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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Amor (2) is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.
“Amor (2)” expresses a longing for an idealized and intoxicating love. It acknowledges love as a dreamlike, consuming force that enchants and bewilders like a spell. The Spanish lyrics, filled with evocative language, speak directly to Love as if addressing a person, emphasizing its profound impact on human emotions and experiences. The words “Sueño azul” (“blue dream”) and the comparison of love to liquor show its deep, often overwhelming nature.
Symbolic language plays a crucial role in “Amor (2),” with the mention of “light,” “spring,” and a “flower” symbolizing renewal, hope, and the blossoming of life through love. These motifs suggest that love is a transformative force that brings warmth and rejuvenation, akin to the sun in spring that prompts a flower to open. This comparison encapsulates the essence of love’s power to open and enrich one’s life in the simplest yet most profound ways.
Recorded in 1938 in Argentina, a time and place rich with tango history, “Amor (2)” embodies the classic tango’s reflective, deeply felt emotional and lyrical style. During this era, tango music and dance were integral to Argentine culture, serving as an expressive outlet and a form of emotional catharsis for many, reflecting personal and societal sentiments of love, loss, and hope. The song’s thematic focus on an ethereal, enchanting love mirrors the romanticism prevalent in the global arts during the late 1930s.
Emilio Fresedo was a significant figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his lyrical prowess and collaborations with his brother Osvaldo Fresedo, a renowned composer and bandoneon player.