1965 • Astrud Gilberto • The girl from Ipanema

[@gordonadams5891]

Such ease in her voice. She hits every note dead on. No sliding. No dipthongs. Purity.

[@aldoskyz8]

Just perfection.

[@sludgebob5961]

Well given it's Portuguese there were probably some dipthongs and tripthongs

[@anibal5824]

​@@sludgebob5961That is absolutely not how music works

[@sludgebob5961]

@@anibal5824 I think you misunderstood me! Dipthongs are also an agent of linguistics, it’s when 2 vowels are right next to each other in the word. Portuguese has lots of these like in the name João :)

[@sludgebob5961]

@@anibal5824 linguistic joke lol

[@Philip-de-la-Torre-Senior]

This is a singer! Pure voice. Simple and effective presentation. Distant but involved. No distractions . No flashy outfits. No auto tune. THIS IS A SINGER!!!

[@anthonybalistreri5226]

Her voice is as silky and smooth as the jazz saxophone. Such a pure and lovely sound.

[@jonathanchristopher1099]

Speaking as a vocal coach, very few vocalists understand how difficult it is to sing this in tune, without vibrato, and grab minor sixths and major sevenths in various scales, out of thin air without scooping (to locate the pitch); it is as if they have a tuning fork in their head. You either hear the pitch in your head because of talent or you practice and practice to nail her songs.

[@garyloewenthal]

Agree! And there’s no expensive tuner that could hit those flatted fifths as precisely as she does - and with such ease.

[@coasterigh2684]

Thank you for this verdict. I was just commenting on another video of Astrud that I did not know if she was just lucky to hit slightly odd flats and sharps as serendipity, or if it was really a talent. I don't know the music theory, but I know she's hitting distinctly "wrong" notes in a beautiful way that is better than "right" notes. I was not sure if that was naivety or sophistication since it was said she never sang professionally before Getz/Gilberto. But what you said about vibrato and scooping does tell the tale. She just hits them directly without searching, and without using vibrato to "average" them. Maybe that's the thing that makes me think she knew exactly what she was doing. It's sad sometimes, though, to listen to any recording other than the original Getz/Gilberto release, because just the sound of Astrud and Stan's breath, her voice ringing, and the working of the valves on the sax are astounding and immediate.

[@latetotheparty3070]

Thank you for that explanation. I find vibrato annoying and really appreciate the purity of sound of Astrid. I wish most singers sang like her. To me vibrato makes it sound as if the singer is trying to sound heroic and bigger than life. I wish they would sing the song more neutrally.

[@alessandrogouveia2268]

Im from Rio and have heard all these bossa nova songs and how it was revolutionary for bringing this smooth way of singing for the media in comparation to, what we call, "the golden era of radio singers". You had just opened a door in my mind with this technical explaining. Cause many of these radio singers spended the next 40 years after bossa nova, complaining of ostracism (and they were obviously great singers. Every Angela in Brasil it's also Maria because of Angela Maria, one of these singers), and i never understood why this happened for a big group of technical singers.

[@Bootmahoy88]

It's really cool to read this explanation from someone who knows. I appreciate it, but to me this is just like a river a soft gold from her voice, flowing with such ease and expressiveness. It's just priceless.

[@charles0414]

RIP... Astrud Gilberto (1940~2023)

[@nicolegon08]

Olha que coisa mais linda Mais cheia de graça É ela a menina que vem e que passa Num doce balanço a caminho do mar Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema O seu balançado é mais que um poema É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar Ah, por que estou tão sózinho? Ah, por que tudo é tão triste? Ah, a beleza que existe A beleza que não é só minha Que também passa sozinha Ah, se ela soubesse Que quando ela passa O mundo sorrindo se enche de graça E fica mais lindo por causa do amor Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes Each one she passes goes "ah!" When she walks she's like a samba that Swings so cool and sways so gently That when she passes Each one she passes goes "ah!" Oh, but he watches her so sadly How can he tell her he loves her? Yes, he would give his heart gladly But each day when she walks to the sea She looks straight ahead not at him Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes he smiles But she doesn't see

[@karelderyck9363]

Obrigado Thank You Merçi Danke Dank U

[@lucascoimbra5596]

Obrigado. :) Ainda vou aprender em inglês.

