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Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
2000
- Album Summary
Tanto Tempo (lit. "So Much Time") is an album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Bebel Gilberto. Tanto Tempo was produced by Serbian producer Suba and co-produced by Béco Dranoff for the Ziriguiboom imprint of Crammed Discs. Suba died from smoke inhalation while saving the newly recorded album from a studio fire. The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.Brazilian electronic artist Amon Tobin's "Nova", from the album Permutation, is the backing track of "Samba da Benção".
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Mon Jul 19 2021
2
I’ll again take issue with the notion that life is not worth living unless you’ve heard this album. Honestly, I could have heard it thirty times already in a dentist office and not even realized it. And that’s not necessarily an insult! As far as background lobby music goes, I thought this was really pleasant. Having a dinner party for your parents and all their friends? Now you know what to put on at a volume just loud enough to be heard but not intrude. And what a lovely name. Bebel Gilberto. I’ll be saying it in my dreams.
Wed Aug 18 2021
5
Stylish, cool, elegant, laid back bossa nova embraces modern production with electronic elements to create something beautifully dreamy and quietly glorious.
Tue Jul 20 2021
5
Listened to this album many many times in grad school. It was a great melding of the bossa nova sound with modern production and some electronic elements. I had no problem giving it another listen and realized I had missed it.
Wed Jan 20 2021
4
Like me some Spanish music
Fri Apr 30 2021
5
Love impromptu trips to Brazil. Haven’t seen Joao on here yet
Mon Jun 14 2021
5
Im not used to this style, but i loved it
Wed Mar 03 2021
2
Unless it is already playing on the dance floor or in my pretend cabana in Brazil, I’d never choose to listen
Fri Apr 30 2021
5
So ein schöner tempowechsel, ich wusste nicht, dass Joao Gilberto eine so talentierte Tochter hat.
Tue Oct 05 2021
5
Great!
Fri Nov 12 2021
5
Very beautiful abd the instrumentation sounds so damn crisp!!!
Fri Nov 26 2021
5
Great music, enjoyed it while on a long drive.
Wed Dec 15 2021
5
Excellent
Thu Apr 21 2022
5
Amazing bossa nova
Mon Apr 25 2022
5
Is this progressive samba? whatever it is it’s fucking glorious - 10/10
Wed Mar 17 2021
3
Pleasant
Fri May 05 2023
3
Far exceeded my preliminary album-cover-based expectations. Fans of Stereolab should find something to like on this record.
Wed Jun 01 2022
5
Love me some bossa nova. Such great stuff.
Fri Jul 15 2022
5
Swag af trip-hop infused lounge sounds. Brb gonna blast this from my poolside cabana v
Thu Aug 04 2022
5
Linda voz
Thu Aug 11 2022
5
Suba, the producer of this smooth, cool, down tempo album died while saving the newly recorded album from a studio fire!!! I mean, I love it, it's sumptuous and sexy but I wouldn't risk my life for it.
Thu Sep 01 2022
5
My type of chill music 💯💯💯
Thu Sep 01 2022
5
Loved it for chill background vibes. Frenchy cafe
Sun Oct 02 2022
5
Jazzy calm really good vibes. Kinda reminds me of the wild world sound track.
Sun Oct 02 2022
5
the jazzy feel was much appreciated, and i love love love this person’s vocals!
Mon Jan 09 2023
5
lovely
Sun Mar 12 2023
5
There’s noticeable Brazil representation on this list, and I’m for it! This is a lovely listen that was just perfect for my evening. There’s a lot of the classic bossa nova/samba sound with some modern twists nestled in there. It all works wonderfully.
Sun Mar 12 2023
5
Absolutely enchanting. I was enchanted.
Sun Mar 12 2023
5
I can hear Rio’s beaches calling. I think that the listening experience was enhanced by the non-English language lyrics.
Sun Mar 12 2023
5
I remember clearly when this album came out. As a fan of bossa nova and her father João Gilberto, I was definitely interested. I read reviews and planned to buy it...and evidently didn't. This was quite a lovely update of the bossa nova into a 21st century feel. It's wonderful to revisit such a great version of "Summer Samba," one of my all time favorite songs. It was quite perfect for a first walk outside on a sunny, crisp day after a long, cold winter. This was lush and lovely.
Mon Mar 27 2023
5
It is very interesting to hear this right after listening to her father. While that record had a staleness to it, this is much more reminiscent of Norah Jones and a soothing coffee shop type record. I liked.
