Live edits

Activity

1. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Unlike more obviously exciting years like 1941, 1944, 1947 or 1951, 1935 has a calmer, more romantic and smooth charm because the dance-orchestra era hadn't yetGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Unlike more obviously exciting years like 1941, 1944, 1947 or 1951, 1935 has a calmer, more romantic and smooth charm because the dance-orchestra era hadn't yet
2. Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as Biagi gave D'Arienzo's orchestra a new energy felt in every musician, not just his own playing -- described as the catalyst/yeast that transforms the band.Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as Biagi gave D'Arienzo's orchestra a new energy felt in every musician, not just his own playing -- described as the catalyst/yeast that transforms the band.
3. Rodolfo Biagi8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo's regular pianist Lydia Fazzoli was unreliable; Biagi, back from touring Brazil with Juan Canaro and hanging out at the Chanticleer, sat in when the rRodolfo Biagi8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo's regular pianist Lydia Fazzoli was unreliable; Biagi, back from touring Brazil with Juan Canaro and hanging out at the Chanticleer, sat in when the r
4. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Radio El Mundo opened in 1935, a new station that positioned itself between lowbrow popular music and classical programming and would become hugely important foGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Radio El Mundo opened in 1935, a new station that positioned itself between lowbrow popular music and classical programming and would become hugely important fo
5. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as About 95% of Polish tango musicians were Jewish, bringing a Jewish Eastern European sensibility alongside old Polish aristocratic and Russian influences, makingGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as About 95% of Polish tango musicians were Jewish, bringing a Jewish Eastern European sensibility alongside old Polish aristocratic and Russian influences, making
6. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Canaro was the first top-level Argentine band to visit Paris (1925, staying a year); after he left, his brother Rafael ran the orchestra there and European tangGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Canaro was the first top-level Argentine band to visit Paris (1925, staying a year); after he left, his brother Rafael ran the orchestra there and European tang
7. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as The bandoneón, though originally a German instrument, never became a prominent solo voice in European tango -- there were almost no local players who could playGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as The bandoneón, though originally a German instrument, never became a prominent solo voice in European tango -- there were almost no local players who could play
8. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Before 1939, Argentine orchestras tuned to 435 Hz, lower than today's 440 Hz standard; looser strings at that pitch let violinists play a much deeper vibrato thGolden Age8 days agoDescribed as Before 1939, Argentine orchestras tuned to 435 Hz, lower than today's 440 Hz standard; looser strings at that pitch let violinists play a much deeper vibrato th
9. Roberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo was the first to bring the piano into the orchestra típica to replace the guitar as accompaniment; his left-hand piano style directly inspired Carlos Di SRoberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo was the first to bring the piano into the orchestra típica to replace the guitar as accompaniment; his left-hand piano style directly inspired Carlos Di S
10. Roberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo recorded about 2,800 numbers, second only to Canaro and more than the so-called big four combined.Roberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo recorded about 2,800 numbers, second only to Canaro and more than the so-called big four combined.
11. Roberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo is tango's 'forgotten hero': by 1935 his star is fading, but he wrote 'El amanecer' around 1912-13, inaugurating the romantic, creative stream Fresedo andRoberto Firpo8 days agoDescribed as Firpo is tango's 'forgotten hero': by 1935 his star is fading, but he wrote 'El amanecer' around 1912-13, inaugurating the romantic, creative stream Fresedo and
12. Edgardo Donato8 days agoDescribed as Donato switched to Victor around the end of 1932 and began playing a more energetic, slightly crazy style that anticipates D'Arienzo, but Lavocah cautions againEdgardo Donato8 days agoDescribed as Donato switched to Victor around the end of 1932 and began playing a more energetic, slightly crazy style that anticipates D'Arienzo, but Lavocah cautions again
13. Julio De Caro8 days agoDescribed as With Laurenz gone, the 1935 bandoneón section is led or co-led by Marcucci (who arranged Tangomanía) and Gabriel Clausi; the quality of the orchestra was no lonJulio De Caro8 days agoDescribed as With Laurenz gone, the 1935 bandoneón section is led or co-led by Marcucci (who arranged Tangomanía) and Gabriel Clausi; the quality of the orchestra was no lon
14. Pedro Laurenz8 days agoDescribed as Laurenz left De Caro's orchestra a few months into 1934 after a personal conflict and started his own band; in 1935 he composed 'De puro guapo' but had no recorPedro Laurenz8 days agoDescribed as Laurenz left De Caro's orchestra a few months into 1934 after a personal conflict and started his own band; in 1935 he composed 'De puro guapo' but had no recor
