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.
Improvisando is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Pedro Laurenz.
“Improvisando” encapsulates the intimate confessions of a singer expressing his inner sorrows through music, contrary to popular belief that songs arise from joy. The apparent opposition between outer expression and inner feelings is central; outwardly, the singer performs, but inwardly, he harbors pain. The simplicity of singing among friends versus the deep personal revelations shared highlights a common human experience: masking true emotions with performative acts in social settings. This idea is extended with the imagery of “ginebra y caña” (gin and rum), suggesting that sometimes external influences facilitate easier expression of these hidden feelings.
Symbolism in “Improvisando” is deeply woven with everyday objects that carry significant emotional weight. The “mate y calentador” (mate and heater) symbolize warmth and comfort, routine items that represent stability and home. Contrastingly, “Un bandoneón pa´ mis cuitas” (a bandoneon for my troubles) personifies the bandoneon, an essential element in tango music, as a confidant for personal sorrows. These symbols highlight the juxtaposition of public joy and private suffering inherent in the tango culture.
Recorded in 1940s Argentina, “Improvisando” emerges amidst a politically and socially turbulent era, predating the rise of Juan Domingo Perón. The year 1940 was fraught with global uncertainties—World War II’s impact reaching even neutral Argentina. In this climate, tangos often served as emotional outlets and social commentary. “Improvisando,” through its intimate and revealing lyrics, offers a poignant reflection on the personal struggles beneath the era’s ostensible bravado and machismo, highlighting a universally resonant theme of hidden pain amidst societal upheavals.
Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, celebrated for his significant contributions to Tango music.