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Sounds & Flavours

Hi! I’m a Lisbon based guy with a craving for great songs and amazing food! Here, I’ll show you songs you should know, review restaurants and bars and explore a lot of cool recipes you can try at home! Click to subscribe

Quarantine concerts | Radiohead - Live in Berlin (2016)

28.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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They are the most innovative band of my generation. There's no one like Radiohead. The melancholic voice of Thom Yorke, the constant search for new sounds through technology, the ability to reinvent themselves while maintaining the sound that characterizes them. There are dozens of reasons I can enumerate.

The most obvious is that each member of the band is a vital creative element in the structure of Radiohead. Each of the musicians brings something new, distinct, bold to the recordings and this is noticeable on every album they release.

Many people consider us the Beatles of the 21st century. If on the one hand, it is an understandable comparison for the innovation they brought to the music world, on the other hand, it is reductive since Radiohead are the precursors of a new generation of musicians that does not limit itself and does not conform and above all, does not compare with the rest.

Name a Track | RIOT

26.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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He is one-fourth of Buraka Som Sistema, a band that influenced a generation of new Portuguese music, able to reach every corner of the world with a mixture of various musical styles.
RIOT's talent has overcome barriers and stigmas and today its name is associated with quality and originality.
Recently he formed Bateu Matou, together with Quim Albergaria (PAUS) and Ivo Costa (Batida), who perform as a supergroup composed of three drummers.

This is his Name a Track.

 

That reminds you of someone

 

That reminds you of a place

For me and my colleagues, it was the beginning of everything so personally, this song reminds me of Lisbon.

 

That turns you on

I can't see music from a sexual perspective, it's a flaw in the job. I start to analyze the music and I get distracted!

 

You listen when you’re sad

 

You listen with your friends

A lot of DJ sets!

 

That pumps you up for a night out

 

That goes well with a glass of wine

I don't drink wine... but with Gin goes perfectly.

 

That’s been with you since your quarantine

 

You wish you had written

 

You haven’t seen performed live

 

By your favorite artist

I haven't had a favorite artist since I was 17, 18 years old.

 

You’re going to listen when the quarantine is over

 

Full playlist

Easy recipes to try out during quarantine

23.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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Although we are stuck at home for a while, there's no excuse to try something new or order food constantly. It can be a little stressful to cook and clean every day, I know. Somedays I feel I don't want to eat because I'm just tired or bored or simply had enough of cooking. But gladly, those bad days are fewer than the good ones.

To keep things running smoothly, I try to vary what I eat and experiment with different ingredients. It keeps the boredom away and shows the kitchen with a new light. I've been digging into food52, a cool cooking site,  that offers some great advice on what ingredients we should be eating as well as recipes that can easily be prepped at home.

They've compiled some recipes that you should really try to do at home. They're easy, tasty, and low cost.

Check them out right here: https://food52.com/blog/25135-easy-coronavirus-quarantine-recipes

Name a Track | Ivo Gonçalves

19.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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An animal lover, Ivo Gonçalves always had a soft spot for caring about unlucky kittens and dogs. He's also a major geek for comic books and a well-versed guy in music. This is his Name a Track.

That reminds you of someone

Oh, where to begin?

 

That reminds you of a place

This song reminds me of the streets of New York, a city I adore. But that’s not it, it’s one of my favorite songs ever, I just feel that it could be the soundtrack for life, period.

 

That turns you on

I can’t say that this song turns my Bruce Banner into the Hulk, but it’s sexy as fuck. N.E.R.D. is life!

 

You listen when you’re sad

This was a tough one. I’m the kind of guy that - when feeling sad - will often turn to a bunch of songs thinking “Oh, I’m feeling sad, innit? Let’s make it a little worst, maybe it will go away faster”.

 

You listen with your friends

Faith no More is one of my top five bands, no debate. Mike Patton is an absolute beast of a lead singer (on my top three with Chris Cornell and Alex Turner) and it just so happens I share that love with a lot of my friends, so there you go.

 

That pumps you up for a night out

Nights out are for dancing. And nothing gets me going as hip hop. I could choose a million songs for this category, so I’ll just go with this one, ‘cause I’ve been listening to it a lot, on my pajamas, pretending I’m going out. Picture it, you put on your playlist, ready to get fresh and clean, and start feeling that damage will be done and Sunday morning won’t be easy.

 

That goes well with a glass of wine

Glasses (plural, because life) of wine are, more often than not, an occasion for some thinking and some solace. This music has an “embrace the inevitable” and “everything will be OK in time” vibe that really makes me feel melancholic, yet at ease.

 

That’s been with you since your quarantine

Orelha Negra is hands down, my number one music project made in Portugal. They always pop up on every playlist I conjure, so they had to be on this one.

 

You wish you had written

This was probably the most difficult one to choose from. In my opinion, Chris Cornell and Alex Turner are - by far - the best lyricists to ever play the game, but I’ll abide by the rules, so here’s a song from the masterpiece “Euphoria Morning” by Chris. If you haven’t heard it (and read the lyrics), you’re missing out.

 

You haven’t seen performed live

I just had to include this one. Besides being a part of my absolute favorite movie (Pulp Fiction - best OST ever), it’s all-around wonderful. That feeling, man. That feeling.

