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' SERGIO CARRER

Sergio Carrer (Feio). (Born November 20, 1959) is a Brazilian Singer, Music Conductor, Record Producer, Musical Arranger, Song Writer, Film Composer and Artist/Musician. During 2 decades in the entertainment industry, Sergio Carrer, Feio, has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, Grammy Award[1] nomination, Sharp Award nominations,[2], Trofeu Imprensa Awards[1] nomination, He is best known as the Producer, Song Writer, Musician and Musical Arranger of Sandy and Junior`s albums since 1989, and as the producer composer and conductor of the song “Vamos Construir”,(Crianca Esperanca, Theme, Globo TV , Brazil). Produced, Directed and Composed (song and video) of 2 Paralympics Games themes (Sidney 2000 and Athens 2004), wrote more than 40 number ones Hits over his career. Produced many of most famous artists in Brazil and with Tony Brown, produced Reba Mc Entire with Brazilian Famous duet Chitaozinho e Xororo, (Brazilian Country Music, Sertanejo). Produced for all Major Labels, Universal Music, Sony Music, BMG, EMI, Warner Music, Abril Music, and more. Almost 2 decades as an Exclusive Writer/Composer on Universal Publishing. 1965, his first performance (Methodist University, S.Paulo, Brazil). That same year, he became an artist and multiple instrument player and singer, performing in Schools, Theaters and local Shows. In 1974 Sergio and his friends Roberto Gomes and Naka, formed SN&B Country, the first Country performers and introducers of the American Country Music style in Brazil. March 27, 1979 Formed The Ugly and Bad country music duet, with his friend and partner Celso Lourenco, six months later played in Branding Iron Night Club Bar in Zephyrhills, Florida, US. He learned Banjo, Mandolin and fiddle. Returned to Brazil and introduced high tech in his shows and become one of the most important entertainer name on Brazil`s Night Shows. Until today he is one of most highly rated producers and composers in the history of Brazil.

Early life

Sergio was born in Ipiranga, Sao Paulo, at Clinica Infantil do Ipiranga, today`s Hospital Dom Antonio de Alvarenga, from a traditional Italian family, the youngest son of Landri Carrer (Trio Guadalupe) famous artist on 50/60s and Lourdes Pereira Carrer. When he was 3 years old, his Italian Grand Father Luigi Carrer (Luis Carrer in Brazil), taught him read, write and his first notes in music. Sergio discovered his talent for music seeing and listening his father performances on TVs and Radios and in November 20, 1965, his mother gave him an acoustic guitar, six months later, in Methodist University of Sao Paulo, did his first performance, on Mother`s Day (May, 1966). Right after, wrote his first song. Between 1967 and 1971 performed on Professor Otilio de Oliveira Elementary School in Sao Bernardo do Campo, S. Paulo and many other Theaters. When he was 9, had classes of Classical Guitar with his uncle Mario Carrer, his father`s brother at Escola de Violao Mario Carrer and wrote his first classical part. Also at nine years old, sang (tenor) in the choir at Adventist seventh day church. When he was 17 was a semi-professional soccer player (Alianca Futebol Clube, now Esporte Clube Sao Bernardo). Studied Commerce and Publicity at Methodist University, However, he abandoned his studies when he received an offer to tour as a leader singer with the Ugly and Bad Country Music Duet. In 1979, in his first visit in United States, did a course of Skydiving on Zephyrhills Parachute Center, Skydive city, jumping at day and playing at night in a Night Club named Branding Iron in Zephyrhills, Fl. After that, went in New York, where studied music and arrangement, and performed on Central Park for an audience of 300 people. Upon his return to Brazil, Sergio was on the road for years and then he displayed a gift for arranging songs. Received a number of freelance commissions arranging songs for artists like Chitaozinho e Xororo, Sandy and Junior. In 1995, Rita Adams, his friend, indicates Doug Wayne (Producer / Composer) who helped him in the production of the album of Duo “Par ou Impar”, “Odd or Even”, and became great friends. Until today, share productions and compositions already recorded by Brazilian and American artists, with great success, and several songs in Soup-Operas soundtrack. This friendship lasts until the present day. In 2006 Sergio attended the Retreat, a Conference of Composers and Song Writers of the World in Nashville TN. Today, Sergio is considered one of the top 20 producers and composers in Brazil. Undoubtedly, one of the most demanding and meticulous in the Brazilian Music Industry.

