Modern Tango World N° 3 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) | Page 37

Ultratango: Alborada
Once upon a time, Ultratango started as an electronic music quintet from Buenos Aires which added
tango flavors to their music, and had Sami Abadi (violin) and Julio Perez (bandoneon) on their side.
Their danceable electronica versions of Astor Piazzolla´s songs and also their song Kryptonite were
quite exciting.
Now, several years later, they are
a trio Leonardo Satragno (synthesizers, programming, bass),
Gastón Satragno (synthesizers,
programming; piano) and Braulio D’Aguirre (drums). They had
to decide which direction to take.
The trio´s new songs still range
somewhere between trip hop,
house, ambient, and pop, with a
clear dominance of electronica
sounds, but without the sound
of the tango trademark instrument, the bandoneon. Gastón
Satragno said they intended to
raise the stakes with this new record. Indeed, Ultratango might
find a new audience beyond the
traditional tango dancers with
their specific expectations.
All of the thirteen tracks of their
new album were composed by
the Satragno brothers. The one
exception is a collaboration with
Braulio D’Aguirre. They are
predominantly slow dance music for the clubs, and they create a relaxing atmosphere and a fine flow. To
get an impression what the listener may expect, start with the attractive tracks Avant Garde, Calida and
Hiphope, or the samba-milonga Amorio. Modern beats, simple piano pattern, and repetitive synthesizer
licks, some special sound to discover here and there. These tracks don´t rely on a usual melodic development, they are definitely groove oriented. 
Are Ultratango´s songs typical tango? No, but several are suited to be played in alternative milongas, and
you may dance to them in a tango style. Be open to be surprised.
Overall Scoring (1-5 stars): ***
Dancer´s pleasure > Listener´s pleasure
Duration : 47 min.
Artist´s website: http://www.ultratango.com.ar

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