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Plateado sobre plateado (Huellas en el mar)

Key Am Tempo 66 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 4:58
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Clics Modernos

Clics Modernos

Charly García · 1983

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TonalidadAm
Compás4/4
Tempo66 BPM
Duración4:58
CompositorCharly García
ÁlbumClics Modernos
Año1983
ISRCARF098300021

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Music Charly García

The story behind

The song *Plateado sobre plateado (Huellas en el mar)*, with its five-minute duration, immerses us in a reflection on uprooting and nostalgia. The lyrics begin by painting a nocturnal image, with the moon acting as a lighthouse illuminating a ship sailing from South America to Europe, crossing an ocean that reflects the light. Then, the narrative shifts to the sky, where airplanes mark the route of those leaving their homes, whether to go into exile or to return to their lands. The core of the song highlights the painful impact of having to abandon one's roots, symbolized by the metaphor of "footprints in the sea" and "blood in our home." The fundamental question is raised about the necessity of undertaking such long journeys to find a place to feel safe, find rest, and the peace of mind that comes with belonging. In essence, *Plateado sobre plateado (Huellas en el mar)* is a meditation on the difficulties inherent in leaving home behind in search of a full and happy life elsewhere.

Musically, this piece is part of *Clics Modernos*, the second solo album by Charly García, released in November 1983. This work, also known as *Modern Clix*, featured the participation of Pedro Aznar, with whom García had already collaborated in Serú Girán between 1978 and 1981. Some critics consider *Clics Modernos* to be a high point in Charly García's career and one of the most significant albums in Argentine rock. The album incorporates references to the sociopolitical reality of Argentina at the time, with lyrics that often employ sarcasm and humor. This album was key to defining the modern trends that would characterize the sound of Argentine rock during the 1980s. Carlos Alberto García Moreno, known as Charly García, born in Buenos Aires in 1951, is a central figure in Argentine and South American music, recognized for his work as a performer, composer, and producer. Throughout his career, he has been a fundamental part of bands such as Sui Géneris and Serú Girán, in addition to developing a prolific solo career.
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