Mon Mar 27 2023
5
Well, this was a first for me in that there's a song on this album I couldn't find on Spotify nor YouTube. So for now I'll just have to skip it. That song is Alguem. There were a couple of covers on YouTube but I refuse to listen to those as I feel it takes away from what listening to this album should be. However, I can safely say I'll be seeking this out in physical form. This was a beautiful album. A beautiful mix of Bossa Nova, Future Jazz and Downtempo. Even felt a bit of DnB energy from Lonely. Fun, mostly upbeat and tuneful. I wish for a warmer day to review this, quite honestly. Favourite: Lonely
Fri Apr 14 2023
5
Different language but really good chill Jazz
Tue Apr 18 2023
5
Sumptuous opening track. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Bossa Nova music style. And real music. If you like this just a littel bit, go listen to RED HOT +RIO (a compilation) or the all time classic album that will blow you away "Getz/Gilberto" . This album gives me hope for The List. ....which needs more variegation, World and more Varied (and female) voices, and less rancid rap, garage and punk. But hey, another time we can go down the allmusic ratings, or rolling stone lists, right? And this has been educative so far. Bebel. She was Eva in the film Rio, is a brazilian bossa nova figure, she is NOT descended from Astrid Gilberto, but IS descended from Brazilian guitarist / vocalist João Gilberto (Astrid's ex), and her mother was singer Miúcha. So, maybe we will hear the album "Getz/Gilberto" which has two of my all time favourite tracks. I'm off to Rio now....
Thu Apr 20 2023
5
This album was really pretty and very relaxing. I loved it a lot more than I thought I would.
Sun May 14 2023
5
Absolutely incredible.
Sun May 28 2023
5
Smooth as silk. Just want to sit back and let all parts of this flutter over me.
Fri Jun 09 2023
5
i have basically no bossa nova knowledge, but this album was really lovely! good vibes all the way through, really enjoyed the use of electronic music
Fri Jun 09 2023
5
No doubt that this is a musical family. I’m huge bossa nova fan, but if you would have described a “bossa nova, drum machine, new age” album, I would have been skeptical. All of the elements blend together in a really tasteful way that shows considerable restraint for the time. A treat to listen to.
Mon Aug 21 2023
5
I enjoyed this Brazilian masterpiece.
Wed Sep 13 2023
5
LP
Wed Sep 13 2023
5
Another album I've loved for over 20 years. Sing to me Bebel
Mon Oct 12 2020
4
Very relaxing
Tue Jun 01 2021
4
This happened to fall on a sunny summer day, sat in the garden, so suited the mood beautifully.
Fri Mar 12 2021
4
Ähnelt Luna Llena
Mon Feb 01 2021
4
great bossanova like mom and dad did! fav track: Sem Contenção
Sat May 15 2021
4
really smooth listen, top tier bossa nova
Thu Jan 21 2021
4
Beautiful voice and sexy samba music. Very nice vibes
Wed Jan 20 2021
4
Very good South American music. Enjoyed more than I thought I would.
Mon Jul 19 2021
4
The whole album isn't available on Spotify in the UK. However, what is there is quite lovely. Mellow, understated instrumentation coupled to beautiful, breathy vocals; bar one or two odd production choices (the trip hop percussion on the opening track belies its turn of the millennium provenance) this proved to be a nice surprise.
Wed Feb 17 2021
4
Bosa nova, es siempre bosa nova. Música que siempre te lleva a otros lugares. Aunque me encanta no le pongo 5 estrellas por que la veo algo artificial.
Thu Jul 08 2021
4
was waiting for something a bit different from generic rock and this was certainly it. I enjoyed it, would not be a regular listen but good. 3.6
Thu Feb 04 2021
4
solid bossa nova jazzy vibes. I appreciate the warm sound- none of that hyperclinical dentists' office sound that many newer jazz albums have
Fri May 07 2021
4
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: August Day Song, So Nice (Summer Song), Bananeira Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Nice voice and beats. Really liked this, will be returning
Thu Apr 22 2021
4
Really nice blend of classic bossa nova and modern instrumentation.
Wed Jun 16 2021
4
Breezy and lovely.
Sun Jun 20 2021
4
This album is chill and nice
Fri Apr 09 2021
4
Brrrrrrrrrrrrazil
Thu May 13 2021
4
Done. Good dinner party music.
Tue Jun 29 2021
4
Enjoyed listening to this on a rainy day. Nice change of pace.
Tue Jun 29 2021
4
Love the latin grooves and precussion. Think its fairly unique to have samba music this well produced.
Sat May 15 2021
4
nice chill music
Mon Jun 14 2021
4
Extra chill and noooice style fusion.
