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1. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Lavocah calls 1929 overall a comforting, intimate, musically rich year, not superficial, and says he was glad to spend the week with it rather than a harder latGuardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Lavocah calls 1929 overall a comforting, intimate, musically rich year, not superficial, and says he was glad to spend the week with it rather than a harder lat
2. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as In 1929 tango canción (for listening) was by far the bigger stream than tango milonga (for dancing); women singers worked the theatres and were not part of the Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as In 1929 tango canción (for listening) was by far the bigger stream than tango milonga (for dancing); women singers worked the theatres and were not part of the
3. La cumparsita8 days agoDescribed as There are six known 1929 recordings of La Cumparsita, including versions by Canaro and by Donato-Zerrillo, alongside the Puglisi version played to close the maiLa cumparsita8 days agoDescribed as There are six known 1929 recordings of La Cumparsita, including versions by Canaro and by Donato-Zerrillo, alongside the Puglisi version played to close the mai
4. Carlos Di Sarli8 days agoDescribed as Di Sarli's sextet recorded for Victor, whose technology in this period was generally not quite as good as Odeon's, but the records still let you hear clearly whCarlos Di Sarli8 days agoDescribed as Di Sarli's sextet recorded for Victor, whose technology in this period was generally not quite as good as Odeon's, but the records still let you hear clearly wh
5. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Before electrical recording, the double bass was too deep an instrument for the technology, so a brass instrument, often a tuba, frequently stood in for it on rGuardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Before electrical recording, the double bass was too deep an instrument for the technology, so a brass instrument, often a tuba, frequently stood in for it on r
6. Juan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as Maglio's influence on D'Arienzo is direct: D'Arienzo recorded two of Maglio's own compositions (Sábado Inglés, Orgías del Plata) in 1935, adopted his simple vioJuan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as Maglio's influence on D'Arienzo is direct: D'Arienzo recorded two of Maglio's own compositions (Sábado Inglés, Orgías del Plata) in 1935, adopted his simple vio
7. Juan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as By 1929 Maglio's own bandoneón technique could no longer keep up with players trained in the De Caro school, so he recruited young players and let the band carrJuan Maglio8 days agoDescribed as By 1929 Maglio's own bandoneón technique could no longer keep up with players trained in the De Caro school, so he recruited young players and let the band carr
8. Luis Petrucelli8 days agoDescribed as Petrucelli directed Victor's house orchestra for a long time before leading his own band, also drawing on Vardaro for violin; like Puglisi's, it was dropped by Luis Petrucelli8 days agoDescribed as Petrucelli directed Victor's house orchestra for a long time before leading his own band, also drawing on Vardaro for violin; like Puglisi's, it was dropped by
9. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Sound cinema hit tango bands harder than the Depression itself: during carnival week 1930-31 audiences went dancing instead of to the cinema, and when cinemas rGuardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Sound cinema hit tango bands harder than the Depression itself: during carnival week 1930-31 audiences went dancing instead of to the cinema, and when cinemas r
10. Cayetano Puglisi8 days agoDescribed as Puglisi's violin-led band was one of several new orchestras Victor was giving a chance in the late 1920s; once the Depression began to bite, his was the first dCayetano Puglisi8 days agoDescribed as Puglisi's violin-led band was one of several new orchestras Victor was giving a chance in the late 1920s; once the Depression began to bite, his was the first d
11. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Argentina's export-led economy meant the Depression barely touched it in 1929, with GDP falling only around 10%; the real economic hit, and its clear effect on Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Argentina's export-led economy meant the Depression barely touched it in 1929, with GDP falling only around 10%; the real economic hit, and its clear effect on
12. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as The cello largely disappeared from tango orchestras as the music got brighter, then arrangers brought it back to fill the gap between violins and double bass: TGuardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as The cello largely disappeared from tango orchestras as the music got brighter, then arrangers brought it back to fill the gap between violins and double bass: T
13. Juan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo made 45 recordings in 1928-29, years before his famous sound; he got his first record deal on the Electra label partly by luck, as his wife was relateJuan D'Arienzo8 days agoDescribed as D'Arienzo made 45 recordings in 1928-29, years before his famous sound; he got his first record deal on the Electra label partly by luck, as his wife was relate
14. Ignacio Corsini8 days agoDescribed as A listener poll on the night named Corsini favourite singer over Gardel; Lavocah says Corsini goes more to his heart and calls his voice unusually natural, citiIgnacio Corsini8 days agoDescribed as A listener poll on the night named Corsini favourite singer over Gardel; Lavocah says Corsini goes more to his heart and calls his voice unusually natural, citi
15. Carlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel's 1929 recordings were backed by guitars rather than orchestra, unlike his 1935 recordings; Lavocah prefers the guitar-backed sound for its exposed, direCarlos Gardel8 days agoDescribed as Gardel's 1929 recordings were backed by guitars rather than orchestra, unlike his 1935 recordings; Lavocah prefers the guitar-backed sound for its exposed, dire
16. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Charlo and Ada Falcón sang for Canaro and Lomuto only on records; since neither was an orchestra member, danced tango in 1929 was still largely an instrumental Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Charlo and Ada Falcón sang for Canaro and Lomuto only on records; since neither was an orchestra member, danced tango in 1929 was still largely an instrumental
17. Ada Falcón8 days agoDescribed as Of about 200 recordings Ada Falcón made with Canaro, only five were made for dancing; La Morocha was one of her first with his orchestra, around when their relaAda Falcón8 days agoDescribed as Of about 200 recordings Ada Falcón made with Canaro, only five were made for dancing; La Morocha was one of her first with his orchestra, around when their rela
18. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Dag's 'época de oro' t-shirt marks 1927-1931 as a different, more tender and intimate golden age, distinct from the familiar 1935-1955 one.Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as Dag's 'época de oro' t-shirt marks 1927-1931 as a different, more tender and intimate golden age, distinct from the familiar 1935-1955 one.
19. Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro recorded around 300 tracks in 1929, more than were recorded industry-wide in 1935, and would record six to eight takes in a single studio session.Francisco Canaro8 days agoDescribed as Canaro recorded around 300 tracks in 1929, more than were recorded industry-wide in 1935, and would record six to eight takes in a single studio session.
20. Guardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as 1929 sits in the sextet era, after Julio De Caro's innovations: what dancers today call 'the old guard' was considered new, advanced music at the time, since thGuardia Nueva8 days agoDescribed as 1929 sits in the sextet era, after Julio De Caro's innovations: what dancers today call 'the old guard' was considered new, advanced music at the time, since th
21. Recording 84008 days agoDescribed as Closing track of the night; its violinist takes a rare solo using artificial harmonics, which Lavocah says is the only tango he knows with such a solo.Recording 84008 days agoDescribed as Closing track of the night; its violinist takes a rare solo using artificial harmonics, which Lavocah says is the only tango he knows with such a solo.
22. Recording 85008 days agoDescribed as Lavocah guesses, without certainty, that the title refers to standing your ground in a knife-fight stance; praised for its final variación.Recording 85008 days agoDescribed as Lavocah guesses, without certainty, that the title refers to standing your ground in a knife-fight stance; praised for its final variación.
23. Recording 85928 days agoDescribed as Lunfardo title meaning 'evil look' ('pinta' is look or appearance).Recording 85928 days agoDescribed as Lunfardo title meaning 'evil look' ('pinta' is look or appearance).
24. Recording 156758 days agoDescribed as Title refers to the payada, a gaucho verse-duel: this milonga is 'eternal' because neither of the two dueling singers in the story ever runs out of verses.Recording 156758 days agoDescribed as Title refers to the payada, a gaucho verse-duel: this milonga is 'eternal' because neither of the two dueling singers in the story ever runs out of verses.
25. Recording 157178 days agoDescribed as One of two strong 1929 versions of this major hit about a man who goes to church just to see a girl; Firpo's opening bell-chime imitation is subtler than rival Recording 157178 days agoDescribed as One of two strong 1929 versions of this major hit about a man who goes to church just to see a girl; Firpo's opening bell-chime imitation is subtler than rival
26. Recording 156528 days agoDescribed as First of a four-song Firpo run in the afterparty; title means 'shadows of the afternoon.'Recording 156528 days agoDescribed as First of a four-song Firpo run in the afterparty; title means 'shadows of the afternoon.'
27. Recording 72688 days agoDescribed as One of Corsini's greatest recordings, about the girl who serves in a pulpería (a village general store that also sold drink).Recording 72688 days agoDescribed as One of Corsini's greatest recordings, about the girl who serves in a pulpería (a village general store that also sold drink).
28. Recording 61948 days agoDescribed as About the fear of falling in love; there is a non-dance Ada Falcón/Canaro vocal version, but this danceable Charlo version was played instead.Recording 61948 days agoDescribed as About the fear of falling in love; there is a non-dance Ada Falcón/Canaro vocal version, but this danceable Charlo version was played instead.
29. Recording 62568 days agoDescribed as The B-side of La Morocha's original release, chosen for a strong canyengue (syncopated slapped-bass) passage.Recording 62568 days agoDescribed as The B-side of La Morocha's original release, chosen for a strong canyengue (syncopated slapped-bass) passage.
30. Recording 60378 days agoDescribed as Lavocah's pick as the best version of Felicia ever recorded, a tango now mostly associated with D'Arienzo.Recording 60378 days agoDescribed as Lavocah's pick as the best version of Felicia ever recorded, a tango now mostly associated with D'Arienzo.