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Not many people can claim to have changed pop music but Sergio Mendes certainly can. In the 1960’s he introduced the sound of the bossa nova first to America and then to the world. A string of record breaking albums followed, as well as a series of massive world tours which included two performances at the White House. His samba tunes are now amongst the most well known pieces of music in the world and have become a part of popular culture through references in adverts and movies.<br><br>
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Sergio Mendes’s latest album, “Timeless”, is a somewhat of a departure for the veteran musician. A thick mixture of hip hop, r&b and salsa rhythms, it was recorded in collaboration with Will.I.Am. of the Black Eyed Peas and a host of other talents, including Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Q-Tip, John Legend, Black Thought and Chali 2na. We spoke to him whilst he was in London to find out what he thought of the new album.<br/><br style="font-weight: bold;"/><span style="font-weight: bold;">The new album sounds pretty polished. How long did it take to make?</span><br><br>
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Actually, this was the quickest time I’ve ever made an album in my life. Usually an album takes over a year but this album took me four months from beginning to end. It was a fascinating experience, a lot of fresh energy. There was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs… yeah, I’m very proud of it.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you more productive when you’re working with other people?</span><br><br>
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This is the first time that I left the producing part for someone else to do. I always used to that myself – selecting the repertoire, deciding what to do – almost like a movie director. This time, I left it all to Will and it was great. I just played my pianos and my keyboards. I let him bring people in and do his number, he was very good at that.<br/><br style="font-weight: bold;"/><span style="font-weight: bold;">Was there a particular quality that you were hoping for in the people who were brought in to contribute to the album?</span><br><br>
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No, the main things were the songs, melodies and repertoire. We started with that. Then Will knew exactly who to cast and who would also love to be part of it. The people are mostly great singers - singers that have a sensibility for that sort of music, singers who love bossa nova. They were all fantastic and brought their own magic to the project.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">“Mas Que Nada” must be one of the most recognisable melodies in the world. Were you worried that the new version wouldn’t live up to the original?</span><br><br>
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When we were discussing repertoire and Will started talking about the idea of redoing it I was a little hesitant, of course. But I trusted him and trusted his musicality and knew that he would do something totally fresh, new and different. So even though I was hesitant a first, when we came to do the song I said “you know what, this is going to be great!” And it is – fresh, different and new!<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">And speaking of new things, there are a few new tracks on the album. How do you start writing a new song? Do you start with the bossa nova rhythm and build upwards?</span><br><br>
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I’m a melody person. I take a melody in my head to the piano and spend a few hours concentrating on that. Then I put a beat in, often a samba, bossa nova beat. Most of the songs are constructed in the studio at the time, we play this, try that, add my percussionist to a beat on the computer, bring my drummer in, my wife sings… it’s always organically done.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Of all of those artists who contributed, who were you most impressed by?</span><br><br>
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I was impressed by all of them. Of course, Stevie Wonder was a special thing because he’s an old friend and one of my favourite musicians of all time. When we were at the studio he was in another room making his own record. He came over, heard the song and participated. That was a wonderful surprise for me. I didn’t expect that. As we moved further along on the project, and I heard Q-Tip singing and Jill Scott singing a song I did years ago, it felt great to me.<br/><br style="font-weight: bold;"/><span style="font-weight: bold;">These collaborations are likely to bring a new batch of younger fans to your music. Do you think that “Timeless” is a good introduction to Sergio Mendes?</span><br><br>
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I think so. I think the kids today are going to rediscover those melodies. They can go back and listen to those recordings of years ago, which is fine, but I think kids these days want to be exposed to new things. The guests I have on this album, like the Black Eyed Peas and John Legend, they’re going to help reintroduce those songs to a new generation.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Yet in many ways, and certainly in the way it was made, this album is dramatically different to your previous albums. Do you think that the experience of making this album will effect how you make albums in the future?</span><br><br>
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Oh, absolutely. I already can’t wait to do the second one. I think we have something very unique here. There are so many other artists that I would love to continue this adventure with – young musicians from Europe, Africa, Brazil – and keep that combination of classic Brazilian songs made in the world of today’s music. I think rap, especially, works very well with the rhythms of Brazilian music.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you think that’s part of the reason why Brazilian music continues to be so loved across the world – its ability to encompass different passions and moods?</span><br><br>
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I think so. The richness is melodic and rhythmical, but when you put it with other forms like rap and hip hop it gives it an opportunity to become special, romantic and timeless.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Over your career you must have inspired thousands of young musicians – but what inspires you?</span><br><br>
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My family – my wife and children. My wife sings on the album and my sons are travelling with us too. The fact that I can do this with my family is very special to me. Then everything else, the friends and travel, but being able to share that with my family makes it a great joy.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you ever feel lucky to be living the life you’re leading?</span><br><br>
