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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.
Charlemos is a Tango written by [Author’s Name] and composed by Luis Rubistein.
“Charlemos” tells the tale of a bittersweet and fleeting connection that arises through a phone call. The narrator reaches out intending to speak with Renée, only to find she no longer exists, or perhaps, never did. The subsequent conversation with the person on the other line becomes a moment of refuge, a shared space where both can escape their solitude. There’s an expression of yearning, an acknowledgment of life’s transience, as they engage in this surreal dialogue, highlighting the comfort that can be found in conversing and dreaming, even momentarily.
The primary themes are loneliness, yearning for connection, and the ephemeral nature of dreams. Language choices like “La tarde es triste” (The afternoon is sad) and “Soy el cautivo de un sueño tan fugaz” (I am captive of such a fleeting dream) emphasize the melancholic and transient nature of the interaction. The recurring urging to “Charlemos” (Let’s chat) symbolizes a desire for companionship, while “corazón a corazón” (heart to heart) delves into an intimate connection beyond physical presence. Furthermore, the poignant revelation, “Soy ciego” (I am blind), adds a layer of vulnerability and an impediment not just physical but emotional, rendering his dreams all the more unreachable.
Written in 1941, during a turbulent period in world history, with World War II affecting lives globally, this tango emerges from Buenos Aires—a city known for its rich tango culture. At that time, tango itself was a vehicle for expressing both personal and societal hardships. The longing for companionship in “Charlemos” can be seen as reflective of the broader human desire for connection amidst uncertainty. The anonymous urban setting, single-pointed to with “Belgrano sesenta once” (a potential address), locals would recognize as a typical practice of using well-known city streets to ground the emotionally heavy themes of tango in real-world geography.
Luis Rubistein was an influential composer in the Argentine tango scene, contributing significantly to the rich tapestry of music that defines and captures the essence of Buenos Aires during the golden age of tango.