Hola! Feliz inicio de semana para todos, en este martes 13 de Agosto 2024. Los martes 13 tienen muy mala fama, pero creo que esto es producto de una narrativa incierta. A mí me gusta el número 13, y no tengo problemas con que sea martes o Viernes 13. Dicho esto, hoy he regresado para participar en la semana # 167 del Three Tune Tuesday, del amigo 
Hello! Happy start to the week to everyone, on this Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Tuesdays the 13th have a very bad reputation, but I think this is the product of an uncertain narrative. I like the number 13, and I have no problems with it being Tuesday or Friday the 13th. That said, today I returned to participate in week # 167 of Three Tune Tuesday, from my friend
I heard RATA BLANCA for the first time in 1992. I clearly remember that a cousin brought me a cassette where there were some songs, such as “Mujer Amante”, “Medieval Autumn” and the wonderful “The Legend of the Fairy and the Wizard”. For me it was love at first sight, and I couldn't stop listening to RATA BLANCA. From that day on I tried to buy vinyl or cassettes of the band, but for some strange reason, I couldn't find them at that time, so I opted for cassettes that were copies of cassettes and these in turn of other cassettes, so well , they were not of the best quality, but that made me happy; and it still makes me very happy to be able to hear and sing the songs of this band, in fact, on certain occasions I feel almost like I'm in a Nirvana, when listening to RATA BLANCA, but at other times, With their songs, I enter into a deep introspection, which allows me to contact very deep feelings and thoughts in me, which allows me to reflect and analyze many things in my life. In any case, I love RATA BLANCA.
Para mí RATA BLANCA es una banda de rockeros cultos, de gran calidad, lo cual es genial. Su líder, y creador de muchas de sus canciones, Walter Giardino, es un músico de alto nivel, así como uno de los mejores guitarristas que he oído, es todo un mago, un maestro con la guitarra, además de componer hermosas melodías y letras preciosas y muy inteligentes. El resto de los miembros de la banda también son músicos de gran nivel, lo cual puedes comprobar al oír cualquier de sus canciones. A lo largo de los años he adquirido varios discos compactos de la banda, pero hoy les compartiré uno que fue uno de los primeros que compré, y que como dato curioso, no forma parte de la discografía oficial de la banda, sino que es un compilado titulado Los Clásicos del Rock en Español – Rata Blanca, el cual fue hecho por una compañía discográfica argentina llamada INTERDISC, la cual ya no existe. Aunque se presenta como un compilado, este álbum realmente contiene las canciones de la quinta producción de la banda, que extrañamente se titula Rata Blanca VII, cosas extrañas… Este disco fue fabricado en el año 1997, bajo el sello ARIOLA, sin embargo, mi disco, no es original, es lo que se conoce como un disco pirata, o sea, una copia. Cabe señalar que me gustan TODAS las canciones de este álbum, por lo que fue difícil elegir las tres de este #ttt, que espero les gusten. Dicho esto, veamos mis canciones del #ttt de hoy.
For me RATA BLANCA is a band of cultured rockers, of great quality, which is great. Its leader, and creator of many of its songs, Walter Giardino, is a high-level musician, as well as one of the best guitarists I have heard, he is a magician, a master with the guitar, in addition to composing beautiful melodies and lyrics. beautiful and very intelligent. The rest of the band members are also high-level musicians, which you can see when listening to any of their songs. Over the years I have acquired several compact discs from the band, but today I will share with you one that was one of the first that I bought, and that as a curious fact, is not part of the official discography of the band, but it is a compilation titled Los Clásicos del Rock en Español – Rata Blanca, which was made by an Argentine record company called INTERDISC, which no longer exists. Although it is presented as a compilation, this album actually contains the songs from the band's fifth production, which is strangely titled Rata Blanca VII, strange things... This album was manufactured in 1997, under the ARIOLA label, however, my album is not original, it is what is known as a pirated album, that is, a copy. It should be noted that I like ALL the songs on this album, so it was difficult to choose the three on this #ttt, which I hope you like. That being said, let's look at my #ttt songs today.
