Black Orpheus - Manhã de Carnaval (Version 2) (Patreon)
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Here’s my second fingerstyle version of the beautiful song Black Orpheus.
Originally composed by Luiz Bonfá with lyrics by Antônio Maria, the piece became widely known through the legendary 1959 film Black Orpheus. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most recognizable melodies in both Brazilian music and jazz, inspiring countless interpretations by musicians around the world. Artists such as Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Baden Powell, Joe Pass, and Toots Thielemans all recorded their own versions of this classic.
I actually arranged this tune a few years ago already, but this time I wanted to revisit it and bring some fresh ideas into the arrangement. This new version features more developed arpeggiated fingerstyle textures, additional inner melodic movement, and a slightly richer harmonic approach throughout the piece.