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Astor Piazzolla — Ausencias
Album: Todo Tango (various artists]
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Released: 1957
Length: 3:28
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Paris, via Buenos Aries. Sublime. 
Posted 1 year ago by pbouchar    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
F A N T A S T I C  M U S I C{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}

I love Tango!  Dancer



Same here!   GREAT TUNE!   THANX RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Leo_Barei wrote:

If you are enjoying this, as I am, you might want to check out Evan Laurie's Selling Water by the Side of the River.  An absolute classic and amazing example of this genre of music within a modern day context.




Thank You, I'll check it out!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Excellent!!  I never heard of him before.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
When the end comes I know
They'll say just a gigolo
As life goes on
Without me
Posted 4 years ago by LeftShoe    [ Reply ]
If you are enjoying this, as I am, you might want to check out Evan Laurie's Selling Water by the Side of the River.  An absolute classic and amazing example of this genre of music within a modern day context.
Posted 4 years ago by Leo_Barei    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 6 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
So this is where the phrase Sucko-Barfo originated!  

 
wow
Posted 7 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
So this is where the phrase Sucko-Barfo originated!  

 
Sometimes you have to experience it. I have been to Spain and when you are having a nice diner on the street (street is closed for cars so the restaurants can use it after 19:30) and there is a band playing this kind of music when you are drinking really good red wine with your lovely wife during your honeymoon... I like the music now.

Cool to see the old spanish people dancing tango b.t.w. It was not good and slightly alcohol induced, but it was nice to watch.
Posted 8 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
F A N T A S T I C  M U S I C{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}

I love Tango!  Dancer
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
I feel like I'm very far away from home right now, and I LIKE IT!!!!  I close my eyes and I narrow see cobblestone streets, doves fluttering upward, through a shaft of sunlight.  A cafe, where I stop for a tiny cup of coffee.  A street vendor sells me some flowers...
Posted 8 years ago by dimar    [ Reply ]
Gracias che.
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
So this is where the phrase Sucko-Barfo originated!  
Posted 9 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:
Admire that French streak of your, Monsieur Bill...

 
French? You must be joking... right?
Posted 9 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
Piazzolla = Dios
Posted 9 years ago by Mariano    [ Reply ]
I like it; reminds me of the music the group is playing live in the trippy Van Gogh-like scene (one of many, I know, but...) in Waking Life
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 blue-ice wrote:
please, stop this...

omg.. stop this...

stop this... 

 
perle ai porci...
Posted 9 years ago by salvo73    [ Reply ]
Beauuutyfuuul{#Hug}
Posted 9 years ago by Ginetta    [ Reply ]
 Jdanzi wrote:
For some reason this song makes me start attempting to sing in largely madeup spanish words, and that's pretty awesome.

Strong 8!

 
Ha! Such a great comment!
 
Posted 9 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Wait!

What?

Piazolla?

Woo! 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
I adore Piazolla.  Mas por favor.

Then there is some very cool Tango-Jazz-Rock fusion that radioparadise has yet to present listeners.   
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
please, stop this...

omg.. stop this...

stop this... 
Posted 10 years ago by blue-ice    [ Reply ]
This is pure 10 for me. Perfection.
Posted 10 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Admire that French streak of your, Monsieur Bill...
Posted 10 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 nampelkafe wrote:
It rains in Buenos Aires and Piazzolla plays Ausencias. We miss you Astor, but you're still very present in this city.

 
Yet no one has ever survived, according to the stories. Alas.
Perfect creator.
Posted 11 years ago by gresua    [ Reply ]
It rains in Buenos Aires and Piazzolla plays Ausencias. We miss you Astor, but you're still very present in this city.
Posted 11 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
What's the hell is that?
A wonderful Tango Argentino after this stupid Lautlos?


 
Posted 11 years ago by Der_Hamburger    [ Reply ]
This song make me stop what I was doing and break the silence momentarily with a simple "...Jesus Christ..." --haunting & gorgeous, like a slowly-wandering soul through time. 
Posted 11 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
 Jdanzi wrote:
For some reason this song makes me start attempting to sing in largely madeup spanish words, and that's pretty awesome.