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Very much so. I’m very, very, very happy. I’m very lucky to have had such a wonderful life. There have been so many special moments, seeing my children born, going to new exciting places. I’m living the adventure of life.<br><br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Finally, are you going to be coming to the UK to perform any time soon?</span><br/><br style="font-weight: bold;"/>Yeah, I’m going to be here in London on the 23rd July at the Barbican. I hope to see everyone there!<br><br>
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’Timeless’ is out now on Concord.<br/><a href="http://www.sergiomendestimeless.com/"><br/>www.sergiomendestimeless.com</a><br><br>
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<!-- VALUE FROM DB ::: Not many people can claim to have changed pop music but Sergio Mendes certainly can. In the 1960’s he introduced the sound of the bossa nova first to America and then to the world. A string of record breaking albums followed, as well as a series of massive world tours which included two performances at the White House. His samba tunes are now amongst the most well known pieces of music in the world and have become a part of popular culture through references in adverts and movies.<br /><br />Sergio Mendes’s latest album, “Timeless”, is a somewhat of a departure for the veteran musician. A thick mixture of hip hop, r&b and salsa rhythms, it was recorded in collaboration with Will.I.Am. of the Black Eyed Peas and a host of other talents, including Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Q-Tip, John Legend, Black Thought and Chali 2na. We spoke to him whilst he was in London to find out what he thought of the new album.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The new album sounds pretty polished. How long did it take to make?</span><br /><br />Actually, this was the quickest time I’ve ever made an album in my life. Usually an album takes over a year but this album took me four months from beginning to end. It was a fascinating experience, a lot of fresh energy. There was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs… yeah, I’m very proud of it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you more productive when you’re working with other people?</span><br /><br />This is the first time that I left the producing part for someone else to do. I always used to that myself – selecting the repertoire, deciding what to do – almost like a movie director. This time, I left it all to Will and it was great. I just played my pianos and my keyboards. I let him bring people in and do his number, he was very good at that.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Was there a particular quality that you were hoping for in the people who were brought in to contribute to the album?</span><br /><br />No, the main things were the songs, melodies and repertoire. We started with that. Then Will knew exactly who to cast and who would also love to be part of it. The people are mostly great singers - singers that have a sensibility for that sort of music, singers who love bossa nova. They were all fantastic and brought their own magic to the project.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Mas Que Nada” must be one of the most recognisable melodies in the world. Were you worried that the new version wouldn’t live up to the original?</span><br /><br />When we were discussing repertoire and Will started talking about the idea of redoing it I was a little hesitant, of course. But I trusted him and trusted his musicality and knew that he would do something totally fresh, new and different. So even though I was hesitant a first, when we came to do the song I said “you know what, this is going to be great!” And it is – fresh, different and new!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And speaking of new things, there are a few new tracks on the album. How do you start writing a new song? Do you start with the bossa nova rhythm and build upwards?</span><br /><br />I’m a melody person. I take a melody in my head to the piano and spend a few hours concentrating on that. Then I put a beat in, often a samba, bossa nova beat. Most of the songs are constructed in the studio at the time, we play this, try that, add my percussionist to a beat on the computer, bring my drummer in, my wife sings… it’s always organically done.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Of all of those artists who contributed, who were you most impressed by?</span><br /><br />I was impressed by all of them. Of course, Stevie Wonder was a special thing because he’s an old friend and one of my favourite musicians of all time. When we were at the studio he was in another room making his own record. He came over, heard the song and participated. That was a wonderful surprise for me. I didn’t expect that. As we moved further along on the project, and I heard Q-Tip singing and Jill Scott singing a song I did years ago, it felt great to me.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">These collaborations are likely to bring a new batch of younger fans to your music. Do you think that “Timeless” is a good introduction to Sergio Mendes?</span><br /><br />I think so. I think the kids today are going to rediscover those melodies. They can go back and listen to those recordings of years ago, which is fine, but I think kids these days want to be exposed to new things. The guests I have on this album, like the Black Eyed Peas and John Legend, they’re going to help reintroduce those songs to a new generation.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yet in many ways, and certainly in the way it was made, this album is dramatically different to your previous albums. Do you think that the experience of making this album will effect how you make albums in the future?</span><br /><br />Oh, absolutely. I already can’t wait to do the second one. I think we have something very unique here. There are so many other artists that I would love to continue this adventure with – young musicians from Europe, Africa, Brazil – and keep that combination of classic Brazilian songs made in the world of today’s music. I think rap, especially, works very well with the rhythms of Brazilian music.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you think that’s part of the reason why Brazilian music continues to be so loved across the world – its ability to encompass different passions and moods?</span><br /><br />I think so. The richness is melodic and rhythmical, but when you put it with other forms like rap and hip hop it gives it an opportunity to become special, romantic and timeless.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Over your career you must have inspired thousands of young musicians – but what inspires you?</span><br /><br />My family – my wife and children. My wife sings on the album and my sons are travelling with us too. 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