Composer

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Antonio Carlos Jobim

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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4:18

"Olha Maria" is a bossa nova song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Chico Buarque and Vinicius de Moraes. The song was first recorded in 1967 by Jobim himself, and it has since become a classic of Brazilian music. The song is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and its romantic lyrics, which tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman named Maria. The song is divided into three movements, each of which has its own distinct character. The first movement is slow and dreamy, with Jobim's voice accompanied by a soft guitar and a gentle percussion. The lyrics describe the beauty of Maria and the way that the narrator is captivated by her. The second movement is more upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more complex rhythm. The lyrics describe the narrator's desire to be with Maria and his frustration at not being able to express his feelings to her. The third movement is slower and more contemplative, with a simple guitar accompaniment. The lyrics describe the narrator's sadness at the thought of losing Maria and his hope that she will return to him. "Olha Maria" premiered in 1967, and it has since been covered by many other artists, including Elis Regina, Gal Costa, and João Gilberto. The song is a testament to Jobim's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the essence of Brazilian music in his work.

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