☞ Call for Collaboration: "Água de Beber" (Jungle ReMix) 🎶 I'm producing a **Drum N Bass** version of the timeless Brazilian classic "Água de Beber," originally released in the 1960s. This song, re-recorded by countless world-renowned artists, has transcended borders and cultures, solidifying its global success. This is a demo version featuring the iconic vocals and interpretation of Astrud Gilberto and the piano arrangement by Tom Jobim. --- ▶︎ Seeking Vocal Talent for Collaboration! - I'm looking for female singers, Brazilian or foreign, who wish to collaborate on this unique project and have the capability to record in a **home studio** (a good microphone and audio interface are recommended). ▶︎ The Vocal I'm Looking For: Bossa Nova Essence with a Contemporary Twist - For "Água de Beber (Jungle ReMix)," I'm seeking a vocal interpretation that captures the **softness, delicacy, and ethereal quality** of Bossa Nova, with an almost whispering timbre. Simplicity and naturalness are crucial for a perfect fusion with the style. Ideal vocal characteristics include: - Light and Pure Timbre:** A clear voice, without excessive vibrato, that conveys a sense of lightness and purity. - Clear and Relaxed Diction:** The ability to articulate words clearly but effortlessly, conveying a sense of tranquility and ease. - Contained Emotionality:** Emotion should be conveyed subtly and elegantly, avoiding excessive dramatism, in line with the hallmark of Bossa Nova. - Charm and Ingenuity:** A certain innocence and particular charm in the interpretation. ▶︎ Next Steps and Contact * The project is currently in the process of authorization with the publisher, record label, and heirs. * If you identify with this proposal and have recordings/references that demonstrate the vocal qualities we are looking for, please send them to us.

A visionary force in the world of music, Dan Costa Marques is a composer and producer whose sonic fingerprints have shaped the soundscape of Brazilian television and reverberated across global stages. Known for his ability to translate emotion into melody, Daniel has authored some of the most iconic original soundtracks in the history of Brazilian TV — unforgettable scores for TV Colosso, Comédia da Vida Privada, Hilda Furacão, Kubanacan, Senhora do Destino, and Espelho d’Água, among others. These works have become part of the cultural DNA of generations, blending narrative depth with musical brilliance. As the creative engine behind Kau Etnopop, one of the world’s early adopters of electronic music in live performance, Dan helped pioneer the Live PA format long before it became a movement. Blurring the lines between technology, tradition, and tribalism, the band fused ancestral rhythms with digital innovation, setting the stage for a new wave of live electronic expression. Over the years, Dan has directed and produced high-impact musical projects featuring legends like Frank Sinatra, Shania Twain, Michael Bolton, Taylor Swift, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Ivete Sangalo, Caetano Veloso, and many others — often bridging cultures, languages, and genres with a distinct creative signature. He has also left his mark on flagship TV and music programs including The Voice Brasil, Luau MTV, Multishow Apresenta, Tim Festival, and Skol Beats Festival, crafting moments that still echo in the collective memory of Brazilian entertainment. Beyond the screen and the stage, his artistry extends into the world of brands, where he’s composed emotionally charged soundtracks for international campaigns by Coca-Cola, Gillette, Mastercard, Golden Cross, and Souza Cruz, seamlessly integrating sound with storytelling and strategy. With a career defined by reinvention and artistic integrity, Dan Costa Marques continues to push the boundaries of music production, sound design, and creative direction — a true alchemist of sound in a world that’s always listening.