Cinemaainda I’m here: Roberto Carlos reveals how he made theme music with Erasmo Carlos

I’m still here It is an undeniable success of public and criticism. The film directed by Walter Salles competes in three categories in OscarAnd surpassed the $ 120 million mark at a global box office.

With a prominent cast formed by FERNANDA TORRES – that competes for the award Best actress -, Selton Melo and Fernanda Montenegroa pair who does not participate in the recordings also gained prominence with the movie: Erasmo Carlos and ROBERTO CARLOSresponsible for the music “You have to find a way, my friend”which is part of the soundtrack.

The label Universal Music Brasil reported that, in Instagrammore than 160 thousand publications were made with the music. Even in this same social network, the track reached 4 million views (before the movie, it was about 200 thousand).

In the midst of all this success, ROBERTO CARLOS He gave details about how he wrote the song in response to the military dictatorship that happened in Brazil.

Dictatorship reaction

Sung by Erasmo Carlos, “You have to find a way, my friend” was composed in 1971 as a side B to be released on the album CARLOS, Erasmo. The song talks about a response to crimes and barbarities committed during the dictatorship, which includes the deputy’s disappearance Rubens Paivahusband of Euniceportrayed in I’m still here.

In an interview with Extra, ROBERTO CARLOS He recalled that he and his friend were not among the main targets of censorship, but discussed the directions of the country. The song was born from this:

On one night Erasmus And I were composing, we started talking about general issues in Brazil, and I said, ‘We need to find a way.’ He repeated the phrase: ‘You have to find a way, my friend. “So I said,’ This can be the theme of a song of ours. You have to find a way, my friend. ‘ Erasmus He also continued humming. We met later, and I had advanced a good part of the lyrics, starting from the conversation we had before. And then the song was ready. “

The repercussion after I’m still here is a source of pride for the musician, including demonstrating a more politicized and questioning side of ROBERTO CARLOSoften treated as exempt and silent before the dictatorship.

I see with great joy, and my thanks to FERNANDINHA TORRES. I knew it was she who suggested this song. My applause for Selton Mello and my dear, Fernanda Montenegroand to all this great cast and team that contributed to this great success in Brazil and in the world. A pride for all of us “

Finally, the king revealed that he has not yet had the opportunity to watch the movie in theaters, but said he is preparing for this great emotion.

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