Divino Espírito Santo

Em 1997, de férias em “casa”, tive a oportunidade de documentar, em VHS, um império realizado nos Milagres. A procissão seguiu a pé desde a Igreja de Santo Antão até à Ermida de Nª Srª do Pilar (ou dos Milagres). Pessoalmente, foi a única vez que acompanhei, que me lembre, um cortejo com tal dimensão. De notar os carros de bois, que hoje quase são uma relíquia! Esta filmagem andou “magneticamente” perdida durante estes anos todos. A captura de toda esta relíquia, para formato digital, permite a preservação deste documento, agora por muito mais tempo, pois a cassete VHS já se encontrava bastante degradada. Graças à habilidade e experiência do mu grande amigo Daniel Jerónimo, um expert nestas coisas. O Divino Espírito Santo é celebrado em todas as ilhas dos Açores, onde praticamente toda a ilha o celebra de forma diferente. Esta é a nossa!

In 1997 at “home” for vacation, I had the opportunity do document, on VHS, an imperio celebrated at Milagres. The procession went on foot from the Church of Santo Antão do the Chapel of Nº Srª do Pilar (or dos Milagres). For me was the only time I saw, that I recall, a procession with such dimension. Notice the bull cart, that nowadays are a relic. This footage was “magnetically” lost for years. The capture of all this relic to digital format, allows now its preservation for a much longer period of time, as the cassette was already in an advance state of degradation. Thanks to the handiness and experience of my good friend Daniel Jerónimo, an expert in the area. The Divino Espirito Santo (Holy Ghost) is celebrated in every island of Azores, and practically each one at its own way. This is ours!

Irmandades do Divino Espírito Santo

July 22, 2011 | Filed Under Yellowside | Leave a Comment 

A “trip” to the past…

With Maré de Agosto at its best, influences arrived to the island from all corners of the world. In the 80′s, Extreme, among others, brought us some spectacular “views” of Rock world. Being one of the smallest islands in the Azores, the spirit of Santa Maria, has always been an attraction for foreign influences. In the “era” of Stormwind, Asvero, Orthodox, Multisom, Gente Nova, and more, having our own band was a dream! From the keyboard, as a Jean Michel Jarre’s fan, “The Lonely”, I became a drummer and vocalist, Jorge was the lead guitarist and back vocals. Márcio had barely laid his hands on a guitar, and in less than a few months was playing it. Davide, who never touched strings before, became a great bass player. Only those working with us, know how we came from zero, carrying our junk from one spot to another, as we had no fixed place. In less than four years we created 11 original songs and Lenda Viva was a dream that came true. 1991 was the beginning and unfortunately, 1994 was the end of it, but with work, help from friends as the former Orthodox, our good friend Jose Fontes, our families, the Aparelhagem da Câmara, a 16 channel Peavy amp mixer, if I’m not wrong, a cassette recorder, we turned the first floor of Forte de São Brás, into a homebrew studio, and were able to record our first and only demo of originals, just before it all ended. Out of several tapes, thanks to Davide, who kept the only copy that “survived”, I managed save these tracks, and after a few months I got the best possible audio, out of an 8 year old cassette. For the ones who remember the gear, and of course the out of tune instruments, the bad timing, gaps, lyric improvises and all the rest, that was perfectly normal for such a “green” band, I think we did a hell of a good job! The only thing I regret is that we had to follow our lives and abandon this project.

March 25, 2011 | Filed Under Yellowside | 2 Comments 

Anívia da Rocha Chaves

Going back to my roots, has given me great moments. Today, I post something I could call a finished small project. A tribute to my Great Grand Mother, Anívia da Rocha Chaves. To the ones that brought her artistic genes, her English spoken, her dynamism, and so much more,  here it is…

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“Aos vinte e nove dias do mês de Outubro do ano de mil novecentos nesta igreja paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Purificação, lugar de Santo Espírito, Concelho de Vila do Porto, e Diocese de Angra, baptizei solenemente um individuo do sexo feminino, a quem dei o nome de Anívia, e que nasceu nesta freguesia ás cinco horas da manhã, dezanove de Outubro do dito ano, filha legítima de João da Rocha pescador e de Antónia de Jesus empregada no serviço domestico naturais este da freguesia de Santo António ali baptizado, do Concelho de Ponta Delgada da dita Diocese, e ela desta freguesia, recebidos e paroquianos, moradores no termo da Fonte do Jordão desta freguesia, neta paterna de Manuel da Rocha e Maria de Jesus, e materna de Bernardino de José Carvalho e Antónia Jacinta de Lima. Foi Padrinho Henrique Pereira de Aveiga casado pescador, e Madrinha Maria Isabel Cordeiro solteira empregada no serviço domestico. Os quais sei serem os próprios. E para constar lavrei em duplicado este assento que depois de lido, e conferido perante os padrinhos comigo não assinaram por não saberem escrever.”

My special thanks to Luís and Fátima Cabral.

June 29, 2010 | Filed Under Yellowside | Leave a Comment 

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