Tango Stories: Musical Secrets

This is a meticulously researched, well documented and well written book. Also, it is a hell of a lot of fun to read. The approach is totally unique, as it refers the reader to playlists of music, on the author’s website, which musically illustrate what is discussed in the text. The narrated stories come alive as one listens to the music. It makes tango music approachable and understandable to the layman and undoubtedly fills in many blanks for those more experienced in tango music.Musicality is generally difficult for tango dancers with an untrained ear. However, the author walks one right through the songs, one by one, and tells one how to listen, what to listen for, and how to isolate the various instruments in the orchestras. Also, the discographies are thoughtfully assembled and clearly laid out in tables.Last but not least, the book contains two much needed chapters on “Cheerful Tango” and “Get Happy”. I have lived, on and off over the last 45 years, in many countries in South America and I know that the lighter, more playful side of tango is something that few Europeans or North Americans get a chance to properly experience.This book is much more than just another good read on the tango. It could easily be the textbook for a year-long university course on the music and musicality of the tango. Thank you Michael. Five Stars!

My favorite tango book is not about dancing it’s about the music. This book is perfect for the beyond the “absolute beginner” dancer who is hooked on tango and wants to learn more. It’s an easy to understand summary of the best orchestras and music from the 1920s-1950s (roughly). The book has an online website that links to the music that’s discussed in the book. I feel I’m learning a lot and enjoying it at the same time. Very highly recommended.

Excellent companion book to learn more about hidden tango gems.

Simply the best book on Argentine tango music for the dancer

Excellent

This is an exceptionally insightful and entertaining book, and it made me look at tango music afresh after many years. If you're serious about tango, get it.Two quibbles: there is little to no discussion of composers or and little to no discussion of lyricists and lyrics. Perhaps this would have made the book to long and less appealing to a non-Spanish audience, but given the seriousness with which the author undertakes his subject, the omission is glaring.

Great place to begin if you want to understand more of tango music!

A good starting point to know the tango music for dancing.

Bought it as a gift for my best friend who loves tango dance and often does tango music DJ. She said the book is very comprehensive and loved it.

タンゴ黄金時代の演奏家が18人演奏活動とレコード収録が掲載されています。私はこの18人のレーコードをYoutubede で探し出しパソコンに保存しました。これを再生してディジタル録音機で収録してCDに焼き直しました。録音はほとんどSP盤の78回転ですがYoutubeへのアップの技術が素晴らしくしっかりした再生装置で聴くと当時の熱気と感情が再現されスクラッチノイズはほとんどありません。マルチマイクの録音技術が良くステレオでは味わえない当時の黄金時代の力強さが迫ってきます。ダリエンソの切れの良いリズムと演奏それからボーカルが伸びのある柔らかさ力強さが何とも言えません。私はOsvaldo PuglieseとAlfredo De Angelisが好きになりました。この本のために本格的なスピーカー装置を新しく作りました。そしてタンゴダンスのShadowを楽しんでいます。この本はタンゴを聞きながら読む本です。良い買い物をしまた。It features 18 tango golden age performers and record recordings. I found these 18 ray codes on YouTube and saved them on my computer. This was played back, recorded with a digital recording machine, and re-burned to CD. The recording is almost 78 revolutions of the SP board, but when you listen to the technology of up to features 18 tango golden age performers and record recordings. I found these 18 ray codes on YouTube　and saved them on my computer. This was played back, recorded with a digital recording machine, and re-burned to CD. The recording is almost 78 revolutions of the SP board, but when you listen to the technology of up to Youtube with a wonderful and solid playback device, the heat and emotions of the time are reproduced and there is almost no scratch noise. The power of the golden age of the time when the recording technology of the multi-microphone is good and it is not possible to taste it in stereo approaches. Darienso's wistful rhythm and the softness and strength of the vocals. I came to like Osvaldo Pugliese and Alfledo De Angelis. I made a new full-fledged speaker device for this book. And enjoy the tango dance shadow. This book reads while listening to tango. I did a good shopping.　YouTube with a wonderful and solid playback device, the heat and emotions of the time are reproduced and there is almost no scratch noise. The power of the golden age of the time when the recording technology of the multi-microphone is good and it is not possible to taste it in stereo approaches. Darienso's wistful rhythm and the softness and strength of the vocals. I came to like Osvaldo Pugliese and Alfledo De Angelis. I made a new full-fledged speaker device for this book. And enjoy the tango dance shadow. This book reads while listening to tango. I did a good shopping.

Excellent book for the keen tanguero. Has helped me greatly to construct playlists for milongas. Fascinating guide to the great tango composers, their singers and musicians, and their greatest tracks.

A really detailed reference book about the music, orchestras and musicians from the golden age of tango. If you are interested in tango music, and especially if you dance tango, this book is a 'must have'.

Great quality! Exceptionally fast delivery. Very happy with the purchase.