 

By your favorite artist

Bruce is not my number 1, never will be. But somehow, in the last couple of years, this song as grown into a monster in my life. 80’s music has a pureness to it that just makes me feel at home. I love everything about it.

 

You’re going to listen when the quarantine is over

Can’t we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can’t we give love that one more chance?

 

Full playlist

Name a Track | Leonor Vasconcelos

15.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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She's a lawyer. She's a singer. She's my girlfriend.

The last one is the most important but I won't get into that. Leonor Vasconcelos really loves music and has a vast musical knowledge spanning entire decades to more alternative artists. She has a thing for Portuguese and Brazilian music so it's no wonder some of her choices revolve around great lyrics and typical rhythms.

 

That reminds you of someone

This song reminds me not just of one person, but of my family. It’s reminded me of them for as long I can remember, and it reflects the way I’ve been taught to look at life. It always makes me feel a little bit better about things.

 

That reminds you of a place

 

That turns you on

 

You listen when you’re sad

 

You listen with your friends

Ever since I came across this song for the first time, I’ve never missed a chance to show it to any of my friends who have not yet heard it. None of them have disliked it so far. It’s become an anthem for me and there aren’t many friend gatherings with music involved where I fail to play this one.

 

That pumps you up for a night out

 

That goes well with a glass of wine

This song on the speakers and a glass of red wine by the fireplace, on a winter’s night. Can’t think of anything better.

 

That’s been with you since your quarantine

 

You wish you had written

I have endless love and admiration for this song and the artist who wrote it. The lyrics touch me in such a meaningful way I can’t help but wish I had written them myself.

 

You haven’t seen performed live

 

By your favorite artist

I can’t really say that I have an all-time favorite artist or band. I probably have a handful of them, and they usually vary according to where I am in my life and what I listen to the most. In the past year or so, Bon Iver has been one of the artists I’ve listened to most often, so it’s only fair that I choose one of his songs. This is my favorite Bon Iver song.

 

You’re going to listen when the quarantine is over

Quarantine concerts | Carl Cox b2b Fatboy Slim at Saatchi Gallery (2019)

13.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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Two absolute legends that embody the essence of rave culture and dance music worldwide. There aren't too many DJ's with such a vast career, spun through decades, with so many successes and approval by the masses as Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim. They are living proof that music transcends time and space and can be heard by different people, of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

It still amazes me that these guys continue to have so much energy and emotion in everything they do. They give so much to the audience that it could only be returned twice as strong. Above all, their love for music, especially dance music, is enormous. And thank god for that.

 

The Barman - Cucumber Tom Collins

12.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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Welcome to the bar!

From now on, Sounds & Flavours is going to have a new segment featuring Lourenço Fonseca da Costa. He's going to present you cocktail recipes of his own choosing and show you how you can easily make them at home. Check out the first recipe for a Cucumber Tom Collins!

Stay tuned for the list of ingredients you'll need at the end of the video!

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Lourenço Fonseca da Costa | 26 years old. He started his activity in the bar field at 18, working with Às de Copos for the following 6 years in events whose specialty was cocktails. Although cocktail making is not his area of work, it's one of his biggest passions.

Troye Sivan - Take Yourself Home

10.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 | As one of the most intriguing pop stars of this century, Troye Sivan is a joy to be heard these days. Coming off the massive success of his first record Bloom, the singer is ready for new musical adventures starting with the track "Take Yourself Home". Husky instruments and a perfect pop voice seems to do the trick for a song that encapsulates a worldwide feeling.

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 | Try it with beef curry soup

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞 | https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13166/curry-beef-soup/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringId=15035&referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub&clickId=cardslot%2010

Homemade brunch for two

09.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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With a lot of times in our hands, we can be creative with what we eat and how we eat it. I've been looking for some tasty recipes for breakfast and came across these cool dishes for brunch. They're not difficult to do although you may not have some ingredients at home. 

You're going to have eggs, avocado, fresh fruit, sausage, every inch of comfort food perfect for a lazy Sunday.

Name a Track | Eunice Gaspar

08.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

The first guest is a journalist and writer. Her name is Eunice Gaspar. Her new book, "Livro de Etiqueta", was released last month and it's a compendium of rules and ways of life that help us in our daily contact with others, in an always fast and sometimes complex society. You can buy the book right here: https://tinyurl.com/vc5hqhz

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That reminds you of someone

 

That reminds you of a place

 

That turns you on

 

You listen when you’re sad

 

You listen with your friends

 

That pumps you up for a night out

 

That goes well with a glass of wine

 

That’s been with you since your quarantine

 

You wish you had written

 

You haven’t seen performed live

 

By your favorite artist

 

You’re going to listen when the quarantine is over

 

Quarantine concerts | Bon Iver at Melt Festival (2019)

07.04.20 | Sounds & Flavours

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I've been a fan of Justin Vernon for years and years. Ever since he released For Emma, Forever Ago, I became entangled in his strange lyrics and weird compositions as if I'm listening to poems mixed with amazing music. The first time I saw him perform live music was at the now infamous  Hollywood Cemetery concert. I thought that it was remarkable, amazing, unique. I could go on and on. 

He's the kind of musician that pours every little bit of soul into his songs, capturing the essence of what music should be: an amalgam of our emotions and catapult of dreams and ideas. 

I've been lucky to seem the band twice and I was going to see them again this month but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert was delayed until next year. So for now, I have the next best thing.