Waters of March - Águas de Março - Stereo - Elis Regina and Tom Jobim - Aguas de Marco -
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- "Águas de Março" is a Brazilian song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Jobim wrote both the English and Portuguese lyrics. The audio was recorded in May, 1972 - this film was made sometime later.
The lyrics do not tell a story, but rather present a series of images that form a collage; nearly every line starts with "É..." ("[It] is..."). In both the Portuguese and English versions of the lyrics, "it" is a stick, a stone, a sliver of glass, a scratch, a cliff, a knot in the wood, a fish, a pin, the end of the road," and many other things, although some specific references to Brazilian culture (festa da cumeeira, garrafa de cana), flora (peroba do campo) and folklore (Matita Pereira) were intentionally omitted from the English version, perhaps with the goal of providing a more universal perspective.
All these details swirling around the central metaphor of "the waters of March" can give the impression of the passing of daily life and its continual, inevitable progression towards death, just as the rains of March mark the end of a Brazilian summer. Both sets of lyrics speak of the water being "the promise of life," perhaps allowing for other, more life-affirming interpretations, and the English contains the additional phrases "the joy in your heart" and the "promise of spring," a seasonal reference that would be more relevant to most of the English-speaking world.
The inspiration for "Águas de Março" comes from Rio de Janeiro's rainiest month. March is typically marked by sudden storms with heavy rains and strong winds that cause flooding in many places around the city. The lyrics and the music have a constant downward progression much like the water torrent from those rains flowing in the gutters, which typically would carry sticks, stones, bits of glass, and almost everything and anything. The orchestration creates the illusion of the constant descending of notes much like Shepard tones.
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I love how you can hear the smile in the singing. Especially at the end. This song always cheers me up
And all while holding a cig and probably 3 sheets in the wind. What a wonderful time and place.
EXACTLY❗ Both of you!!
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I have always said the exact same thing. Their chemistry, the smiles … it’s a party I want to attend 24/7 :)
I have never seen this video but as soon as I realized it was this recording I had to switch tabs to watch their smiles I always knew were there :)
I have watched this so many times during this pandemic. The chemistry between these two is so beautiful. I can listen to this over and over again to just feel better about the world in these dark times.
Amen to that! I totally agree with you!!
Hope you’re ok dear. XO
Amen to THAT.
This sounds like love. More so than any love song I've heard. It's not an obsession, a heartbreak, nor a lust. There's no impositions of dominance, subservience, masculinity, femininity, or any other expectations of how love "should be". It is two people just enjoying all that is life together. The flow leading to an end isn't something to fear or fight, either. The entire dynamic is a natural flow, and that is the most precious love. It's beautiful.
well said
It sure is lovely! But in my way of seeing is more than just romantic love, the lyric is about the rains or march in Brazil because is when the summer ends and starts autunm, i think that is a love about life.
I was born in the second of march so every year after my birthday it rains... São as águas de março fechando o verão...
Brazil has some of the happiest sounding music in the world.
Well i have heard Chet Baker and i love his music very much
Obrigado
@@Chill1044 My first real* introduction to Brazilian music was when I impulse purchased a CD at Tower Records. It was called "Obrigado Brazil" (not "Brasil", and I think that was intentional) and was a collection of pieces with Yo-Yo Ma on cello accompanied by other artists, playing samba music. I must have listened to that CD at least a hundred times.
*I say "real introduction" because when I go back and listen to classic Nintendo video game music... there seems to be a great deal of influence from samba. Which makes a lot of sense. The NES sound capabilities were very limited. The "instruments" can't sound like real instruments, so how do you add texture and flavor? With syncopated rhythms and chords that aren't strict triads. Plus you usually want it to be happy, and something you can stand to listen to on repeat for hours on end while you play the game. That's a narrow subset of world music.
Some of my happiest childhood memories involved video games, and in particular Japanese games with very samba soundtracks. So thank you, Brazil, de coração.
