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Aromas

Aromas is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1928. Julio De Caro has recorded Aromas as an instrumental Tango.
“Aromas,” translating to “Scents” in English, evokes a vivid tapestry of memories and emotions through its melody. The music dances like a swirling breeze, carrying with it the fragrant whispers of forgotten moments and distant places. Each note unfolds like a blossoming flower, inviting listeners to journey through a landscape rich in nostalgia and longing.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1928/6/18

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Aromas recorded by other Orchestras

Aromas recorded by other Orchestras

1928/6/18 – La vieja esta en la cueva – Osvaldo Fresedo
1928/6/18 – Pasion – Osvaldo Fresedo
1928/6/20 – Yo soy un tipo bien – Osvaldo Fresedo
1928/6/20 – Alas caidas – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1928/6/20 – Una tirada – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Aromas – 1938/11/23 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Roberto Ray
Aromas – 1943/6/28 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
Aromas – 1956/5/16 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Carlos Barrios
Aromas – 1950/11/28 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Aromas – 1928/6/18 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Aromas

En mi pecho anida una pena
que no sé del todo explicar,
sólo siento que corre serena
una vida que pasa y se va.
Como aromas deja el pasado
de otro tiempo que fue mejor,
y ese sueño de niño dorado
vio lo cierto cuando despertó.

Es el recuerdo de ayer
que me invita a pensar,
porque palpito en él:
las aventuras de amor,
el colegio, el placer
que hallaba juguetón.
Y de las flores de casa
aquel perfume embriagador
ya no siente el que pasa
porque fue el tiempo
quien lo llevó.

Cuando tu mente vuelva
a los años que se van,
siempre verá la huella
con antojo de llorar.

¡Cuántas las ilusiones!…
¡Cuantas mi alma vio pasar,
y ellas están entonces
casi borradas porque se van!

English lyrics of the Tango "Aromas"

In my chest nests a sorrow
that I cannot fully explain;
I just feel serene it flows,
a life passing and ebbing away.
Like scents left by the past
from a time that was better,
and that dream of a golden child
saw the truth when he woke.

It is yesterday’s memory
that invites me to think,
for in it I feel a pulse:
the love adventures,
the school, the pleasure
found in playful times.
And from the flowers at home,
that intoxicating scent
is no longer felt by those who pass,
for it was time
that took it away.

When your mind returns
to the years that fade,
it will always see the trace
with a desire to cry.

How many illusions!…
How many my soul saw pass by,
and there they are then
almost faded for they go away.

Aromas by Emilio Fresedo

Aromas is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.



Story behind the Tango Aromas

“Aromas” is laden with the reflective sorrow of nostalgia. Emilio Fresedo delves deep into the realm of memory, encapsulating the universal experience of looking back on youth and its fleeting beauties. Throughout the lyrics, there’s a prevailing sense of lament for the bygone days, symbolized by fragrances—the “aromas” left behind by a life once fully lived. This recalls memories that fade just like scents over time. The structure of the tango, deliberate and slow, mirrors the heavy, contemplative mood of revisiting the irrevocable past.



Symbolism of Aromas

In “Aromas,” Emilio Fresedo utilizes the symbols of scents and ephemeral experiences throughout his lyrics to convey the transient nature of time and the permanence of emotional impressions. “Como aromas deja el pasado” (The past leaves behind aromas) is a poignant metaphor that captures the essence of memories that linger subtly yet significantly in our lives—much like the lingering note of a fragrance. The reference to “las flores de casa” (the flowers of home) brings a vivid, sensory dimension to nostalgia, linking specific smells to moments of joy and innocence lost to time.



Aromas in Historic Context

Recorded in 1928, “Aromas” emerged at a time when Argentina was experiencing significant social and economic changes. The passage from a simpler, pastoral nation into a more complex, urban society is reflected in the nostalgic tone of the tango. It is a lament for the simplicity and purity of past times that resonated with many during Argentine tango’s golden age, where society clung to the romance of its youthful past as it moved towards modernity. This context enriches the lyrics, infusing them with a collective yearning for the historical and emotional landscapes that were rapidly changing.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo was an influential author in the realm of Argentine Tango, often collaborating with his brother Osvaldo, a renowned composer and bandoneon player.