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Between phonographic perfection and resistance: Titãs – life even looks like a party

Purse, L. (2017) Between phonographic perfection and resistance: Titãs – life even looks like a party. In: Elduque Busquets, A. (ed.) Contemporary Brazilian Music Film. University of Reading, Reading, pp. 91-98. ISBN 9780704915855

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Abstract/Summary

This essay focuses on an under-examined strand of Brazil's recent music documentaries; those focused on Brazilian Rock music. In particular, it analyses in detail one example, Titãs – Life Even Looks Like a Party, noting how the film's formal characteristics animate aspects of the 1980s Brazilian Rock scene, the socio-political context of Brazilian Rock, and the trajectory of the band Titãs itself. In doing so, the essay enables a re-evaluation of the political capacity of this under appreciated chapter of Brazilian music.

Item Type:Book or Report Section
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Arts and Communication Design > Film, Theatre & Television
ID Code:77317
Publisher:University of Reading

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