Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Carnaval (2) is a Tango written by Pedro Blasco and composed by Francisco Rotundo.
The emotional crux of Carnaval (2) lies in its vivid depiction of the fleeting nature of joy and escape found in the carnival amidst routine and struggles. The lyrics poetically narrate the commencement, peak, and closure of the carnival, metaphorically reflecting the cyclical journey of human experiences marked by brief festivities and longer phases of hardship. The repeated exhortation, “¡Vamos cholita!, ¡Vamo´ a bailar!” (Come on, little girl, let’s dance), encapsulates the urge to seize fleeting moments of joy. This narrative is modal, capturing the rhythmic return to reality after brief escapes.
Authentic cultural elements like “quenas” (Andean flutes) and “cajas” (drums) not only authenticate the soundtrack of Carnaval but symbolize the temporal music and rhythm of life, respectively. These instruments are first described as initiating the carnival, creating an ambiance of celebration, and later, marking its end, signaling a return to routine. The metaphoric use of “Infierno largo” (Long hell) juxtaposes the joyous escape of the festival against the challenging grind of daily life, induced symbolically by the prolonged notes of hardship extending beyond the carnival’s temporary joy.
The year 1953 in Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheavals, mirrors the thematic elements of transience and struggle in ‘Carnaval (2)’. These were times when cultural expressions, like Tango, served both as escapism and a subtle reflection of the societal state. The cyclic nature of struggles and temporary reliefs echoed in the lyrics might subtly comment on the repetitive cycles of political promises and their short-lived fulfillments common in the era.
Pedro Blasco, notably recognized in the tango genre, infused his works with a deep sense of cultural and emotional narratives that resonate widely with themes of nostalgia, celebration, and human sentiment.