Astor Piazzolla

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   After I accidentally heard my sister listening to Piazzolla some weeks
ago, I've become obsessed with his music. Yes, it's basically tango
music, but at the same time, it's so much more. The music takes
elements from jazz, classical music and whatnot, and blends them into
something very unique.

I've been listening to Tango: Zero Hour and La Camorra non-stop lately. There's a certain Film Noir atmosphere in most of his compositions. Absolutely beautiful stuff.  

So, I guess I'm asking, are there any fans of Piazzolla here, or should I go hang myself in shame? 

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Jimbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 28 2005 Location: Helsinki Status: Offline Points: 2818	Topic: Astor Piazzolla Posted: June 12 2006 at 18:39
	After I accidentally heard my sister listening to Piazzolla some weeks ago, I've become obsessed with his music. Yes, it's basically tango music, but at the same time, it's so much more. The music takes elements from jazz, classical music and whatnot, and blends them into something very unique. I've been listening to Tango: Zero Hour and La Camorra non-stop lately. There's a certain Film Noir atmosphere in most of his compositions. Absolutely beautiful stuff. So, I guess I'm asking, are there any fans of Piazzolla here, or should I go hang myself in shame?


Jimbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 28 2005 Location: Helsinki Status: Offline Points: 2818	Posted: June 13 2006 at 04:46
	Ok, I'll get me coat, then ... I guess one needs to talk about Yes, ELP or Dream Theater to get any attention around here. (or alternatively, anything else than Piazzolla )


philippe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 14 2004 Location: noosphere Status: Offline Points: 3597	Posted: June 13 2006 at 07:53
	I've got some of his albums...a rather "weird" approach of "tango" but definitely original. "La muerte del angel" is my favourite song from this guy. If you like his music and wants to hear some influences in prog rock, goes on Aldi Meola's solo works.


Dragon Phoenix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2004 Status: Offline Points: 1475	Posted: June 14 2006 at 02:15
	I have a number of his albums in my classical music collection. I love the sound of the bandoneon as well as the tango and milonga rhythms.
	Blog this: http://artrock2006.blogspot.com

Zitro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 11 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1321	Posted: June 14 2006 at 09:37
	it's prog tango :D (if there's such a term) He basically takes tango and fuses it with other genres (like jazz, classical, avant garde) ... quite a controversial artist (since tango is changed into this fusion thing) but usually considered the best argentine musician of the century or something like that. Don't go hang yourself in shame, Piazolla is a very respected musician among music fans all around the world, and he is extremely talented at songwriting and a virtuoso with his bandoneon. Edited by Zitro - June 14 2006 at 09:44

Jimbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 28 2005 Location: Helsinki Status: Offline Points: 2818	Posted: June 14 2006 at 12:51
	Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one ... I'll look into Di Meola, thanks Philippe!