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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.
Motivo de vals is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Horacio Salgán.
“Motivo de vals” takes us on a poignant journey through nostalgia and longing. The singer reminisces about a distant past, evoking scenes and emotions associated with a waltz that brings to life memories of a former love. This tango valses, conveys a deep sense of loss and yearning as the singer encounters visions of a lost landscape and a forgotten relationship. Despite the passage of time and the inevitable fading of memories, the music and its emotive power stir feelings that have lain dormant.
The waltz in “Motivo de vals” acts as a potent symbol, representing moments of beauty and intimacy that remain vivid against the dull canvas of the forgotten past. The imagery of a “worn mirror” and “gray edges of time” symbolizes how distant and unclear these memories have become, yet how persistently they return. The music of the waltz, described as a “faded motive,” suggests an almost haunting presence of the past that refuses to completely vanish, coloring present emotions with hues of nostalgia and sadness.
The phrase “cuando al son de su voz emotiva, te nombra tan mía, tan mía y lejana…” encapsulates the essence of longing and possession. It highlights the paradoxical nature of memories where the past lover feels intimately close yet irretrievably distant.
The creation of “Motivo de vals” in 1950s Argentina came at a time when tango music was underpinning much of the cultural identity of the nation. Post-World War II, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes, and tangos like “Motivo de vals” offered a form of emotional expression that resonated with the public’s sense of uncertainty and nostalgia. The use of the waltz rhythm intertwined with tango elements invokes a refined melancholy that was particularly appealing and relatable during this period of Argentina’s history.
Carlos Bahr was an influential figure in the world of tango, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.