Fado das Marés Antigas
Contemporary Portuguese Fado-pop fusion. Features a prominent acoustic nylon-string guitar playing arpeggiated patterns and a Portuguese guitar (guitarra portuguesa) providing bright, metallic melodic counterpoints and tremolo flourishes. A warm electric bass and a standard drum kit with a steady backbeat enter during the chorus. Orchestral string pads provide harmonic backing in the second half. Lead male vocals are expressive with frequent use of melisma and dynamic swells. The tempo is approximately 72 BPM in 4/4 time, likely in the key of D major.
Fado das Marés Antigas
Contemporary Portuguese Fado-pop fusion. Features a prominent acoustic nylon-string guitar playing arpeggiated patterns and a Portuguese guitar (guitarra portuguesa) providing bright, metallic melodic counterpoints and tremolo flourishes. A warm electric bass and a standard drum kit with a steady backbeat enter during the chorus. Orchestral string pads provide harmonic backing in the second half. Lead male vocals are expressive with frequent use of melisma and dynamic swells. The tempo is approximately 72 BPM in 4/4 time, likely in the key of D major.
Lyrics
Intro
arpeggiated nylon-string acoustic guitar
bright, melodic Portuguese guitar enters
Verse 1
expressive male vocals
Ergueram velas na hora
Chamou-os o azul distante
Ficou na terra quem chore
Ficou no peito o navegante
No casco a sede da coragem
No olhar o sonho a crescer
É fado feito de viagem
De quem parte sem se perder
Chorus
drums and bass enter, full band sound
Ó mar antigo, voz sem fim
Guardas segredos dentro de ti
Ó mar antigo, chama a cantar
Portugal vive no teu respirar
Verse 2
acoustic guitar continues, strings enter softly
Deixaram casas e cais
Prometeram voltar um dia
Nos olhos dançam os sinais
No peito a velha magia
É o destino que o céu traçou
É caminho de sol e lua
Portugal riu e chorou
No fado eterno do navegar
Chorus
full orchestration with strings
Ó mar antigo, voz sem fim
Guardas segredos dentro de ti
Ó mar antigo, chama a cantar
Portugal vive no teu respirar
Bridge
vocal intensity increases
Na voz do vento, chama perdida
Eco de quem ousou partir
No mar encontro a tua vida
Para além do mais existir
Instrumental Break
Portuguese guitar solo with tremolo
Mar antigo, mar profundo
Leva a alma, traz o mundo
Chorus
climax with heavy strings and powerful vocals
Ó mar antigo, voz sem fim
Levas histórias dentro de ti
Ó mar antigo, chama a cantar
Portugal vive no teu respirar
Outro
music fades gradually
Respirar
Respirar
acoustic guitar final notes