
10. Cristal (Tinha Algum Vinho Ainda)
11. Porque Me Olhas Assim
12. E Por Vezes
13. Circe (Meu Amor Corre-Me O Corpo)
14. Gaivota
15. Fundos

Personnel
Cristina Branco - Vocals
Ricardo J. Dias - Piano
Custódio Castelo - Portuguese Guitar
Miguel Carvalhinho - Classical Guitar on "8"
Alexandre Silva - Guitar
Fernando Maia - Bass Guitar

Arranged by Custódio Castelo & Ricardo J. Dias.
Produced by Custódio Castelo. Engineered by Fernando Nunes.
Recorded & Mixed between June & September 2004 at Estúdio Pé de Vento, Ribatejo.

Dynamic Range

foobar2000 1.6.11 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1

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Analyzed: Cristina Branco / Ulisses
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -6.76 dB -26.40 dB 1:31 01-Sonhei que estava em Portugal
DR12 -5.93 dB -21.94 dB 4:05 02-Alfonsina y em mar
DR13 -6.05 dB -22.65 dB 3:26 03-Sete pedacos de vento
DR12 -6.82 dB -23.01 dB 3:19 04-Redondo vocabulo
DR13 -6.78 dB -25.14 dB 4:56 05-A case of you
DR10 -6.80 dB -22.06 dB 4:04 06-Navio Triste
DR12 -6.86 dB -23.15 dB 2:34 07-Oh Porque se me alonga de ano em ano
DR12 -5.90 dB -22.54 dB 3:39 08-Choro
DR14 -6.23 dB -24.36 dB 5:51 09-Liberte
DR12 -6.05 dB -22.95 dB 3:52 10-Cristal
DR12 -5.87 dB -23.44 dB 3:44 11-Porque me olhas assim
DR13 -6.76 dB -25.12 dB 3:05 12-Por vezes
DR13 -6.94 dB -23.34 dB 2:38 13-Circe
DR13 -5.90 dB -24.35 dB 3:51 14-Gaivota
DR12 -5.96 dB -22.78 dB 3:33 15-Fundos
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Number of tracks: 15
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 176400 Hz
Channels: 6
Bits per sample: 1
Bitrate: 16934 kbps
Codec: DST64
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Analyzed: Cristina Branco / Ulisses
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -6.38 dB -22.83 dB 1:31 01-Sonhei que estava em Portugal
DR10 -5.91 dB -18.42 dB 4:05 02-Alfonsina y em mar
DR10 -6.01 dB -17.95 dB 3:26 03-Sete pedacos de vento
DR10 -6.07 dB -18.91 dB 3:19 04-Redondo vocabulo
DR12 -6.10 dB -21.76 dB 4:56 05-A case of you
DR9 -5.96 dB -17.43 dB 4:04 06-Navio Triste
DR10 -6.08 dB -18.74 dB 2:34 07-Oh Porque se me alonga de ano em ano
DR11 -6.04 dB -19.05 dB 3:39 08-Choro
DR10 -6.04 dB -18.62 dB 5:51 09-Liberte
DR9 -5.88 dB -17.96 dB 3:52 10-Cristal
DR10 -5.94 dB -19.42 dB 3:44 11-Porque me olhas assim
DR11 -6.07 dB -20.64 dB 3:05 12-Por vezes
DR10 -6.00 dB -17.95 dB 2:38 13-Circe
DR10 -6.02 dB -18.71 dB 3:51 14-Gaivota
DR9 -5.99 dB -18.64 dB 3:33 15-Fundos
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Number of tracks: 15
Official DR value: DR10

Samplerate: 2822400 Hz / PCM Samplerate: 176400 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 1
Bitrate: 5645 kbps
Codec: DST64

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