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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.
Sueño azul is a Tango written by Tibor Barczi and composed by Tibor Barczi.
“Sueño azul,” which translates to “Blue Dream” in English, embodies a nostalgic reflection on a cherished yet distant romantic encounter from the author’s youthful days. Tibor Barczi uses sweeping lyrical imagery to capture the enduring memory of a brief but intensely passionate love. The lyrics narrate the essence of this fleeting romance, which, although short-lived, continues to burn brightly in the heart of the protagonist, sustaining through the wear of time and the pain of distance.
The recurring motif of “Sueño azul” symbolizes a dream-like and idealized memory of love. The ‘blue’ could be interpreted as a feeling of melancholy or the tranquility of the memory. The imagery of ‘light’ and ‘flower’ that never fades implies the persistent and unyielding nature of true emotional connections. Phrases like “Flor que no se marchitó” and “Luz que el viento del dolor aviva más” suggest that even in the presence of pain and the passage of time, the beauty and brightness of this memory intensify rather than diminish.
Recorded on April 1, 1937, in Argentina, “Sueño azul” emerged in a period rich with cultural and political change. The 1930s in Argentina were marked by significant upheaval, yet it was also a golden age for Tango, with music often serving as an escape from social and political realities. The nostalgic tone and theme of unquenchable past love in “Sueño azul” likely resonated deeply with an audience grappling with uncertainty, offering them a lyrical escape to simpler, more passionately alive times.
Tibor Barczi was an influential figure in the tango music scene of the 20th century, both composing music and writing lyrics that echoed the sentiments of love, loss, and nostalgia.