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.
Piedad is a Tango written by Luis De Biase and composed by Carlos Percuoco.
The Tango “Piedad” vividly portrays a narrative of heartache and loss, revolving around a young woman seeking solace and intervention at a church as night falls. The lyrics depict her deep sorrow and prayerful desperation as she pleads for the wellbeing of a cherished man, reflecting a personal crisis that reaches for the divine. This emotional scene, set against the backdrop of silent night and a solitary temple, enhances the solemnity and despair of her supplication.
“Piedad,” translating to “Mercy” or “Pity” in English, is a tango imbued with rich symbolism. The church, an emblem of refuge and hope, becomes the setting where personal grief meets divine appeal. The ringing bells at dusk call for prayer, signifying a transition from day to night, symbolizing perhaps the lady’s shifting fate from light to darkness. Her continuing cries for “piedad” (mercy) underscore her vulnerability and the profound depth of her emotional suffering.
Key phrases such as “¡Ruego por el hombre que yo quiero!” (I pray for the man I love!) and “¡Ruego… esta plegaria de amor!” (I beg… this prayer of love!) emphasize the combination of love, dependency, and spiritual seeking. Her prayers reflect love’s dual capability to bring joy and inflict deep wounds, hence deepening the tango’s emotional landscape.
“Piedad” was created in Argentina on September 30, 1946, a time of socio-political transformation following World War II. Post-war sentiments might have influenced the tango’s themes, capturing an air of collective trauma and personal loss. During this era, Tango often reflected the emotional states of society—despair, nostalgia, and the search for meaning in suffering. The depiction of seeking divine intervention could also mirror a societal inclination towards faith and hope in the face of recovering from global disruption.
Luis De Biase was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, capturing the essence of human emotions and societal narratives through his evocative lyrics.