Despite the acclaimed status that Tia Maria Produções holds over these pages, not all of its have artists have been treated equally by the author at hand. Four Djs compose TMP. Alas, Puto Marcio has decidedly been celebrated least. Not one post has been dedicated to Marcio's work. Well, perhaps there is a single post to his credit. Does it matter the song in question is of unknown origin? Feel free to decide, readers. At any rate, this coincidence is not meant to be a slight. The absence of content is not meant to indict Marcio's work; he is producer just as capable as his peers.
Fortunately, the past two weeks have witnessed an influx of new TMP beats; a phenomenon which Puto Marcio has played a role in. What can be read below is just as much a defensive effort as it is a proactive strategy. Before Puto Marcio becomes Iberian Alfred Wallace - left behind by history despite notable contributions - to TMP's Darwin trailblazing, his work work should at least be addressed.
Now seems to be to be a good a time as any.
Released a week ago, "Para É Morrer" is Marcio's first release since August. In collaborating with PowerMBeatz over the summer, afro-house/kuduro song titled "Botemcó," surfaced. Its fast tempo is preserved, but the entry below is noticeably different. Listeners will hear a batuco rhythm in the form of a brief album track; three section that loop after a minute. Unexpected, yes, but the identity of "Parar É Morrer" is not entirely surprising either. Consider that Marcio does frequently alternate beats. Rather than standardize and create one type of track, this TMP beatmaker prefers inputting his style into different song varieties.
For this very reason, though, "Para É Morrer" is not immediately out of the ordinary. The bass is standard batuco fare; an emphasis being placed on odd beats. For Marcio a staple, though, look no further than the synthesizer. Hardly is the high pitched, emotive synth used to create texture. But while the sound is reminiscent of Spoko tracks, it is much too short and regimented to be considered a valid comparison. Rhythmically, however, this track is exceptional; and not merely because of the sudden appearance of a jackhamer. Vocal samples are not often heard on Marcio tracks but adaptation is in order. As a result the Dj uses two samples; one high pitched, the other quite low. Where multiple rhythms are concerned, the he additional percussion and scraper are heard alongside the kick/snare which serve as the beat's foundation.
All around an enjoyable number.
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