Uruguay - Gürtler & Igudesman

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Aleksey Igudesman & Sebastian Gürtler, together with the Upper Austrian Youth Orchestra in a project called "The Cyber Conductor".

This is a piece called "Uruguay" composed by Aleksey Igudesman.

Now yes, Igudesman is very well aware that the "traditional" music in Uruguay is different. You have Tangos and Milongas, much like in Argentina. He has been there several times, loved the people and loved the music. The point is, he writes in his own style, which in this case happens to be Jewish-Russian-Latin American-weird mix.
He is also aware that it can get cold in winter, which is Europes summer and the other way round, or something.

Just because Igudesman sings something, it doesnt have to be the truth. As some people might have noticed, he uses "humour" which can ocassionally result in bending of facts.

And last but not least, he did love being there, thats why he wrote the song and performed it there and in other parts of the world in front of many people who seem to enjoy it.

Its better than writing an "authentic" Tango (this being a dance that is not authentic in the first place, since it is inspired by many cultures) or Milonga and saying that Uruguay is crap, don't you think?

Anyway, he extends his greetings to all the wonderful people of Uruguay, Uganda and Utopia and wants to say two things:
Piece. And Love. And Happiness. Sorry, three things: Piece, love, happiness and contentment. Four things...

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• sebastian
• gürtler
• aleksey
• igudesman
• amarcord
• hugo
• wolf
• quartet
• joo

[geuvsa]

Jajajaj! Gracias por el cumplido, Gürtler & Igudesman. Ahora nos toca a nosotros hacer una canción alabando a Austria: la haremos a ritmo de balalaika y felicitándolos por su sushi, ¡será todo un éxito! :-))

[chupamate]

Es lo mejor que se ha hecho por Uruguay en la historia, después de la mención de "You are gay" en Los Simpsons.

[albertobruss]

los comentarios estan en su justa medida,,pienso que el compositor no creia ofendernos, solo canto su idea ,y al final dijo lo que realmente importa ,que Uruguay es el mejor pais,,.gracias

[kissXxxXgun]

You need way more recognition for what you do.

[Osakamanda]

Me mato los ritmos re caribeños que nos mandaron xD

Ta bueno igual :)

[rodrigolaguarda]

Igudesman, you're a genius.

This song is genius.

"Uruguay ES el MEJOR pais!"

[juanretazo]

@geuvsa me encantó tu comentario !!! jajaja...apoyo la iniciativa...genial !!!



[patagoniamusical]

Absolute musical ingorance and disrespect!!! This is a musical abomination.

Should first inform about Uruguay and its culture and then maybe do something next.

These rhythms have nothing to do. Never heard candombe, Jaime Roos, Negro Rada, etc.

[tracelessbygone]

THIS IS SO GREAT!

but it doesnt seem like the rest of the orchestra is enjoying the performance much!!!!

[grafpee]

Buenisimo maestro, gracias por los conceptos.

[isabumar]

Qué gran homenaje, gracias por los latinos del mundo orgullosos de nuestros ritmos.

[phantomuru]

todavia sigue este engendro ?