Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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.
Qué bien te queda (Cómo has cambiado) is a Tango written by Juan Mazaroni and composed by Vicente Salerno.
The lyrics of “Qué bien te queda (Cómo has cambiado)” reflect a nostalgic view of the transformation of tango from its humble beginnings to a more polished and sophisticated stance. The lyrical narrative addresses the tango as if it were a person, noting its evolution from the ‘suburbs’ under the ‘flickering light of a lamp’ to an elegant figure ‘dressed in a tuxedo,’ observed by ‘skyscrapers full of wonder.’ This personalization of tango creates a direct, emotional dialogue between the genre and its connoisseurs.
Key phrases like “Hermano, te ha vencido el modernismo,” symbolize the shift in tango’s essence due to modern influences, suggesting a bittersweet triumph of contemporary over traditional. The mention of ‘smoking’ (tuxedo) and ‘skyscrapers’ symbolizes tango’s entrance into refined city life, contrasting with its original ‘suburbia’ roots. The ‘throbbing light of a lamp’ sets the nostalgic canvas, reminiscing about its organic, more intimate past. This shift from local to global, from simple to complex, encapsulates the tango’s ability to adapt and evolve while keeping its soul intact, as echoed in the final phrase “canción del alma, canto inmortal…” (song of the soul, immortal chant).
Recorded in 1943, during a time when Argentina was undergoing significant changes both politically and socially, this tango reflects the broader cultural transformations. The mid-20th century was a period of industrialization and urbanization, and Buenos Aires was becoming a cosmopolitan city. The evolution of tango, as suggested in the lyrics, from the street corners to high society ballrooms, embodies the societal ascent and the acceptance of this dance form across different social strata. The visual of tango ‘arriving’ in attire accepted by the elite, watched over by towering new constructions, provides a vivid image of traditional meeting modern, a theme resonating with the era’s ambiance.
Juan Mazaroni was a pivotal figure in the world of Tango, known predominantly for his contribution as a lyricist, weaving complex emotions into his works.