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.
Romance is a Tango written by Juan Sarcione and composed by Federico Scorticati.
The lyrics of “Romance” vividly depict a nostalgic recollection of youthful days, filled with emotions and rich memories. Juan Sarcione uses the poetic persona of a young student overwhelmed by the intense feelings of love and happiness, where the beloved transforms an uncertain world into a blossoming garden, symbolizing a space of ecstasy and fulfilment.
The text is rich in symbolism, using nature imagery such as a “vergel” (orchard or garden in English) to symbolize a paradise built by love, representing not just a physical space but a state of mind filled with joy and serenity. Phrases like “la nota de alegría” and “la melodia de mi cantar” evoke the idea that the beloved adds musical quality and rhythm to life, accentuating that their essence is the very song of joy and the melody that enlivens the persona’s existence.
Recorded in 1933, during a time of political and social upheaval in Argentina, the tango could be seen as an escapade to a more serene, controlled, and idyllic world. This could be Sarcione’s response to the instability, a lyrical disposition to seize and hold onto moments of joy in times of uncertainty. Additionally, given the global economic conditions – marked by the Great Depression – such nostalgia and yearning for simple, pure emotions in “Romance” resonate with a collective yearning for better times.
Juan Sarcione, an integral figure in the sphere of Tango, melded deep emotion with rich musicality to capture the essence of Argentine culture and sentiment in his compositions.