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Armonía

Armonía is a Tango written by Virgilio Candeloro and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1929. The Tango Armonía is written by Virgilio Candeloro, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Armonía with the singer Juán Carlos Delson.
“Armonía,” meaning “Harmony” in English, is a tapestry of entwined melodies and rhythms. Like a tango whispered between two souls, it captures the essence of balance and unity, where each note complements the next. This musical piece evokes the delicate dance of emotions, weaving together tension and release into an exquisite, timeless embrace.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Juán Carlos Delson

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Virgilio Candeloro

Composer

1929/12/6

Date

Juán Carlos Delson
Juán Carlos Delson
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Armonía

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

Letra del Tango Armonía

Yo soy un reo bueno, bastantes golpes

he dao por la vida como un maleta,

hoy vivo descansando en mis ilusiones

recordando rechifles e historias viejas.

¿Los amigos? Los quiero pero me estorban,

pues no salgo de farra ni vengo del centro,

vos sos joven, mañana verás conmigo

la verdad más sublime de los modestos.



¿Querés más alegría, querés más dicha

que regresar rendido por el trabajo

y que te salte al cuello tu compañera

con el dulce homenaje de un beso largo?

¿Querés más alegría que ver tu vieja

metida en el trastorno de la cocina,

los hermanitos pibes, tus propios hijos,

la comunión sincera de la familia?…



El perro que te sale ladrando al paso,

el amable reproche de la abuelita,

un disco en la victrola que suena un tango

y la paz de la cama, siempre bendita.

Soy feliz, amparado por mi modestia

Pero llegó la hora de decir basta

y aquí me ves de ejemplo como bandera

feliz con mi pobreza, grande de alma

al lado de mi vieja y mi compañera.

English lyrics of the Tango "Armonía"

I’m a good ex-con, took quite a few hits
In life like a misfit,
Now I rest on my dreams
Recalling taunts and old stories.

My friends? I love them but they get in the way,
For I neither party nor come from downtown,
You’re young, tomorrow you’ll see with me
The greatest truth of the modest.

Do you want more joy, more bliss
Than to return worn out from work
And to have your partner jump at your neck
With the sweet tribute of a long kiss?
Do you want more joy than seeing your mother
Busy in the chaos of the kitchen,
Your young siblings, your own children,
The sincere communion of family?…

The dog that barks as you pass,
The kind reproach of grandma,
A record on the phonograph playing a tango
And the peace of the bed, always blessed.
I’m happy, sheltered by my modesty
But the time has come to say enough
And here you see me as an example like a flag
Happy with my poverty, great of soul
Beside my old lady and my partner.

Armonía by Celedonio Flores

Armonía is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Virgilio Candeloro.



Story behind the Tango Armonía

“Armonía” or “Harmony” in English, transcends the ordinary imagery of tango to reflect a deeper, peaceful contentment found in life’s simple moments. Through its lyrics, Celedonio Flores invites us into the world of a character who has experienced life’s harshness but finds solace in the comfort of home, family, and modesty. The tango tells a story of a man who is “feliz con mi pobreza, grande de alma” – happy in his poverty, magnanimous in spirit, highlighting the joy in everyday domestic experiences over material wealth.



Symbolism of Armonía

In “Armonía,” significant symbolic weight is placed on familial and quotidian objects and routines – the enthusiastic greeting of a dog, the chaos of the kitchen, a long kiss from a loved one, and the comfort of an old bed. Such elements contrast vast existential struggles, depicting a portrait where true joy is derived from personal relationships and simple pleasures. The “victrola que suena un tango,” indicates the presence of tango not just as music but as an evocative backdrop to life’s intimate moments, further enriching the domestic tapestry Celedonio Flores weaves with his words.



Armonía in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1929, “Armonía” emerges from a significant period in Argentine history marked by social and economic changes. The late 1920s in Argentina were a time of political disparity and the eve of the Great Depression. In such a context, “Armonía” serves as a reflective anthem for finding peace and happiness in simplicity and familial bonds, perhaps as a counter-response to the havoc and instability of the external world. The tango’s focus on home and harmony can be seen as a source of reassurance during turbulent times.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was an esteemed Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his vivid portrayals of life in Buenos Aires, often fusing wit with poignant observations of everyday life.