Strong 8!
 
Quando para mucho mi amore de felice corazon.
Mundo paparazzi mi amore chicka ferdy para sol.
Cuesto obrigado tanta mucho que can eat it carousel.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
While one ordinarily associates Piazzolla with the bandoneon and a bistro flavored rendition of the tango, Yo Yo Ma cut this incredible album in 1997. Pretty cool if you have a chance to hear it.

Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla
 

I own it, and I agree.
Posted 12 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Nice and haunting there in the middle.
Posted 12 years ago by ZiegZeon    [ Reply ]
I don't particularly like tango, but credit where credit's due - this guy's The Man! {#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
Tango lessons are on my bucket list! Once I move to my new city....I'm SO signing up!
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
 lkthompson wrote:

I think this requires a glass of red wine!


 
Just leave the bottle; I don't need a glass.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 decorgirl wrote:
This is the only track that has made my ears perk up this morning.  An easy 10. 

*le sigh* 
 
I think I love you!
Posted 13 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
ok this song makes me want to kill myself.. tragically mournful.
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Gracias, Bill !!{#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by ssalgado    [ Reply ]
For some reason this song makes me start attempting to sing in largely madeup spanish words, and that's pretty awesome.

Strong 8!
Posted 14 years ago by Jdanzi    [ Reply ]
While one ordinarily associates Piazzolla with the bandoneon and a bistro flavored rendition of the tango, Yo Yo Ma cut this incredible album in 1997. Pretty cool if you have a chance to hear it.

Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]

This sounds like something one might hear while relaxing at a Parisian sidewalk cafe sipping cafe au lait.


Posted 14 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
This man was a god of the Tango - BIG 10 from me.
Posted 14 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]

Try dancing Tango to this... a different level of existence.


Posted 14 years ago by modrakocka    [ Reply ]
Perfect timing. Just stopping work for lunch. {#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
 lkthompson wrote:

I think this requires a glass of red wine!



{#Cheers} 


Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]

I think this requires a glass of red wine!


