03/03/2024
I just asked ChatGPT 4.0 the following:
I am a Tango DJ and I exclusively play classic music for dancing (Milonga), meaning I play music from the 1930s and 1940s, sometimes also from the 1950s, from Buenos Aires and Montevideo. I am currently wondering if the Tangos by Julio De Caro are well suited for dancing? What do you think?
....the Answer from ChatGPT:
Julio De Caro was an innovative Argentine violinist, bandleader, and composer in the realm of Tango, playing a pivotal role in the development of Tango during the 1920s and 1930s. His music marked a departure from the simpler structure of earlier Tangos towards a more sophisticated and complex form, often referred to as "De Caro's style." This style significantly influenced the evolution of Tango, making it appealing to a broader, often more culturally interested audience.
Julio De Caro's Tangos are absolutely suitable for dancing, especially in an environment that appreciates classic Tango. His compositions are known for their emotional depth, melodic beauty, and rhythmic complexity, offering dancers ample opportunities for expression. Pieces like "Tierra Querida," "Felicia," or "El Monito" are just a few examples that are often played in Milongas.
However, his music might be more challenging for some dancers than the simpler structured Tangos from the Golden Age of Tango in the 1940s and early 1950s. The complexity and sometimes more demanding rhythm in De Caro's music often require a good level of experience and a fine sense for the music. For beginners or less experienced dancers, this might mean a certain period of adjustment.
In an environment that values the depth and historical significance of classic Tango, Julio De Caro's Tangos will surely be seen as an enrichment. They offer an excellent opportunity to expand the musical range of a Milonga and provide dancers with a deeper, and possibly more emotional, dancing experience. It might be a good idea to mix his pieces with other, rhythmically clearer Tangos to offer a balanced mix for all levels of dance proficiency.
me:
I am impressed by the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
But what do you say about the AI’s statements?
And which piece by de Caro will I actually be playing in Karlsruhe TAKK tomorrow?
