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Paul Sonnenberg
Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova Lives!



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  11/12/2009
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Member Since8/23/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.GnomenclatureStudios.com
Band Members____Currently performing solo, and as Trio Bossa Nova ____with flutist Shirley Fraser and percussionist Lynn ____Turner.
InfluencesAntonio Carlos Jobim
João Gilberto
Colin Blunstoone
Nick Drake
Moondog
Donovan
Sounds Like
My first original bossa nova: Will You (Sing Me a Lullaby) / Vai Me Fazer Dormir
Lyrics recreated in Portuguese by Thays Glasgow



A 'Duet Video' of my 'Lullaby' song, created in Brazil by Carol Vegas, the singer whose voice inspired me to write the song to begin with!



Remix of my "Bim Bom" recording by Nathan Ben



Double Rainbow



My translation of Jobim's Luiza; instrumental track by Carlos Barbosa-Lima & Berta Rojas



My translation of Jobim's Esquecendo Voce
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Sep 12 2009 9:30P
Copa Bar & Grill - Festa do 7! Austin, Texas

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   About Paul Sonnenberg
I'm Paul Sonnenberg. I live in Austin, Texas.

I've played guitar for 32 years.

Hear and download more songs (including my two CDs), read lyrics, etc at: http://www.GnomenclatureStudios.com

Although I don't speak Portuguese, I've adapted/translated many songs by Jobim and others into English.

Here's a list of the songs I've translated:

A Banda (Chico Buarque)

A Felicidade

As Praias Desertas

Bim Bom

Brigas Nunca Mas

Caminhos Cruzados

Chega de Saudade

Demais 

Discussão

Esquecendo Você

Estrada do sol

Eu Não Existo Sem Você

Eu Preciso de Você

Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar

Eu Te Amo

Frevo de Orfeu

Ho Bá Lá Lá

Influencia do Jazz

Lamento no morro

Ligia

Luiza 

Manhã de Carnaval

O Barquinho

O Nosso Amor

O Pato

Olha Pro Céu (Look to the Sky) 

Outra Vez

Por Toda Minha Vida

Retrato em branco e preto

Samba de Orfeu

Samba de Verão (Summer Samba)

Se É Por Falta de Adeus

So em teus braços

Solidão  

Sucedeu Assim 

Tristeza




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Mamoru Morishita

Mamoru Morishita



Nov 12 2009 8:30 PM

Hi Paul!
Special great to meet you!!!
Dani Gurgel

Dani Gurgel



Aug 16 2009 12:20 AM

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Lara

Lara



Jul 18 2009 12:54 AM

Hey Paul! How long?!!! How r u and your family? I hope you be ok. Do u like Jazz? My brother-in-law plays jazz, if u like check his MySpace: www.myspace.com/danielpezim

At this moment he is at Litchfield Jazz Festival...

Bye bye
the finest kind

the finest kind



Jul 10 2009 9:11 PM

HEY PAUL... thanks and back at ya's!!!
Jeff

Jeff Massey



Jun 22 2009 12:58 PM

All the best...Makin' music...BigBends

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Jeff

Jeff Massey



Jun 2 2009 1:29 PM

Hi folks, thanks for the friendship! Let all your guitar players know about Big Bends Nut Sauce tuning lubricant as used on the guitars of players from Satriani to Brad Paisley to Duke Robbilard to Brad Gillis. Check out bigbends.com if you have a chance.

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LUIZSANTOSMUSIC.com



May 7 2009 6:31 PM


Welcome Paul,
Thanks for joining my rhythm world!!
Enjoy the ride!
Luiz
Luizsantosmusic.com

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Primadonna

Primadonna



Feb 5 2009 8:03 PM

Olá ! Faça o download da nossa nova música de trabalho, "I Love Girls"!
JOKER

JOKER



Jan 31 2009 5:52 AM


Kia ora & howdy from down under & down south!


JOKER is very proud to present...


Homecoming


HOMECOMING


our debut album,

to be released through CD Baby and Your Indie CD,

17 February 2009.

~

cheers, josh & angie

Isabel

Isabel Martín Ibáñez



Dec 21 2008 7:30 PM

Love, peace, music and my best desires for the New Year. Greetings from Spain. Isabel.
Can of Smiles

Can of Smiles



Nov 30 2008 7:32 AM

I just got your CD's in the mail yesterday... but I just came home today... so I'll listen to them tomorrow, haha.
I can't wait though :)
Leine

Leine



Nov 18 2008 1:12 PM

Yessssss
Worldwide :)
I hope from today or tomorrow!

take care
Leine
Leine

Leine



Nov 14 2008 7:40 PM

Hi there Paul,

It'll be available on iTunes, but I'm not shure if that's worldwide. I'll go and check!
And thanks for the lovely comment :)

Take care
Leine
INSTINTO.COM

INSTINTO.COM



Nov 12 2008 2:46 PM

Thanks for the add and your good songs !
Can of Smiles

Can of Smiles



Nov 8 2008 5:07 AM

I am honored that you requested me to cover the song. I love all of your songs and your covers! So, thank YOU.
Can of Smiles

Can of Smiles



Nov 8 2008 4:33 AM

Hey, I hope my cover of your song wasn't too disappointing! haha.
PhillyMusic

Philly Music



Nov 5 2008 7:47 PM

Paul,


People that know me, know that I "Always" speak from the Heart; so there you have it. Thank you !!!!







Michele - PhillyMusic
PhillyMusic

Philly Music



Nov 3 2008 5:27 PM

Thanks so very much Paul !!!!!
We need more of your Music and more Jobim. :)









PhillyMusic
Lu

Lu



Oct 31 2008 3:57 AM

Hi, Paul.
Tks for adding me.
Great songs!
Best,
Lu.
Jolanda & Suite Brasilis

Jolanda & Suite Brasilis



Oct 15 2008 7:40 AM

Hello Paul,
Thank you so much!
Best, Jolanda
Jazz Whirled

Jazz Whirled



Oct 14 2008 2:55 AM

Not just the first, but always the best.....
Isabel

Isabel Martín Ibáñez



Oct 13 2008 7:55 PM

Thank you for add!!

Isabel
Lara

Lara



Oct 1 2008 9:02 PM

Hi, Paul How are u?
Congrats to all Bossa lovers for the 50th Bossa Nova Birthday!!!!
KATIA MORAES!

KATIA MORAES!



Sep 29 2008 4:37 PM

obrigada for the comment.
keep smiling!
peace, light and namastê,
K : )
Sam

Sam



Sep 24 2008 12:42 PM

You are a dear :)

Have a glorious day!
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