Existir
1990 studio album by Madredeus
Existir (English: "To exist") is the second studio album by Portuguese group Madredeus. It was released on 12 May 1990 through EMI-Valentim de Carvalho.
01Style
The music in Existir uses the same instrumentation as its predecessor, with classical guitar, keyboards, accordion, cello and vocals by Teresa Salgueiro. It combines Portuguese folk with the additional use of keyboards and synthesizers.
02Reception
Existir reached number one in the Portuguese album charts and was 4 weeks at the top position.
"O Pastor" (English: "The Shepherd") was a hit in Portugal. It was covered by vocalist/guitarist Rafael Bittencourt on his solo record Bittencourt Project, Brainworms I.
03Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Matinal" (vocal) | Francisco Ribeiro | Ribeiro | 3:24 |
| 2. | "O Pastor" | Pedro Ayres Magalhães | Madredeus | 3:42 |
| 3. | "O Navio" | Magalhães | Magalhães | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Tardes de Bolonha" (instrumental) | Rodrigo Leão | 3:03 | |
| 5. | "O Ladrão" | Magalhães, Teresa Salgueiro, Ribeiro | Madredeus | 2:47 |
| 6. | "Confissão" | Magalhães | Magalhães | 2:45 |
| 7. | "O Pomar das Laranjeiras" | Magalhães | Magalhães | 4:18 |
| 8. | "Cuidado" | Magalhães | Madredeus | 4:08 |
| 9. | "As Ilhas dos Açores" (instrumental) | Madredeus | 5:01 | |
| 10. | "O Menino" | Popular | Ribeiro | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Solstício" (instrumental) | Madredeus | 4:09 | |
| 12. | "A Vontade de Mudar" | Leão, Ribeiro, Magalhães | Leão | 2:18 |
| Total length: | 43:00 | |||
04Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's inner notes.
Musicians
- Teresa Salgueiro
- Pedro Ayres Magalhães
- Rodrigo Leão
- Gabriel Gomes
- Francisco Ribeiro
Production
- Pedro Ayres Magalhães, producer, mixing
- António Pinheiro da Silva, producer, mixing, recording
- André Navarro, cover design
- António Homem Cardoso, photography
05Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Portuguese Albums (AFP) | 1 |
Sources and credits
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