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Frente al mar

Frente al mar is a Tango written by Mariano Mores and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1963. The Tango Frente al mar is written by Mariano Mores, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Frente al mar with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Frente al mar,” meaning “Facing the Sea,” evokes the serene power and mystery of the ocean’s embrace. The music captures the rhythm of waves gently kissing the shore, inviting contemplation and introspection. Each note reflects the eternal dance between land and water, where the sea whispers secrets of longing and freedom to those who pause and listen.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

Rodolfo Taboada

Author

Mariano Mores

Composer

1963/4/23

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Frente al mar recorded by other Orchestras

Frente al mar recorded by other Orchestras

1963/4/23 – A mi no me hablen de tango – Anibal Troilo
1963/4/23 – Ninguna – Anibal Troilo
1963/4/23 – Bebiendo contigo – Miguel Calo
1963/4/23 – Soy milonguero – Miguel Calo
1963/4/19 – Brazo de oro – Miguel Calo
Frente al mar – 1963/4/23 – Anibal Troilo – Roberto Rufino
Frente al mar – 1963/8/8 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Frente al mar – 1962/1/1 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Frente al mar

This is the translation of the Tango “Frente al mar” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Frente al mar” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Frente al mar

Frente al mar,
frente a Dios
empapada de noche y de pena mi voz
se estremece en el último adiós…
Frente al mar,
frente a Dios,
yo te ruego que, al menos,
me digas por qué me castigas…
Frente a Dios,
frente al mar,
yo pregunto si acaso el delito fue dar,
siempre dar, sin pedir más que amar…

Ya no sé, qué pasó,
yo no sé por qué fue
que la luz del amor se apagó…
Sólo sé que te vas
y que el viento, en tu nombre,
parece gritar: ¡Nunca más!

English lyrics of the Tango "Frente al mar"

Before the sea,
before God,
drenched in night and sorrow my voice
trembles in the final goodbye…
Before the sea,
before God,
I beg you, at least,
to tell me why you punish me…
Before God,
before the sea,
I ask whether the crime was to give,
always give, without asking more than to love…

I no longer know what happened,
I don’t know why
the light of love went out…
I only know that you’re leaving
and that the wind, in your name,
seems to cry out: Never again!

Frente al mar by

Frente al mar is a Tango written by and composed by Mariano Mores.

Story behind the Tango Frente al mar

“Frente al mar” presents a poignant narrative of heartbreak and existential questioning. The protagonist faces the vastness of the sea and the divine presence of God, encapsulating their emotional turmoil and longing for answers. The juxtaposition of the sea and God serves as an introspective mirror reflecting themes of love, loss, and the futility of unanswered questions.

Symbolism of Frente al mar

The “sea” and “God” are pivotal symbols within the tango, representing an infinite and divine witness to the protagonist’s sorrow. The sea is often used in literature to symbolize the unknown, the vastness of emotion, or a journey. Here, it reflects the depth of the protagonist’s pain. Phrases like “empapada de noche y de pena mi voz” express being drenched in night and sorrow, highlighting the overwhelming nature of grief. The repetition of “frente al mar” and “frente a Dios” underscores a plea for understanding amidst loneliness and abandonment, emphasizing the line “el delito fue dar” – suggesting that their crime was to love too freely and expect little in return.

Frente al mar in historic Context

Created in 1963 Buenos Aires, a period marked by social and political unrest in Argentina, the tango can also reflect broader societal themes of confusion and loss. The poet’s confrontation with existential questions mirrors a society seeking identity and certainty in turbulent times. Buenos Aires, renowned as the birthplace of tango, serves as a backdrop that infuses the piece with cultural depth, emphasizing the tango’s birth as a dance of the people, steeped in emotion.

Though details about the author are sparse, they were likely deeply embedded in the rich cultural landscape of Buenos Aires. Tango, as an art form, often reflects personal and societal struggles, making the author a likely observer of both personal and collective narratives of their time.