O Espírito da Coisa

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Espirito da Coisa

Years Active

1985

Genres

pop rock, brazilian rock

Instruments

vocals, guitar, piano, acoustic guitar, flute, keyboards, saxophone, bass, drums, percussion

Biography

O Espírito da Coisa was a Brazilian pop-rock band formed in the mid-1980s in Rio de Janeiro. The band consisted of vocalists Cláudio Barreto, Dila Guerra, Katita Moraes, and Victor, along with Paulo Corrêa on guitar, piano, acoustic guitar, flute, and vocals, Guilherme Brício on keyboards, saxophone, and flute, Cláudio Matheus on bass, and Sobral on drums and percussion.

The group's musical style was similar to that of the band Blitz, featuring lighthearted songs and humorous lyrics, with some compositions attempting a socially critical tone. Although they did not achieve the same level of success as Blitz, O Espírito da Coisa left its mark on the music scene of that era.

The band began its recording career by participating in two compilation albums in 1985: "Indústria do rock" (Top Tape) and a soundtrack for the TV show "Globo de Ouro" (Som Livre). The following year, they released their only studio album, titled "O Espírito da Coisa", through the Top Tape record label. The single "Ligeiramente Grávida" was the group's main hit, and they also explored themes such as those in "Mimi Trotskista" and "Salário Mínimo".

Discography

• O Espírito da Coisa (1986)