Fri Jun 04 2021
4
'Tanto Tempo' brought me back to the random Bossa Nova phase I went through in lock-down last year. As Gilberto proves, that's not a bad thing. Super groovy, although I could imagine it being slightly boring and repetitive if jazz/bossa nova is not really your thing. I listened to it on a Saturday morning while doing the chores. Safe to say, Gilberto's smooth tone made my errands a lot more enjoyable. Some favourites included Lonely, Mais Feliz, August Day Song, and Close Your Eyes.
Sat Aug 07 2021
4
Filha do João Gilberto, sobrinha do Chico Buarque. Familia foda, e um otimo album.
Thu Sep 09 2021
4
Favoriete nummers: - August Day Song - So Nice
Fri Sep 10 2021
4
portuguese jams are what i need in the morning I hope. V v v refreshing. also a little too much so we'll see.
Wed Sep 22 2021
4
Easy listening, a few very good tracks
Mon Oct 04 2021
4
Mjög ljúft og notalegt
Wed Oct 13 2021
4
mellow - really liked this, was pleasantly surprised, never heard of her before
Sun Oct 17 2021
4
Warm, unaufgeregt, tröstend, funktioniert auch leise, welch moderate Kraft. Ich fühl mich verliebt, berührt, aufgehoben. Intime 3.9
Thu Oct 28 2021
4
14112021 13:07 3.5
Wed Nov 03 2021
4
Loved this vibe!
Thu Nov 04 2021
4
7/10
Fri Nov 12 2021
4
Cool mix of bossa nova and electronics
Fri Nov 12 2021
4
De va riktigt bra!
Wed Nov 17 2021
4
Very chill music. Radio afterwards was very jazzy
Sun Nov 21 2021
4
A very chilled out album, great for those lazy Sundays when you just want to relax and drink coffee. Would be an album I will be listening to again
Mon Nov 22 2021
4
Un bel album bossa nova qui secoutentrs tres bien 4.5
Wed Nov 24 2021
4
Great sound quality. Great music. Not really my taste for bossa nova, but very good.
Wed Jan 12 2022
4
Relaxt. Bossanova.
Sun Jan 30 2022
4
Chill and wine
Wed Feb 16 2022
4
This album it a good example of why I really enjoy this list and this website. I would never listen to this album or have even heard of it otherwise. This was a really enjoyable album despite not being able to understand most of it.
Fri Mar 18 2022
4
Tranquilo. Música melódica bien construido
Thu Mar 24 2022
4
Nice light background bossa nova 4
Thu Apr 14 2022
4
This was some nice and gentle stuff to start my morning to. I feel like I can’t give it a fair review without understanding the lyrics, so I will give it a 4 for benefit of the doubt and for creating a nice atmosphere and vibe.
Sun Apr 17 2022
4
Nice and calm. Like a Spanish-speaking Norah Jones in an odd kind of way. I dig it.
Sat Apr 23 2022
4
Bossa Nova, liked
Wed Apr 27 2022
4
Sounds pretty good, easy listening background kind of music
Fri May 06 2022
4
Solid groove
Wed May 25 2022
4
So soft and sexy
Thu May 26 2022
4
4, suba is based
Thu Jun 09 2022
4
Mellow. I liked this a lot, especially "August Day Song"
Fri Jun 17 2022
4
Listened to it eating tea by a lake in the sunshine. +1* for that.
Wed Aug 03 2022
4
I did not come in thinking I would like Tanto Tempo. I'm not a fan of her voice. It's calm and soothing but it sounds a bit straight-toned and un-lively at times. I find that it may get boring at some points if you don't pay attention. There are 3 or so songs on here that are boring. But there are some upbeat and groovy songs on this album. It's one of the better albums I have been generated that was outside my comfort zone. I think a 3-star score doesn't do this record justice. A solid 4 seems to be an overstatement for me. So I will go with a very light 4. Highlights: August Day Songs, So Nice (Summer Samba), Bananeira, Close Your Eyes
Thu Sep 08 2022
4
I'm not a huge fan of this genre of music in general, but this is a very good example of it. Smooth vocals and excellent orchestration make for an extremely relaxing experience.
Thu Sep 08 2022
4
My aural palette isn't sophisticated enough to distinguish any particular Bossa Nova song from The Girl from Ipanema. That said, I always love the grove. This album could play on repeat in every elevator and supermarket for the rest of time and I'd be happy.
Fri Sep 23 2022
4
It was nice listening to it while working. I liked the vibe and could see myself putting it on again as background music. Solid 4 stars.
Fri Sep 23 2022
4
6/5 bueno
Fri Sep 23 2022
4
Pangtasa.