Posted 15 years ago by lkthompson    [ Reply ]
Horrid, please don't give me a repeat performance!
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Can't get enough Astor Piazzolla.
Posted 15 years ago by triquito    [ Reply ]
Fantastic.  Made me think of the movie "12 Monkeys" (which I also think is fantastic).
Posted 15 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
Bravo what RP is all about
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
Oh WOW, Bill.  I haven't heard this in a long time.  I was supposed to leave work just now.  I think I'll stick around a few extra minutes.  Thank you so much.
Posted 15 years ago by two2fly    [ Reply ]
Oh my, Bill is on a roll!{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
no comment  -  10.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Grande Piazzolla!!! ¡Que amargas son las ausencias!
Posted 16 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
nigelr wrote:
Damn near a nine, beautiful, beautiful......makes me wish I could dance, almost.
My love and me started to take dancing lessons some months ago....and still have fun every lesson we take. Just get up and do it!
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Ah, the sublime sounds of Astor Piazzolla....thanks.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Great music, great interpretation!
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Gracias por pasar al gran Astor !!!
Posted 17 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
Makes me feel like watching an old movie, with subtitles!
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Astor Piazzolla was a genius! His work will live on forever.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Love love love it!
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Trying but no no no,too split up and not a good sound,hurts my ears.
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Damn near a nine, beautiful, beautiful......makes me wish I could dance, almost.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
chips, chips, du-du-du-du-du. . .
Posted 17 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
Me agarra una nostalgia feroz. Y una "pena de bandoneón". Genio Astor! pearmax wrote:
Gracias por acompañarme en tantos momentos. Gracias Astor !!!
Posted 17 years ago by grace_blaum    [ Reply ]
mnuisance wrote:
This plays in Hell's cafe.
Want a beer?
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
Yeah, what's with all this eclectic stuff outside my comfort zone
are you kidding?! Although Tango may not be as familiar as pop is in North America, it's no less important, musically...and this composer is considered one of THE most important Tango influences in the 20th century - wonderful stuff, although perhaps it is an acquired taste.
Posted 17 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
This plays in Hell's cafe.
Posted 17 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
eman wrote:
Sorry...but...I don't think so....2
Yeah, what's with all this eclectic stuff outside my comfort zone
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Yes, simply beautiful. How about some Richard Galliano who interprets Piazzolla's material perfectly? Piazzolla Forever album. He was a close friend of Piazzolla. Other interpreters are Al Di Meola, Gidor Kremer and even Grace Jones whose song I've Seen That Face Before is Piazzolla's Libertango with lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by fugglesworth    [ Reply ]
The last track was Cambodian flavor, then this one is Argentine tango. Thanks for the world trip sans Airfare and TSA BS. Me gusta mucho!
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
It is much too long, the last time I've been to a Milonga. Must go again. This music is just wonderful. Imagine to dance to this music.
Posted 18 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Gracias por acompañarme en tantos momentos. Gracias Astor !!!
Posted 18 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
Reminiscent of Penguin Cafe Orchestra but with a bit more Latin
Posted 18 years ago by Irksome    [ Reply ]
Sorry...but...I don't think so....2
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
Astor was a truly master.
Posted 18 years ago by fissmoll    [ Reply ]
wonderful. Thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by chudd    [ Reply ]
It's dusk hour now, here in Buenos Aires. Today's been the coldest day in months, zero celsius. Today the paper has brought cold news again from Lebanon and Israel. And here Astor comes to bring us some warmth to our souls. Today Ausencias are the absent peace, the absent kids, the absent compassion, the absent reason, the absent humanity. Thanks Bill for this, nampelkafe, at BA.
Posted 18 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
Must... learn... tango...
Posted 18 years ago by ampersand    [ Reply ]
Oh to be in BA
Posted 18 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Inspired choice. RP at its best. I highly recommend AP's "Zero Hour" LP, by the way.
Posted 18 years ago by siloco    [ Reply ]
Excelente, che. . . excelente.
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
reminiscent of "the tango lesson". excellent film.
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I'm seeing a crying mime....
Posted 18 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
:sunny.gif:
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
... Luscious! ... ... Ausencias ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
May I have this dance?
Posted 18 years ago by Kagin    [ Reply ]
Where else would you hear this? Bravo!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Exquisite. A beautiful interlude on a Thursday morning in the office. Makes me want to sashay across the open plan...
Posted 18 years ago by JennyAnyDots    [ Reply ]
¡Que agradable comenzar así este día!
Posted 18 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
beautiful!
Posted 18 years ago by donmatthews    [ Reply ]
belleza elegante
Posted 18 years ago by maximinimalist    [ Reply ]
anyone heard bart schneemann (oboe) play this with the bandoneon on his album "It takes two?" I really like that version. It's actually not the same song title, but part of the melody is identical, and the composer is Astor Piazzolla.
