Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Entre sueños is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Anselmo Aieta.
“Entre sueños” translates to “Among Dreams” in English, suggesting a narrative steeped in the realm of dreams versus reality. The lyrics pain a poignant picture of a person lying ill, possibly on their deathbed, who dreams of a beloved visitor bringing comfort and memories of better days. This comforting presence is strongly desired yet remains an illusion, heightening the feelings of loneliness and abandonment in harsh reality. The protagonist’s emotional turmoil as they oscillate between dream and wakefulness underlines a yearning for a past connection and a reprieve from present pain.
The recurring theme of dreaming versus waking state in the lyrics symbolizes the clash between hope and desolation. Dreams bring a temporary escape and solace, represented by the motifs of “morfina y opio de los recuerdos” which directly translates to “morphine and opium of memories,” illustrating how memories can sedate emotional pain like narcotics. This starkly contrasts with the awakening phases where reality brings back the acute pain of loneliness. The phrases “tu paso suave llegó a mi pieza” and “y no está aquí” emphasize the ethereal, fleeting quality of the dreamt presence versus the stark, painful absence felt in consciousness.
Recorded in 1928 in Argentina, “Entre sueños” emerged during a vibrant yet turbulent era in Argentine history where societal changes were rapid and often harsh. The post-World War I period was marked by significant urbanization and modernization in places like Buenos Aires, where Tango music expressed the common people’s struggles, passions and escapes. The personal suffering and melancholy reflected in the Tango could be seen as a reflection of the collective hardships experienced by society during this time. Themes of solitude and memory act as a refuge for both the individual and a culture navigating through times of change.
Francisco García Jiménez was a renowned Argentine lyricist and playwright, known for his profound contributions to the Tango genre. His works often depicted deep emotional and social undercurrents.