[@dencebluesrock]

La chica de Ipanema Versión Castellano: Mira que cosa más linda, tan llena de gracia, es esa chiquilla que viene y qué pasa, con dulce balance camina hacia el mar. Chica de cuerpo dorado, del sol de Ipanema, con su balanceo es más que un poema, la cosa más linda que yo vi pasar. Ha, yo me siento tan solo. Ha, por que todo es tan triste. Ha, la belleza que existe. La belleza que no solo es mía, va trízate y sin alegría. Ha, si ella supiera que cuando ella pasa, el mundo sonríe tan lleno de gracia, que chica más linda a causa de amar.

[@RhNegA-]

When singing in Portuguese .... Heaven doors opend...

[@gerhardheydrich3146]

Wow, her voice is gorgeous and so is she! So long ago - 55 years!

[@aldoskyz8]

When the humanity was yet on!

[@andrewrees4150]

Pure voice, no histrionics. Beautiful.

[@kentaylor2416]

Absolutely the best version of this great song.

[@jaysilverheals4445]

CORRECT AND BEST AUDIO BY FAR..

[@rmsrmsrmsrms]

The original 1962 recording is best. This is good, but rushed and loses the wistful bumblebee quality

[@stankygeorge]

Lovely, dressed lovely, singing lovely! Multi culturalism caused us to lose our class and beauty!

[@scdevon]

@@rmsrmsrmsrms The way she sings a little off-key on both versions is magic. The studio version is legendary.

[@JasVmitten]

Bi-lingual version is so cool...wow, what a find

[@CelenaFarias_1]

Lamentable pérdida. Descansa en la paz del Señor. Quedan tus grandes temas para seguir disfrutando. Desde Venezuela

[@nickryan6787]

My fav version

[@pacificastudios]

Her voice was soft and sweet like a Saxaphone.

[@jaco7675]

Amazing pitch. Dead-on. It really shows how modern pop singers don’t compare.

[@rikk319]

With the growth of the world population, there's more people who can sing like this than ever. The problem is if you expect such singing to be put out by music corporations, who are interested in profits, not art. The internet is full of amazing musicians who self-publish their music. Corporate music mostly looks for pretty faces with so-so voices that can be auto-tuned.

[@jaco7675]

@@rikk319 Red pill.

[@coffeepandacat]

@@rikk319 Exactly

[@coffeepandacat]

@@jaco7675 Stop.

[@spectator59]

This early version is so much better than all of the later ones I've heard. The intense commercialization caused it to lose the smooth, relaxed and beautiful bossa-nova clarity. I also love having the Portuguese at the beginning--such a wonderful language!

[@elijahhodges4405]

My gosh, I just fell in love with an 80 year old woman!

[@shedjammer87]

It doesn't get more 60's than this!

[@diggerthegroundhog8799]

A woman whos voice perfectly matched her beauty. Such a beautiful butterfly. RIP Astrid

[@dennyalves9049]

Astrud Gilberto Is The Perfect Beautiful Looking Woman Here

[@TheLeadSled]

Astrud Gilberto sings wonderfully, not overpowering just smooth and silky. To bad we do not have singing like this today, now you see why a lot of people yern for the past.

[@belindafielding7865]

I sing this tune live at my gigs, enjoy - The Girl From Ipanema my version, cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6O0h4d4d7WreNk

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

I would say that Sade sings like this, too: Smooth, silky, unadorned, without much ornamentation. It really allows the melody (and the timbre of her voice) to shine. It's one of the many things I love about her. ❤💖💕

[@kentclark6420]

Check out Annie Haslam of Renaissance. She's still performing, I believe. Breathtaking voice. Light and unforced, amazing range!

[@alexanderleeart]

yeah there's no vibrato so the pitch has to be very exact

[@rikk319]

With the growth of the world population, there's more people who can sing like this than ever. The problem is if you expect such singing to be put out by music corporations, who are interested in profits, not art. The internet is full of amazing musicians who self-publish their music. Corporate music mostly looks for pretty faces with so-so voices that can be auto-tuned.

[@wandawong]

So wonderful. Amazed to see Vladimir Putin was so talented on guitar!

[@MrMachbul]

Trotsky on Drums

[@maiavonb122]

LOL

[@STRENGTHSKATEBOARDS]

lol

[@raymondschroeder7270]

its you again, isn't it?

[@burtbloom4794]

You can't see him most of the time while Trump is perched on his lap

[@catman916]

On the original version on the Getz/Gilberto album, the Portuguese verse was sung by Astrud's husband, Joao Gilberto. It's nice to hear it sung by Astrud. Also Stan Getz's playing is different from that on the album.

[@zerjiozerjio]

Ha... I came to comment exactly the same thing. I was hoping that there was a recording with Astrud singing the Portuguese verse, and thankfully it exists - and it's glorious!