@@tom_somethinghey, in fact japanese games express some influence Brazil had over Japan. Do you know the largest japanese community outside Japan is in Brazil? These countries have a History of immigration, both ways, and have shared cultural traits, i.e. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
@@tom_somethingthere is a great vídeo about the relation Brazil and japanese games here on TH-cam: "why do Japanese games love Brazil"
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. If you look at the Portuguese translation or the English lyrics what Jobim wrote, it is an amazing insight in a long reflection on life. Marco, March is the fall of Brazil, and so is so much like a "September Song" or like Sinatra's "It was a very good year" in a life reflection in the autumn of both the world around one and the life of someone. Somehow, not sad, filled with joy, and yet also full of experience and reflection of a life well lived, but with knowledge that more good is ahead.
Have you heard the Marisa Monte & David Byrne (Talking Heads) version? Not as good as this one, but worth a listen. =)
Thank you for your assurance that my sentiments of bittersweet life are shared by others. I can only weep at the beauty of the feeling.
They're so cute. The singing, the lyrics, it's all very playful and fun. Beautiful song and great chemistry.
Even though I couldn't understand the Portuguese, I didn't need to. It made me feel good just to listen to what sounded like a happy conversation between two people.
***** While these English lyrics were written by Jobim, they are not a translation. It's a new set of lyrics that are similar to but not the same as the Portuguese lyrics.
Broadway Classics Um...yes, they pretty much are. Can you come up with a better translation? Good luck with that!
Cathy Moore Um...yes.
interglacial.com/pub/prose/Aguas_de_Marco.html
+Dylan Mork Sometimes the truth hurts.
Very true
This is one of the best songs ever sung.
th-cam.com/video/6kVBqefGcf4/w-d-xo.html This is her amazing interpretation of a historical song for Brazil. This is a gem in my opinion. Take a look, please.
One of the most beautiful, musical languages in the world.
Been listening to Aguas for 30 years now.
How do I know this is a beautiful song? Just like all beautiful songs out there - every time you listen to it, you feel like you've heard it for the first time and your jaw dropped...
The genius of A. C. Jobim and the angel that Elis was: the electricity between the two, the pure unadulterated joy of seeing them enjoying singing, the joviality of the song - the ingredients of the most beautiful 3 minutes. If this doesn't make your day tons better, you have serious problems...
The 70,80 brasilian music was pure magic, listen to canto de osanha, preciso me encontrar, sangue latino, o bêbado e o equilibrista, cara valente.
@@JoaoAntonio-hy3up Thank you for the recommendation user !
The chemistry between these two is so AMAZING! It's flawless!
They fighted a lot at the recording of this song...
Brazilian speaking here ^^)
@@clubedanarrativa5603 , they clearly had made up. I have loved their version best for decades. Listening is always tinged with sadness because of her so very-too-early death. Such a waste.
I was always struck by how the mood of Aguas de Marco can express both joy and sadness depending on the timbre of the music & vocals.
I think it’s because the song describes the conditions of life and existence, you can choose to view that as a burden or a blessing
Elis beautiful smile has enough power in it to light an entire city !!!! Love it
It's a very sofisticated song.
This is brazilian music at its best.
A real masterpiece!
I sang this when i was a little girl. I didn’t know or understood a word but i taught myself. I was about 7 and I’ve been looking for this song for 13 years ❤️
What a wonderful feeling it must have been when you found it!
Oh welcome, welcome... I'm brasilian and I've been listen to this song since wen i was a child... But i've never realy realy enjoy. i dont know wy. Now i descovered the bewtty, simplicitty, "sutileza", "profundidade"... Wow..., its pure magic!
@@debbiebrett6689 It was so refreshing really.
How lovely!
That is really beautiful! The English version was written by the author - the guy on the left - Tom Jobim. There's a beautiful recording by Art Garfunkel on youtube.
Why am I obsessed with this song? I know music quite well, so it's not that I haven't been exposed to the best, but this is touching my soul profoundly.
In know! Me too!! Obsessed and I don't know why!?
@@PulseFitnessandBodybuilding The composition is way more complex than it sounds. There is a lot of depth to the instruments and how they behave. I can only suggests that the brain is eager to "dig" for more as every time you listen to it, you sort of grasp something new. There is a tone change in the middle that suddenly, even thou the song SEEMS to be repetitive, gives a whole new fresh start. Also, the way they are having fun helps to watch it again and again. Elis Regina was a big loss for the
Brazilian music, specially dying so young. Her daughter is an amazing musician herself. You should check it out. Maria Rita.
