Canto de Xangô (Baden Powell; arranged Paulo Bellinati)

Canto de Xangô
Music by Baden Powell, words by Vinícius de Moraes
Arranged by Paulo Bellinati
One of the great "afro-sambas" of Baden and Vinícius, "Canto de Xangô" is inspired by the African deity Xangô, the god of the lightening bolt and of justice.
If you're familiar with the song but not this version, you may not recognize the tune here except at certain moments. This is the guitar part only of an arrangement by Paulo Bellinati for voice and guitar and the tune is mainly carried by the voice with the guitar only occasionally echoing and combining with the well-known melody.
Hear the whole thing by listening to and then buying the Mônica Salmaso/Paulo Bellinati album "Afro-Sambas", one of the greatest albums of voice and guitar in the whole catalog in my not entirely humble opinion. ;)
My version here isn't perfect by far, but it's about as good as I can do a whole run through without edits of such a hard arrangement. Hope you like it.
Peace!
Learned by ear. I have nothing written down.
Taylor NS54-ce, hybrid classical
Standard tuning
D'addario Pro Arte normal tension nylon strings

[@alanreneantezana8191]

Foi brasileiro em outra vida. Só pode.

[@rspromusica]

É o arranjo do brasileiro Paulo Bellinati, amigo.

[@eduardademuner1586]

its a honor to have such a great guitarist performing brazilian musics! we have such a rich culture in a way that everyone who doesnt know it loses something on this person’s art appreciation experience in life. thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear Tony, In the 9 months I have been gone, you are getting more handsome and playing a lot better! Where will it end? This was a pleasure to listen to! Thank you! All the best, Per-Olov

[@81lego81]

I love your arrangements as well! Wishing you the best Kindgren.

[@sgjbslover]

do a colaboration!!!

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

played so beautifully. this is what the guitar was invented for.

[@gabosh8646]

I play this and my family absolutely loves it. Thanks for creating this cover and playing it so I could replicate it! I will remember it forever.

[@rafaelhpalomino]

Great Bellinatti arrangement for a great Baden composition. And this one is a really excellent rendition! Thanks for that.

[@TheFundrew]

It's so beatiful...I was sad but i am not anymore, cause now i can see a beauty of the nature and what art is... Congratlations, success for you and keep doing videos haha it's a food for the soul. -a brazilian guy

[@pauloeoviolao]

Executou perfeitamente, parabéns!

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

I remember a first recording I bought, it was a Berlin Jazz festival featuring greats as Jim Hall, Buddy Guy and also Baden Powell, he played fantastic with incredible precision and rhythm, right away I thought I have to keep checking out this player, afterwards I bought many of his recordings, all outstanding up to this day. Tony great you get your inspiration from all these fantastic players, very very good my compliments-Vic.

[@troubleclef]

Thanks, Vic. Check out Paulo Bellinati and this album in particular. Astonishing player.

[@michaelamerico2093]

Um grande mestre das cordas.

[@seth_kindheart]

This is an absolutely beautiful rendition brother. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dziegele]

Beautiful job on a lovely arrangement. I agree that the Bellinati/Salmaso recording is one of the best ever. You turned this into a great solo guitar tune.

[@PogieJoe]

Boy was this splendid! :D

[@intelectoturbo]

Awesome! Congrats Tony! This is a master piece.

[@fabiano6793]

Congratulations Mr.! 😺😉👍🏻🙏🏻✨

[@JoseSantos-pr6ir]

Great, great! Wonderful my dear friend! You are a great musician! The best hugs from Brasil!

[@SeeEyeful]

Tony! What an incredible song/performance. U made my day, thanks u!

[@brotherbakana]

Maravilha de interpretação !!!

[@thalesmoreira918]

Perfeito, uma das músicas mais lindas que já ouvi, kabiesilé sangó

[@RussellWatson777]

Great sound, super Powell ♪♫♪ღ

[@Flanela420]

Impressionante. Lindo demais, Kaô!

[@tomgnyc]

This video is on my regular rotation. Beautifully done.

[@UsAsiansEatRice]

Well done. All by ear.. insane

[@pablodmariano]

Such a gracious and smooth playing. You play the strings like it was made out of silk. Congrats, my friend 👏👏👏👏👏

[@aisa666]

Muito bom, Steve Jobs

[@jeffpicklo525]

Intense , bravo

[@golfdom1987]

That was truly beautiful.

[@rodrigo_vianna]

Que beleza..

[@Kept_Crude]

Wow! brilliant

[@carldubcats3385]

well played, that was a lovely bit of guitar.

[@humbertoamorimoficial]

Fantastic, dear Tony! You are better... And better... And better... And playing as a brazilian... I agree with Per-Olov: there are no limits for you!

