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Vampiresa (Atorranta)

Vampiresa (Atorranta) is a Tango written by Bartolomé Chapela and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1927. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Vampiresa (Atorranta) as an instrumental Tango.
“Vampiresa (Atorranta)” translates to “Vampire (Reckless)” in English. This evocative tune captures the essence of a bewitching seductress, who lures unsuspecting souls into her nocturnal dance with an air of mischief and allure. Her presence is daring and unrestrained, a captivating force that defies convention and leaves both mystery and excitement in her wake.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Nicolás Saraceno

Author

Bartolomé Chapela

Composer

1927/3/15

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Letra del Tango Vampiresa (Atorranta)

¡Atorranta!
Pervertida, mala y loca,
para todos fue tu boca
divinamente sensual.
Y en la copa,
de los lúbricos excesos
bebiste junto a tus besos
el traidor germen fatal.

Tu extravío fue tan delirante
que, cegada por pompas y lujo,
sucumbiste al mágico influjo
de esa fuerza que te subyugó.
Y dejando a tus viejos queridos,
de aquel nido volando te fuiste
y, ya rotas las alas, caíste
a un abismo de fiero dolor.

En las noches
de orgía desenfrenada,
tu sonora carcajada
puso término a tu spleen.
Y otras veces,
en los brazos de cualquiera
dormiste tu borrachera
de coca o de pipermint.

Hoy tu carne marchita y desecha,
sacudida por violenta crisis,
cede al paso fatal de la tisis,
que te anula, terrible y voraz.
Y a esconder la doliente tragedia
de tu cuerpo, caído en desgracia,
fuiste a un hospital de Alta Gracia,
del que nunca jamás volverás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Vampiresa (Atorranta)"

Atorranta!
Depraved, wicked, and mad,
your mouth was, for everyone,
divinely sensual.
And in the goblet,
of licentious excesses,
you drank along with your kisses
the treacherous killer seed.

Your drift was so delirious
that, blinded by pomp and luxury,
you succumbed to the magical influence
of that force that subjugated you.
And leaving your old loved ones,
from that nest, you flew away
and, with broken wings, you fell
into an abyss of fierce pain.

On nights
of unrestrained orgy,
your loud laughter
ended your melancholy.
And other times,
in the arms of anyone,
you slept off your drunkenness
from cocaine or peppermint.

Today your withered and wasted flesh,
shaken by violent crises,
yields to the fatal progression of tuberculosis,
which nullifies you, terrible and voracious.
And to hide the suffering tragedy
of your body, fallen from grace,
you went to a hospital in Alta Gracia,
from which you will never return.

Vampiresa (Atorranta) by Nicolás Saraceno

Vampiresa (Atorranta) is a Tango written by Nicolás Saraceno and composed by Bartolomé Chapela.


Story behind the Tango Vampiresa (Atorranta)

The tango “Vampiresa (Atorranta)” tells the tragic story of a woman whose life spirals out of control due to her excessive and debaucherous lifestyle. Portrayed as once captivating and sensually irresistible, she descends into a pit of despair and disease, ultimately finding herself a forgotten soul in a hospital. The lyrics reflect themes of decadence, loss, and the remorseless passage of time.
The use of vivid phrases such as “orgía desenfrenada” (unrestrained orgy) and “violent crisis” paints a stark picture of her decline, emphasizing the extremities of her experiences and the stark consequences of her choices.


Symbolism of Vampiresa (Atorranta)

The title “Vampiresa (Atorranta)” itself is rich in symbolism. “Vampiresa” could be inferred as a woman who drains or exploits others, reminiscent of a vampire, hinting at the exploitative nature of her relationships. “Atorranta,” an Argentine slang, refers to someone who is lazy or morally loose, further coloring our perception of the character’s lifestyle. Symbolically, her journey reflects the darker sides of human nature and the societal boundaries she transgresses. The recurring themes of illness and predation culminate in the imagery of the deadly tuberculosis, and the hospital in Alta Gracia, capturing the inevitable outcome of her unchecked excess.


Vampiresa (Atorranta) in historic Context

Written in 1927, a time when tango music often explored themes of melancholy, despair, and the nightlife of Buenos Aires, “Vampiresa (Atorranta)” fits squarely within these themes yet diverges by exploring the consequences of hedonism. The reference to Alta Gracia, a town in Argentina traditionally known for its healing climate, underscores the gravity of her downfall — from the heights of luxury to seeking refuge in a place associated with recovery and health. The fact that she “will never return” from Alta Gracia serves as a potent reminder of the finality of her fate, a tragic end rooted in the excessive lifestyle that defines much of early 20th-century Buenos Aires’ tango scene.


Nicolás Saraceno

Nicolás Saraceno was a noted Argentine lyricist whose works often delved into the complexities of urban life and human emotions, characteristic of the golden age of tango.


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