How beautiful it is to feel nature

Tim Maia’s “Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)” is a captivating and transformative piece of music that will transport you to the colorful landscape of Brazil’s soul and funk scene in the late 1970s. This enigmatic song, released in 1977, is from Tim Maia’s legendary album “Racional,” which marked a significant departure from his previous work, as the great artist was undergoing a profound spiritual awakening.

During this period, Tim Maia was introduced to a religious philosophy called “Cultura Racional,” founded by Brazilian author Manoel Jacintho Coelho. This philosophy profoundly affected him and inspired him to create a two-volume album centered around this newfound enlightenment. “Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)” is a mesmerizing track that perfectly encapsulates the spiritual journey of Maia and his quest for inner peace and cosmic understanding.

The lyrics of the song, sung in Portuguese, exude a sense of hope, tranquility, and the search for a higher meaning in life. “Que beleza é sentir a natureza / Ter certeza pr’onde vai / E de onde vem” (How beautiful it is to feel nature / To be sure where it’s going / And where it comes from), Tim Maia sings with an impassioned voice, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the deeply reflective world he has created. The song is driven by a smooth melody, groovy bassline, and a relaxed tempo that can evoke a sense of tranquility and reflection in the listener.

“Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)” not only stands as a testament to Tim Maia’s musical genius but also as a snapshot of a unique and transformative period in his life. This spiritual phase, however, was short-lived, as Tim eventually abandoned the “Cultura Racional” and returned to his more hedonistic lifestyle. Nonetheless, the song and the entire “Racional” album remain as enduring and fascinating pieces of music history.