Marco Antonio Dias
The H56 could be described as one of the new bands that are pointing out in the enthusiastic “New Brazilian pop sceneâ€, at the beginning of the XXI century, but it is in fact, true that this band starts already with a story that can not be forgotten. Among their members we have the guitarist “Jorge Shy†and the drummer “Alfredo Dias Gomesâ€, they were both original members of the famous Brazilian pop band “Heróis da Resistenciaâ€, that smashed a few hits during the 80..s.Leaded by Leoni , the group released 3 albums by Warner in Brazil and a short career , but within a lot of success and recognition of both public and media . The H56 has its name inspired in the famous cargo air craft, still in use nowadays by the Brazilian air force, “The Hercules 56â€. The Band is joined by the singer “Brenno Bali†and bassist Marcos “Flóâ€, both part of a young generation of talented musicians .The group brings back to the music market, some of the “old 80..s school†mixed up with some very sophisticated and modern “Brazilian Funk†sort to speak, as we can recall on the tracks “Jogador†and “Turista Acidentalâ€. The debut CD, due to the versatility of their members, presents some interesting fusion of styles like: funk, soul, jazz and rock.The CD has 12 tracks , being 10 originals and 2 re- makes borrowed from the “Heróis da Resistencia’s†period, “Double de Corpo†a big hit during the 80..s has its new version a little more “edgyâ€, finessing its sound without smoothing out the rough, and with the very special participation of Leoni in the vocals . Lulu Martin, the original keyboard player of the “Heróisâ€, was invited also to perform this “cool†piano solo on the tracks “Inevitável†and keyboards in "Presença Feminina", meaning a brief but effective reunion of the original band, even if it’s just to celebrate and honor the 20th anniversary of the “Heróis da Resistenciaâ€, completed in 2006.
By Marco Antonio Dias.
Adapted by J.R. Wolf
Fotos: Edu Fragoso
Edição: Studiod2 / Loobah Films Cameras: Fabio Mendonça / Felipe Fragoso