Astor Piazzolla
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Topic: Astor Piazzolla
Posted By: Jimbo
Subject: Astor Piazzolla
Date Posted: June 12 2006 at 18:39
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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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Posted By: Jimbo
Date 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  )
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Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: June 13 2006 at 07:53
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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. ------------- 
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Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: June 14 2006 at 02:15
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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.
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Posted By: Zitro
Date Posted: June 14 2006 at 09:37
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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.
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Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: June 14 2006 at 12:51
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Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one ... I'll look into Di Meola, thanks Philippe! -------------
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