Emmerson Nogueira
Encyclopedia
Emmerson Nogueira is a Brazil
ian guitarist
and songwriter
notable for releasing only cover albums
, containing acoustic versions of several internationally famous English-speaking songs. He performs with his supporting band called Versão Acústica
(Acoustic Version).
, Minas Gerais
, to Luiz Carlos Nogueira and Bernardina de Oliveira, and soon moved to São João Nepomuceno
, also in Minas Gerais. He has five siblings: Heloiza, Anderson, Renata, Juninho e Helena.
By the age of 14, he started to get interested in music when he performed Capoeira
, by learning how to play the Berimbau
. One year later, he began to play the acoustic and electric guitar, the keyboards and the bass, but specially the acoustic guitar.
As an evangelic, he performed on a local church and won many festivals of Gospel music
. He soon moved to Juiz de Fora
, without the approval of his family, who didn’t believe he could survive all by himself. Those were difficult times for him, but he couldn’t tell anything to his parents, otherwise his father would take him back to the family. He would play with friends in local pubs and restaurants for a living.
Back to São João Nepomuceno, he formed various bands like “The Kingsize Tailors and The Nicotinos”, “Led Zeppelin Cover”, “ The Wait ” and “Xadcaramelo” and continued to perform in pubs. He also made several partnerships with people like Ana Carolina, who invited him to perform in her Ana Carolina Convida (Ana Carolina Invites) show, where he was much acclaimed for his guitar playing. He also once partnered with his cousin Kiko Furtado, the Brazilian singer Cristiane Visentin and Leoni, ex-singer of Kid Abelha
.
) to go on tour for the album. The album sold more than 100.000 copies in the fist six months, without any media exposure at all. The following album, Versão Acústica 2, released in November 2002, sold twice as fast as his first. The third Versão Acústica sold very well too. In 2004, he released an album containing only Beatles covers. In 2005, he released his fifth album, called “Miltons, Minas e Mais” in which he explored the sound of famous musicians from Minas Gerais, like Milton Nascimento
.
To date, he has sold more than 1.700.000 copies.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
notable for releasing only cover albums
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
, containing acoustic versions of several internationally famous English-speaking songs. He performs with his supporting band called Versão Acústica
Versão Acústica
Versão Acústica is a Brazilian Acoustic rock band formed by Emmerson Nogueira. The band performs with him on stageand on studio for the release of his albums and DVDs.- Members :* Emmerson Nogueira – Lead vocals, acoustic guitar...
(Acoustic Version).
Childhood
Emmerson was born in Belo HorizonteBelo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
, to Luiz Carlos Nogueira and Bernardina de Oliveira, and soon moved to São João Nepomuceno
São João Nepomuceno
São João Nepomuceno is a city in the southeast of Minas Gerais, Brazil close to the state border with Rio de Janeiro.-External links:http://wikitravel.org/pt/São_João_Nepomuceno...
, also in Minas Gerais. He has five siblings: Heloiza, Anderson, Renata, Juninho e Helena.
By the age of 14, he started to get interested in music when he performed Capoeira
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
, by learning how to play the Berimbau
Berimbau
The berimbau is a single-string percussion instrument, a musical bow, from Brazil. The berimbau's origins are not entirely clear, but there is not much doubt about its African origin, as no Indigenous Brazilian or European people use musical bows, and very similar instruments are played in the...
. One year later, he began to play the acoustic and electric guitar, the keyboards and the bass, but specially the acoustic guitar.
As an evangelic, he performed on a local church and won many festivals of Gospel music
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
. He soon moved to Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora
-Industry, Trade, and Culture:Juiz de Fora is the second most important industrial center in the state of Minas Gerais, despite being the fourth largest in terms of population. It was once the state's largest city, position which was held up until the beginning of the 20th century...
