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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.
Remembranza (Remembranzas) is a Tango written by Mario Battistella and composed by Mario Melfi.
The Tango “Remembranza (Remembranzas)” translates to “Remembrance (Remembrances)” in English, encapsulating themes of longing, memory, and lost love. The lyrics express the deep sorrow and nostalgia of a person yearning for their beloved, reflecting on the joyous times they once shared together. The repeated encounters with reminders of their lost love in their surroundings underscore the enduring pain of separation.
The song uses potent symbols to convey the emotional landscape of the narrator. Phrases such as “Muerta la luz de mi esperanza” (The light of my hope died) and “como un náufrago en el mar” (like a shipwrecked man at sea) depict despair and lost direction. The imagery of a “náufrago” portrays deep loneliness and abandonment. The “hortensia ya marchita” (already wilted hydrangea) symbolizes the decay of their once vibrant love, showcasing how time and distance have caused their passion to wither. Meanwhile, the personal space shared, “nuestro cuarto tibio y rosa” (our warm, pink room), brings an intimate touch to the memories, suggesting a sanctuary that once brimmed with love but now hosts only echoes of the past.
Despite the recent creation date of 2015, “Remembranza (Remembranzas)” is steeped in the traditional Tango culture of Argentina, where the tango is not just a dance but a profound cultural expression of love, tragedy, and human emotion. The lyrics reflect a timeless theme relevant to any era: the pain and longing that come with lost love. Thus, the historical context is less about the specific time when it was written and more about its place within the longstanding tradition of Argentine Tango that expresses universal human feelings through music and poetry.
Mario Battistella was a lyricist known for his contributions to the world of Tango, capturing complex human emotions through song.