[@budahbaba7856]

She seems to feel more comfortable in this language. Can you help me from melting??? ;)

[@marksieving7925]

@@budahbaba7856 Portuguese is her native language, so it's natural that she would be more comfortable in it.

[@lisag.6599]

It seems faster in this version.

[@bcarrbone]

It isn't Stan Getz.....

[@tujardindeflores3175]

Era tan natural una hermosa interpretación...para mí no hay ni existe otra hermosa voz para esa canción...descanse en paz, Astrud Gilberto..🎼🙏

[@brianogden9023]

I never get tierd of this song, still as bright as when I first heard it in the days of my youth...🎶🎵🎶😊

[@houstonconservative1776]

Such a soft voice

[@vasend]

A timeless classic. Great music transcends notes and lyrics and transports you to a place. I am there.....

[@sonhomeu1541]

Brasil is genial 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Beautiful Voice. Beautiful Song. Beautiful Musicians. Great Band❤

[@grandlotus1]

Nostalgia for my bygone youth. Only lately, I realize just how seminal this song was when I was young.

[@robkleinlangevelsloo259]

Wonderful how this singing/song is kept small. It's without any big pretentions. There is no need.

[@guadalupeoscarcruzflores4394]

What a grave sorprise! To watch this video again, the best singer of Brazil,for me

[@traviswilliam5453]

each one of them did a magnificent job ...and I love her !!!

[@steveperry1344]

i just melted the first time i heard this tune at 15 yrs old and it still affects me the same way today. i luv brazilian jazz.

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

13 years old when this one came out. Sounds better every time I hear it!

[@adriangoede7433]

Damn. What an excellent performance & groovy piece of history.

[@Julia-oo5cm]

Classy!! Timeless masterpiece. She has a velvet voice.

[@Powderpopsf]

How can anyone not like this? Great.

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

Love all the humor here but seriously that guitarist is the dutch Wim Overgaauw, a very good guitarist who gave lessons to Martijn van Itterson, Jesse van Ruller and more influencial great Dutch jazz guitarists. Long time he was a teacher at the Hilversum conservatory in Holland. By the way that was Pim Jacobs on piano.

[@davidlawson8103]

Obrigado pela informação!...🤔😄😇🤝

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

@@davidlawson8103 Gladly done my friend, I'm old school so I know all these people, greetings from Holland.

[@davidlawson8103]

@@JazzgutsVGvanKampen Eu também... E por coincidência em minha descendência genealógica tenho avó de origem Holandesa!🇳🇱🇧🇷

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

@@davidlawson8103 Good hearing that friend, keep healthy in Brazil, Vic

[@francisfreyre]

Just no words to describe an amazing song, the music, the lyrics, the interpreter and that saxofon sound. All the significance of Brazil in one song!

[@robertthedutchguy4365]

I think the timing of all these artists is just perfect. Execution is increddible. It could not have been done better. Chills...

[@JoseGarcia-md9lv]

una extraordinaria interpretación de esta maravillosa y mágica artista una verdadera obra de arte .sublime desde chile un fraterno abrazo de los que nos gusta esta mágica música atte jose luis garcia

[@austinprovins5089]

This wonderful woman's voice I remember sixty years ago. Just takes me back.so beautiful. Bill

[@cynthiamiller586]

I'm normally a death metal kind of girl, but this sultry performance is, as a friend put it, like a warm, relaxing bath for the ears.

[@allenhonaker4107]

Beautiful voice and a classic piece of music that will stand the test.of time

[@병아리치킨-o3t]

Beautiful song

[@MrMjp58]

Sheer perfection in all aspects.

[@rafamoonteiro]

Isso é tão lindo que dar vontade de chorar

[@markusmarkus7851]

Amazing! She's Legend!

[@ken85225]

I started liking this song sung by Astrud way back in 1965~67 when I first heard it on some easy listening FM radio station in Hilton, NY. I was about 10 and could appreciate it even back then. I still do. Ken

[@williamcornette]

I remember when this hit the airwaves and the bossa nova craze exploded! Always loved this. Later I got an Astrud Gilberto compilation cd that had abt 20 cuts on it, most of it is on my phone now lol.

[@guillermone1]

Can you believe that was 1965 exactly 55 years ago, but the music sounds still so fresh and young.

[@ecoeco3365]

I miss Brasil. Saudades. Those were the good old days

[@martynpank]

I do not know how many times, I have listened to this? I love it!

[@valves100able]

RIP to an angel.

[@rosmarieb.6721]

Che bellezza, la ammiro dal 1969.Ho 70anni adessso.

