Last updated on September 8, 2024

Agua de Beber (Water to Drink) by Funk Elastic, this is a famous bossa nova written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Portuguese lyrics written by Vinícius de Moraes and English lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The first release was by Vinícius de Moraes in 1961, but the most widely known performance is by Astrud Gilberto, released in 1963, and it has been covered by many artists since. The song carries a sense of longing and nostalgia that represents a musical snapshot of the cultural movement and artistic vibe that emerged in Brazil in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This instrumental version is arranged for two flutes and alto saxophone, with solos on tenor saxophone and piano.

Agua de Beber bossa nova by Funk Elastic is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. It might not be available at some stores and territories.

Zdenko Ivanušić – flute, alto & tenor saxophone, programing
Davor Dedić – piano
Krešimir Petar Pustički – mixing & mastering

composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim
arranged by Zdenko Ivanušić
released June 24, 2024
cover photo by Mian Rizwan from Pexels
Funk Elastic – Official Artist Channel @ YouTube