Musical career

In 1966, his first appearance, playing and singing 2 Roberto Carlos`s songs on Mother`s Day, at Methodist University Theater. Same year, wrote his first song. He studied music composition and theory and Classical Guitar with Mario Carrer, his uncle, at Escola de Violao Mario Carrer in 1969 and three months later, wrote his first Classical Part (recovered and reedited by Mario Carrer). Sergio was 10, on his first classical concert. Made several auditions and shows were met Celso Lourenco, Mario`s student. In 1973, at High School (Escola Estadual do Terceiro Grau, Terceirao) met Roberto G. Silva and began to rehearse and play together. In 1974 add their friends Naka, and introduced American Country Music style in Brazil, which made several presentations at theaters and festivals but was in 1978, at Cacilda Becker Theater in Sao Bernardo do Campo, his first big Show. He invited Celso Lourenco, to play Bass and a friendship started. Shortly after his band broke up, formed The Ugly and Bad Country Music Duet with Celso. In 1983, recorded the first single, and got a contract from Voo-Livre Brazilian Record Label and commenced his recording career as the leader of his Duo and as a studio musician, recording to others artists, playing Acoustic, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, electric guitar and arranging. Sergio became music director in 1986 of the accompanying recordings of Chitaozinho e Xororo, after recorded and arranged the song “Pe Na Estrada”, (1987 Meu Disfarce, Album by Copacabana). in1987, at a Sao Paulo Night Club “Clyde`s” met Eleanor Saad, director of Rede Bandeirantes de Radio e Televisao, (Brazilian TV Broadcast), who invited him to join the program a number of the station, “Perdidos na Noite” hosted by Fausto Silva. After his presentation that has become an entertainer and performed all over Brazil an average of 25 shows per month and more than 350 concerts a year. In 1989 Sergio was invited by Xororo to help record and arrange the production of Sandy and Junior first album (1991, Aniverssario do Tatu by Polygram Records) sold more than 300.000 copies. His first big Hit song, happened on next Sandy and Junior album (1992 Sabado a Noite by Polygram Records) sold near half million copies, the song “Vamos Construir” was also the theme song of a big Charity Show for Children (Crianca Esperanca by Globo TV) seen by more than 100 million people and grossing millions of dollars in donations. His last production for Sandy and Junior, in 1999/2000, (Quatro Estacoes by Universal Music) Sergio already had many successes and had already sold nearly 15 million copies. After more than 18 years, his duo, Ugly and Bad ends and starts a new project. Focused in his career, formed a new duo “Par Ou Impar” (Even or Odd)in 1995 with his friend Alexandre Rangon. The preparation of it took two years and finally moved to Nashville TN for recording, with his American friend and Producer Doug Wayne. Sergio had to dispose of goods as your apartment, your studio, your car, and still get funding to carry out your project. After the job ended, he returned to Brazil and the next day went to Rio de Janeiro to take his album Mariozinho Rocha, Music Director of Globo TV, which in 24 hours Mariozinho approved one of the songs (Vai e Vem) for the novel “O Amor Esta No Ar”, "Love Is in the Air" 1997, with the support of Mariozinho Rocha and Max Pierre, Director of A.R., Universal Music, was sent to Sergio Afonso, President of Warner Music WEA and signed his first contract with a major Record Label as an Artist. After signing the contract in 1997, went back in the States for the making of two video-clips, which clip "ALO" was quite run in Brazilian CMT Country Music Television and the same song reaches number 1 Big Hit in Brazil and many other Countries. The released album was considered an artistic triumph. Sergio began composing for all major names and has had his songs on themes of novels, films and reached an incredible mark of 49 songs that reached the top spot on the charts. In the same period, Sergio worked as an arranger, musician, producer and composer for some of the most important artists of the era, including Yasmin, KLB, Guilherme e Santiago, and Pedro e Thiago. Was invited by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee to write and produce the Brazilian Paralympic Anthem for the Australian Paralympic Games, Sidney 2000 "Campeao" (Champion) and also produce and direct the promotion film. 4 years later, wrote produced and directed the film and performed the new Brazilian Paralympic Anthem for the Greece Paralympic Games, Athens 2004.The song “Heroi Guerreiro” (Warrior and Hero) In 2007, Sergio collaborated with John Brooks and Ellis Paillet to  the Yasmin concert in New Orleans at Jazz & Haritage Fest. In 2010, he is publishing his autobiography, Q: The Autobiography of Sergio Carrer (FEIO). On July 10, 2011, In each episode, Sergio shares his knowledge and experience in the music Business, Song writing, Producing and Directing.

