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Allá en el bajo

Allá en el bajo is a Tango written by Pedro Noda and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1926. Julio De Caro has recorded Allá en el bajo as an instrumental Tango.
“Allá en el bajo,” translated as “Down There in the Lowlands,” evokes images of distant, shadowed places where stories quietly unfold. This piece of music whispers the mysteries and nostalgia hidden within the corners of the soul, capturing the essence of life’s unseen currents. It sings of echoes that resonate with heartfelt longing and untouched dreams, inviting listeners to journey into a world beyond the horizon.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Gerónimo Martinelli Massa, Ismael Aguilar

Author

Pedro Noda

Composer

1926/6/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Allá en el bajo recorded by other Orchestras

Allá en el bajo recorded by other Orchestras

1926/6/17 – Ojos que brillan – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/6/17 – Pebeta linda – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/6/9 – Ivette – Julio De Caro
1926/6/9 – La rayuela – Julio De Caro
1926/6/24 – Confesion (3) – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Alla en el bajo – 1926/11/24 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Alla en el bajo – 1926/6/16 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Allá en el bajo

Allá en el Bajo… Las sombras duermen,
callado el río soñando está…
El viento gime su canto en los sauzales
la noche se estremece
y lejos ladra un can…
Dos hombres llegan…
Son dos rivales;
que en duelo criollo, resolverán,
que el brazo diga quién tiene más derecho
a desflorar los besos
de la mujer fatal…

Mientras los guapos con entereza
juegan la vida con ansia fiera,
ella en el baile, la muy taimada,
sólo se acuerda de que es mujer.
Y en las cadencias que dan los fuelles
provocativo su cuerpo ondula.
En la serpiente que en las pupilas
guarda el veneno de la pasión.

La lucha es brava, no se dan alce.
los dos rivales están de pie,
amaga el brazo, chispean los facones
y brillan las miradas
cargadas de rencor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Allá en el bajo"

Over there in the lowlands… Shadows sleep,
the quiet river is dreaming…
The wind moans its song in the willow trees,
the night shudders,
and far away a dog barks…
Two men arrive…
They are rivals;
in a Creole duel, they will resolve
whether might says who has more right
to deflower the kisses
of the fatal woman…

While the toughs with resolve
gamble their lives with fierce longing,
she at the dance, the very cunning one,
only remembers that she is a woman.
And in the rhythms that the bellows give,
her body sways provocatively.
In the snake that in the pupils
holds the venom of passion.

The fight is fierce, they give no quarter.
the two rivals are on their feet,
the arm feints, the knives sparkle
and the glances shine
loaded with rancor.

Allá en el bajo by Gerónimo Martinelli Massa, Ismael Aguilar

Allá en el bajo is a Tango written by Gerónimo Martinelli Massa, Ismael Aguilar and composed by Pedro Noda.



Story behind the Tango Allá en el bajo

The lyrics of “Allá en el bajo” intricately portray a scene set in the lower parts of a rural area, possibly near a river – evoking imagery of shadows resting and a quiet, dreaming river. This setting forms the backdrop for a dramatic confrontation between two men, rivals, who resolve their dispute through a traditional duel. This duel revolves around their mutual desire for a woman described as fatal, highlighting themes of love, jealousy, and honor deeply rooted in Argentine cultural narratives.



Symbolism of Allá en el bajo

In “Allá en el bajo,” the river and the night play symbolic roles, representing the subconscious and unknown depths where human emotions, like the shadows, lie dormant. The dueling men symbolize the battle between passion and societal expectations, while the ‘woman fatal’ represents the allure and danger intertwined with desire. The snake imagery in the lyrics emphasizes the lethal nature of passion, reinforcing the destructive path of unchecked emotions.



Allá en el bajo in historic Context

Composed in 1926, during a time when tango was the voice of the lower classes in Argentine society, ‘Allá en el bajo’ captures the gritty reality of life in the less affluent areas of Argentina. The setting and the characters reflect a community where disputes were often settled directly between individuals, illustrating a raw slice of life from this period. The Tango serves as a mirror reflecting the struggles and societal norms of the time, emphasizing themes of honor and passion that were prevalent in the cultural fabric of early 20th century Argentina.



Gerónimo Martinelli Massa, Ismael Aguilar

Gerónimo Martinelli Massa and Ismael Aguilar were instrumental figures in Argentine music, particularly known for their contributions to the Tango genre during the early 20th century. Their works often reflected the social and cultural landscapes of Argentina.