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Salto mortal

Salto mortal is a Tango written by Domingo Julio Vivas and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1927. The Tango Salto mortal is written by Domingo Julio Vivas, Carlos Gardel has recorded Salto mortal with the singer Guit. José Ricardo, Guillermo Barbieri.
“Salto mortal,” or “Death-Defying Leap,” is a daring dance of risk and emotion. In its swirling melodies and bold rhythms, it embodies the courage needed to leap into the unknown, a testament to the human spirit’s unyielding desire to soar despite the peril. As the music crescendos, it captures the exhilarating blend of fear and freedom found in stepping beyond the edge.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. José Ricardo, Guillermo Barbieri

Singer

Juan Mazaroni

Author

Domingo Julio Vivas

Composer

1927/6/30

Date

Guit. José Ricardo, Guillermo Barbieri
Guit. José Ricardo, Guillermo Barbieri
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Salto mortal recorded by other Orchestras

Salto mortal recorded by other Orchestras

1927/6/27 – Insomnio – Carlos Gardel
1927/6/27 – Araca corazon – Carlos Gardel
1927/6/27 – Besos que matan – Carlos Gardel
1927/6/27 – Muneca de carne – Carlos Gardel
1927/7/6 – De mi barrio – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Salto mortal – 1950/10/31 – Alfredo Gobbi – Jorge Maciel
Salto mortal – 1927/6/30 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Jose Ricardo
Guillermo Barbieri
Salto mortal – 1927/8/16 – Francisco Canaro – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Salto mortal

This is the translation of the Tango “Salto mortal” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Salto mortal” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Salto mortal

Era un payaso alegre, ella, la más divina

ecuyére del circo; él, bello y soñador.

Después de las piruetas y los saltos mortales

la luna, ¡cuántas noches los vio jurarse amor!

En su larga odisea de risueños juglares

siempre juntos llegaron y se fueron así,

las nubes no empañaron el cielo de su dicha.

Era un payaso alegre, ella tierna y juvenil.



Pero

fue un día al circo un estanciero,

quien con su apellido y su dinero

dichas y goces le ofreció.

Ella,

tan ambiciosa como bella,

desechando los caireles

y los falsos oropeles

al payaso traicionó.

Recio,

adivinando el cruel desprecio,

subió sonriendo hasta el trapecio

pero allá arriba sollozó.

Rara

la mueca fue de aquella cara,

embargado por la pena

saltó ágil y en la arena

quedó tendido el Pierrot.



Y allá, tras la carpa, la ecuyére ambiciosa,

en brazos del magnate se dispone a partir.

En el camino largo las dos sombras se pierden

mientras lloran los niños al payaso gentil.

Aquel que fue en el circo la risa y la pirueta,

aquel que la tristeza curó haciendo reír…

¡en la arena gloriosa, donde cosechó flores,

el ídolo vencido se resignó a morir!…

English lyrics of the Tango "Salto mortal"

He was a joyful clown, she, the most divine
circus equestrienne; he, handsome and dreamy.
After the flips and death-defying leaps
the moon, how many nights it saw them swear their love!
In their long odyssey of cheerful minstrels
they always arrived and left together,
clouds never dimmed the sky of their bliss.
He was a joyful clown, she tender and youthful.

But
one day to the circus came a rancher,
who with his surname and his money
offered her joys and happiness.
She,
as ambitious as she was beautiful,
casting aside the ringlets
and the fake finery
betrayed the clown.
Strong,
guessing the cruel scorn,
he climbed smiling to the trapeze
but up there he sobbed.
Strange
was the grimace on that face,
overwhelmed by sorrow
he jumped nimbly and in the arena
lay the fallen Pierrot.

And there, behind the tent, the ambitious equestrienne,
in the arms of the magnate prepares to leave.
On the long road the two shadows fade
while the children cry for the kind clown.
He who was in the circus the laughter and the somersault,
he who healed sadness by making others laugh…
in the glorious arena, where he harvested flowers,
the defeated idol resigned himself to die!…

Salto mortal by Juan Mazaroni

Salto mortal is a Tango written by Juan Mazaroni and composed by Domingo Julio Vivas.

Story behind the Tango Salto mortal

The Tango “Salto mortal” narrates a poignant tale of love, ambition, and betrayal within the vibrant setting of a circus. The story centers around a joyful clown and a divine equestrienne, who share love and dreams under the moonlit nights of their circus life. Their idyllic relationship, however, takes a tragic turn when an affluent ranch owner, attracted by the equestrienne’s beauty and ambition, offers her a life of wealth and luxury. Despite the shared moments and promises, she betrays the clown for the prospects of a more affluent life, leaving behind a tale of heartbreak and melancholy.



Symbolism of Salto mortal

“Salto mortal,” translating to “deadly leap” in English, serves as a profound metaphor in this Tango, representing both the physical feats performed in the circus and the emotional risks taken by the characters. The clown’s final act, a leap on the trapeze enveloped by sorrow and despair, ends tragically, symbolizing his ultimate emotional fall due to betrayal. The circus setting with its cheerful masks also symbolizes the contrast between outward appearances and inner emotions, as seen in the clown’s smile hiding his immense heartache.



Salto mortal in historic Context

Created in 1927 in Argentina, a period marked by political and social transitions, “Salto mortal” reflects themes of personal struggles and societal values. During this time, societal ascent through marriage or wealth was often pursued, mirroring the equestrienne’s choice. The Tango poignantly contrasts the values of sincere love and material ambition, a reflection possibly triggered by the socio-economic conditions of Argentina during the late 1920s.



Juan Mazaroni

Juan Mazaroni was a notable figure in the realm of Tango, whose works often explored the complexities of human emotions and societal interactions.