, without the approval of his family, who didn’t believe he could survive all by himself. Those were difficult times for him, but he couldn’t tell anything to his parents, otherwise his father would take him back to the family. He would play with friends in local pubs and restaurants for a living.
Back to São João Nepomuceno, he formed various bands like “The Kingsize Tailors and The Nicotinos”, “Led Zeppelin Cover”, “ The Wait ” and “Xadcaramelo” and continued to perform in pubs. He also made several partnerships with people like Ana Carolina, who invited him to perform in her Ana Carolina Convida (Ana Carolina Invites) show, where he was much acclaimed for his guitar playing. He also once partnered with his cousin Kiko Furtado, the Brazilian singer Cristiane Visentin and Leoni, ex-singer of Kid Abelha
Kid Abelha
Kid Abelha is a rock band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed by Paula Toller , George Israel and Bruno Fortunato . The group has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 live albums and 2 live DVDs. They have created many songs which have entered into Brazilian pop-rock history...
.
Career
In 2000, one of his dreams came true, he presented his works to a worldwide renowned label and signed up with it (Sony Music). In the same year he released his first album, called Versão Acústica (Acoustic Version). The success was so great that he had to come back home (BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) to go on tour for the album. The album sold more than 100.000 copies in the fist six months, without any media exposure at all. The following album, Versão Acústica 2, released in November 2002, sold twice as fast as his first. The third Versão Acústica sold very well too. In 2004, he released an album containing only Beatles covers. In 2005, he released his fifth album, called “Miltons, Minas e Mais” in which he explored the sound of famous musicians from Minas Gerais, like Milton Nascimento
Milton Nascimento
-Biography:Nascimento's mother was the maid Maria Nascimento. As a baby, Milton Nascimento was adopted by his mother's former employers: the couple Josino Brito Campos, a banker employee, mathematics teacher and electronic technician; and Lília Silva Campos, a music teacher and choir singer...
.
To date, he has sold more than 1.700.000 copies.
Discography
- Versão AcústicaVersão Acústica (album)Versão Acústica is the first album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira. It features covers of hits from many famous bands and musicians, like Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple and Simon & Garfunkel.-Track listing:- Pesonnel :...
– 2001 (2x Gold) - Versão Acústica 2Versão Acústica 2Versão Acústica 2 is the second album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira. It features covers of hits from many famous bands and musicians, such as Sting , Elton John, Bob Dylan, and Seal.-Track listing:- Personnel :...
– 2002 (Gold) - Versão Acústica 3Versão Acústica 3Versão Acústica 3 is the third album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira. It features covers of hits from many famous bands and musicians, like U2, Phil Collins, Toto, Bryan Adams, and more.-Track listing:...
– 2003 (Gold ) - Emmerson Nogueira Ao VivoEmmerson Nogueira Ao VivoEmmerson Nogueira Ao Vivo is the first live album and double-album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira.- Disc one :- Disc two :...
– 2003 (Gold, Platinum) - Emmerson Nogueira - BeatlesEmmerson Nogueira - BeatlesEmmerson Nogueira – Beatles is the fourth studio album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira. It is a tribute to The Beatles, featuring 14 acoustic versions of famous songs composed by them.-Track listing:All tracks by Lennon/McCartney...
– 2004 (Gold ) - Miltons, Minas e MaisMiltons, Minas e MaisMiltons, Minas e Mais is the fifth studio album by Brazilian Acoustic rock musician Emmerson Nogueira. In this album, Emmerson explores the music from his state , by covering songs from famous Mineiros musicians: Beto Guedes, Lô Borges, Milton Nascimento and 14 Bis.-Track listing:...
– 2005 - Emmerson Nogueira: Ao VivoEmmerson Nogueira: Ao VivoEmmerson Nogueira: Ao Vivo is the second live album by Brazilian acoustic rock cover musician Emmerson Nogueira.-Track listing:...
- 2008 (Gold, Platinum) - Dreamer - 2008
- Versão Acústica 4 - 2009