1891  vocal tangos at milongas

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:02:44 -0400
From: Alan McPherron <mcph+@PITT.EDU>
Subject: vocal tangos at milongas

It's certainly true that vocals are often played at milongas in Bs.As.
But in my opinion, I think that the more aggressive singers should be
avoided. I agree that most estribillistas are acceptable. The main
problem with vocals is that singers often don't adhere to the "strict
tempo", but interpret the music, coming in a fraction of a second ahead of
or after the beat, syncopating, etc. (This is especially true for
Gardel--one more reason for not dancing to him.)

Alan McPherron, Tangueros-Unidos de Pittsburgh

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:28:09 -0700
From: Ricardo Tanturi <tanturi999@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: vocal tangos at milongas

Hi Alan,

Obviously Gardel is not for dancing, (at least not
for me).

But I have to wonder who you mean by "the more
aggressive singers" - Castillo, Beron, Vargas,
Ruiz, Martel/Dante? Those vocalists really dominate
the performances that feature them, but to me are
fine for dancing. Who would be examples of
estribillistas? Just curious.

Also, the vocalists can play a bit w/ the rhythm, just
like the other instruments, which gives you different
"layers" and alternatives for interpretation.
True or not?

"Ricardo"

--- Alan McPherron <mcph+@PITT.EDU> wrote:

> It's certainly true that vocals are often played at
> milongas in Bs.As.
> But in my opinion, I think that the more aggressive
> singers should be
> avoided. I agree that most estribillistas are
> acceptable. The main
> problem with vocals is that singers often don't
> adhere to the "strict
> tempo", but interpret the music, coming in a
> fraction of a second ahead of
> or after the beat, syncopating, etc. (This is
> especially true for
> Gardel--one more reason for not dancing to him.)
>
> Alan McPherron, Tangueros-Unidos de Pittsburgh