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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.
Soy milonguero is a Tango written by Mario César Gomila and composed by Miguel Caló.
“Soy milonguero” captures a deep, personal introspection laced with the realities of disillusionment and the solace found in tango’s embrace. The lyrics open with reflections on trampled illusions and persistent struggles, depicting life’s hardships that have led to losses of faith and hope. The heartrending sacrifices made in pursuit of love, which paradoxically yielded betrayal and a dearth of the very affection sought, are poignantly described. Gomila takes us on a journey through his process of dedication to tango, which he personifies as an entity embodying the collective emotional pools of fervent, yet suffering enthusiasts.
A repeating motif in “Soy milonguero” is the symbolism of the bandoneón, representing a vessel of emotional catharsis and existential calm amidst the narrator’s turmoil. This Argentine musical instrument, essential to tango, metaphorically calms “all the pain” faced by the protagonist. The use of the bandoneón in the lyrics signifies not only a cultural icon but also as a personal sanctuary. Terms like “milonguero de ley” emphasize authenticity and devotion to the tango lifestyle, portraying it as not merely a dance but a profound life companion that knows and partakes in the soul’s journey toward joy and pain.
Created in 1963, in Argentina, “Soy milonguero” emerged during a period marked by political and social upheaval. Tango, during this era, remained a potent outlet for self-expression and cultural identity amidst ongoing change. The lamentation of life’s monotony and the elusive “ideal” perhaps mirrors societal disenchantment prevalent at the time. Gomila’s lyrics reflect a classic tango theme—resilience in the face of adversity, emphasizing the dance and music as a therapeutic escape and a source of emotional sustenance and identity for many Argentinians.
Mario César Gomila was an influential figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant and reflective lyrics.