Os Mutantes
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| Origin | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Years active | 1966 - 1978; 2006 - present |
| Genres | Tropicalismo Psychedelic MPB Progressive |
| Labels | Polydor/Universal, Som Livre (Brazil) Omplatten Records, Luaka Bop (U.S.) |
| Members | Arnaldo Baptista Sérgio Dias Dinho Leme Zélia Duncan |
| Past members | See below |
Os Mutantes (IPA pronunciation: [us muˈtɑn.tʃis] , Portuguese for The Mutants) was an influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band that arose out of the Tropicalia movement of the late 1960s.
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[edit] History
Os Mutantes were formed in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1966 by brothers Arnaldo Baptista (bass, keyboards and vocals) and Sérgio Dias (guitars and vocals) and lead singer Rita Lee. They released two albums heavily influenced by the Brazilian Tropicália movement, which blended Psychedelic Rock with other forms of art. They played with many artists of this period. Then they abandoned the Tropicália movement and in 1971, bassist Liminha and drummer Dinho officially joined the band. They released five albums together before Lee departed in 1972 to start a solo career. Subsequently, the band moved in a progressive rock direction with the album O A e o Z, recorded in 1973 but released only in 1992 due to disagreement with the record company. Arnaldo left the band in that year to pursue a solo career due to differences with other band members and some problems with the abusive use of LSD, followed by Dinho and, a year later, Liminha. Sérgio Dias, the only remaining original member, led the band until its dissolution in 1978. During this time, they released three more albums. Two unreleased albums were released many years later, the aforementioned O A e o Z and Tecnicolor recorded in 1970 and released in 2000.
[edit] Influence
Although they met with limited success in their own time, Os Mutantes influenced a great number of Brazilian bands such as Pato Fu and Júpiter Maçã. In addition, many contemporary underground or independent bands in the United States and Europe cite Os Mutantes as a major influence. Kurt Cobain publicly requested a reunion tour from the trio in 1993. Cobain was introduced to them by Pat Fear (AKA Bill Bartell) from White Flag (whose collaboration with Redd Kross and other friends under the name The Tater Totz was the first American band to cover or even cite Os Mutantes on their 1988 LP Alien Sleestaks from Brazil. Beck paid tribute to the group with his single Tropicalia from the album Mutations. Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has worked to publish and promote the group's back catalog through his own Luaka Bop label. Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes has frequently described Os Mutantes as his most important musical influence.
[edit] 2006 reunion
Os Mutantes (Arnaldo, Sérgio and Dinho, sans Rita Lee and Liminha - Rita Lee was replaced with Zélia Duncan on vocals) played live for the first time since 1978 at the Tropicalia exhibition at London's Barbican Arts Centre on May 22, 2006. This performance was followed by shows in New York City, Los Angeles (with the Flaming Lips), San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and Miami.
In 2007, Os Mutantes made a surprise return to the official Brazilian charts with their Top 40 radio single "Balada do Louco" (originally from the 1972 album Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets), peaking at #38 on the Hot100Brasil in February.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Os Mutantes - 1968 - Polydor
- Mutantes - 1969 - Polydor
- A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado - 1970 - Polydor
- Jardim Elétrico - 1971 - Polydor
- Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets - 1972 - Polydor
- Tudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol - 1974 - Som Livre
- O A e o Z - 1992 (recorded in 1973) - PolyGram
- Tecnicolor - 2000 (recorded in 1970) - Universal
[edit] Live
- 1976: Mutantes Ao Vivo
- 2006: Barbican Theater, Londres 2006
[edit] Compilations
- 1968: Tropicália: ou Panis et Circenses (with Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Tom Zé, Nara Leão and Gal Costa)
- 1999: Everything is Possible: The Best of Os Mutantes
- 2006: De Volta Ao Planeta Dos Mutantes
[edit] EPs
- 1968: A Voz do Morto/Baby/Marcianita/Saudosismo (with Caetano Veloso)
- 1969: Fuga nº II/Adeus, Maria Fulô/Dois Mil e Um/Bat Macumba
- 1970: Hey Boy/Desculpe Babe/Ando Meio Desligado/Preciso Urgentemente Encontrar Um Amigo
- 1976: Cavaleiros Negros/Tudo Bem/Balada do Amigo
[edit] Singles
- 1966: Suicida/Apocalipse (as O'Seis)
- 1968: É Proibido Proibir/Ambiente de Festival (with Caetano Veloso)
- 1968: A Minha Menina/Adeus Maria Fulô
- 1969: Dois Mil e Um/Dom Quixote
- 1969: Ando Meio Desligado/Não Vá Se Perder Por Aí
- 1971: Top Top/It's Very Nice Pra Xuxu
- 1972: Mande Um Abraço Pra Velha
[edit] DVDs
- 2006: Mutantes - Ao Vivo Londres
[edit] Personnel
[edit] Line ups
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[edit] External links
[edit] Official sites
- Arnaldo Baptista official site (Portuguese)
- Rita Lee official site (Portuguese)
- Sérgio Dias official site (Portuguese)
- Myspace web site
