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".
WikipediaStylish, cool, elegant, laid back bossa nova embraces modern production with electronic elements to create something beautifully dreamy and quietly glorious.
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.
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.
Unless it is already playing on the dance floor or in my pretend cabana in Brazil, I’d never choose to listen
So ein schöner tempowechsel, ich wusste nicht, dass Joao Gilberto eine so talentierte Tochter hat.
Is this progressive samba? whatever it is it’s fucking glorious - 10/10
Swag af trip-hop infused lounge sounds. Brb gonna blast this from my poolside cabana v
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.
Jazzy calm really good vibes. Kinda reminds me of the wild world sound track.
the jazzy feel was much appreciated, and i love love love this person’s vocals!
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.
I can hear Rio’s beaches calling. I think that the listening experience was enhanced by the non-English language lyrics.
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.
This happened to fall on a sunny summer day, sat in the garden, so suited the mood beautifully.
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.
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.
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
solid bossa nova jazzy vibes. I appreciate the warm sound- none of that hyperclinical dentists' office sound that many newer jazz albums have
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
Love the latin grooves and precussion. Think its fairly unique to have samba music this well produced.
'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.
Filha do João Gilberto, sobrinha do Chico Buarque. Familia foda, e um otimo album.
portuguese jams are what i need in the morning I hope. V v v refreshing. also a little too much so we'll see.
mellow - really liked this, was pleasantly surprised, never heard of her before
Warm, unaufgeregt, tröstend, funktioniert auch leise, welch moderate Kraft. Ich fühl mich verliebt, berührt, aufgehoben. Intime 3.9
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
Great sound quality. Great music. Not really my taste for bossa nova, but very good.
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.
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.
Nice and calm. Like a Spanish-speaking Norah Jones in an odd kind of way. I dig it.
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
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.
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.
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.
Not much better than sitting on a beach in Maui listening to soft Brazillian sounds.
Makee, rento ja hyvän tuulen levy. Pyöri monta kertaa putkeen kuuntelussa
Beautiful stuff, would love to hear Groove Armada get there hands on this a la At the River.
Beautiful music; beautiful voice. I wish I understood more of the lyrics.
Oh, my, what a VOICE. When vocalists have the talent and training to use their voice as a true instrument, it's always so impressive to my ear. The musical style of the songs on this album suits her perfectly, and it is a genuine pleasure to listen to her sing and to the musical accompaniments. This is great.
This album is gorgeous and such a welcome change from the usual overrepresented British nonsense. Absolutely loved listening to this a couple times today.
An album that is new to these eyes and ears, Tanto Tempo is a smooth, silky and sweet collection of 21st Century bossa nova bangers from Ms. Bebel Gilberto, whose name bores resemblance to another bossa nova great but doesn't compare with her beyond those connections. This is a fine debut album as well, one that shows the stylings of a vet in the making despite what it seems. Seek this one out. Favorites: Samba Da Bencao, Tanto Tempo, Sem Contencao, Mais Feliz, So Nice (Summer Samba), Lonely, Bananeria, Close Your Eyes.