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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.
Marión is a Tango written by Luis Rubistein and composed by Luis Rubistein.
“Marión” evokes deep-seated feelings of nostalgia and persistent longing, primarily framed through the reminiscence of a youthful love. The lyricist takes us on a journey back in time, focusing on the visceral emotions of an indelible romance experienced in the enchanting city of Paris. This narrative is constructed through the persistent memories and the emotional weight carried even after years, emphasizing both the beauty and pain of such enduring affection.
The repeated invocation of the name “Marión” becomes a poignant symbol throughout the tango, representing more than just a person but rather an era of intense emotion and youthful passion that has since passed. The symbolic use of “shadows of yesterday” and the “perfumed rumor of distance” further enrich the narrative, portraying memories as haunting yet sweet perfumes that linger, unable to be reclaimed but continuously impacting the present. Such language choices elevate the theme of nostalgia while imbuing the piece with a wistful, almost ethereal quality.
The tango was recorded in 1943, a period marked by global turmoil amid World War II. In Argentina, this era was also a time of significant cultural blossoming, particularly for the tango, which often served as an emotional escape and a means of expressing deeply felt passions and sorrows. The narrative of parting and a love left in “old Paris” can be interpreted against this backdrop of upheaval and displacement, which may resonate with many listeners’ experiences of separation and loss during such tumultuous times.
Luis Rubistein was an influential figure in the tango scene known for both composing and writing evocative pieces that capture the essence of the genre’s emotional depth.