Conversely, his 1980s musical repertoire presented an increased development of dance trends, such as disco and soul, as well as the previous incorporation of rock and punk. However, Gil says that his 1994 album Acoustic was not such a new direction, as he had previously performed unplugged with Caetano Veloso. He describes the method of playing as easier than other types of performance, as the energy of acoustic playing is simple and influenced by its roots. Gil has been criticized for a conflicting involvement in both authentic Brazilian music and the worldwide musical arena. He has had to walk a fine line, simultaneously remaining true to traditional Bahian styles and engaging with commercial markets. Listeners in Bahia have been much more accepting of his blend of music styles, while those in southeast Brazil felt at odds with it.
Conversely his 1980s musical repertoire presented an increased development of dance trends such as disco and soul as well as the previous incorporation of rock and punk However Gil says that his 1994 album Acoustic was not such a new direction as he had previously performed unplugged with Caetano Veloso He describes the method of playing as easier than other types of performance as the energy of acoustic playing is simple and influenced by its roots Gil has been criticized for a conflicting involvement in both authentic Brazilian music and the worldwide musical arena He has had to walk a fine line simultaneously remaining true to traditional Bahian styles and engaging with commercial markets Listeners in Bahia have been much more accepting of his blend of music styles while those in southeast Brazil felt at odds with it