15. Miguel Caló8 days agoDescribed as Caló started recording in 1932; the Caló heard in 1935 is still a disciple of Julio De Caro, musically more complex than the simpler 'winning formula' sound he Miguel Caló8 days agoDescribed as Caló started recording in 1932; the Caló heard in 1935 is still a disciple of Julio De Caro, musically more complex than the simpler 'winning formula' sound he
16. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Few women sang as orchestra vocalists because downtown nightlife (nightclubs, cabarets) wasn't considered a respectable place for single women; a typical woman'Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as Few women sang as orchestra vocalists because downtown nightlife (nightclubs, cabarets) wasn't considered a respectable place for single women; a typical woman'
17. Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro's beat is always 'cuadrado' (square) -- fixed in tempo, undecorated -- which is why he needed a honeyed voice like Maida's on top to make a relaxing sounFrancisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro's beat is always 'cuadrado' (square) -- fixed in tempo, undecorated -- which is why he needed a honeyed voice like Maida's on top to make a relaxing soun
18. Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro's 1935-38 period with singer Roberto Maida is one of his best, and also his last great period; his output collapses after 1938 as he fails to keep up creFrancisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro's 1935-38 period with singer Roberto Maida is one of his best, and also his last great period; his output collapses after 1938 as he fails to keep up cre
19. Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro recorded 84 sides in 1935, by far the most of any orchestra, out of roughly 250 tango recordings made that year overall.Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro recorded 84 sides in 1935, by far the most of any orchestra, out of roughly 250 tango recordings made that year overall.
20. Alfredo Le Pera8 days agoDescribed as Troilo ranked his favourite lyricists as Manzi, Contursi and Cátulo Castillo, then Expósito, then Le Pera fifth, saying Le Pera would have gone on to write moreAlfredo Le Pera8 days agoDescribed as Troilo ranked his favourite lyricists as Manzi, Contursi and Cátulo Castillo, then Expósito, then Le Pera fifth, saying Le Pera would have gone on to write more
21. Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel's body took until February 1936 to reach Argentina (by boat via New York, then overland through South America), and his statue wasn't built until 1937.Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel's body took until February 1936 to reach Argentina (by boat via New York, then overland through South America), and his statue wasn't built until 1937.
22. Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel was famously afraid of flying and told D'Arienzo he feared dying in a plane crash; his mother initially refused to believe the news of his death because Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel was famously afraid of flying and told D'Arienzo he feared dying in a plane crash; his mother initially refused to believe the news of his death because
23. Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as After Gardel's death there were three suicides and no tango played on the radio for five days; Canaro had to delay the opening of his new show by a day.Golden Age8 days agoDescribed as After Gardel's death there were three suicides and no tango played on the radio for five days; Canaro had to delay the opening of his new show by a day.
24. Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo got his first record deal in mid-1935, cutting his first sides just weeks after Gardel's death, and was 'beginning the road to fame' by year's end.Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo got his first record deal in mid-1935, cutting his first sides just weeks after Gardel's death, and was 'beginning the road to fame' by year's end.
25. Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel died on 24 June 1935 in a plane crash in Colombia, an event that traumatised Argentina for a long time.Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel died on 24 June 1935 in a plane crash in Colombia, an event that traumatised Argentina for a long time.
26. Recording 107978 days agoDescribed as A sweet, energetic waltz, still from before Biagi joined the band.Recording 107978 days agoDescribed as A sweet, energetic waltz, still from before Biagi joined the band.
27. Recording 60118 days agoDescribed as The Laurenz composition Laurenz himself couldn't record in 1935 for lack of a contract, so Canaro cut it instead.Recording 60118 days agoDescribed as The Laurenz composition Laurenz himself couldn't record in 1935 for lack of a contract, so Canaro cut it instead.
28. Recording 101128 days agoDescribed as Biagi's other debut side, also cut December 31st; both host and guest hear new energy from his piano.Recording 101128 days agoDescribed as Biagi's other debut side, also cut December 31st; both host and guest hear new energy from his piano.
29. Recording 134218 days agoDescribed as A slow, old-style Fresedo number with unusually spooky harmonies in its B section.Recording 134218 days agoDescribed as A slow, old-style Fresedo number with unusually spooky harmonies in its B section.
30. Recording 134348 days agoDescribed as Chosen to show Fresedo's romantic style and Roberto Rey's non-porteño, upper-class singing accent.Recording 134348 days agoDescribed as Chosen to show Fresedo's romantic style and Roberto Rey's non-porteño, upper-class singing accent.