Contrasts by Marcos Valle

Originally released in 2003, Marcos Valle’s Contrasts combined early noughties production techniques with his trademark Brazilian songwriting brilliance. The album quickly became one of Valle’s most in-demand, with tracks like the triumphant “Parabéns” (which was sampled by Childish Gambino, covered by Tom Misch and remixed by Misa Negra) and bossa beach classic “Agua de Coco”, both becoming firm fan favourites.

Produced by Roc Hunter, and executive produced by Joe Davis, with musicians including Robertinho Silva (percussion), Alex Malheiros (bass), and Marcos’ wife Patricia Alvi (vocals), Contrasts encapsulated Valle’s ever evolving musical vision, bringing together samba, baião, bossa pop, broken beat, house, trip-hop and more, on one era-defining record.

After 22 years, Contrasts is finally set for a double LP vinyl and CD reissue, with the original mix of “Valeu” and “My Nightingale” making it onto the vinyl edition for the first time. Mastered by Pete Norman, and re-cut by Stuart Hawkes @ Metropolis Studios, Contrasts will release on the 11th July 2025 via Far Out Recordings.

Tracklist

1.	Besteiras De Amor	4:09

2.	Disfarca E Vem	5:10

3.	Nega Do Balaio	5:02

4.	Agua de Coco	4:48

5.	Passatempo	5:21

6.	Contrasts	6:14

7.	Tema Do Tiago	4:36

8.	Valeu	4:47

9.	Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)	8:34

10.	My Nightingale	3:51

11.	Que Que Tem	4:42

12.	Valeu (4 Hero Remix)	6:17

13.	Parabens (Misa Negra Remix)	8:16

14.	Nega Do Balaio (Buscemi's Jungle Jazz Remix)	6:12

Credits

released October 1, 2004

Marcos Valle: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Melodica, Keyboards
Alex Malheiros: Bass
Renato Franco: Flutes, Saxophones
Trick: Trumpet, Flugel, Trombone
Patricia Alvi: Vocals
Robertinho Silva: Percussion, Drums
Leandro Sapucaí and Layse Sapucaí: Percussion
Roc Hunter: Programming

All arrangements: Marcos Valle and Roc Hunter
Producer: Roc Hunter
Co-Producer: Marcos Valle
Executive Producer: Joe Davis

Studios & Engineers:
Recording: Luis Claudio @ Castello Studio, Rio De Janeiro
Additional recording: Lula @ Century Studio, Rio De Janeiro
Mixing: Roc Hunter @ Rocit Studio, London
Mastering: Pete @ Heathmans, London
Vinyl Cut: Stuart Hawkes @ Metropolis Studios

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