[@thomassaliba3950]

very impressive !!!!!😄

[@alicecocco406]

Eu vim de bem longe, eu vim Nem sei mais de onde é que eu vim Sou filho de rei, muito lutei pra ser o que eu sou Eu sou negro de cor mas tudo é só amor em mim Tudo é só amor, para mim Xangô agodô Hoje é tempo de amor Hoje é tempo de dor em mim Xangô agodô Mas amar é sofrer Mas amar é morrer de dor Xangô, meu senhor, saravá! Me faça sofrer Ah, me faça morrer Mas me faça morrer de amar Xangô, meu senhor, saravá! Xangô agodô Eu vim de bem longe, eu vim Nem sei mais de onde é que eu vim Sou filho de rei, muito lutei pra ser o que eu sou Eu sou negro de cor mas tudo é só amor em mim Tudo é só amor, para mim Xangô agodô Hoje é tempo de amor Hoje é tempo de dor em mim Xangô agodô Mas amar é sofrer Mas amar é morrer de dor Xangô, meu senhor, saravá! Me faça sofrer Ah, me faça morrer Mas me faça morrer de amar Xangô, meu senhor, saravá! Xangô agodô

[@raphaelrsc]

Dear Tony... I just came here to say thank you Always I listen to your music, my day gets better cHEERS from Brazil. Muito Obrigado Raphael

[@kansaspaca1]

Excellent, I love Baden Powell!

[@giostroppa]

Bravo!!

[@Thefrenchiie]

Adorei Sua versao !

[@JaxShores]

You are always my favorite, thanks for providing me with a soundtrack at work. Never stop!

[@waldirantonio8135]

Obra prima! Parabéns pela execução!

[@garymonteleone1731]

As usual, a job very well done ! I always look forward to your pieces and can't wait for another. Thanks for the MUSIC !!

[@CountryJukebox56]

Love the Beard Man!

[@sgjbslover]

this guitar's sound is crazy

[@qot0p]

Amazing!

[@CariuDoPantano]

thanks for this reference !

[@nabilatrindade4338]

Wow! Just incredible!!! Congratulations!!

[@foggy4180]

High skilled playing on this Baden tune. You did an excellent job!

[@MrJonathanDrew]

Nice work. Such an epic song.

[@GeorgeSpan]

Gentle and at the same time powerful composition, absolutely beautifully played. Thanks for the music Tony!

[@Passageredenotes]

Magnifique. Merci !

[@rahmina4384]

Great work!!! RESPECT! much love from Israel Thank you

[@troubleclef]

thanks, buddy

[@veronicamyrel9090]

Your music is wonderful! Perfecta y Maravillosa! 👏👏👏💐💐💐

[@PedroPartata]

You are brazilian. Amazing!

[@IsaacVeronneauFamily]

Wow. Really well played. Bravo.

[@myrielpadua3015]

Parabens ! ! ! particularmente vc me fez reviver o prazer de tocar e deeenvolver motivos como estes deslizes q como fluxo de consciencia vai inscrevendo uma fisica do som q e tao EXTASE. Paulo Belinato to can do Baden Powell. Relembrando Baden Powell por causa da arte do guitarrista cantor e compositor Joao Suplicy.

[@lenielmac]

What a great guitar sound! Baden Powell for the win... :)

[@oldguitarist-pl]

despite I played years the guitar I prefer piano because it's easier to find sounds on the piano for me, you are a real master because guitar has no secrets for you, anazing genius of the guitar!

[@zinger52]

Great one Tony lovely to hear your expanding repertoire and undoubted finesse

[@sanctuarybirds]

Salmosa's and Bellinati's Afro Sambas is also in my opion one of the greatest guitar voice albums of all time. I can't believe you transcribed this from the record, its hard to hear some parts when she's singing. Bravo. I'm playing though Consolacao now, from the sheet music mind you.

[@troubleclef]

thanks. is the whole set transcribed in your sheet music or just 'consolação'? the hardest part to get by ear was the part at 2:19

[@sanctuarybirds]

troubleclef I have an old collection of Baden Powell sheet music, it has 'consolacao' but for solo guitar. I suspect it was published long before the Bellinati album. It is essentially this version. So it is more raw and afro-centric than bellinati's laying which is more informed by modern techniques and harmony. private message me if you want to discuss further. And again, I am VERY impressed that you transcribed some of those tunes. Bellinati's playing is phenomenal.

[@Rex80123]

Wonderful job!

[@kristisundberg5052]

Wonderful! You nailed it- thanks for sharing! One of my favorite songs in a CD full of stunners! I was singing along the whole time as if I were Monica (but without the great voice). Bellinati's harmonies are so delicious, no?