@@jeandouat7500 Thanks so much for this
You recognize beauty, you must have lived a strange life to not recognize something so integral. Anybody can dance well, but only the truly great can make a normal man dance.
It’s the best thing on TH-cam, friend.
The "solo" of them whistling in unison makes me very, very happy.
Every positive line in the duet Carlos Jobin gives saying "It will be ok!" He turns the whole song upside down. Elis Regina is just turned upside down by his love for her! So beautiful!!!!!
My god!!
One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard !! this song touches the soul so sweet and engaging !! tom jobim was a genius !! and elis regina e ~ is the greatest brazilian singer that ever existed !!
My go to song when I'm missing my dad. Their playful back-and-forth reminds me of my dad and I...RIP Daddy. I love you!! ❤
wow. that's beautiful
Yes it is. So glad you enjoyed it.
***** Glad you're enjoying the song, and thanks for your kindness.
***** ...Music is a healer for the soul indeed. Can't imagine what life would be like without it...
Acts 24:15 (noble chapter) you should check it out
Thank you Rocky
Just passing the time, walking with a stranger in Australia...duetting...as one does...
Thanks you, Brasilians! It is a great song! Greetings from faraway Moscow!
This performance has always made me smile with its energy and silliness but this was my first time seeing the video of it. I couldn't stop smiling and even got a little misty-eyed. What a sweet gift this is.
I have always loved this song but had not heard Elis Regina before. Such a wonderful talent. Sad to read that she died so young.
This song is like a meeting of people ordained for each other. Love it.
one of the best Jazz /Bossa pieces ever in my opinion! Lyrics are also unmatched in coolness and imagery.
+shivercanada I can't believe I have only just heard discovered this for the first time!!! How did I miss it??!! Now it is often in my head...making me feel good :D
this is not jazz nor bossa
@@leonardocolossi2270,then why don't you say what it is, then....
@@marilynlawson8216, this is brazilian popular song, this song doesn't have a defined musical style. Not jazz nor bossa Nova.
@@marilynlawson8216 its MPB (Brazilian Popular music) but had a little influence of bossa Nova too
Never gets old. I can hear this song over and over. LOVE it!! They must be in heaven having a grand time singing together. Great duet!
Back when artists were ARTISTS - NO digital assurance,it's an art to this shit - ment something - TRUE talent
The means of production do not matter. What matters is the emotion they create. Soon machines will be better than artists at stimulating our brain. So what? So nothing. Just enjoy! That's what you were made for.
All of this was prerecorded brother
Man RIP Elis. I hope you're having as much fun wherever you are like you are in this duet.
Eternal, Inspirational, love, pain, sickness, hope, despair, beauty, life, seasons, filth and purity.....Aguas De Marco..
My favorite all time song and favorite version of it. Absolutely magical.
A classic with such class. Love the music of Brasil!
This is my second daughter's favorite duo she loves playing it in the morning 😄
I can't seem to stop listening to/watching this!
Same here...
Absolutely PERFECT. Arguably one of the greatest songs ever written.
There are certain things in life that are divine and privileged and yet right there for anyone to experience and this video is one of those rare, rare, things. It doesn't matter that the camera work drives you crazy, nor that they are only dubbing rather than recording live. If you doubt that look closely at Jobim. At moments he starts singing before his mouth opens and vice versa nor does his voice fade in and out when he pivots away from the mike. So they are making this video to the famous and universally beloved recording of this song that they made together and that everyone knows and loves. So what? It is a treasure to be thankful for. And I am.
Totally agree. My body moves and my heart swells with this song.
I think they're singing along to the original, there is energy in their movement. They are so adorable.
WOW! i love the song and the video. As a musician, I love the arrangement, especially the chord changes - very
sophisticated.
Jobim was all about the chords! "One Note Samba" is a brilliant study of that.
