When one needs to CTFO, the classic 1964 Bossa Nova production of Getz and Gilberto is hard to beat
When the time has arrived to CTFO whether after a long day or a long week, few albums can compete with the 1964 productions of Corcovado, the iconic Girl From Ipanema, Doralice and Desafinado.
I can appreciate and patron many types of music from Metallica and Nirvana to Chopin and Beethoven and the occasional Buckethead and The Cult, but I can hardly talk about music without giving honorable mention to Strunz and Farah because of their high-level structure, melodic storytelling, and high-level mastery/artistry which—to my mind and ear—is unsurpassed in the history of music; so I’ll just link a few of their songs at the bottom of this page.
Enter BOSSA NOVA
Above quote from elsewhere1
Bossa Nova is largely defined by the compositions of Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim, and by the vocal and guitar styles developed by Joao Gilberto. ... The harmony of bossa nova derives to a great extent from American standards…2
When the time has arrived to CTFO (chill the fvck out) whether after a long day or a long week, few albums can compete with the 1964 productions of Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars), the iconic Girl From Ipanema, and the lesser known Doralice and Desafinado.
Strunz and Farah
https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/what-is-bossa-nova-music/
https://www.jazzstandards.com/theory/bossa-nova.htm
Was driving around looking for a bike trail in my new neighborhood listening to these wonderful songs that took me back to another time in life and nature. So moving.
It cajoled me want to eat my dark chocolate before my ride, so I did. Thanks 😊