Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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.
Escuchá Tango is a Tango written by Gutiérrez Da Costa and composed by Gutiérrez Da Costa.
The lyrics of “Escuchá Tango” reflect a distinct melancholy mixed with a resilient call to remember and revive the essence of tango, which the speaker feels is being labeled as “yesterday’s music” by the younger generation. Throughout the song, there is a palpable plea to not let go of this quintessential aspect of Argentine cultural identity, urging a return to the deep emotional and cultural roots that tango embodies.
Significant to the tango are its references to the emotional and historic connotations of the music genre. Phrases like “canto del pueblo forjado” (song of the people forged) and “sones del alma del Plata” (sounds from the soul of the Plata) symbolize tango as not just music but as a heartfelt expression woven into the very fabric of Argentine society. References to the instruments, “Violines y bandoneones,” symbolize the voice of the Argentine heart, crying out through music. The merge of violins and bandoneons in the song represents the blend of European influences with local cultural expressions, foundational to tango’s evolution.
Created in the early 1960s, a period marked by considerable cultural shifts globally, “Escuchá Tango” comes at a time when rock and roll began to dominate the youth scene, pushing traditional genres like tango to the sidelines. This song serves as a resonant appeal to resist the waves of global musical trends overshadowing local art forms. By invoking images of tango’s past glories, from captivating the streets of Paris to expressing the deep-seated emotions of the working class in Buenos Aires, the lyrics serve as a reminder of the genre’s global impact and its cultural significance.
Gutiérrez Da Costa was a profound tango composer and lyricist from Argentina, known for his heartfelt expressions and deep connection to the Argentine culture through music.