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Del compás te llaman rey

Del compás te llaman rey is a Tango written by Carlos Lázzari and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1962. The Tango Del compás te llaman rey is written by Carlos Lázzari, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Del compás te llaman rey with the singer Horacio Palma.
“Del compás te llaman rey,” or “From the Rhythm They Call You King,” is an evocative phrase that pays homage to the mastery of music’s pulse and beat. It’s an ode to the musicians whose deft control over tempo commands attention and respect. Like a king reigning over his realm, the musician’s mastery transforms silence into a vibrant tapestry of sound.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Horacio Palma

Singer

Héctor Bello Schmitt

Author

Carlos Lázzari

Composer

1962/9/6

Date

Horacio Palma
Horacio Palma
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Del compás te llaman rey

This is the translation of the Tango “Del compás te llaman rey” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Del compás te llaman rey” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Del compás te llaman rey

Flaco, porteño y cabrero
Buen amigo y bien de ley,
Lo quieren todos los reos
Lo aplaude la gente bien.
Por sus venas corre tango
La sangre la dio por él,
Les presento a Juan D´Arienzo…
Del compás lo llaman rey.

Empezó a tallar de firme
Allá por el treinta y seis,
Con tu batuta aquel tango
Lindo y llorón se hizo guapo,
El corte era un puro ritmo,
Vos le diste tu compás.
Ya no es solo Buenos Aires,
Que baila tu tango macho,
Hoy el mundo entero aplaude
Tu figura que es mundial.

Hablado:
Ágil, nervioso en el palco,
¡Quién te viera dirigir!,
Poniendo el alma en la orquesta
Enloquece al bailarín.

Y quién te viera en tu casa
Sencillo, alegre y cordial,
Rodeado de tus amigos
Para quienes no hay igual,
Con este tango sencillo
Tu pueblo te abraza, Juan.

English lyrics of the Tango "Del compás te llaman rey"

Thin, from Buenos Aires, and grumpy,
A fine friend, remarkably fair,
All the convicts love him,
And the high-class crowd applauds him.
Tango runs through his veins,
He gave his blood for it,
Let me introduce Juan D’Arienzo…
They call him the king of beat.

He started cutting his path firmly
Back around ‘thirty-six,
With your baton that tango,
Pretty and weepy, got tough,
The cut was pure rhythm,
You gave it your beat.
It’s not just Buenos Aires anymore,
That dances your macho tango,
Today the entire world applauds
Your figure that’s worldwide.

Spoken:
Agile, nervous on the podium,
Who could see you conduct!,
Putting soul into the orchestra
Drives the dancer mad.

And who could see you at home
Simple, cheerful, and warm,
Surrounded by your friends
For whom there’s no equal,
With this simple tango
Your people embrace you, Juan.

Del compás te llaman rey by Héctor Bello Schmitt

Del compás te llaman rey is a Tango written by Héctor Bello Schmitt and composed by Carlos Lázzari.


Story behind the Tango Del compás te llaman rey

The Tango “Del compás te llaman rey” narrates a profound admiration and respect for Juan D’Arienzo, an iconic figure in the Tango world. The lyrics characterize D’Arienzo as a beloved, law-abiding friend, esteemed by both the common and the elite, who imbued Tango with a vibrant and rhythmic soul through his music. He is presented as a pioneer who reshaped Tango with his unique style, emphasizing rhythm from 1936 onwards, earning him the title “King of the Beat.”


Symbolism of Del compás te llaman rey

The phrase “Del compás te llaman rey,” meaning “From the beat they call you king” in English, encapsulates the core theme of the Tango—reverence for D’Arienzo’s transformation of Tango music. The lyrics make frequent references to his commitment and emotional intensity, suggesting the deep connection and impact he has on Tango and its audiences worldwide. The symbolism here extends to the sense of unity and enthusiasm D’Arienzo brings to his listeners, turning somber melodies into energetic dances.


Del compás te llaman rey in historic Context

Recorded in the atmosphere of 1962 Buenos Aires, Argentina, “Del compás te llaman rey” reflects a period when Tango was not just a dance or musical genre but an integral component of cultural identity. During this time, Tango was evolving, and D’Arienzo played a significant role in this transformation, infusing the traditional sound with a vigorous and rhythmic zest that appealed globally. This shift not only rejuvenated the local music scene but also resonated worldwide, as indicated in the lyrics “Hoy el mundo entero aplaude Tu figura que es mundial”—”Today the whole world applauds your global stature.”


Héctor Bello Schmitt

Héctor Bello Schmitt was a renowned lyricist in the Tango genre, celebrated for his evocative words and deep connection to Argentine culture.