Rafael Melo (Late Again) Discusses Arthur Verocai, self-titled

Send us Fan MailFor this week’s album deep dive, Brazilian-born, Brooklyn-based musician, songwriter and video game designer Rafael Melo (who records and performs as Late Again) chose Arthur Verocai’s 1972 self-titled album. Rafael talks about how he first came across Verocai’s music and why he connected with this album instantly. He also delves into why he takes inspiration from Verocai’s music and career and how he came to collaborate with the Brazilian maestro on the song “People Pleasers.” Rafael discusses his soon-to-be-released EP I Dreamt I Was Awake (out September 4) and the upcoming debut Late Again album.There are lots of places online where you can check out Late Again and follow Rafael…Website: www.imlateagain.comBandcamp: imlateagain.bandcamp.com/Instagram: @lateagainstaYouTube: @reallylateagainSpotify: Late AgainTikTok: @reallylateagainSoundcloud: @reallylateagainBe sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.Excerpts from episodes are now available on YouTube at @YouMeAndAnAlbum. Please consider subscribing and liking!Al has put a pause on publishing new Bonus Tracks episodes, but you can listen to the past ones at the You, Me and An Album Patreon for $1/month. Just go to www.patreon.com/youmealbum.1:15 Rafael’s introduction2:56 Al explains why his reaction to the album left him feeling a little stupid4:20 Rafael talks about how he first got exposed to Arthur Verocai8:51 Rafael hears Verocai’s voice through his arrangements10:41 Rafael considers why Verocai’s music wasn’t discovered by many until decades after being released14:13 Al and Rafael note the album’s eclecticism17:56 Discovering Verocai was part of a larger exploration of Brazilian music for Rafael21:33 Rafael explains how his collaboration with Verocai happened27:04 Al found a surprise in the album’s credits29:49 Rafael and Al appreciate Verocai’s vocals31:26 Rafael picks his favorite tracks from the album35:42 Al and Rafael discuss how “Na Boca do Sol” was sampled by several artists37:42 Rafael and Al sort out their mixed feelings about sampling39:49 Rafael finds inspiration in Verocai’s story42:41 Rafael talks about the various musical elements in I Dreamt I Was Awake46:28 Rafael discusses some songwriting challenges he gave himself47:55 Rafael explains why he has not released a full album yet51:25 Rafael provides an update on the upcoming Late Again album52:49 Rafael talks about the many facets of his professional life55:40 Rafael discusses his upcoming tourOutro music is from “Crazy or Stupid” by Late Again.Support the show