SILENTE - I TANGHERI Tango. Yes tango. It begins here. But what is tango in a disc like this? It is not a cheap tourist package but rather a recollection of a Buenos Aires that no longer exists. It is the garden from whence the Tangheri leave in search of other fountains from which to water the tree of tradition. Other horizons. They have brought everything back from this tour in order that the tree bears fruit once more. The guardian of tradition would say that the fruit is now no longer the same. That is true but it seemed, of late, that there was no fruit at all. So welcome the work of the Tangheri who play tango without seeming so and welcome also their rich and energetic music that pulsates with every single note that makes listening a pleasure. A waring though , here we are not talking about dressing up tango in a new costume and calling it contamination. Here we are talking about creativity. We can speak about Volver, whose immortal melody, initially broken into a thousand shimmering pieces, emerges and then extends itself like a warm blanket. We can speak about the ironic vein that appears through the titles – “C’e Guevara – No, non Che!” – actually a sweet and melancholy tune and also about the compositions of the trio “Freakikkio”, “Pango”, “En Mi” and the title track “Silente”. These tunes are maddeningly catchy with inexhaustible and propulsive rhythms. Abbracciante moves like a bandit with his accordion, sometimes quick and fiery, at other times calm and sardonic. The trio is fromed by Davide Penta on bass, Antonio di Lorenzo on drums and Vincenzo Abbraciante on accordion and bandoneon all of whom are also composers. To this formation they add the singer Rocco Capri Chiumarulo – very effective when called upon to perform – and Marc Ribot on guitar on whom we should speak more about. Given that this project which revitalizes the genre and widens the global borders has obviously succeeded - and also has exceeded the levels reached with the previous “Historias del Sur”, a sign of acquired maturity – and that all of this is due to the Tangheri themselves, the presence of Ribot adds a certain quality. Free to move, he provides the correct guitar backing through 360 degrees with competence and sensibility. The interaction with the group is perfect and his presence is more than just a cameo performance as guest star but contributes fully to the success of a very good disc. Reviewed by Renato Belardinelli, September 2007 |
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