I have always loved this song, even without knowing the language, it still amazing song and a very positive vibe 💯
I love Elis Regina...RIP, pretty lady :-(
I can't stop listening !!!! This song is amazing.
Love the sound of Portuguese.
Chega a ser engraçado a maioria dos comentários ser inglês, pois os brasileiros estão mto ocupados ouvindo...bem...deixa pra lá...
Linda música, interpretação musical perfeita de Elis e Jobim
Você não está sozinha...
+Patrick Vinicius :3 Não estamos Uff'.
Eu fico feliz, em ver que tante gente pelo mundo aprecia música boa, cantada em português. Elis e Tom são imortais.
Talvez porque brasileiros procuram por Aguas de março, e não waters of march
¿Y si lo digo en español? Que música tan bella, me encanta toda la música de mis hermanos brasileños!
Pure joy. This little song makes all the troubles fly away.
The Good Folks at “My Dad Wrote a Porno”
Brought me here. Glad I found it.
Heard this for the first time today on the BBC radio. It touched me. Wonderful. I then looked for it on youtube and found so many versions. Timeless!
Theres nothing like this song out there!
Simply beautiful
My go to, when the world seems too bleak. The unrestrained joy and creativity on display here is wonderful.
i always come here when i'm down..thank you
Music the gift of love, joy, sadness, despair, hope and pride
What a great song. ENGLISH LYRICS HERE:
A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road,
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone
It's a sliver of glass,
It is life, it's the sun,
It is night, it is death,
It's a trap, it's a gun
The oak when it blooms,
A fox in the brush,
A knot in the wood,
The song of a thrush
The wood of the wind,
A cliff, a fall,
A scratch, a lump,
It is nothing at all
It's the wind blowing free,
It's the end of the slope,
It's a beam, it's a void,
It's a hunch, it's a hope
And the river bank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of the strain,
The joy in your heart
The foot, the ground,
The flesh and the bone,
The beat of the road,
A slingshot's stone
A fish, a flash,
A silvery glow,
A fight, a bet,
The range of a bow
The bed of the well,
The end of the line,
The dismay in the face,
It's a loss, it's a find
A spear, a spike,
A point, a nail,
A drip, a drop,
The end of the tale
A truckload of bricks
in the soft morning light,
The shot of a gun
in the dead of the night
A mile, a must,
A thrust, a bump,
It's a girl, it's a rhyme,
It's a cold, it's the mumps
The plan of the house,
The body in bed,
And the car that got stuck,
It's the mud, it's the mud
Afloat, adrift,
A flight, a wing,
A hawk, a quail,
The promise of spring
And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
It's the joy in your heart
A stick, a stone,
It's the end of the road
It's the rest of a stump,
It's a little alone
A snake, a stick,
It is John, it is Joe,
It's a thorn in your hand
and a cut in your toe
A point, a grain,
A bee, a bite,
A blink, a buzzard,
A sudden stroke of night
A pin, a needle,
A sting, a pain,
A snail, a riddle,
A wasp, a stain
A pass in the mountains,
A horse and a mule,
In the distance the shelves
rode three shadows of blue
And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the promise of life
in your heart, in your heart
A stick, a stone,
The end of the road,
The rest of a stump,
A lonesome road
A sliver of glass,
A life, the sun,
A knife, a death,
The end of the run
And the riverbank talks
of the waters of March,
It's the end of all strain,
It's the joy in your heart.
Obrigado!
How can these have great Rhymes in English also? Somebody get me a doctor!
I wish I could remember these lyrics without cheating, haha! They do come to mind when others do the heavy lifting : - )
I prefer the Portuguese version of course, but the English version is also really beautiful!
@@maksim_tak I agree, both are beautiful, but in the original language, which is more lyrical and musical than English, I'm sure it's more poetic.
Dont understand a single word but its BEAUTIFUL! 💕❤️
Waters of March - English translation
A stick, a stone,
its the end of the road,
It’s what’s left of a stump,
It’s a little alone
It’s a sliver of glass,
It is life, it’s the sun,
It is night, it is death,
It’s a snare, it’s a gun
It’s the blossoming field,
It’s the candlelight’s blush,
It’s the knot in the wood,
it’s the song of the thrush
It’s the wood of the wind,
It’s the cliff and the fall,
It is Mystery’s depths,
It is nothing at all
It’s the wind blowing free,
It’s the crest of the slope,
It’s a beam, it’s a bay,
it’s the thrill at the top.
