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== Composition == |
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The composition of "Avellaneda Blues" began one day when Claudio Gabis and Luis Gambolini were walking along the tracks of Avellaneda and Gerli. Inspired by the walk, Gabis composed a harmonic sequence and an initial draft of the lyrics of the future song. A few days later, in the party organized by Piri Lugones where the group met its producers Jorge Álvarez and Pedro Pujo, Gabis taught him |
The composition of "Avellaneda Blues" began one day when Claudio Gabis and Luis Gambolini were walking along the tracks of Avellaneda and Gerli. Inspired by the walk, Gabis composed a harmonic sequence and an initial draft of the lyrics of the future song. A few days later, in the party organized by Piri Lugones where the group met its producers Jorge Álvarez and Pedro Pujo, Gabis taught him the chords and the draft to Javier Martínez, who composed the definitive lyric.<ref name = elepe>''Elepé''. Canal 7 TV Publica. 2009. 60 min.</ref> The group sang this subject to Álvarez, who was impressed by it, convinced that it had to produce the group.<ref name = manal3>[http://www.dospotencias.com.ar/rebelde/manal3.htm Manales] Dos Potencias. Consultado el 25 de marzo de 2017.</ref> |
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The song is a form of blues with numerous chords of passage, a resolution that substitutes the dominant chord for a cadence that descends towards the tonic (chords bIII / II-7 / I) and a coda that is repeated at the end of each verse (chords I / II-7). The harmony and the arrangement are similar to jazz, with the battery carrying very free base, the line of low walking, and the sonority of the clean guitar, as it corresponds to that sort. Sergio Pujol comments in his book ''Canciones argentinas'': "The melody of 'Avellaneda Blues' practically does not exist, it is just a musical channel conceived by Martinez while reading aloud its own letter."<ref>«[http://www.revistaenie.clarin.com/escenarios/musica/Yendo-victrola-wincofon_0_361764017.html Yendo de la victrola al wincofón]» Revista Ñ. Consultado el 1 de julio de 2011.</ref> |
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Sergio Pujol comments in his book ''Canciones argentinas'': "The melody of 'Avellaneda Blues' practically does not exist, it is just a musical channel conceived by Martinez while reading aloud its own letter."<ref>«[http://www.revistaenie.clarin.com/escenarios/musica/Yendo-victrola-wincofon_0_361764017.html Yendo de la victrola al wincofón]» Revista Ñ. Consultado el 1 de julio de 2011.</ref> |
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== Recording == |
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== Publications == |
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Avellaneda Blues was published in the acclaimed ''Manal'' album of 1970 |
Avellaneda Blues was published in the acclaimed ''Manal'' album of 1970. Shortly after, it appeared as the opening song of the double compilation album ''Manal'' of 1973. <ref>«[http://discoeterno.com/magicland/03i.html Manal]» (en inglés). Disco Eterno.</ref> Being a classic of his live performances, he was recorded several times of his concerts. The first would be ''Manal en Obras'' in 1982, then ''Manal en vivo'' in 1994 and ''En vivo en el Roxy'' in 1995, but the latter version without Claudio Gabis, and in ''Vivo en Red House'' of 2016, recorded in 2014. |
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| "Avellaneda Blues" | |
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| Song by Manal | |
| from the album Manal | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | 1970 |
| Recorded | 1970 |
| Studio | TNT Studios in Buenos Aires[1] |
| Genre | Blues, jazz fusion |
| Length | 5:37 |
| Label | Mandioca |
| Songwriter(s) | Claudio Gabis, Javier Martínez |
| Producer(s) | Jorge Álvarez, Pedro Pujo |
"Avellaneda Blues" is a song by the Argentine blues rock band Manal. It is the fifth song of its 1970 self-titled album. It is considered the initial song of the blues in Spanish. The work evokes images of a melancholy dawn in Avellaneda, a port and industrial suburb of Buenos Aires.
Composition
The composition of "Avellaneda Blues" began one day when Claudio Gabis and Luis Gambolini were walking along the tracks of Avellaneda and Gerli. Inspired by the walk, Gabis composed a harmonic sequence and an initial draft of the lyrics of the future song. A few days later, in the party organized by Piri Lugones where the group met its producers Jorge Álvarez and Pedro Pujo, Gabis taught him the chords and the draft to Javier Martínez, who composed the definitive lyric.[2] The group sang this subject to Álvarez, who was impressed by it, convinced that it had to produce the group.[3]
The song is a form of blues with numerous chords of passage, a resolution that substitutes the dominant chord for a cadence that descends towards the tonic (chords bIII / II-7 / I) and a coda that is repeated at the end of each verse (chords I / II-7). The harmony and the arrangement are similar to jazz, with the battery carrying very free base, the line of low walking, and the sonority of the clean guitar, as it corresponds to that sort. Sergio Pujol comments in his book Canciones argentinas: "The melody of 'Avellaneda Blues' practically does not exist, it is just a musical channel conceived by Martinez while reading aloud its own letter."[4]
Recording
Like the other songs on the Manal album, "Avellaneda Blues" was recorded in 1970 at TNT Studios, located on Calle Moreno near Avenida 9 de julio. The recording technician was Tim Croatto, former member of The TNT.[2] The recording of the song counted on: Javier Martínez in drums and vocal, Claudius Gabis on electric guitar and piano, and Alejandro Medina on electric bass.[5] Jorge Álvarez and Pedro Pujo were the producers, with Salvador and Tim Croatto, as the recording technicians.
Publications
Avellaneda Blues was published in the acclaimed Manal album of 1970. Shortly after, it appeared as the opening song of the double compilation album Manal of 1973. [6] Being a classic of his live performances, he was recorded several times of his concerts. The first would be Manal en Obras in 1982, then Manal en vivo in 1994 and En vivo en el Roxy in 1995, but the latter version without Claudio Gabis, and in Vivo en Red House of 2016, recorded in 2014.
Reviews
In the list of the "100 best songs of the Argentine rock" by rock.com.ar website, "Avellaneda Blues" was ranked at No. 18.[7]
References
- ^ Do not confuse with TNT Studies, the TV channel.
- ^ a b Elepé. Canal 7 TV Publica. 2009. 60 min.
- ^ Manales Dos Potencias. Consultado el 25 de marzo de 2017.
- ^ «Yendo de la victrola al wincofón» Revista Ñ. Consultado el 1 de julio de 2011.
- ^ Información extraída del interior de la reedición de Manal.
- ^ «Manal» (en inglés). Disco Eterno.
- ^ The 100 of the 40 Rock.com.ar