Tiago Nacarato Explores Human Psychic Pain on His Fourth Album

PÚBLICO is pleased to feature Tiago Nacarato's latest artistic endeavor, "Não Sabia o Desamor," his fourth album, which marks a profound exploration of the human psyche. Nacarato, a celebrated singer-songwriter, has channeled a deeply personal experience – the loss of his grandmother in 2024 – into a collection of songs that confront "human, not physical but psychic pains."

This album represents a significant departure, delving into themes of emotional frailty, the impostor syndrome, and existential doubt. Nacarato's artistic process, described as "going with the flow of the wind," is intrinsically linked to his life experiences. The profound impact of his grandmother's death has evidently catalyzed a desire to articulate these complex emotional landscapes, offering listeners a space for introspection and shared vulnerability.

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Como criativo, vou um pouco ao sabor do vento. E aquilo que me vai acontecendo vai-me dando mais ou menos vontade de escrever, de fazer álbuns, etc. A morte da minha avó, há dois anos, foi um momento muito significativo para mim e suscitou-me este vontade de falar das fraquezas emocionais, tanto dessa ocasião como a síndrome do impostor como a dúvida: ‘deveria ter ido ou ficado, será que somos só paisagem?’ Ou seja, foi um disco em que me fixei mais nessas questões das dores humanas, não físicas mas psíquicas.

"Não Sabia o Desamor" is a testament to Nacarato's growth as an artist. The album's nine tracks showcase a blend of his own compositions and collaborations, including a poignant dedication to his grandmother, "Amélia." The meticulous construction of the album, with tracks recorded across different years, reflects a patient and deliberate creative journey. This approach allows for a rich tapestry of sound and emotion, capturing the nuances of his exploration into psychic suffering.

From a Portuguese cultural standpoint, Nacarato's work resonates with a tradition of introspective and emotionally resonant Fado and popular music. His willingness to bare his soul and tackle such intimate subjects with honesty and artistry is deeply admired. As he prepares to mark a decade in his career with concerts in Lisbon and Porto, "Não Sabia o Desamor" stands as a powerful statement of his artistic maturity and his unique contribution to the Portuguese music scene. It is this raw, honest engagement with the human condition that makes his music particularly compelling.

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Fui reunindo músicas vou gravando e guardando, como essa com o Eduardo Cardinho, Avesso, que é da autoria do meu querido amigo Diogo Brito e Faro e que foi gravada em pandemia, cada um na sua casa. Fui buscar Paisagem, que foi feita até antes da Avesso, com o Edu Mundo, uma música que sempre percorria o nosso círculo de saraus mas nunca tinha tido espaço num disco. Vou fazendo músicas e depois encaixo-as assim nos discos.