and feelbring each composition alive, Having only performed these works with a rhythmsection, this recording of solo renditions of these works has imparted anincredibly powerful feel and groove to each of the many styles of Brazilianmusic found on this disc, including: street samba, baiao (utilizing slap basstechniques), maracatu and frevo, a dream-like version of seresta, the forroand, of course, the choro. Of specialnote is the sound quality of the recording achieved by the engineer, DeanKamei, founder and head honcho at Guitar Solo Publications, their relationshiphaving begun over a decade ago with this disc acting as their first attempt atcapturing the diverse and vital sounds of Brazil. The guitar sound is warm andinviting, giving this North American guitarist a sense (and longing) of theexotic and vital musical world that is encompassed in the land of Carnival. John Martin, Guitart Magazine...a startling clean technique combinedwith a 'looseness' rarely found outside jazz and funk circles. If you think theAssad Brothers are amazing then Marco Pereira will most likely make you go'ooh' just like when you first heard the synchronized conflagrations of theworld's number one duo. Another GSP triumph; highly recommended. Tim Panting,Classical Guitar MagazineSome players make you smile when you hearthem play because you know inside they bring forth a rare gift through theirinterpretations, arrangements, and compositions that others may never find acertain poetry exists. Mr. Pereira will keep you smiling throughout the 44minutes included on his recent recording for GSP Records. Pereira composesmusic that sounds incredibly improvisationary at times but always the work of astunning virtuoso talent. Marco's music contains captivating melodic materialwith rhythmic variety allowing the listener to bask in the glorious sounds thatflow naturally from his nylon-string guitar. I can't imagine my collectionwithout this CD! Fred Gillett, Fingerstyle Guitar MagazineMarco Pereira's first recording ofentirely self-penned solo pieces is a revelation, the kind of album that makesyou reconsider the stifling expectations sometimes associated with the"classical" guitar, perhaps the most glorious of all six-strings.Rooted in such a strong cultural tradition, the tunes sometimes sound familiar,yet Pereira avoids the cliches that players often fall back on. ...the harmonicdepth and rhythmic grooves of such pieces as Tio Boros and Bate-coxa willhave fellow guitarists shaking their heads in amazement. Teja Gerken,Acoustic Guitar Magazine...a collection of lively and movingcelebrations which vicariously afford a peek into several windows of Brasilianmood. ...Pereira breathes life into these pieces, magically animating musicalnotes rendered on solo guitar into flamboyant Rio street scenes. Pereira playswith the lightning-fast precision of a studied classical player, but exhortshis own unique voice with some striking stylistic nuances. I can tell you thatMarco Pereiras Original is fantastic. Alan Fark, Minor 7thThis recording not only was musicallyexhilarating, it also provided a virtual cultural tour of Brazil, all courtesyof Marco Pereira, who took care of all the technical details to leave thelistener to just enjoy and dream away. This CD deserves kudos not only for thewonderful music but also for the masterful programming of the pieces. RaulJose, Guitarreando Newsletter/ACGS"In a country where the classicalguitar plays a major role in representing the spirit of its music, MarcoPereira stands out as a premier