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.
Sin palabras is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Lucio Demare.
“Sin palabras,” which translates to “Without Words” in English, emerged from a desire to find a song that resonates deeply with personal betrayal and pain. The lyrics start with the song’s birth from a personal connection, presumably a lost or betrayed love, and progresses into an expression of cruel, perhaps brutal, punishment through music. The song is portrayed as an agent that will haunt the betrayer with memories of their actions at every turn – during their happiest and saddest moments.
The recurring theme of ‘cruel and brutal punishment’ might symbolically refer to the relentless pain and haunting memories expressed through the song. The music itself acts as a symbolic cilice, a tool for penance that inflicts pain, representing how the melody and memories associated with it reopen wounds. Key phrases such as “esta música va a herirte” (this music will hurt you) and “cuando llore tu ilusión” (when your illusion cries) emphasize the haunting nature of the music, designed to evoke painful memories. Another symbolic element is the reference to God possibly wanting to punish, suggesting a divine retribution theme.
Created in Argentina in 1946, post World War II, “Sin palabras” was composed during a time of significant political and social changes in Argentina. This period was marked by the rise of Juan Domingo Perón, who would soon champion the working class and dramatically alter Argentine politics and society. The emotional depth of the Tango likely resonated with the public who, during this period, might have felt betrayed or disillusioned by preceding political turmoil. The music, acting as a channel for public sentiment, reflects personal yet universally resonant themes of love, betrayal, and the complex interplay of emotions.
Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist, famous for his poignant and emotive tango lyrics, often infused with deep nostalgia and reflections on life and love.