[@cinerama62]

There's something so perfect about Astrud .

[@claudiam841]

Saludos desde 🇲🇽 acá escuchamos música de todo el mundo!

[@kirkmarrie8060]

2021.10.05. The MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE that I've ever had the honor to hear!!!! Angelic

[@dianecrowder4971]

This song is timeless, two years before I was born!🎵🎶🎙🎷🎸🥁🎹🥰❤😍😁😎

[@pinball1970]

RIP lass. You were beautiful and cool.

[@lp88088]

Beautiful. Enchanting. Eternal.

[@gia6743]

This is the original version of the song and the only one that does it so much justice!

[@casandradycouture951]

SO BEAUTIFUL....

[@angelalvarado104]

The class shines

[@edwardmarkham7743]

Absolute perfection

[@geoffjoffy]

Timeless and yet of its time.

[@aldoskyz8]

Just a dream..! Thx for sharing

[@tony1961chl]

Dios! que mágico , que lindo tema, inolvidable y agradable, lo llevamos con nosotros aunque no esté presente, eterno, gracias.

[@bigbee714]

I could listen to that angelic voice all day. Such beautiful music

[@GeneTrujillo]

There are no comments on this?! This is priceless!

[@ghostyglover]

Everyone's left speechless

[@fd4519]

MEU SAUDOSO PAI DOM UM NA BATERIA.SAUDADES IMENSAS.QUE MARCAÇÃO SUINGADA

[@vetherz]

Love everything about this song ♥️

[@Spock_Rogers]

RIP. The music of my life. 🌷

[@bellar.492]

I agree Mr. Trujillo. These songs ...... just bring romanticism back over and over.

[@terryshamblin7907]

love it. of course I was 19 in 1965....

[@anon5321]

Best version

[@mitsu.hadeishi]

stupendous

[@jerzyulicki-rek9796]

Everlasting beauty ...everlasting music..

[@juanmanuelparadacontreras9565]

Hermosa melodía de todos los tiempos en perdurar del género del bossa-nova.

[@MrTimdrums]

One of the great drummers of classic '60s bossa nova - - - - Dom Um Romao! Others include Paulinho (w/Bola Sete) and Milton Banana (on the original recording of GFI featuring Getz and Gilberto).

[@fd4519]

MY DADDY DOM UM

[@cosmojairzinho14]

Credited on weather report s mysterious traveller. His solo work also very interesting.

[@Leesherwood]

@@fd4519 Didn't he join Sergio in 1968 or so?

[@liberte5847]

Outstanding rendez vous rendering, so much waiting rendez-vous. Merci beaucoup

[@QualeQualeson]

What a delight. Fantastic vocalist, she has it all. Wonder what she'd say to auto-tune.

[@pri7384]

Olha que coisa mais linda Mais cheia de graça É ela a menina que vem e que passa Num doce balanço a caminho do mar Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema O seu balançado é mais que um poema É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar Ah, por que estou tão sozinho? Ah, por que tudo é tão triste? Ah, a beleza que existe A beleza que não é só minha E também passa sozinha Ah, se ela soubesse Que, quando ela passa O mundo inteirinho se enche de graça E fica mais lindo por causa do amor Por causa do amor Por causa do amor...

[@PtolemyJones]

Perfection.

[@우정식-s2s]

very good ~~~~!!!!

[@ermelindamargarida5223]

Saudades de um tempo que se foi quanta nostalgia

[@charlesmoore456]

A living angel.

[@jetexpress8575]

How elegant

[@TWayneD1020]

Beautiful voice !!!

[@danielcastillo4537]

Next Stop Wonderland brought me to bossa nova jazz. My amazing taste in music brought me here.

[@bullitt7544]

So cool... I'm getting the chills. WoW Immortal Beat

[@orestes67]

I swear I’m in love.

[@maureencora1]

Great Tune.

[@phillipecook3227]

Simple and perfect.

[@josecarlosdasilvaolevarioz2761]

Fenomenal

[@letslistenmusic5694]

매력적

[@appioccu]

Descanse em paz

[@Spock_Rogers]

💗🕊️

[@bergprofessordemusica]

A MAIS LINDA INTERPRETAÇÃO DA MÚSICA GAROTA DE IPANEMA. ASTRUD GILBERTO CANTA LINDO DEMAIS. 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🎹🥁🎙👏👏👏👏👏

[@bernardovazquez3098]

BEAUTIFUL REAL MUSIC.....!!👍👍

[@m.fahmirandika7326]

I can watch this all day :)