Work with Sandy and Junior

In 1989, was the first contact with Sandy and Junior. Sandy was six years old, and Junior was five. From this meeting came the design of phonographic works created by Xororo and Noely, (Parents). At the request of Xororo, basically the album would be done by Sergio, as a Musician Recording and Co-Producing who readily accepted the challenge. Another musician, arranger and conductor, Julio Teixeira, was called to participate with the Programing and arrange songs, and the rest would be recorded by Sergio, (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, Percussion, and Harmonies). The Studio was M & M Studios in Campinas SP, with the owner / engineer Andre Mais. The Album “Aniverssario do Tatu”, (Tatu`s Birthday) was recorded in 1990 and released in October by Polygram, at the time, Pantano was the president and Mayrton Bahia, Director of AR. The song “Maria Chiquinha” boosted sales and was the beginning of the Duo success and sold over 300,000 copies, and Sergio receiving his first gold record.

Sandy and Junior Albums (Produced, Co-produced, Arranged, Musician Recorded, Composed)

Title 1991	Aniversário do Tatu 1992	Sábado a Noite 1993	Tô Ligado Em Você 1994	Pra Dançar Com Você 1995	Você é D+ 1996	Dig-Dig-Joy 1997	Sonho Azul 1998	Era Uma Vez (Ao Vivo) 1999	As Quatro Estações 2000	Todas As Estações - Remixes

Personal life

Sergio, born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1959, Son of Landri and Lourdes, married Tathyane G. Carrer (27), has two children. Sonny (7) and Wendy (3). He lives in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. ·	Born in November 20, 1959 ·	1965 studied at the Methodist Pre School ·	1967/71 studied at Professor Otilio de Oliveira Elementary School ·	1972/75 studied at E.E.T.G School (Middle) ·	1976/78 studied (Edificacoes) at technical college E. E. L. G. A. (High) ·	1978 served in the Army ·	1978 played semi professional football (Soccer) ·	1979/82 studied Business Administration at Methodist University and Publicity ·	1979 first time in States ·	1979 took a course in skydiving in Zephyrhill ·	2001 Becomes Mason:. ·	2001 married with E.Tathyane G. Carrer ·	2002 his first born son Sonny Carrer ·	2007 his first born daughter Wendy Carrer

Media appearances

Sergio appeared on several radio and television programs since 1979, when he began to fashion the Country Music Brazil, introduced by him. ·	1979 Fantastico (GloboTV) ·	1980 Gincana dos Sexos ·	1984 Record ·	1988 Perdidos na Noite (Band TV) ·	1988 Musicamp (SBT TV) ·	1989 Domingao do Faustao (Globo) ·	1988/2010 several TVs Shows in all Broadcast in Brazil

Participations and Productions career

Artist/ Label

-Sandy e Junior (Polygram, Universal music) -Chitaozinho e Xororo (Copacabana, Polygram and Universal) -Leandro e Leonardo (Continental, Warner) -Balao Magico (Sony Music) -Pedro e Thiago (BMG) -Gian & Giovani  (Sony Music) -Guilherme e Santiago (HRP) -Zeze di Camargo e Luciano / Turma do Balao (Sony Music) -Kelly Key / Turma do Balao (Sony Music) -Par ou Impar (Warner Music) -Reba Macentire / Chitaozinho and Xororo (Universal Music) -KLB (Sony Music) -Yasmin (April Music) -Mauricio e Mauri (Polygram) -Tiaozinho e Alessandro (Polygram)

Some artists who have recorded his songs:

