A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974) by Jorge Ben is one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time, blending samba, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), soul, and mysticism into a uniquely rich and groovy sound. The title refers to the Emerald Tablet, an ancient Hermetic text associated with alchemy, and the album is deeply infused with esoteric and spiritual themes.
This album expands on Jorge Ben’s signature samba-funk style, adding layers of psychedelia, Afro-Brazilianrhythms, and lyrical mysticism. It’s warm, hypnotic, and full of rich harmonies, intricate acoustic guitar work, and deep grooves.
Tracklist
A1 Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Os Alquimistas
A2 O Homem Da Gravata Florida (A Gravata Florida De Paracelso)
A3 Errare Humanum Est
A4 Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta
A5 Eu Vou Torcer
A6 Magnólia
B1 Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar
B2 Zumbi
B3 Brother
B4 O Namorado Da Viúva
B5 Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste Tábua De Esmeraldas (Tratado Hermético Escrito Pelo Faraó Egpicio Hermes Trimegisto E Traduzido Por Fulcanelli)
B6 Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos)
Cat no: 637913518270
A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974) by Jorge Ben is one of the greatest Brazilian albums of all time, blending samba, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), soul, and mysticism into a uniquely rich and groovy sound. The title refers to the Emerald Tablet, an ancient Hermetic text associated with alchemy, and the album is deeply infused with esoteric and spiritual themes.
This album expands on Jorge Ben’s signature samba-funk style, adding layers of psychedelia, Afro-Brazilianrhythms, and lyrical mysticism. It’s warm, hypnotic, and full of rich harmonies, intricate acoustic guitar work, and deep grooves.
Tracklist
A1 Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Os Alquimistas
A2 O Homem Da Gravata Florida (A Gravata Florida De Paracelso)
A3 Errare Humanum Est
A4 Menina Mulher Da Pele Preta
A5 Eu Vou Torcer
A6 Magnólia
B1 Minha Teimosia, Uma Arma Pra Te Conquistar
B2 Zumbi
B3 Brother
B4 O Namorado Da Viúva
B5 Hermes Trismegisto E Sua Celeste Tábua De Esmeraldas (Tratado Hermético Escrito Pelo Faraó Egpicio Hermes Trimegisto E Traduzido Por Fulcanelli)
B6 Cinco Minutos (5 Minutos)
Cat no: 637913518270
