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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.
Encuentro is a Tango written by Miguel Bucino and composed by Miguel Bucino.
The lyrics of “Encuentro” translated to English as “Encounter” depict a profound and painful reunion. The speaker narrates the overwhelming emotions experienced upon meeting a former lover after many years. The encounter is depicted as both a moment of longing and painful realization. He had hoped to apologize and express his feelings, only managing to utter a term of endearment, revealing a deep-seated attachment that time has failed to diminish.
The recurring theme of memory and the indelible nature of past love is a central tenet in “Encuentro”. The heart is personified and repeatedly referenced as the agent that prevents forgetting, signifying the emotional core of one’s being as the bearer of eternal feelings. Phrases such as “the heart converted into a puppet” and the admission of suicidal thoughts underscore the agonizing impact of memories and the helplessness against them. Additionally, the imagery of eyes without tears at the declaration of all being dead symbolizes resignation and the finality of their separation.
Recorded in 1944, during a time still deeply affected by the consequences of World War II, “Encuentro” possibly reflects a collective sentiment of loss and despair prevalent in Argentine society. In the historical context of the mid-1940s, Argentina, although officially neutral for much of the war, was marked by internal strife and economic instability. The themes of loss, painful pasts, and desperate clinging to memories echo the broader societal undercurrents of uncertainty and upheaval. It’s plausible that the emotional weight and the narrative of an irretrievable past in Bucino’s lyrics resonated deeply with an audience coping with the harsh realities of the time.
Miguel Bucino was a prolific tango writer and composer, renowned for his emotional depth and lyrical prowess in the Argentine tango scene.