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A media luz

A media luz is a Tango written by Edgardo Donato and recorded by José Basso in 1949. The Tango A media luz is written by Edgardo Donato, José Basso has recorded A media luz with the singer Francisco Fiorentino.
The piece of music titled “A Media Luz,” translated to English as “Half-Light,” dances delicately between shadows and illumination. It evokes the intimate ambiance of a softly lit room, where mystery weaves through every glance and gesture. This tango invites one to explore the nuances of emotion and desire, where the half-light blurs reality and fantasy into a mesmerizing embrace.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Francisco Fiorentino

Singer

Carlos Lenzi

Author

Edgardo Donato

Composer

1949/9/16

Date

Francisco Fiorentino
Francisco Fiorentino
José Basso
José Basso

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A media luz recorded by other Orchestras

A media luz recorded by other Orchestras

1949/9/16 – Se han sentado las carretas – Jose Basso
1949/9/26 – Amigazo – Alfredo De Angelis
1949/9/26 – Buscando perdon – Alfredo De Angelis
1949/9/27 – Bien compadre – Osvaldo Pugliese
1949/9/27 – La cieguita – Osvaldo Pugliese
A media luz – 1963/12/17 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
A media luz – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Lucho Gatica
A media luz – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Raul Del Mar
A media luz – 1964/4/24 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
A media luz – 1980/7/4 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Argentino Ledesma
A media luz – 1941/10/13 – Edgardo Donato – Horacio Lagos
A media luz – 1950/7/7 – Edgardo Donato – Carlos Almada
A media luz – 1961/11/1 – Edgardo Donato – Andres Galarce
A media luz – 1956/8/16 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
A media luz – 1940/11/20 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno
A media luz – 1949/9/16 – Jose Basso – Francisco Fiorentino
A media luz – 1983/1/1 – Jose Basso –
A media luz – 1968/5/2 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
A media luz – 1968/5/16 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
A media luz – 1959/10/15 – Florindo Sassone – Andres Peiro
A media luz – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
A media luz – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
A media luz – 1977/1/1 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
A media luz – 1955/6/30 – Alfredo Gobbi – Instrumental
A media luz – 1927/5/19 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
A media luz – 1934/10/19 – Roberto Firpo – Carlos Varela
A media luz – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango A media luz

This is the translation of the Tango “A media luz” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “A media luz” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango A media luz

Corrientes 3, 4, 8,
segundo piso, ascensor.
No hay porteros ni vecinos.
Adentro, cocktail y amor.
Pisito que puso Maple:
piano, estera y velador,
un telefón que contesta,
una victrola que llora
viejos tangos de mi flor
y un gato de porcelana
pa’ que no maulle al amor.

Y todo a media luz,
que es un brujo el amor,
a media luz los besos,
a media luz los dos.
Y todo a media luz
crepúsculo interior.
¡Qué suave terciopelo
la media luz de amor!

Juncal 12, 24
Telefoneá sin temor.
De tarde, té con masitas;
de noche, tango y cantar.
Los domingos, tés danzantes;
los lunes, desolación,
Hay de todo en la casita:
almohadones y divanes;
come en botica, cocó;
alfombras que no hacen ruido
y mesa puesta al amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "A media luz"

Corrientes 3, 4, 8,
second floor, elevator.
No caretakers or neighbors.
Inside, cocktails and love.
A small apartment furnished by Maple:
piano, rug, and lamp,
a telephone that answers,
a phonograph that weeps
old tangos of my flower
and a porcelain cat
to keep love from meowing.

And everything in half-light,
for love is a sorcerer,
in half-light the kisses,
in half-light the two of us.
And everything in half-light,
an inner twilight.
What soft velvet
the half-light of love!

Juncal 12, 24
Phone without fear.
In the afternoon, tea with cookies;
at night, tango and singing.
On Sundays, tea dances;
on Mondays, desolation.
The little house has everything:
cushions and couches;
eats like a chemist, coco;
carpets that don’t make noise
and a table set for love.

A media luz by Carlos Lenzi

A media luz is a Tango written by Carlos Lenzi and composed by Edgardo Donato.



Story behind the Tango A media luz

“A media luz” narrates a vivid tableau of clandestine love set in a discreet apartment. The lyrics delicately balance between secrecy and passion, expressing a mood where romance unfolds behind partially closed doors. The narrative begins with a specific address – Corrientes 3, 4, 8 – specifying the location as private and welcoming, devoid of doormen or neighbors – indicating a space for intimate encounters away from prying eyes. The setting features a notably cozy atmosphere with a cocktail of love, enhanced by a space furnished for comfort and romance. As the tango progresses, it switches scenes to another address, “Juncal 12, 24”, inviting the listener to call without fear and describes an environment fit for afternoon teas, evening tango songs, and desolate Monday blues, painting a rich picture of the lifestyle and emotional cadence embraced by the song’s subjects.



Symbolism of A media luz

The term “a media luz,” which translates to “in half-light” or “dim light,” symbolizes the ambivalence and subtlety of the featured romance. This partial illumination may suggest the secretive, perhaps forbidden nature of the liaisons described. The dim lighting functions as both a practical and atmospheric tool, softening the environment and creating an intimate, velvety ambiance that fosters closeness and privacy. The repeated emphasis on this setting underlines the key role that atmosphere plays in the nurturing of romance and sensuality described in the tango. Additionally, objects like the “porcelain cat” that doesn’t meow symbolize the necessity of silence and discretion in this love affair.



A media luz in historic Context

Created in post-World War II Argentina, at a time when the country was undergoing significant social and economic changes, “A media luz” captures an era of complexity in personal and societal relationships. The addresses mentioned, Corrientes and Juncal, are streets in Buenos Aires known for their vibrant nightlife and bohemian culture, which suggest that the tango is set in a world where traditional norms might be more fluid, and the pursuit of personal desires could take precedence over social convention. The lyrics reflect a narrative style prevalent in the late 1940s, focusing on everyday dramas and the pursuit of hidden pleasures within the urban landscape.



Carlos Lenzi

Carlos Lenzi was a lyricist who contributed to the Golden Age of Argentine tango, deeply influencing the genre with his narratives rich in everyday life and emotion.