Jorge Ben - A Tábua De Esmeralda - Mini-LP Papersleeve CD Replica

MINI-LP PAPERSLEEVE CD REPLICA

Elemental Music, together with Universal Music Spain proudly presents a new CD reissue of A Tábua de Esmeralda, the eleventh studio album by Brazilian maestro Jorge Ben, released in 1974 on Philips Records. The album showcases Ben’s interest in theosophy, mysticism, and, above all, alchemy. Its title refers to the Emerald Tablet, a cryptic piece of Hermetica reputed to contain the secret of the prima materia and its transmutation; and its artwork incorporates drawings from Nicholas Flamel, who was historically immortalized as a great alchemist for his work on the philosopher’s stone. Considered Ben’s masterpiece, it was ranked by Rolling Stone Brasil as the sixth greatest Brazilian album of all time, and has been included in Tom Moon’s 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. A Tábua de Esmeralda belongs in the record collection of any fan of Ben’s music and is also a great starting point for someone who wants an introduction to his work.

Tracklist:

1. OS ALQUIMISTAS ESTÃO CHEGANDO OS ALQUIMISTAS
2. O HOMEM DA GRAVATA FLORIDA
3. ERRARE HUMANUM EST
4. MENINA MULHER DA PELE PRETA
5. EU VOU TORCER
6. MAGNÓLIA
7. MINHA TEIMOSIA, UMA ARMA PRA TE CONQUISTAR
8. ZUMBI
9. BROTHER
10. O NAMORADO DA VIÚVA
11. HERMES TRISMEGISTO E SUA CELESTE TÁBUA DE ESMERALDA
12. CINCO MINUTOS

Personnel:

JORGE BEN, vocals & guitar, on all tracks, accompanied by Trio Mocotó. Arrangements by Osmar Milito, Darcy de Paulo & Hugo Bellard.

Credits:

Produced by Paulinho Tapajós.
Engineered by Luigi Hoffer & João Moreira.
Recorded in 1974 at Phonogram Studio, Rio de Janeiro.
Arrangements by Osmar Milito, Darcy de Paulo & Hugo Bellard.
Original mastering by Joaquim Figueira.
Original cover art by Aldo Luiz.
Back cover photo by Mário Luiz.