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A media luz

A media luz is a Tango written by Edgardo Donato and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1968. Florindo Sassone has recorded A media luz as an instrumental Tango.
“A Media Luz,” meaning “In Half Light” in English, paints a scene of tender, dimly lit moments filled with enchantment and mystery. The title suggests romantic encounters shrouded in shadow, where emotions are both concealed and revealed in the gentle interplay of light and dark. It’s a dance of intimacy, where secrets come alive, and dreams whisper softly.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Carlos Lenzi

Author

Edgardo Donato

Composer

1968/5/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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A media luz recorded by other Orchestras

A media luz recorded by other Orchestras

1968/5/16 – Caminito – Florindo Sassone
1968/5/15 – Milonguita (Esthercita) – Florindo Sassone
1968/5/15 – Una lagrima tuya – Florindo Sassone
1968/5/20 – C.T.V. – Armando Pontier
1968/5/20 – Pa- mi es igual (Siempre amigos) – Armando Pontier
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

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.
There are no doormen or neighbors.
Inside, cocktails and love.

A little apartment furnished by Maple:
piano, rug, and night lamp,
a telephone that answers,
a phonograph that weeps
old tangos of my beloved
and a porcelain cat
so it won’t howl at love.

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.
How soft the velvet
of love’s half-light!

Juncal 12, 24
Call without fear.
In the afternoon, tea with cookies;
at night, tango and singing.
On Sundays, tea dances;
on Mondays, desolation.
There’s everything in the little house:
cushions and couches;
it eats like a drugstore, fancy;
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” portrays a vivid picture of clandestine romance and intimate gatherings in Buenos Aires. The song opens with detailed directions to an unassuming apartment on Corrientes Street, where no doormen or neighbors can intrude. Here, a cocktail of love awaits, suggesting a secret, perhaps illicit, love affair. This narrative continues with a description of the cozy interior fitted with a piano, soft lighting, and other elements creating a setting ripe for romance and whispers of love. The inclusion of old tangos and the dim setting enhances the nostalgia and romantic vibe.



Symbolism of A media luz

The lantern’s dim light or “media luz” symbolizes the secrecy and ambiguity of the relationships depicted. It serves as a veil of discretion, where true feelings and intimate actions remain half-hidden, underlined by the “crepúsculo interior” or inner twilight. This sense of privacy and intimacy is further amplified by the description of the soft velvet and muted environments where these romantic encounters occur. The repeated referral to “a media luz” emphasizes not just the physical setting but also the emotional and psychological nuances of discreet, reserved expressions of love.



A media luz in historic Context

Recorded in 1968, during a time when Buenos Aires was a hub of cultural transformation and societal norms were slowly being challenged, “A media luz” sheds light on the private lives and social customs of its time. Tango was a dance of the people and often showcased the undercurrents of society through its bittersweet melodies and poignant lyrics. The specifying of addresses and times in the song captures the essence of city life, detailed and intimate yet grand, reflecting the dynamics of urban romance in mid-20th century Argentina.



Carlos Lenzi

Carlos Lenzi was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for capturing the spirit of Buenos Aires in his tangos.