Pancada
Motor is a term used amongst musicians of the Baiana, Samba de Matuto and
Cambinda traditional rhythms of the North Eastern state of Alagoas, Brazil. Not
only is Pancada Motor a name for the sound, it also highlights a paradigmatic
outlook towards cultural activity, which holds local community, shared
experience and tradition at its core. This traditional roots outlook works as
DJ Tudo's musical and artistic foundation. But the album sees Tudo reconnect
with his musical past. Having spent time soaking up Dub music in London, Tudo
clearly picked up an ear for a certain type of sonic experimentation and the
use of Dub FX. The album also administers an appropriate dose of psychedelia
and spirituality, harking back to Tudo's experience of rave culture and jungle
music in 90s London, while Dr. Das's big fuzzy bass lines emulate Tudo's
teenage anarcho-punk days.
The
opening track 'É Hoje é hoje' is a great reflection of Tudo's unique sound: A
big, funky experimental take on a very traditional roots based sound which is
broadened further by a punchy brass section with a phased tenor sax solo with
hints of a spiritual jazz influence. The album also draws heavily upon Brazil's
rich African influenced sound of the North East. This is exemplified in tracks
like 'Meu Natural', a fuzzy, roaring, psyched out Afro-Funk jam.
The
album is clearly a truly global project, both sonically and practically, It was
recorded around the world "in little communities, beaches, friends’ houses
and studios and edited on trains, boats, planes, hotel rooms, waiting rooms and
other spaces." During Tudo's live performances he uses sampled vocals
collected throughout Brazil, which he uses alongside his eight-piece band Sua
Gnete de Todo Lugar. Yet while Tudo's music is global in its sound and outlook,
his belief in the importance of cultural identity, tradition and community give
the album a very local Brazilian focus.
~ Far Out Recordings
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