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Después del carnaval

Después del carnaval is a Tango written by José Amuchástegui Keen and recorded by José Basso in 1986. The Tango Después del carnaval is written by José Amuchástegui Keen, José Basso has recorded Después del carnaval with the singer Eduardo Borda.
“Después del carnaval” translates to “After the Carnival” in English. This evocative piece captures the reflective calm that settles in when the vibrant colors and rhythms of celebration fade away. It is a tango that explores the bittersweet echoes of laughter and dance, whispering stories of passion and nostalgia left in the carnival’s wake.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Eduardo Borda

Singer

José Amuchástegui Keen

Author

José Amuchástegui Keen

Composer

1986/1/1

Date

Eduardo Borda
Eduardo Borda
José Basso
José Basso

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Después del carnaval recorded by other Orchestras

Después del carnaval recorded by other Orchestras

1986/1/1 – Amigos que yo quiero – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Amor y Tango – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Con alma y vida – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Desorientado – Jose Basso
1986/1/1 – Doble A – Jose Basso
Despues del carnaval – 1941/6/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Ricardo Ruiz
Despues del carnaval – 1958/5/28 – Jose Basso – Floreal Ruiz
Despues del carnaval – 1986/1/1 – Jose Basso – Eduardo Borda
Despues del carnaval – 1966/1/1 – Domingo Federico – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Después del carnaval

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

Letra del Tango Después del carnaval

Al lánguido compás
de un vals de Chopin,
mi amor te confesé
sin ver que más
llamaba tu interés aquel vals.
Por eso hoy mi canción
a su mismo compás,
te llora como un bien
que ya jamás
traerá a mi corazón su vaivén.

Fue como un loco volar de falena
con giros y vueltas en torno al fanal
que nos deslumbra y nos llena
de un dulce mareo sutil y fatal…
Juntos mi pecho y tu seno…
los dos corazones, latiendo a la par,
fijo, impasible y sereno
¡tu frío mirar!…
¡Quién me diría que toda
la gloria, de aquella gentil posesión,
era la efímera coda
que al valse ponía mi loca ilusión!…
Dócil tu mano en mi mano…
¡Mi brazo oprimiendo tu talle liviano
y en tanto mi acento
muriendo en el lento
girar del valsar!…

Falena de salón.
mi corazón también
sus alas de ilusión
quemó tenaz
girando en aquel vals de Chopin…
Borracho de pasión
y ciego de querer,
se lanza a tu atracción
sin ver que más
que un alma en ti, mujer, hay un vals.

English lyrics of the Tango "Después del carnaval"

To the languid rhythm
of a Chopin waltz,
I confessed my love
not seeing that more
your interest was drawn by that waltz.
That’s why today my song
to its same rhythm,
mourns as a treasure
that will never again
bring your sway to my heart.

It was like a moth’s crazy flight
with twists and turns around the light
that dazzles us and fills
with sweet, subtle, and fatal dizziness…
Your breast and mine together…
both hearts, beating in unison,
steady, impassive, and calm
was your cold stare!…
Who would tell me that all
the glory of that gentle claim,
was the fleeting coda
Put by my insane illusion to the waltz!…
Your hand docile in mine…
My arm pressing your light waist
and meanwhile, my voice
fading in the slow
turning of the waltz!…

Moth of the salon,
my heart too
burned its wings of illusion
stubbornly
spinning in that Chopin waltz…
Drunk with passion
and blind with desire,
it plunges into your allure
not seeing that more
than a soul in you, woman, there is a waltz.

Después del carnaval by José Amuchástegui Keen

Después del carnaval is a Tango written by José Amuchástegui Keen and composed by José Amuchástegui Keen.



Story behind the Tango Después del carnaval

The lyrics of “Después del carnaval” unfold a tale of passionate but ephemeral love, vividly depicted through the metaphor of a waltz dance to a Chopin piece. The narrative captures the moment of confession of love, which, despite its intensity, remains unreciprocated as the interest of the beloved lies elsewhere. The dance symbolically portrays the speaker’s emotional journey and the fleeting nature of the romantic connection.



Symbolism of Después del carnaval

The central metaphor in “Después del carnaval” is the waltz—a dance that inherently symbolizes togetherness and synchronization but in this case also signifies the swirling confusion and dizziness of unreturned affection. Chopin’s music, typically laden with romantic melancholy, sets a perfect backdrop for the unfulfilled love expressed in the lyrics. The waltz’s “languid beat” and the fiery imagery of a moth (falena) fatally drawn to a light bulb powerfully symbolize the destructive allure of unrequited love. Phrases like “Falena de salón” and “mi corazón también sus alas de ilusión quemó tenaz” indicate the self-consuming nature of such desires.



Después del carnaval in historic Context

Composed in 1986, “Después del carnaval” captures an era in Argentina’s history emerging from significant political and social upheaval, involving the reestablishment of democratic governance after years of dictatorship. The themes of longing, loss, and ephemeral joy can be interpreted as a subtle commentary on the collective emotional state of a society yearning for stability and happiness, but often encountering disillusionment. The cultural importance of the tango as an expression of deeper societal currents is well-reflected in this poignant piece, where personal heartache parallels broader social sentiments.



José Amuchástegui Keen

José Amuchástegui Keen is recognized as a versatile artist in the Argentine cultural scene, primarily contributing towards the rich traditions of tango music and lyrics.