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Milonga de los fortines

Milonga de los fortines is a Milonga written by Sebastián Piana and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1937. The Milonga Milonga de los fortines is written by Sebastián Piana, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Milonga de los fortines with the singer Mariano Balcarce.
“Milonga de los fortines,” or “Milonga of the Forts,” evokes images of unwavering strength and resilience. The original Spanish name conjures a timeless dance, swirling through the heartlands, where fortresses stand vigilant against the winds of change. It captures the spirit of steadfast souls, eternally guarding their dreams amidst the tumultuous rhythms of life.

Milonga

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Mariano Balcarce

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Sebastián Piana

Composer

1937/9/28

Date

Mariano Balcarce
Mariano Balcarce
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Milonga de los fortines

This is the translation of the Milonga “Milonga de los fortines” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Milonga de los fortines” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Milonga de los fortines

Milonga de cien reyertas
templada como el valor.
Grito de pampa desierta
diciendo su alerta
con voz de cantor.
Milonga de quita penas.
Nostalgia de población.
Canto qu’en noche serena
su rezo despena
detrás del fogón.

Diana de viejas victorias
en la punta del tropel,
con tu vanguardia de gloria
serás en la historia
canción y laurel.
Son de querencia querida
en las noches del cuartel.
Pena de china querida
que al fin afligida
dejó de ser fiel.

Resuenan con tus acentos,
milonga del batallón,
gritos de viejos sargentos
cargando en el viento
con el escuadrón.
Y vuelven en los sonidos
agudos del cornetín,
ecos de mil alaridos
que estaban perdidos
detrás del confín.

Gime el desierto rodando
sus rumores de huracán…
Vienen las lanzas cargando
y están aguaitando
la Cruz y el Puñal.
Gloria de aquel comandante
que jamás volvió al cantón.
Besan su barba cervuna
la luz de la luna
y el fuego del sol.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Milonga de los fortines"

Milonga of a hundred brawls,
tempered like bravery.
Shout of the deserted pampas,
announcing its alert
with the voice of a singer.
Milonga, remover of sorrows,
nostalgia of the settlement.
Song that on a serene night
pours out its prayer
behind the stove.

Herald of old victories
at the head of the troop,
with your vanguard of glory,
you will be in history
both song and laurel.
Sound of beloved fondness
on the barracks’ nights.
Grief for a beloved girl
who, at last distressed,
ceased to be faithful.

Resounding with your accents,
milonga of the battalion,
cries of old sergeants
charging in the wind
with the squadron.
And returning in the sounds
sharp of the little bugle,
echoes of a thousand screams
that were lost
beyond the border.

The desert moans rolling
its hurricane rumors…
The lances come charging
and are lying in wait
for the Cross and the Dagger.
Glory of that commander
who never returned to the barracks.
His stag-like beard is kissed
by the moonlight
and the fire of the sun.

Milonga de los fortines by Homero Manzi

Milonga de los fortines is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Sebastián Piana.



Story behind the Tango Milonga de los fortines

“Milonga de los fortines” is an evocative narrative set to music, capturing the essence of the Argentine pampas’ remote outposts. This tango milonga, often characterized by its faster rhythm compared to traditional tangos, delves into themes of bravery, romantic nostalgia, and the haunting memories of historical battles. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the harsh and lonely life in these frontier fortresses, combining personal heartache with the collective memory of a rugged, militaristic past.



Symbolism of Milonga de los fortines

The use of specific imagery and symbols in “Milonga de los fortines” enhances its emotional depth. Phrases like “Grito de pampa desierta” (Cry of the deserted pampa) and “Diana de viejas victorias” (Reveille of old victories) symbolically link the song to the desolateness and historical military victories of the Argentine plains. The recurrent references to elements like “la luz de la luna” (the moonlight) and “el fuego del sol” (the fire of the sun) juxtapose natural imagery with human emotions, underlining themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal.



Milonga de los fortines in historic Context

“Milonga de los fortines” was penned in 1937, a period of profound nationalism and recovery following the Infamous Decade in Argentina. This period was marked by political upheaval and the establishment of a stronger national identity. Homero Manzi, by reflecting on historical military life and romanticizing the fortines’ (military outposts) role in shaping the Argentine frontiers, taps into a collective nostalgia and a reverence for the sacrifices made in the name of national progress. The fortines, often situated in remote areas, were pivotal in conflicts and symbolize resilience and the Argentine spirit.



Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and filmmaker, known for his profound and picturesque lyrics that often reflect the socio-cultural landscape of Argentina.