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.
Por unos ojos negros is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by José Dames.
The tango “Por unos ojos negros” tells a story of enthralling but fleeting love, marked by deep passion and subsequent sorrow. The narrator recounts an initial captivating encounter that quickly escalated into love, followed by the inevitable pain of parting. The central theme revolves around how brief encounters can leave a lasting, haunting impact, especially when driven by intense emotional connections evident in the mysterious and enchanting “black eyes” of a loved one.
The “black eyes” in this tango serve as a powerful symbol. They signify depth and mystery, drawing the narrator helplessly into a doomed love affair. These eyes are not only the central image but also a metaphor for the unknown and perhaps unknowable nature of the other person’s feelings and intentions. The duality of their representation as both “flames of light” and “mirrors of shadow and pain” suggests the intense yet dual experiences of joy and suffering that love can bring. The “glacial remembrance” further underscores the chilling and lasting impact of the love lost.
Created in 1986 in Argentina, this tango emerged during a period of return to democracy after years of military dictatorship, a time when expressive freedom was being rediscovered and reclaimed in Argentine cultural life. The themes of longing, loss, and the haunting past can be seen as reflective not only of personal narrative but also of the broader societal experience of revisiting and processing the painful memories from the not-so-distant oppressive regime. This tango, with its emotive reach, could be seen as an outlet for articulating collective emotions through personal stories.
Horacio Sanguinetti was an influential figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explore themes of love, nostalgia, and human emotions.