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Vertentes
Vertentes formed in São Paulo in the early 1980s, with Paulo Miklos on vocals and guitar, Arnaldo Antunes on keyboards, and Marcelo Fromer on drums. Their...
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Vertentes formed in São Paulo in the early 1980s, with Paulo Miklos on vocals and guitar, Arnaldo Antunes on keyboards, and Marcelo Fromer on drums. Their debut album 'O Beijo' came out in 1983 and included 'Experimentos do Século XXI,' a track that gave a sense of their experimental leanings. They followed with albums like 'Verde' in 1986 and 'Tempo Rei' in 1988.
Their lyrics often dealt with social and political themes, which sometimes brought them into conflict with authorities during Brazil's military regime. The music wasn't just protest, though, it could be introspective, too, touching on alienation or the passage of time. Later songs like 'Lost Angel' and 'Tempestade Em Alto Mar' showed they kept working in that vein.
They released 'Nossos Dias' in 1990, returning to more experimental sounds. The band's mix of political commentary and musical exploration resonated with listeners looking for something beyond mainstream rock at the time.
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