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.
Violín is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Dante Smurra.
The lyrics of “Violín” express a deep melancholy and longing for a lost love. The protagonist uses their violin as a medium to convey the emotions and memories associated with their beloved. The repeated personification of the violin suggests it not only as an instrument but as a companion and a bearer of the soul’s voice. This tango tells a story of unfulfilled love, where the violin becomes a bridge between the past and the present, the absence and the presence.
The central motif of the violin in this piece serves as an extension of the narrator’s inner self; its strings vibrating and shaking mirror the emotional turbulence within. The use of phrases like “sus cuerdas vibran tiritando” (its strings vibrate trembling) highlights the personal and emotional investment poured into the violin, transforming it from a mere musical instrument into a lifeline to lost love. The refrain, “Violín, violín…”, emphasizes this emotional reliance, suggesting a poignant plea or invocation. The repetition serves to deepen the sense of longing and despair.
The tango “Violín” created in 1944, emerged during a vibrant yet tumultuous period in Argentina’s history. Post-World War II Argentina was marked by significant political and social changes. Within this context, tango music often captured the public’s collective emotional state, weaving personal narratives into broader social themes. The heartfelt expression of loss and longing in “Violín” perhaps mirrors the broader sense of uncertainty and change experienced nationally during that era.
Horacio Sanguinetti was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative contributions to the tango genre.