 He also wrote "Primeiro Andar" ("First Walk"), "Os Pássaros" ("The Birds"), and "Paquetá" (Paquetá is a small island in Rio de Janeiro).In 2006, Amarante won the prize of "Best Instrumentalist" in the Prêmio Multishow (Multishow Awards).In April 2007 the band announced they were going on hiatus, since 2009, the band has been gathering from years to years for concerts and musical tours.