Paseando por Roma

When approaching *Paseando por Roma*, we encounter a piece that, although part of Soda Stereo's last studio album, Sueño Stereo, reveals surprising connections to the past. The song, released as a single, shows a clear admiration for The Beatles. It's not simple influence; there are explicit nods. The bass line, for example, is inspired by *Taxman*, while the horn arrangements in the chorus evoke the energy of Got to Get You into My Life. Even the overall style leans towards britpop, a sonic territory the band had not previously explored. The structure begins with a drum roll that gives way to a more minimalist foundation of guitar, bass, and drums, later incorporating a brass ensemble and an analog and textural synthesizer, creating a distinctive atmosphere.

The popularity of *Paseando por Roma* led it to be a recurring theme in Soda Stereo's tours, including their final performance. However, there is an interesting detail in the recording of this track for the audiovisual record of "El último concierto". Although presented as part of the show at the River Plate stadium in 1997, the audio heard on the CD and DVD corresponds to a performance in Chile from the same tour. This becomes evident when comparing the versions; for example, the phrase "Esta noche, soy un robocop" sung in Chile contrasts with the original "Esta noche, soy un simulcop" said at the Buenos Aires concert. To conceal this discrepancy in the video, shots of Gustavo Cerati singing are carefully edited, showing only fragments so that the audio difference is not so noticeable.