Posted 18 years ago by earkat    [ Reply ]
Can't really imagine this being "too eclectic" for anyone; very straightforward, and nice balance of tonalities. y'all should get out more. Try some out jazz for eclectic.
Posted 18 years ago by dmick    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Ok. I admit it. This is too "eclectic" for me. I lack class and culture and intelligence. I don't deserve to live, never mind listen to RP. Mea culpa!!
...it sux
Posted 18 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
¡Grande Astor! ¿por qué te moriste che?
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
I think Piazzola must be one the best eclectic composers, for he blends tango, milonga, jazz and classic music in a very beautiful way. For eclectic music like this I listen to RP, it's really something different on the net. Thanks! -a hug to paiasoloco from another argentino
Posted 18 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
Though I don't know much about this music, it makes me want to have a cig and talk with a french accent; I not very comfortable with either, but the music is interesting. Solid 6
Posted 19 years ago by Jerry_Scott    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly beautiful... I certainly want to hear more. Thanks Bill.
Posted 19 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
not matching my current headspace
Posted 19 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
nice transition from Pat Metheny!
Posted 19 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Maybe not.
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
I have never heard Astor Piazzolla before... and after hearing this I definately want to hear more. This is absolutely beautiful, gave me chills! I'd love to hear more of this.
Posted 19 years ago by besca    [ Reply ]
Ah finally something doesn't make me want hurt self, thank Bill that atrocious block of music has come to an end.
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Ok. I admit it. This is too "eclectic" for me. I lack class and culture and intelligence. I don't deserve to live, never mind listen to RP. :iamwith: Mea culpa!!
Keep listening. You'll 'get' it. Eventually. ;)
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Ok. I admit it. This is too "eclectic" for me. I lack class and culture and intelligence. I don't deserve to live, never mind listen to RP. :iamwith: Mea culpa!!
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
dadofsammy wrote:
It's great to hear Astor Piazzolla on RP, Bill. The breadth of musical offerings you and Rebecca (and all the uploaders!) present make this an irreplaceable gift. Thanks again!
Well put. It's great to hear Astor Piazolla here, and to expose his music to new ears worldwide. Thanks, RP!
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Aaaaaaaah... thank you.
Posted 19 years ago by susafina    [ Reply ]
This is what I like so much about RP. I would never dared to upload real Tango Argentino, because I thought that would be too special, but RP just rocks with diverstiy. Thank you for playing Piazzolla. I realy must go dancing tango again (has been difficult with our baby lately).
Posted 19 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Nice seque from PM. Didn't Pat cover this?
Posted 19 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
indeed an eclectic set... Azure Ray, Pat Metheny and this. Not my cup of tea, but interesting none the less.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
It's great to hear Astor Piazzolla on RP, Bill. The breadth of musical offerings you and Rebecca (and all the uploaders!) present make this an irreplaceable gift. Thanks again!
Posted 19 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
yogaboat wrote:
I can appreciate different music styles, and people who like them. However, would it be possible to clump this kind of music in to a scheduled "Italian hour", or "Instrumental Hour"? I perceive RP as an alternative rockish kind of venue, and songs like this put me to sleep in the middle of that.
Italian Hour? :-k
Posted 19 years ago by paiasoloco    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
This sounds a WHOLE LOT like the style of music from the movie "Waking Life"...I have to go check it out now and see if it's the same people. Either way, it rocks out.
Well yes, that movie was scored with tango almost exclusively. One of my favorite movies by the way. If you liked the music you MUST check Piazzolla out. And Anibal Troilo which was another bandoneonist; many would say that even greater than Piazzolla. Astor played in the Troilo's orchestra back in the early 40s. Piazzolla became more famous because he toured extensively all over the world and recorded with many very important musicians broadening tango's audience. He also tried to reinvent the tango with what he called the "New Tango". It was kind of a fusion between jazz and traditional tango. He got many enemies in Argentina in doing so but he never cared, he was a true musical genius so he could do whatever he pleased. I thank Bill very much for playing tango. I especially would recommend 'Adios Nonino' by Piazzolla, it's a gem.
Posted 19 years ago by paiasoloco    [ Reply ]
I can appreciate different music styles, and people who like them. However, would it be possible to clump this kind of music in to a scheduled "Italian hour", or "Instrumental Hour"? I perceive RP as an alternative rockish kind of venue, and songs like this put me to sleep in the middle of that.
Posted 19 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
From an Argentinean leaving in Miami. THANKS!!! Astor was the greatest!
Posted 19 years ago by paiasoloco    [ Reply ]
Sounds very much like Café Noir - melancholy gypsy/folk dance music.
Posted 19 years ago by razorwriter    [ Reply ]
This sounds a WHOLE LOT like the style of music from the movie "Waking Life"...I have to go check it out now and see if it's the same people. Either way, it rocks out.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill!
Posted 19 years ago by rochefort    [ Reply ]
cool!
Posted 19 years ago by Pinback    [ Reply ]