
Evora, Portugal based Progressive Rock/Jazz Fusion drummer/composer Mário Lopes published “Quimera – O Documentário” on his official YouTube channel. Watch the video through the player below:
In this documentary, Mário Lopes invites you to discover the story, the concept and the imagination behind his first original work, entitled “Quimera,” from images and testimonies captured during the day of the live presentation of the album, at the Teatro Garcia de Resende, in Évora.
Filmed and produced by Danilo Miranda Cares, the documentary follows Mário Lopes and his musicians throughout April 13, 2024, showing moments of preparation for the concert, interviews and presenting key elements of the adventures of various creatures that, in retaliation for the oppression suffered at the hands of humanity, unite to create a super creature: Chimera.
“I composed the 8 songs of the album “Quimera,” between 2014 and 2020.
Recording began at the end of 2021, in a simple studio, at home.
With limited economic and technical resources, it was an independent production, with very little support and sponsorship.
It was ready, track by track, throughout late 2023 and early 2024.
Without the dedication and friendship of the talented musicians who contributed to this album, it would not have seen the light of day. Special mention should be made of the enormous commitment and dedication of Miguel Faria Monteiro who made this project his own.
The road to the dream is often interrupted by the lack of means to achieve it. This time it wasn’t like that!
To all those who made “Quimera” possible, thank you!’” – states the artist
Credits:
Mário Lopes / Drums and Composition
Miguel Faria Monteiro / Guitars and Production
Ricardo Nascimento / Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Tin Whistle and Adufe
Carlos Garcia / Keyboards
Nuno Oliveira / Bass
Manuel Chambel / Sound
Pedro Leston Martins / Lighting
João Bacelar / Video
André Pereira / Drawings
João Zacarías / Animation
José Saruga / Photos
Direction, camera and editing / Danilo Miranda Cares
Concatena Cinema
All the songs used in this documentary are compositions by Mário Lopes.
Purchase “Quimera” on Bandcamp: https://mariolopes.bandcamp.com/album/quimera-2
Tracklist:
01. Hidromel 06:24
02. Grilo 04:49
03. Saguim 04:52
04. Kalinka Lady Tu 05:20
05. Uma Espécie de Chibo 04:09
06. Quimera (pt. 1) 04:49
07. Quimera (pt. 2) 04:08
08. Quimera (pt. 3) 05:41