A Day in New York

• Artist: Morelenbaum²/Ryuichi Sakamoto
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• Release Date: 2003
• Genre: Latin

Review

A Day in New York, recorded at the end of a U.S. tour the group made in 2002 in support of the Casa release is, simply, Morelenbaum Squared's live set performed -- live -- in a New York studio. The emphasis, of course, is on songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, although Caetano Veloso, João Gilberto, and even Ryuichi Sakamoto and Paula Morelenbaum get a look in. The music is exquisite, gently understated, and shimmering like a heat mirage. Morelenbaum is a more than capable singer, and often a delight here (as on "Fotografia"), while Sakamoto is the real revelation of the album. He blends in so perfectly it's hard to believe he's not Brazilian; he's deft in rhythmic support, and never pushes too much on his solos. Cellist Jacques Morelenbaum is the veteran, but he keeps a sense of discovery in his playing, and the inclusion of the bowed instrument offers an almost chamber music-feel to this music, bringing another dimension to the sound. The three are the focal points, but kudos too, to the guitarist and drummer, who keep in the background, but offer vital support. It's remarkable just how familiar many of these songs are; not merely the obvious "Desafinado" and "Chega De Saudade," but "Samba De Avião" and "Fotografia." In a way, it's like chancing upon an old friend after many years, and finding a new richness. A joy to the ear. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Desafinado	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Morelenbaum², Ryuichi Sakamoto, Paula Morelenbaum, Sakamoto	(4:03)
Bim Bom (Lyrics)	João Gilberto	Paula Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum², Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sakamoto	(2:13)
Insensatez	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sakamoto, Paula Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum²	(4:21)
Coraçao Vagabundo		Paula Morelenbaum, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sakamoto, Morelenbaum²	(4:11)
Falando de Amor	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sakamoto, Paula Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum²	(3:50)
Chora Coração	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Sakamoto, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Morelenbaum², Paula Morelenbaum	(3:30)
Sabiá [*]	Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque	Paula Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum², Sakamoto, Ryuichi Sakamoto	(4:56)
Tango (Versão Em Português)	Paula Morelenbaum, Ryuichi Sakamoto	Morelenbaum², Paula Morelenbaum, Sakamoto, Ryuichi Sakamoto	(5:36)
Chega de Saudade	Vinícius de Moraes, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque	Paula Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum², Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sakamoto	(3:16)
Samba Do Avião [*]	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Morelenbaum², Ryuichi Sakamoto, Paula Morelenbaum, Sakamoto	(4:49)
Fotografia	Antonio Carlos Jobim, R. Gilbert	Paula Morelenbaum, Sakamoto, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Morelenbaum²	(4:33)

Credits

Ryuichi Sakamoto (Piano), Morelenbaum² (?), Ted Jensen (Mastering), Luis Brasil (Guitar), Jaques Morelenbaum (Cello), Chico Neves (Post Production Editor), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Cover Photo), Hideki Nakajima (Design), Fernando Aponte (Engineer), Masami Furuta (Design), Luis Brasil (Vocals (Background)), Luis Brasil (Cover Photo), Luis Brasil (Violao), Morelenbaum² (Producer), Hiroyuki Ito (Cover Photo), Norika Sky-sora (Cover Photo), Norika Sky-sora (Creative Director), Ieda DaCunha (Production Assistant), Marcelo Costa (Vocals (Background)), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Mixing), Norika Sky-sora (Photography), Jaques Morelenbaum (Vocals (Background)), Norika Sky-sora (Associate Producer), Hideki Nakajima (Art Direction), Sakamoto (Producer), Paula Morelenbaum (Vocals), Marcelo Costa (Percussion), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Vocals (Background)), Fernando Aponte (Mixing)

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