Zé do Bar e Os Filósofos Que Tomaram Ácido

Zé do Bar e Os Filósofos Que Tomaram Ácido came together in São Paulo, Brazil. Their name translates to 'Zé of the Bar and the Philosophers Who Took Acid,' which gives you a sense of their approach. The group's frontman, Zé do Bar, wrote lyrics that touched on philosophy and altered states of consciousness, drawing from the countercultural movements of the 1960s.

Their debut album was called 'Vem Ver,' named after the song that became something of an anthem. They followed it with other records like 'Asas de Cristal' and 'O Jardim de Zé.' The band had a rotating lineup of musicians, with Zé do Bar at the center alongside figures like bassist Zé Carlos, keyboardist João Donato, drummer Ronaldo 'Batera' Adriano, and percussionist Edilson 'Gordo.'

They faced censorship and threats, but kept making music. Songs like 'Alfeu,' 'Amarelo,' and 'Micróbios Cibernéticos' capture their particular blend of psychedelic rock and philosophical musings.