It’s the rain raining down,
it’s a wild flood of talk,
as March waters dissolve
all the cares of the heart.
The foot, the ground,
it’s the heavy walk home,
it’s the bird in the hand,
it’s the slingshot’s fresh stone.
It’s a bird in the sky,
It’s a bird in the wood,
It’s a stream, it’s a spring,
it’s a morsel of food.
It’s the base of a well,
it’s the end of the line,
the dismay on a face,
it’s a loss, it’s a find.
It’s a spear, it’s a spike
it’s a tale, it’s a bill,
it’s a tip, it’s a top, a drop
dripping at will.
A fish, a flash,
a silvery glow,
it’s the fresh morning light,
it’s the spring of a bow
It’s a truckload of wood,
it’s the pain of the bite
it’s cachaça drunk straight
on the street in the night
It’s the plan of the house,
it’s a body in bed,
it’s the car that got stuck,
it’s the mud, it’s the mud!
A step, a bridge,
a frog and a child,
it’s the landscape alive
in the fresh morning light
And the waters of March
put the summer to sleep
with the promise of life
that the heart gets to keep.
It’s a snake, it’s a stick,
it is John, it is Joe,
it’s a thorn in the hand,
it’s a cut to the toe.
And the waters of March
put the summer to sleep
with the promise of life
that the heart gets to keep.
A stick, a stone,
its the end of the road,
It’s what’s left of a stump,
It’s a little alone
A step, a bridge,
a frog and a child
It’s a lovely horizon,
it’s a fever gone wild
And the waters of March
put the summer to sleep,
with the promise of life
that the heart gets to keep.
-Pau, -Edra, -Im, -Inho
-Aco, -Idro, -Ida, -Ol
And the waters of March
put the summer to sleep,
with the promise of life
that the heart gets to keep.
Eu sou carioca, obrigado Elis e tom , viva a bossa nova e o rio de janeiro !
Nothing quite like watching this. They are absolutely Loving what they’re doing
One of the most beautiful sounds my ears have ever heard.
Came here from twitter after this was cited as a brilliant example of the use of the shepard effect. Love it. So beautiful.
I have been familiar with this recording for a long time and was always amused by the camaraderie between the two of them and Elis Regina trying to contain her laughter. Finally I got to see the video and it is charming as I hoped it would be.
Best version ever...
This song fills me with joie de vivre...& goose bumps :D
This means so much to me, this song is very special. Your description just opened up my eyes to the meaning behind a song that held a lot of significance to a trip i made with my mum. when i play it to her she smiles like she's showing the joy in her heart of the memory of some really special times we shared. thankyou !
I love their chemistry.
Perfection.
Crazy about this song, it always relaxes me. That's my song before i fall asleep ❤
i 've been looking for this song for ages. i couldn't rem the name.. i was searching for ides of march, the ides of spring, tides of spring, then i stumbled onto it.
i can play this song over and over and over and each time i hear it i...
+Narred Darr What is the rest of your sentence...each time you hear it, you...? I agree, btw, this song is so uplifting & goose bumpy :D
each time i hear it i feel profoundly changed but i cannot truly put it in words. i don't understand most of what they sing cos i only know tiny amounts of Portuguese and Spanish and studied Latin a long time ago.
but it doesn't matter because each time i invent my own little lyrical version in my head... based on the title, of course... the way you feel in the spring, the way your attitude changes toward women, the way everything seems to come alive around, everything smells diffferent.
i wish i could express myself better but that's about it
Yes, I agree...there's just something about it that is very moving, uplifting, sweet, profound, catchy, etc, etc...sort of everything good :D
it must be interesting thinking about the song in this new perspective of spring, cause since Brazil is in the southern hemisphere, the song actually talks about autumn.
I got here with “Portuguese jazz duet” after realizing it must not be Spanish, took me about a week to figure it out 😅
makes my heart sing
Tom was such a musical genius of all time.
