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Carillón de La Merced

Carillón de La Merced is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1931. The Tango Carillón de La Merced is written by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Carillón de La Merced with the singer Teófilo Ibáñez.
“Carillón de La Merced,” or “Chimes of Mercy,” evokes the gentle peal of bells from the heart of an old sanctuary. The melodic dance of each chime sings tales of compassion and grace, resonating through the silent corridors of time. It whispers to the soul, inviting reflection and solace in a world yearning for tenderness.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Teófilo Ibáñez

Singer

Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo Le Pera

Author

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Composer

1931/1/1

Date

Teófilo Ibáñez
Teófilo Ibáñez
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Carillón de La Merced recorded by other Orchestras

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Carillon de La Merced – 1931/1/1 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Teofilo Ibanez
Carillon de La Merced – 1941/9/26 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz
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Carillon de La Merced – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Carillon de La Merced – 1970/5/5 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Carillon de La Merced – 1931/9/17 – Roberto Firpo – Principe Azul
Carillon de La Merced – 1979/6/7 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Goyeneche
Carillon de La Merced – 1931/6/9 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Ernesto Fama

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Carillón de La Merced

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

Letra del Tango Carillón de La Merced

Yo no sé por qué extraña
razón te encontré,
Carrillón de Santiago
que está en la Merced,
con tu voz inmutable,
la voz de mi andar,
de viajero incurable
que quiere olvidar.

Milagro peregrino
que un llanto combinó.
Tu canto, como yo,
se cansa de vivir
y rueda sin saber
dónde morir…

Penetraste el secreto
de mi corazón,
porque oyendo tu son
la nombré sin querer.
Y es así como hoy sabes
quién era y quién fue,
¡la que busco llorando
y… que no encontraré!

Mi vieja confidencia
te dejo, Carillón.
Se queda en un tañir,
y al volver a partir
me llevo tu emoción
como un adiós.

English lyrics of the Tango "Carillón de La Merced"

I don’t know why, through some strange
reason I found you,
Santiago’s bell tower
located at La Merced,
with your unchanging voice,
the voice of my journey,
of an incurable traveler
who wants to forget.

A pilgrim’s miracle
that combined with a sob.
Your song, just like me,
grows tired of living
and rolls without knowing
where to die…

You penetrated the secret
of my heart,
because hearing your sound
I named her unintentionally.
And that’s how you now know
who she was and who she is,
the one I seek crying
and… will not find!

My old confidant,
I leave you, Bell Tower.
It stays in a chime,
and as I depart again
I take your emotion
as a farewell.

Carillón de La Merced by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo Le Pera

Carillón de La Merced is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo Le Pera and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.



Story behind the Tango Carillón de La Merced

The tango “Carillón de La Merced” revolves around the powerful and symbolic sound of a carillon, a set of bells usually housed in a tower, located in Santiago which is inside the church La Merced. The song communicates a tale of poignant memories and longing intertwined with the consistent and familiar sound of the bell, which acts as both a motive for reflection and a trigger for painful memories. The narrator encounters the bells, bringing back unresolved feelings and memories of a lost love, whom he inadvertently recalls upon hearing the bells’ chime. This moment of narrative collision beautifully encapsulates a journey both physical and emotional.



Symbolism of Carillón de La Merced

The “Carillón,” or set of bells, in this tango plays a critical symbolic role. It represents time, memory, and perhaps inevitability. The carillon’s immutable voice suggests the idea that some aspects of existence, such as past experiences and their emotional imprint, remain unchangeable. Phrases like “Milagro peregrino” (pilgrim miracle) and references to crying underscore a deep sense of spiritual seeking and personal loss. The bell becomes a companion in the narrator’s struggle with his past and his pain, offering an auditory embrace that is constantly reflecting his internal landscape of grief and memory.



Carillón de La Merced in Historic Context

Recorded in 1931, a period filled with social and economic upheaval globally and in Argentina, “Carillón de La Merced” brings to life the personal amidst the larger historical narrative. The reference to “La Merced” and a carillón might pinpoint an existing place where people could seek solace during hard times. The mention of Santiago possibly refers to the area surrounding Santiago del Estero in Argentina, a place of historic significance. This setting forms the backdrop to the thematic threads of loss and searching, resonating deeply with an audience living through an era of uncertainty.



Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo Le Pera

Enrique Santos Discépolo and Alfredo Le Pera were prominent figures in the Argentine music scene, known for their profound contributions to the genre of tango. They infused their music and lyrics with deep emotional undertones and social commentary, resonating with listeners across socio-economic divides.