"The Brazilian" is an
instrumental
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piece by the English band
Genesis
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Bible
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book o ...
that concludes their 1986 album ''
Invisible Touch''. The song features experimental sounds and effects.
The band wrote two instrumental pieces for the album, this and "Do the Neurotic". The latter was cut from the album's final track selection.
The tune was featured in the animated movie ''
When the Wind Blows'', which was scored by
Roger Waters. It was also used in an episode of ''
Magnum, P.I.'' called "Unfinished Business". The track was also used extensively by the
BBC in their TV coverage of the
1987 World Athletics Championships
The 2nd World Championships in Athletics under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations were held in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy between August 28 and September 6, 1987.
Men's results
Track
1983 , 1987 , ...
. In
1987 the track received a
Grammy Award
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nomination for
Best Pop Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist).
The song was also featured in the 2020
Hulu
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film, ''
Palm Springs'', during Sarah's quantum physics montage.
Personnel
*
Tony Banks – keyboards, synth bass
*
Phil Collins –
Simmons drums
*
Mike Rutherford – electric guitars
References
External links
*http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-insanely-great-genesis-songs-only-hardcore-fans-know-20141010/the-brazilian-20141010
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1986 songs
Genesis (band) songs
Rock instrumentals
Songs written by Tony Banks (musician)
Songs written by Phil Collins
Songs written by Mike Rutherford
Song recordings produced by Hugh Padgham