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.
Fangal de dolor is a Tango written by Angel Gatti and composed by Angel Gatti.
The lyrics of “Fangal de dolor,” which translates to “Swamp of Pain” in English, narrate the intense inner conflict and heartbreak of a person wrestling with forgiveness after being deeply hurt by love. The primary theme revolves around the struggle between the desire to forgive and the pain caused by betrayal. Through the metaphor of a “fangal,” which signifies deep, muddied sorrow, the speaker expresses the torment of attempting to reconcile with a past lover while acknowledging the toll it has taken on their heart.
The lyric “¡Qué haré con este corazón! Que enloqueció de tanto amar,” refers to the speaker’s heart, driven mad by the intensity of its love. This line underscores the deep emotional impact of unreciprocated love. “Fangal de dolor” itself is a powerful metaphor representing a dark, inescapable place of emotional suffering—the ‘swamp’ that traps the speaker, hindering recovery and peace. The repeated declamation, “¡Te digo que no!” encapsulates the climactic battle where desire and reason collide, highlighting the speaker’s refusal to let their love be diminished or tainted by ongoing pain.
Recorded in 1962, during a vibrant yet transitional period in Argentine culture, “Fangal de dolor” reflects the emotional dynamics typical of Tango music—themes of nostalgia, pain, and passionate love. During this era, Tango was not merely entertainment but a mode of expressing deep, often melancholic feelings, thus resonating with the national sentiment of an Argentina undergoing significant social and political changes. The Tango’s intricate dance and profound lyrics such as those in “Fangal de dolor” offer insight into the personal and collective psyche of those times.
Angel Gatti was an influential figure in the tango scene, recognized for both composing and writing poignant music that explored themes of love and heartbreak.