Poucos discos têm o poder de evocar, além da apreciação musical, lembranças pessoais tão intensas que acabam influenciando a avaliação final. Mesmo que sob uma perspectiva puramente musical, Even In The Quietest Moments... não me cative da mesma forma que Crime of the Century ou Breakfast in America, ele ocupa um lugar especial em meu coração, quase lado a lado com esses clássicos. Isso se deve não apenas às suas belas composições, mas também às memórias que carrego associadas a ele. O disco, como de costume para os lançamentos da época do Supertramp, está repleto de músicas que são ao mesmo tempo artisticamente sofisticadas e acessíveis ao grande público.
Uma das histórias mais conhecidas sobre este álbum é a da capa, que apresenta um piano coberto de neve. Este piano foi levado para o alto de uma montanha e deixado ao relento durante a noite, do lado de fora dos estúdios Caribou Ranch, para que a neve o cobrisse e criasse a imagem icônica que todos conhecemos.
O álbum abre com a célebre "Give a Little Bit", uma faixa que dá continuidade ao legado de "Bloody Well Right", mantendo a tradição de sucessos da banda. A canção começa com um riff de guitarra acústica que, aos poucos, se entrelaça em camadas com bateria, piano e saxofone, tudo envolvido pelas letras humanas de Roger Hodgson. É uma maneira sublime de começar o álbum. Em seguida, temos “Lover Boy”, onde Rick Davies assume os vocais e conduz a música ao piano. Os vocais de apoio e o assobio conferem à faixa um toque de leveza e humor, tornando-a uma canção encantadora. A guitarra de Hodgson e os vocais de apoio melódicos, embora discretos, adicionam um toque artístico que enriquece ainda mais a experiência.
A faixa-título, "Even In The Quietest Moments", é uma das minhas preferidas entre todas as músicas do catálogo da banda. Começa com o canto de pássaros, seguido pela combinação de guitarra acústica e piano, que juntos produzem um som limpo, nítido e melódico – uma das marcas registradas da banda no final dos anos 70. Os clarinetes adicionam uma dimensão pastoral e nostálgica que eleva a canção a outro nível. "Downstream" é o tipo de música que em shows faz as luzes se apagarem e focarem apenas no vocalista, que neste caso é Rick Davies, em um momento solo ao piano. É uma canção de amor com uma sonoridade leve e descontraída, perfeita para um momento intimista.
“Babaji” começa com vocais acompanhados de piano antes que a melodia principal ganhe corpo com o restante da banda. A composição é bastante repetitiva, com letras de cunho espiritual que homenageiam o mestre do Himalaia que dá nome à canção. Apesar da repetição, as curtas passagens instrumentais são cativantes, com o saxofone e outros instrumentos de sopro iluminando a música. "From Now On" é outra faixa liderada por Rick Davies, mais uma vez começando com piano. Embora sua estrutura lembre "Downstream", é uma música mais longa e interessante, com um andamento ligeiramente mais dinâmico. É uma canção suave, com algumas passagens que se destacam e funcionam muito bem.
O disco encerra com a majestosa "Fool's Overture", uma das canções mais emblemáticas do grupo, que se tornaria o grand finale de seus concertos. A frase final da música, “let's go crazy”, era interpretada ao pé da letra, com personagens fantasiados e músicos adicionais subindo ao palco para uma exibição de alegre loucura. Os acordes tranquilos de piano, acompanhados por belos sintetizadores, abrem a música, que evolui para uma série de incursões musicais ao longo de seus mais de dez minutos. O saxofone amplia a paleta sonora enquanto a voz expressiva de Hodgson entoa linhas misteriosas que alcançam registros surpreendentes. A canção retorna à sua melodia alegre antes de se dissolver em uma sinfonia arrebatadora. Sem dúvida, esta é uma das músicas mais incomuns e memoráveis da banda.
Even In The Quietest Moments... é um disco valioso dentro da discografia do Supertramp, soando como uma realização musical de grande sucesso e um acréscimo bem-vindo a qualquer coleção de boa música, especialmente para quem não se prende a rótulos.
================================Few albums have the power to evoke, beyond musical appreciation, such intense personal memories that they end up influencing the final assessment. Even though from a purely musical perspective, Even In The Quietest Moments... doesn't captivate me in the same way as Crime of the Century or Breakfast in America, it holds a special place in my heart, almost side by side with those classics. This is not only due to its beautiful compositions but also to the memories I carry associated with it. The album, as is customary for Supertramp's releases from that era, is filled with songs that are both artistically sophisticated and accessible to the general public.
One of the most well-known stories about this album is its cover, which features a piano covered in snow. This piano was taken to the top of a mountain and left exposed to the elements overnight, outside the Caribou Ranch studios, so that the snow would cover it and create the iconic image we all know.
The album opens with the famous "Give a Little Bit", a track that continues the legacy of "Bloody Well Right", maintaining the band's tradition of hits. The song begins with an acoustic guitar riff that gradually intertwines with drums, piano, and saxophone, all wrapped in Roger Hodgson's heartfelt lyrics. It’s a sublime way to start the album. Next, we have “Lover Boy", where Rick Davies takes over the vocals and leads the song on the piano. The backing vocals and whistling give the track a touch of lightness and humor, making it a charming song. Hodgson's guitar and the melodic, albeit subtle, backing vocals add an artistic touch that further enriches the experience.
