("I will walk dressed and armed with the weapons of Saint George... So that my enemies, having feet, do not reach me; having hands, do not catch me; having eyes, do not see me...")
"São Jorge" is a cornerstone composition by the legendary Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal
The piece is characterized by its infectious rhythmic energy and intricate layering: Transcription: SAO JORGE - Hermeto Pascoal
Every June 23rd (Eve of Saint John) and April 23rd (Saint George’s Day), Hermeto has consistently organized special concerts where the setlist is exclusively dedicated to warrior orixás . The "Hermeto Pascoal São Jorge" concert on April 23, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro is considered a bootleg classic, featuring a 45-minute continuous improvisation where every musician had to wear red and play only on metal surfaces for the first 15 minutes.
In a world increasingly fragmented by cynicism and digital noise, Hermeto stands as a testament to the power of belief as creative fuel . He shows us that you can be a radical experimentalist and a man of faith. You can play a solo on a saucepan and be dressed in the invisible armor of a saint.