Ahora vamos con mis canciones / Now let's go with my songs
I open this very special #ttt, which is the first dedicated to this great band, with a beautiful song: “Pastel de Rocas”,which corresponds to track number 3 of the 14 songs that make up this album. This is a love song, beautiful, heartfelt, that begins with a great guitar solo by Walter Giardino, and then the drums enter in a masterful way. It is a song that does not have a linear rhythm, but rather goes from soft and tender to very energetic, with a masterful sound. Both the electric guitar and the drums practically “talk.” The main voice is by Gabriel Marián, who although, in my opinion, does not have the strength of Adrián Barilari's voice, he interprets each song on this album with heart and feeling. The lyrics are beautiful, and although somewhat short, and perhaps somewhat sexist, hahahahaha, but I like it a lot, read this little bit: “You can't control me / you know who I am / I'm afraid you'll be late / for the performance that will begin / when my hands touch you they will... fly.” Here I share the audio and a live performance, I hope you enjoy this beautiful song.
My second song, also in the voice of Gabriel Marián, is the wonderful “Vuelo Nocturno”. This is one of those ideal songs for making love, it is simply a melody that exudes love, passion, strength... its melody and lyrics are spectacular, and Giardino shines with several really good guitar solos. And if it is not to make love, it is ideal to remember that person who makes you vibrate, who moves your floor. Read a piece of the lyrics: “White madness wait for me / while I rest. / I want the night to stop / in my arms. / I'm going to put you in front of me / I'll make your heart moan, / so much, so much in your passion / so much, so much between the two of us. Night flight / I jump into the sky with you, / like two gargoyles looking for their love.” Here I leave the audio, it's a shame I didn't find a cool video to share with you.
Ríe la ley, demente y senil
Solo estoy sin vos, preso del terror
Debo escapar, no puedo esperar
Tengo que esperar algo de piedad
Ríe la ley, se ríe de mí
Now closing my #ttt today, which is the first that I will dedicate to one of the bands that I admire the most, and one of those that are part of my daily life: RATA BLANCA, I have chosen the powerful song “La Caja”. This song is not about love, it is about social criticism, and basically describes the circumstances of someone who has been unjustly imprisoned, a victim of a corrupt justice system... this song makes me think A LOT about what has been happening for years and It still happens in my country... Regarding the melody, it begins with a great duet between the bass and the drums, in fact, the bass is maintained throughout the entire song, which gives it a very interesting harmonic base, very unique. The main voice is also by Gabriel Marián, who sings it in a heartbreaking way, here I would say with strength. Giardino's guitar speaks, is felt, and presents some great solos. The battery also shines strongly. This song has Arabic reminiscences in its rhythm, which enriches it and gives it a beautiful nuance. Here I share a remastered audio, since I also did not find a good video or a live presentation to share with you. I also leave you a fragment of his excellent lyrics, so you understand what I mean. This song makes me think...
The law laughs, insane and senile
I am alone without you, prisoner of terror
I must escape, I can't wait
I have to hope for some mercy
The law laughs, it laughs at me
Este ha sido mi aporte para esta genial iniciativa del amigo en su edición número 167, en homenaje a una banda que es protagonista de mi soundtrack de vida, y la cual me hace pensar y sentir: RATA BLANCA
en su edición número 167, en homenaje a una banda que es protagonista de mi soundtrack de vida, y la cual me hace pensar y sentir: RATA BLANCA This has been my contribution to this great initiative by my friend in its 167nd edition, in tribute to a band that is the protagonist of my life soundtrack, and which makes me think and feel: RATA BLANCA
in its 167nd edition, in tribute to a band that is the protagonist of my life soundtrack, and which makes me think and feel: RATA BLANCAAquí puedes ver mi participación previa en esta iniciativa / Here you can see my previous participation in this initiative
Fuentes de las Imágenes / Image sources
- Todas las fotos son de mi autoría, y han sido tomadas con un teléfono Galaxy a04e // All photos are my own, and have been taken with a Galaxy a04e phone.
- Los divisores son de libre uso y se pueden encontrar / Dividers are free to use and can be found:
Bibliografía / Bibliography