Music
What, who when where of Music.
Amy Beaudet [email protected] 303-668-0081
Leaders can speed up their understanding
and successful execution of dances
if they know the music.
Wear out your CD, ipods, iphones, whatever.
Wear. Them. Out. Period.
Followers also need to know the music, but to start - usually do just fine if they are dancing regularly at milongas.
Places to get an overview of Tango music:
ToDo Tango’s The Music: especially good for in depth info on History, Orchestras, Lyrics, etc.
Listen Right Now:
“70 of the Most Danced Tangos”
Places to Buy:
What about Nuevo/Neo/Fusion/Alternative Music?
Tango music is complex, and has a certain walking beat - alternative music is most successful if it follows these basic requirements - otherwise tango dancers get bored with repetition and simplicity. The only thing that saves a simple song is knockem dead lyrics and vocals. Milongas are possible for faster music, but no faster than 100-110 bpms is best.
Where do I get it?
Most of the music I use I have heard and recognized at festival milongas, or had in my own collection already, or found from other DJ’s playlists posted on the web. iTunes is a major source, with occasional backup, especially in the case of world music, from Amazon.
Where do I get info about DJing?
Notice who the DJ’s are at the festivals, what and how they are playing music - there is a reason they are invited to play for a national audience. Some of them have websites with helpful information.
Pay attention to DJ guidelines, too:
