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Cuatro compases

Cuatro compases is a Tango written by Atilio Bruni and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1942. The Tango Cuatro compases is written by Atilio Bruni, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Cuatro compases with the singer Alberto Castillo.
“Cuatro compases,” meaning “Four Bars” in English, is a musical composition that captures the fleeting moments and emotions within a brief melodic span. Each bar is a heartbeat, a whisper of passion, expertly interwoven to tell a story with minimal notes. This evocative piece distills the essence of a dance or feeling, offering profound depth within its simplicity.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Alberto Castillo

Singer

Oscar Rubens

Author

Atilio Bruni

Composer

1942/11/4

Date

Alberto Castillo
Alberto Castillo
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Cuatro compases recorded by other Orchestras

Cuatro compases recorded by other Orchestras

1942/11/4 – Recuerdo – Ricardo Tanturi
1942/11/4 – Adios adios corazon – Jose Garcia
1942/11/4 – Felicita – Jose Garcia
1942/10/30 – Gricel – Anibal Troilo
1942/11/10 – Sorbos amargos – Lucio Demare
Cuatro compases – 1942/12/1 – Miguel Calo – Raul Beron
Cuatro compases – 1942/11/4 – Ricardo Tanturi – Alberto Castillo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cuatro compases

This is the translation of the Tango “Cuatro compases” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Cuatro compases” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Cuatro compases

Buena como nadie, linda como el sol,
reinaba por su pinta en el salón.
Bailando un tango nació nuestro romance,
mientras la orquesta tocaba estos compases.

Cuatro compases que alegraron
mi triste corazón
con un divino amor.

Tango milongón,
suave y compadrón,
que puso el encanto entre mis brazos.
Hoy, junto al calor
de su tierno amor
enterré la angustia de un fracaso.
Ya no lloro la maldad de aquélla;
¡ahora vivo tan feliz con ella!
Suena bandoneón,
que mi corazón
quiere esos compases recordar.

Buena como nadie, linda como el sol,
me trajo la alegría de su amor.
Se ha iluminado de nuevo el alma mía
al son de un tango que escucho todavía.

Cuatro compases milongueros
que fueron la emoción
de un nuevo y dulce amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuatro compases"

Good like no one, lovely as the sun,
she reigned over the hall with her flair.
Dancing a tango, our romance began,
while the orchestra played these chords.

Four chords that cheered
my sad heart
with a divine love.

Tango milongón,
smooth and bold,
that brought charm into my arms.
Today, with the warmth
of her tender love,
I buried the anguish of a failure.
I no longer cry over the malice of the past;
now I live so happily with her!
Play, bandoneón,
for my heart
wants to remember these chords.

Good like no one, lovely as the sun,
she brought me the joy of her love.
My soul has lit up again
to the sound of a tango I still hear.

Four milonguero chords
that were the emotion
of a new and sweet love.

Cuatro compases by Oscar Rubens

Cuatro compases is a Tango written by Oscar Rubens and composed by Atilio Bruni.

Story behind the Tango Cuatro compases

The lyrics of “Cuatro compases” chronicle a profound romantic tale sparked within the rhythmic bounds of a tango dance. Far from a mere backdrop, the dance floor offers a transformative space where the narrator finds solace and redemption. The narrator vividly recounts the initial encounter with a person described as “good as no one, beautiful as the sun,” highlighting a dramatic change from loneliness to companionship and love through the magic of the tango.


Themes of transformation and healing are evident as the tango music, specifically the four beats or “cuatro compases,” plays a pivotal role in soothing the narrator’s “sad heart” and replacing past sorrows associated with a prior failure with newfound joy and love.


Symbolism of Cuatro compases

The repeated reference to “cuatro compases,” which translates to “four beats” in English, symbolizes the rhythm of tango that not only forms the musical structure but also represents moments of emotional transition and connection. It signifies the small yet crucial moments that have the power to redefine one’s emotional state. The tango, more than a dance, becomes a symbol of romantic revival and emotional catharsis, encapsulating both passion and rebirth.


Additionally, the use of phrases like “suave y compadrón” (smooth and swaggering) and descriptions such as “Hoy, junto al calor de su tierno amor” (Today, by the warmth of her tender love) dramatically color the narrative, lending a visceral and vibrant quality to the emerging love story, enriched by the cultural nuances of Argentine tango-milonga traditions.


Cuatro compases in historic Context

“Cuatro compases” was created in 1942 in Argentina, a time when tango music and dance were integral to the country’s cultural identity and experiencing a golden age. During this era, tango lyrics often reflected themes of love, nostalgia, and personal transformation, resonating deeply with the social atmosphere and the emotional fabric of the Argentine people.


The historical importance of tango as both an escape and an expression of personal feelings is crucial to understanding the emotional depth of this song. Rubens uses the tango not just as a musical style but as a therapeutic motif that captures and heals the emotional scars of his characters.


Oscar Rubens

Oscar Rubens was a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his evocative lyrics that often delve into themes of love, melancholy, and passion.