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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.
Bajo el cono azul is a Tango written by Carmelo Volpe and composed by Alfredo De Angelis.
The lyrics of “Bajo el cono azul” tell the poignant tale of Susú, a dancer whose life is marked by fleeting love and betrayal. The imagery used evocatively portrays her dancing alone under a spotlight (“bajo el cono azul de luz”), symbolizing both her moment in the limelight and her isolation. The dance floor becomes a space for the expression of her internal struggles, as reflected in her “corazón oprimido” (oppressed heart) and the lament for the love lost to betrayal. The repetition of her youth (“veinte años”) and lost love exposes the cyclical and unchanging nature of her despair, which was intensified after an illusion of love in Paris led only to disappointment.
The “cono azul de luz” or “blue cone of light” can be seen as a central motif within this Tango. It symbolically represents the artificial yet tempting glow of fame or allure, similar to the deceptive spotlight that attracts a moth—another recurring symbol within the song. Susú, likened to a butterfly aspiring to reach the sun, finds herself entrapped by the superficial glare of a spotlight, suggesting the lure of fame and heartfelt yearnings that ultimately lead to solitude and emotional hardship. The light is deceiving, leading not to a life-giving source like the sun but to something momentarily dazzling yet ultimately cold and isolating.
Recorded in 1958, “Bajo el cono azul” emerges during the golden era of Argentine Tango, a time when this dance genre mirrored the socio-economic landscapes and emotional pulse of Argentine society. The post-war period was marked by a deep nostalgia and disillusionment, paralleled in the themes of lost loves and broken dreams often encapsulated in Tango lyrics. Carmelo Volpe, via this narrative, might be reflecting on the broader societal experience of coping with changes and lost illusions, mirroring a universal theme of pursuit and loss. Susú’s tale of moving to and from Paris also touches upon the themes of migration and the search for better opportunities, common in post-war narratives.
Carmelo Volpe was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative contributions to the Tango genre.