Maia released his first album in 1970 and recorded frequently throughout his career. The Racional albums are now regarded as classics and saw re-release in 2005. Eventually in 1975, Maia got fed up with the cult, destroyed the unsold records and went back to his carefree life. Eventually, the artist could only perform at events promoted by the Rational Culture. While the lead single 'Que Beleza (ImunizaÃ§Ã£o Racional)' had some airplay, at the time these records were not well received, due to inadequate distribution, and the spiritual content alienating both the radios and Maia's fans. 1 & 2 for the newly found spiritual content, but Maia bought the master tapes from them and released the albums independently through label Seroma Discos, which would split its profits with the cult. RCA rejected the albums Tim Maia Racional, Vols.

Maia converted to the cult, abandoned the drugs and red meat, and decided to write the lyrics for the songs about the knowledge contained in the book. In his house Maia found the book Universo em Desencanto (Disenchanting Universe), revolving around the cult of Rational Culture. The instrumental parts were all ready when Maia went to his composing friend TibÃ©rio Gaspar for help with the lyrics. 1970s Īfter his fourth album, Maia left Polydor for RCA Victor, who offered him a chance to record a double album. Maia managed a deal with Polydor/Philips and recorded the successful single 'Primavera'. He became more visible after 1969 when he launched his 'These Are the Songs,' which was re-recorded by Elis Regina in the next year in a duo with Maia. Maia also wrote one of Carlos' hits, 'NÃ£o Vou Ficar'. His first single in 1968, 'Meu PaÃs' backed by 'Sentimento', went unnoticed, as was another single, 'These Are the Songs'/'What Do You Want to Bet?', recorded in English for RGE Discos. By the end of 1967 Maia managed to send a homemade recording to Carlos, who got Maia a deal for a single at CBS and an appearance on the Jovem Guarda TV program.

Carlos was inaccessible, but Maia started to perform in SÃ£o Paulo's nightlife and in Wilson Simonal's radio program, and also had a televised appearance at TV Bandeirantes with Os Mutantes. Eventually he decided to move to SÃ£o Paulo to try to get help to kickstart his musical career from Carlos, who was beginning to enjoy the massive success of Jovem Guarda with Esteves. After returning, Maia had a few unsuccessful jobs and arrests in Rio.

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