The soundtrack of this movie explores its own viewpoint although it moves along with the images. At times it follows the development of the narrative of the Portuguese characters, while at others it reflects the indigenous universe. But it is by no means pseudo-indigenous music. The selection of symbol-instruments from the Western music of the colonizers, particularly stringed instruments such as the viola and the 'cello refer back to this European universe, creating a certain distance from the clashes between the colonizers and the indigenous people that occur in the course of the film. In general, the soundtrack seeks to underline and spotlight certain nuances in the performances and shots through adding narrative elements that are less location-specific - which is a basic characteristic of music - offering a multiplicity of readings.

Livio Tragtenberg

Lívio Tragtenberg is a songwriter and saxophonist. He writes music for the cinema, theater, orchestra, and instrumental groups, and has performed as soloist in Brazil and abroad. He has been awarded grants by VITAE and Guggenheim and has recorded several CDs, as well as publishing books on music.

Brave New Land´s soundtrack is already available for sale by the label Demolições Musicais at the virtual store of the site www.alternetmusic.com.br

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