June 9, 2012

Baiana System | Oxe, Como Era Doce



Baiana System is a musical project aimed at spreading and exploring new possibilities through the sounds of the Guitarra Baiana. This singular electric guitar - created in Bahia in the forties - was responsible for the creation of the Trio Eletrico (a big moving sound system). It was also responsible for introducing a new musical richness to frevos, choros and several other musical styles.

It was from the need to expand this fullness of sound - while attempting to incorporate it into other musical genres, thereby opening up a range of influences and offering the public a new dialogue with this instrument - that the Baiana System project emerged, where the Guitarra Baiana is the starting point. Created by Robertinho Barreto, guitar player with rock band Lampironicos, the Baiana System does not have a defined format but can assume many different arrangements. The underlying idea is the presence of a live P.A. whereby the DJ interacts with the Guitarra Baiana to produce a new musical arrangement. The DJ will work with the sampler, fitting in sounds and effects with freedom for improvisation. It uses resources such as layers, effects and loops, in a conception inspired by the freedom of Dub.