Emigrante (electrotango)
Encyclopedia
Emigrante is the debut album by Buenos Aires
-based electronic neo-tango
band Tanghetto
. The album was released in 2003, reaching gold sales in early 2005 and soon became platinum and double platinum. In 2004 Emigrante (electrotango) was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award.
Although it is instrumental, there is an underlying concept through the album: how Argentina
, historically a country of immigrants, became a country of emigrants during the economic crissis of 2001. All concepts, names and texts are by Max Masri. Max brought the main song ideas and artistic direction while Diego played most of the instruments and rearranged and co composed most of the songs.
The music of Emigrante is a balance between the electronically generated sounds and acoustic instruments (bandoneón
, piano
, and guitar
). The album was mixed and produced by Max Masri and coproduced by Diego S. Velázquez.
Emigrante reached platinum sales in Argentina by 2006.
As of 2008, many of the songs included in this album are still played on multiple Argentine TV stations on a daily basis.
Diego S. Velazquez: guitars, synths and programming
Daniel Ruggiero: bandoneon
Jürgen Köchel: synths and programming
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
-based electronic neo-tango
Tango music
Tango is a style of ballroom dance music in 2/4 or 4/4 time that originated among European immigrant populations of Argentina and Uruguay . It is traditionally played by a sextet, known as the orquesta típica, which includes two violins, piano, double bass, and two bandoneons...
band Tanghetto
Tanghetto
Tanghetto is a musical group based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and one of the most important on the neo tango scene.The style of Tanghetto is a blend of tango and electronic music. Formed in 2001 by producer and composer/songwriter Max Masri . Then Max Masri asked guitarist and composer Diego S...
. The album was released in 2003, reaching gold sales in early 2005 and soon became platinum and double platinum. In 2004 Emigrante (electrotango) was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award.
Although it is instrumental, there is an underlying concept through the album: how Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, historically a country of immigrants, became a country of emigrants during the economic crissis of 2001. All concepts, names and texts are by Max Masri. Max brought the main song ideas and artistic direction while Diego played most of the instruments and rearranged and co composed most of the songs.
The music of Emigrante is a balance between the electronically generated sounds and acoustic instruments (bandoneón
Bandoneón
The bandoneón is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It plays an essential role in the orquesta típica, the tango orchestra...
, piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
). The album was mixed and produced by Max Masri and coproduced by Diego S. Velázquez.
Emigrante reached platinum sales in Argentina by 2006.
As of 2008, many of the songs included in this album are still played on multiple Argentine TV stations on a daily basis.
Track listing and credits
- Inmigrante (Immigrant) [4:02]
- Una Llamada (One Call) [4:06]
- Alexanderplatz Tango [4:03]
- Al final todos se van (Everybody goes away in the end) [4:10]
- Recursos Humanos (Human Resources) [3:33]
- La Caída (The Fall) [4:48]
- El Boulevard (The Boulevard) [3:53]
- El Siguiente Capítulo (Next Chapter) [5:50]
- Vida Moderna en 2/4 (Modern Life in 2/4) [4:08]
- Montevideo [3:01]
- Mente Frágil (Fragile Mind) [4:56]
- Emigrante — Exilio del Alma (Emigrant — Exile of the Soul) [4:23]
Players
Max Masri: synths and programmingDiego S. Velazquez: guitars, synths and programming
Daniel Ruggiero: bandoneon
Bandoneón
The bandoneón is a type of concertina particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It plays an essential role in the orquesta típica, the tango orchestra...
Jürgen Köchel: synths and programming