-Reba McEntire (USA) -Doug Wayne (USA) -Maximo-Greco (Italy) -Sandy e Junior (Brazil) -Chitaozinho e Xororo (Brazil) -Guilherme e Santiago (Brazil) -Eliana (Brazil) -Gian e Giovani (Brazil) -Pedro & Thiago (Brazil) -Gilberto e Gilmar (Brazil) -Lairton e Seus Teclados (Brazil) -Wanessa Camargo (Brazil) -KLB (Brazil) -Turma do Balao (Balao Magico) (Brazil) -Fat Family (Brazil) -Kyle Wyley (USA) -Gardfild-Ronnie (USA) -San Domingo (USA)

Composer career

Some of Partners in Brazil:

Carlos Colla Fatima Leao Joel Marques Dave MacLean Debetio Darci Rossi Betao (Roberto G. da Silva) Alexandre Rangon Carlos Randall And many others

Partners in the USA:

Doug Wayne Luke Leard Spady Jimmy Nichols Marc Prentice

Partners in Italy:

Maximo Grecco Angelo

Song List

As a composer, more than 400 songs recorded with 49 of them reaching the top spot on the charts, such as:

-Alo (Chitaozinho and Xororo), (Par ou Impar) and various rewrites -Olha o Que o Amor Me Faz (Sandy & Junior) -Vamos Construir (Chitaozinho e Xororo and Sandy e JR) -Vamu-Pula (Let's Jump) (Sandy & Jr) -Mil Coracoes (Gian e Giovani) -Amigo Seu (Gian e Giovani) -A Gente Nao Consegue se Amar (Gian and Giovani) -E Pra Sempre te Amar (Guilherme and Santiago) -Quem Ama Uma Vez Nao Deixa de Amar (Guilherme and Santiago) -Imortal (Sandy and Junior) -ABCDE (Guilherme and Santiago) -A Cada Dez Palavras (KLB) -O amor e Feito Flexa (Titanic Version) (Sandy e Junior)

American culture

Sergio is a great admirer of American culture. He travels every year to the United States since 1979 in pursuit of learning music. Since 1974 has been developing and disseminating the American country music in Brazil. Did stages and productions to enhance his artistic and musical projects. Wrote many songs with American composers, and part of them were themes of novels in Brazil.Listen Italian Culture

Sergio Carrer descended from a traditional Italian family. His grandfather Luigi Carrer, son of Pietro Carrer, was born in Treviso, Italy, in the province of Cessalto in 1903. Luigi fought by Italy in the Italian army in the First World War. After a serious injury in 1923 he moved to Brazil, more specific, in the city of Jau in Sao Paulo, where he met, Clementina Carrara, daughter of Italian immigrants. Luigi Carrer or Luis Carrer so registered in Brazil, falls for Clementina and shortly after, they married and had many children. Then between them, Landri Carrer (Sergio `s Father)

Discography

1983 Single, Ugly & Bad “Feio e Mau (Voo-Livre) 1997 CD Alo, Par ou Impar (WEA/Warner)

See also

·	List of main productions ·	List of artists who reached number one on Brazilian chart

References

External links

Reba MacEntire http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18aAvsgjYSc

Vanessa Camargo http://www.letras.com.br/wanessa-camargo/eu-quero-ser-mais-eu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3v5k-3ql-E

Chitaozinho e Xororo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHJCVbeKL8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJo9PCCxNB8

Guilherme e Santiago http://letras.terra.com.br/guilherme-santiago/165137/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRFgXyYuYc

Gian e Giovani http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9tlaZbA6k0 http://amigoseu.gianegiovani.letrasdemusicas.com.br/

Pedro e Thiago http://letras.terra.com.br/pedro-thiago/68683/ http://letras.terra.com.br/pedro-thiago/66144/

KLB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GR0gmn5SXA http://acada10palavras.klb.letrasdemusicas.com.br/

Sandy e Junior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NfDXepqZ4c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl1fPEMMQT8&feature=related

Yasmin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iussTk-5QGU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJbuvvXVQzk

Par ou Impar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxT0X7ga2aQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPxzX641Xwk&feature=related

Sidney 2000 Australia Paralympic Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8lSShh7ftM

Athens 2004 Greece Paralympic Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXX3Gr9inHs&feature=related