This song was a background song on a commercial on television AYALA MALL in Philippines during 1994.
I'd been looking for this for for almost 26 years. Finally found on youtube accidentally.
and you liked it?
god i haven't heard/watched this for 10+ years. this song and particularly this version (and also the one with morelenbaum) has healed me (and my worries!) a hundred times since my college days in the early 2000s and i forgot its magic since i last heard it back in maybe 2010! i learned portuguese very well from listening constantly to jobim/gilberto bossa nova since the 90s in middle school and high school and the lyrics are just as amazing
These two were among the best the human race has ever produced.
It’s february 2022, let’s see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece
I would like to expand the lyrics explanation. It was composed when Tom Jobim was building his country house nearby RIo de Janeiro (as I´ve heard once in a interview of his partners). If you check the images of lyrics you will note mentions to scenes of the country and things related to building a house. As "festa do comeeira" when the roof is ready and, so, you can live there.... anyway, great moment......
Belinda brought me here #mwap
This is the cutest thing I've ever heard
this is the sweetest video -- I love this song, so much admire Tom Jobim as a songwriter, and am deeply moved by the delight Elis Regina and Jobim show in their duet, plus the pure joy of the music. Thanks for posting this. A classic!
profonde émotion devant le génie modeste , la perfection...
Could they be any cuter? Love this.
I've never heard of Elis Regina. Beautiful singing! I have heard of Antonio Carlos Jobim. I've never heard of him referred to as *"Tom"* Jobim before. I knew he comoposed some great songs, but I didn't know he sang as well.
In Brazil, he is known as Tom Jobim, maybe you'll find more of his beautiful songs looking for his nickname since no one here ever called him antonio carlos :)
Belinda brought me here. 😂
Sublime. What a performance, what a song!
This song fill my heart ,and always give good vibes.great music.
Elis Regina and Tom Jobim
This is priceless !
Most people don't t know.
A perfect song
E esse tipo de música que faz eu senti orgulho do meu Brasil
Welcome, Belinkers.
Haha that's definitely why I'm here!
Same!!!
How did you know 😆
Where did you find that sick pipe
I’m confused 💀 was this a joke?
Like fine wine, you don't appreciate it at first then you evolve to the level where you savor it because you have discovered a new world...that is quality living.
you dont appreciate it at first because you may ne ignorant
A.C. Jobim & Ellis Regina performed this Jobim gold nugget "Aguas de Marco" at a Summer evening LA Hollywood Bowl Jazz concert decades ago I 'surely didn't want to end
Maravilhosa Elis e o gênio Tom. Impossível não ser perfeito. Ouvir essa música é maravilhoso e pra quem sabe tocar e cantar e um presente especial. Vc se sente maravilhosamente um pouquinho desses dois eternos.
Classic when it's good you don't have to speak the language beautiful.
I've watched it so many times, getting much pleasure.
Not a word understood but I love this song. first heard in on the show SeaLab2021
Elis Regina is feeling every nuance of this incredible song. Tom Jobim is a genius.
The connection between these two is so magical! Love it! :)
after i heard this on Sealab 2021 i immediately had to find the full song
Ya know Debbie, your Spanish is pretty good.
Ditto. Then I fell madly in love with Elis. TAKE MY BLEEDING HEART ELIS!!!!!
Always listened to jazz, I found this later in life [at 43] than I wanted to. Im grateful I did
02:45 The vibes after the storm ✨️
One of my all time favorite songs. You can feel the joy ❤️
Bossa Nova es lo mejor! No hay otro género tan dulce como ella! Viva la vida
It took me 3 years and I finally found it. I’m crying
this video just made me inexplicably happy. I love it. with all of my everything. thanks for sharing. I especially appreciate your commentary.
Beautiful language and song. I love the duet of Jobim and Pat Metheny playing ‘Insensitive.’
Wow I finally found it. My mom had a CD with all these kind of songs in her car. Amazing music.
Che genio Tom Jobim
I LOVE this song!
Pure magic! One of the most beautiful ever written. Timeless! 🤗❤