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.
Son cosas del bandoneón is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.
The tango “Son cosas del bandoneón” reflects themes of emotional introspection and the subtle communication of personal distress through music. In the lyrics, the narrator dissociates from the sorrows permeating the evening, attributing them instead to the sounds of the bandoneón. This separation suggests a reluctance to openly confront or acknowledge one’s internal struggles, using the bandoneón’s melancholy as a vicarious expression of hidden pain.
The bandoneón—a key instrument in tango music—symbolizes the unspoken sadness and the deep, personal emotions that the singer chooses not to verbalize directly. Phrases like “no son mías las tristezas de esta noche de champán” and “son cosas del bandoneón, que por gusto, nada más, esta noche de verbena, se le ha dado por llorar” underline this symbolism. The juxtaposition of the celebratory context (‘champán’, ‘verbena’) with the somber tones of the bandoneón represent the complexity of human emotions, highlighting the coexistence of superficial joy and underlying grief.
The phrase “Son cosas del bandoneón,” translated to “It’s just things of the bandoneón,” subtly conveys the idea that some emotional expressions and feelings are best left communicated through music rather than words. Another critical line, “bandoneón tu funeral compás es un réquiem compadrón,” translates to “bandoneón your funeral beat is a cheeky requiem,” vividly emphasizing the darker, mournful undercurrents conflicting with an outwardly festive atmosphere.
The tango was recorded in 1939, a time marked by significant global uncertainty leading into World War II. In Argentina, this period was also a time of profound cultural introspection and nostalgia, possibly due to the socio-political atmosphere. The bandoneón’s weeping encapsulates a collective sentiment of melancholy, a poignant reminder of the personal and collective losses of the era. This historical backdrop intensifies the tango’s emotional resonance, as people found solace and expression in the arts amidst external turmoil.
Enrique Cadícamo was a prominent Argentine poet and tango lyricist renowned for his deep, evocative verses that have significantly shaped the genre.