The title track, "Even In The Quietest Moments", is one of my favorites among all the songs in the band's catalog. It starts with birds singing, followed by a combination of acoustic guitar and piano, which together produce a clean, crisp, and melodic sound – one of the band's trademarks in the late '70s. The clarinets add a pastoral and nostalgic dimension that elevates the song to another level. "Downstream" is the kind of song that, in concerts, makes the lights dim and focus solely on the vocalist, which in this case is Davies, in a solo piano moment. It's a love song with a light and relaxed sound, perfect for an intimate moment.
“Babaji” begins with vocals accompanied by piano before the main melody gains depth with the rest of the band. The composition is quite repetitive, with spiritually themed lyrics that pay homage to the Himalayan master the song is named after. Despite the repetition, the short instrumental passages are captivating, with the saxophone and other wind instruments brightening the music. "From Now On" is another track led by Rick Davies, once again starting with piano. Although its structure resembles "Downstream," it is a longer and more interesting song, with a slightly more dynamic pace. It's a smooth song, with some passages that stand out and work very well.
The album closes with the majestic "Fool's Overture", one of the group's most iconic songs, which would become the grand finale of their concerts. The final line of the song, “let's go crazy”, was taken literally, with costumed characters and additional musicians taking the stage for a display of joyful madness. The tranquil piano chords, accompanied by beautiful synthesizers, open the song, which evolves into a series of musical excursions over its more than ten minutes. The saxophone expands the sound palette while Hodgson's expressive voice delivers mysterious lines that reach surprising ranges. The song returns to its joyful melody before dissolving into a sweeping symphony. Without a doubt, this is one of the band's most unusual and memorable songs.
Even In The Quietest Moments... is a valuable album within Supertramp's discography, sounding like a musical achievement of great success and a welcome addition to any good music collection, especially for those who are not bound by labels.
NOTA: 8.5/10
Tracks
Listing:
1.
Give A Little Bit (4:07)
2. Lover Boy (6:49)
3. Even In The Quietest Moment (6:39)
4. Downstream (4:00)
5. Babaji (4:49)
6. From Now On (6:10)
7. Fool's Overture (10:51)
Ouça, "Fool's Overture"
Few albums have the power to evoke, beyond musical appreciation, such intense personal memories that they end up influencing the final assessment. Even though from a purely musical perspective, Even In The Quietest Moments... doesn't captivate me in the same way as Crime of the Century or Breakfast in America, it holds a special place in my heart, almost side by side with those classics. This is not only due to its beautiful compositions but also to the memories I carry associated with it. The album, as is customary for Supertramp's releases from that era, is filled with songs that are both artistically sophisticated and accessible to the general public.
One of the most well-known stories about this album is its cover, which features a piano covered in snow. This piano was taken to the top of a mountain and left exposed to the elements overnight, outside the Caribou Ranch studios, so that the snow would cover it and create the iconic image we all know.
The album opens with the famous "Give a Little Bit", a track that continues the legacy of "Bloody Well Right", maintaining the band's tradition of hits. The song begins with an acoustic guitar riff that gradually intertwines with drums, piano, and saxophone, all wrapped in Roger Hodgson's heartfelt lyrics. It’s a sublime way to start the album. Next, we have “Lover Boy", where Rick Davies takes over the vocals and leads the song on the piano. The backing vocals and whistling give the track a touch of lightness and humor, making it a charming song. Hodgson's guitar and the melodic, albeit subtle, backing vocals add an artistic touch that further enriches the experience.
The title track, "Even In The Quietest Moments", is one of my favorites among all the songs in the band's catalog. It starts with birds singing, followed by a combination of acoustic guitar and piano, which together produce a clean, crisp, and melodic sound – one of the band's trademarks in the late '70s. The clarinets add a pastoral and nostalgic dimension that elevates the song to another level. "Downstream" is the kind of song that, in concerts, makes the lights dim and focus solely on the vocalist, which in this case is Davies, in a solo piano moment. It's a love song with a light and relaxed sound, perfect for an intimate moment.
“Babaji” begins with vocals accompanied by piano before the main melody gains depth with the rest of the band. The composition is quite repetitive, with spiritually themed lyrics that pay homage to the Himalayan master the song is named after. Despite the repetition, the short instrumental passages are captivating, with the saxophone and other wind instruments brightening the music. "From Now On" is another track led by Rick Davies, once again starting with piano. Although its structure resembles "Downstream," it is a longer and more interesting song, with a slightly more dynamic pace. It's a smooth song, with some passages that stand out and work very well.
The album closes with the majestic "Fool's Overture", one of the group's most iconic songs, which would become the grand finale of their concerts. The final line of the song, “let's go crazy”, was taken literally, with costumed characters and additional musicians taking the stage for a display of joyful madness. The tranquil piano chords, accompanied by beautiful synthesizers, open the song, which evolves into a series of musical excursions over its more than ten minutes. The saxophone expands the sound palette while Hodgson's expressive voice delivers mysterious lines that reach surprising ranges. The song returns to its joyful melody before dissolving into a sweeping symphony. Without a doubt, this is one of the band's most unusual and memorable songs.
Even In The Quietest Moments... is a valuable album within Supertramp's discography, sounding like a musical achievement of great success and a welcome addition to any good music collection, especially for those who are not bound by labels.
NOTA: 8.5/10
Tracks
Listing:
1.
Give A Little Bit (4:07)
2. Lover Boy (6:49)
3. Even In The Quietest Moment (6:39)
4. Downstream (4:00)
5. Babaji (4:49)
6. From Now On (6:10)
7. Fool's Overture (10:51)
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