Orchestra: Juan d'Arienzo
Singers: Alberto Echagüe, Enrique Carbel, Instrumental
Period: 1935-1939
When you read about d'Arienzo, you might come across phrases like:"he returned
music to the dancers", "he revolutionized tango music", "with d'Arienzo
new era in tango music starts ", etc... I am not an expert, but I'm pretty
sure that the people who wrote those statements, knew well what they were
talking about :)
What I know for certain is that in 1935 something significant happened.
When I go through my music collection in chronological order I have a
feeling that all of the music before 1935 is somehow similar. That
obviously does not mean that until that time nothing interesting was
happening in the tango music scene. Lots of great orchestras were recording, each one
with a particular style (especially Fresedo with his “Hollywood flavour").
But when I listen to the first recordings of d'Arienzo from 1935 they
stand out significantly. Something has changed. It's like a breath of
fresh air... There’s not point in writing much more. Just listen and
judge yourself.
It's important to mention that Rodolfo Biagi was a pianist in d'Arienzo’s orchestra at that time (1935-1938). He did significantly contribute to the new, unique style.
DJ:
The D'Arienzo from the 1930ies is nearly a MUST for every milonga. The recordings
are very rhythmical and easy to dance. No matter what time played, a
tanda of songs from that period will surely bring most of the dancers to
the dance floor.
Alberto Echagüe was the main singer of the orchestra in the 1930ies. Enrique
Carbel has recorded only one song: Paciencia. Only one song, but a
great one. Another singer from that time was Walter Cabral: he did not
record any tangos, but rather a few valses and a milonga.
Song examples:
9 de Julio, Orquesta Juan d'Arienzo, Instrumental, 1935
El Flete, Orquesta Juan d'Arienzo, Instrumental, 1936
Bailan Octavio Fernandez - Corina Herrera
Bailan Chicho - Juana Sepulvera
Bailan Federico Naveira - Ines Muzzopappa
Ataniche, Orquesta Juan d'Arienzo, Instrumental, 1936
Bailan Federico Naveira - Ines Muzzopappa
Paciencia, Orquesta Juan d'Arienzo, Canta Enrique Carbel, 1937
Pensalo Bien, Orquesta Juan d'Arinezo, Canta Alberto Echagüe, 1938
Bailan Sebastian Arce - Mariana Montes
Bailan Pablo Veron - Teresa Cunha
Bailan Oscar Casas - Mary Ann Casas, Osky Casas - Luisa Pasierkowska
Nada Mas, Orquesta Juan d'Arinezo, Canta Alberto Echagüe, 1938
La Bruja, Orquesta Juan d'Arinezo, Canta Alberto Echagüe, 1938
Bailan Nestor Ray - Patricia Garcia
No Mientas, Orquesta Juan d'Arinezo, Canta Alberto Echagüe, 1938
On the Day of Judgement early D'Arienzo is going to be played to resurrect the dead..
ReplyDeleteSome more videos:
Ansiedad - Maximiliano Gluzman and Heather Whitehead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0r2T1vkhME
Pensalo Bien - Oscar&Osky Casas with Mary Ann Casas and Luisa Pasierowska.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiJt881fv8
La Bruja - Nestor Ray and Patricia Garcia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmIxmfKsiE
A minor remark: Enrique Carbel indeed had a great voice, too bad he was mostly singing on the radio and only recorded very few songs. When I tried to hunt down one of his recordings with Hector Maria Artola a couple of months ago I bumped into his "Charlemos" and "En un beso la vida" with Horacio Salgan. Great singing, although they are not very dancable (although En un beso is a bordeline case for a late night tanda).
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my favourite El Flete perfomance
ReplyDeleteEl Flete - Federico Naveira and Ines Muzzopappa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoG3gbNZd-E
Talking of El Flete :)
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1KaI5bxeAo
Here is another favorite to No mientas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R-Hxsq4_PI
Many if not most milonguero-style demonstrations are delivered to D'Arienzo..
Thanks to both of you for your comments and videos. I have included them in the text of the posts...
DeleteNice postt thanks for sharing
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