[@troubleclef]

thanks Kristi!

[@BoeckmannLudwig]

A great pleasure to listen to your wonderful music and playing! Best wishes, Bernd

[@troubleclef]

Thanks, Bernd. A pleasure to have you drop by. cheers.

[@charly1344]

Nunca me agradeciste un comentario, pero te sigo respetando, sos un grande Tony, maravillosa interpretación, gracias.

[@troubleclef]

Gracias, amigo

[@ps5dinoribeiro]

Belíssimo!!!!!!!!!

[@diegogamba2601]

Magnifico. Magico.

[@zardozfrance]

Magnifique!

[@troubleclef]

thanks, buddy

[@ClassicalGuitar1111]

Fantastic!

[@cabugni1]

Maravilhoso Paulo!

[@hyperboreal]

Great choice of music, I'm going to have to listen to the full version with the singing now. Congrats on your 200th post by the way, I'm sure there should be more than this number though. Anyway, we hope you continue with your musical gifts with many posts to come.

[@troubleclef]

Yes, buy that album at your earliest convenience. When I bought it back when it came out I listened to it every night about 3 times in a row. This was long before the readily available re-issue of Baden and Vinícius' original recording of the set, so the whole thing was way more mythic at the time. I *had* to know all those songs. And Monica's voice is hauntingly beautiful. Perfect. point 2: yeah, i've probably removed 30 to 40 clips over time. mostly vocals which were way too embarrassing. haha! thanks.

[@zu0832]

well done thanks!

[@Loger01]

Amazing! Just like the rest of your videos :)

[@49JustMe]

Absolutely amazing! This goes in my fav list.

[@troubleclef]

I thank you for that, Eleonora

[@Neenertrucker]

Lots going on there Tony, but you nailed it! Nice pace, snappy! I loved it!

[@FreeTheJambon]

Nice arrangement

[@swingbossa]

Great job!

[@troubleclef]

thanks, buddy

[@wagneroliveira4892]

Great! I like It. Save Xangô.

[@maumenghini]

Wonderful music and playing!!! Absolutely great!! All the best, Mauro

[@lucasschirbel6813]

Beautiful

[@ElaineCicconi]

WOW. Great playing Tony!

[@troubleclef]

thanks, Lainie

[@tomandoshcinlatao]

coisa boa a musica brasileira como cultura mundial popular

[@TheAmateurGuitarist]

Genius!

[@stamsospecial]

beauty! thanks for sharing

[@fanfanchatblanc]

Merci pour ce superbe moment musical. Amitié; Fanfan

[@fffhii]

incrível

[@paul_domici]

Lindo!

[@guilhermesavassi7848]

Fantástico! Fantastic!!!

[@granada70x7]

Parabéns, essa música é muito boa e sua execução ficou ótima. Abraços.

[@arturbarreto6822]

LINDO LINDO LINDP LINDO LINDO DEMAIS

[@nayaragabrielli6000]

estou apaixonada, meu Deus

[@pauloedson6979]

Bravo!!! Muito lindo

[@ELunooriginal]

¡Muy bonita música y magnífica interpretación! Felicidades y gracias por compartir.

[@babs4TLove]

Absolutely divine! All the best!

[@troubleclef]

thanks for the high praise, Babs.

[@Symblotic]

Amazing as always, that beard and moustache really suits you!

[@oliverecords8524]

Merci! Excellente barbe également!

[@troubleclef]

Merci.

[@RodrigoRaez]

It's nice when you let see the whole neck of the guitar. So we can see the movement of your hands, giving ideas for playing the guitar.

[@sgjbslover]

wow

[@TheDruidKing]

Santa doesn't leave pressies like this... Love it! Where did the beard come from though T?! That descending pick is quite hypnotising - a wee bit Bert Jansch-y.

[@evol_br]

Execução impecável! E como tocou apenas a harmonia composta pelo Bellinati, ficou faltando a melodia para dar aquele sentido completo a peça. Se eu pudesse dar uma sugestão, faria o seguinte: eu gravaria em outra pista a melodia com o próprio violão ou convocaria um parceiro para faze-la em outro instrumento. Ficaria maravilhoso tenho certeza. Parabéns!

[@raphaelcunha4487]

best guitar player in youtube! Salve Baden Powell !!! thanks for playing the best of the MPB. plz, post video playing "João e Marial" by Chico Buarque.

[@caroldabossa9430]

You are an amazing guitarist, who has all my admiration! In this song I can feel so much love. Congratulations! I am your big fan! I wish all the best!

[@28orkun]

very nice! and nice beard too, you look like christoph waltz

[@troubleclef]

thanks and thanks