Music According to Tom Jobim (2012)

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Original Title: A Música Segundo Tom Jobim

Half a century ago, Brazilian composer and musician Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim (1927-1994) introduced bossa nova to a worldwide audience with "The Girl from Ipanema." This relaxed, cool, sensuous music blended jazz and samba. After recording an album of songs by his friend Jobim, Frank Sinatra is reported to have said, "I haven't sung so quietly since I had laryngitis." Naturally, "The Girl from Ipanema" and Frank Sinatra are featured in this musical collage of countless seamlessly edited excerpts of concert footage that cover decades of events all over the world: from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, Paris, Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Montreal, New York and back to Rio.

Overview
"Music According to Tom Jobim" is a 2012 film that pays homage to the genius of one of Brazil's most renowned musicians, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos and Dora Jobim, the movie released in event of Jobim's 85th birthday. Blending archival video, remembrances, and performances, the movie highlights the effect of the Bossa Nova legend in an abundant and evocative manner.

Structure and Style
One of the special functions of the 2012 movie is its absence of narrations or interviews. Rather, "Music According to Tom Jobim" leans on the potency of Jobim's music, his charisma, and his unavoidable influence on the music world to tell his story. The movie leaps in between various durations of his life, filled with performances, wedding rehearsals, and uncommon clips. Performing its audience on a poetic journey, it captures Jobim's music- the tranquility, the love, and the perfectly sublime nature of his compositions.

Jobim's Global Impact
"Music According to Tom Jobim" underlines the global reach of Jobim's music. From the many performances he made in various parts of the world to the range of worldwide artists affected by his music, the film catches Jobim's music's universal appeal. The movie packs an excellent list of appearances from a variety of artists, including names like Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and more, all of whom have actually been touched by Jobim's artistry.

Jobim's Charisma and Personhood
Beyond his music, the film sheds light on Jobim's attractive personality. His charisma and heat, his passion and humor; every look of his private minutes were filled with appeal and affability. Jobim's individual life, his leisurely time invested in nature, his love for the simple things - all give a more profound image of who he was beyond the music.

A Celebration of Bossa Nova
Simply as much as the film is a tribute to Jobim, it is also a celebration of Bossa Nova - the design of Brazilian music that Jobim assisted popularize internationally. Through meticulously picked footage and carefully curated noises, the film carries its audience to the beaches of Ipanema and the night-lit streets of Sao Paulo. Audiences are welcomed to immerse themselves in this special musical tradition that continues to mesmerize individuals worldwide.

Conclusion
In essence, "Music According to Tom Jobim" is a portrait of an artist whose work transcends borders and resonates over generations. It showcases the legacy of a guy who developed an unique and engaging musical vocabulary instilled with ageless allure. Through his life's glances and his inimitable music, the movie produces an intimate and immersive area that both Jobim's veteran fans and novice hearers can appreciate. It is a love letter to Tom Jobim, painted in tunes and memories, felt in every note and every clip, reflecting the creative genius' long-lasting appeal.

Top Cast

  • Antônio Carlos Jobim (small)
    Antônio Carlos Jobim
    Self (archive footage)
  • Ella Fitzgerald (small)
    Ella Fitzgerald
    Self (archive footage)
  • Caetano Veloso (small)
    Caetano Veloso
    Self (archive footage)
  • Gal Costa (small)
    Gal Costa
    Self (archive footage)
  • Judy Garland (small)
    Judy Garland
    Self (archive footage)
  • Chico Buarque (small)
    Chico Buarque
    Self (archive footage)
  • Sammy Davis Jr. (small)
    Sammy Davis Jr.
    Self (archive footage)
  • Oscar Peterson (small)
    Oscar Peterson
    Self (archive footage)
  • Diana Krall (small)
    Diana Krall
    Self (archive footage)
  • Lio (small)
    Lio
    Self (archive footage)
  • Dizzy Gillespie (small)
    Dizzy Gillespie
    Self (archive footage)