Existir (English: "To exist") is the second studio album by Portuguese group Madredeus. It was released on 12 May 1990 through EMI-Valentim de Carvalho.

Style

The music in Existir uses the same instrumentation as its predecessor, with classical guitar, keyboards, accordion, cello and vocals by Teresa Salgueiro. It combines Portuguese folk with the additional use of keyboards and synthesizers.

Reception

Existir reached number one in the Portuguese album charts and was 4 weeks at the top position.

"O Pastor" (English: "The Shepherd") was a hit in Portugal. It was covered by vocalist/guitarist Rafael Bittencourt on his solo record Bittencourt Project – Brainworms I.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's inner notes.

Musicians

• Teresa Salgueiro

• Pedro Ayres Magalhães

• Rodrigo Leão

• Gabriel Gomes

• Francisco Ribeiro

Production

• Pedro Ayres Magalhães – producer, mixing

• António Pinheiro da Silva – producer, mixing, recording

• André Navarro – cover design

• António Homem Cardoso – photography

Charts

References