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Serú Girán
Serú Girán · 1978 · Track 5
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Duración7:32
ÁlbumSerú Girán
Año1978
ISRCARXP71600005
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The story behind
The piece Serú Girán, which gives its name to the first album by the Argentine band of the same name, is a track that stands out for its particularity from the beginning. It was conceived by Charly García, who shares vocals with David Lebón. The most intriguing aspect of this composition is that the lyrics are constructed in a language that García and Lebón invented, and within it, fragments can be found that would later become titles of other songs on the album, such as Seminare, Eiti Leda, and Cosmigonón. The total duration of the song is 7:35.
This debut album, released in 1978 under the Sazam label, was a milestone for rock in Argentina. It was produced by Billy Bond, and the recording sessions took place in both the United States and Brazil. Serú Girán, along with other tracks like Seminare and Eiti Leda, laid the groundwork for what would become a benchmark of Argentine rock. The complexity of the compositions, mostly the work of Charly García, along with experimentation with various rhythms and styles that fused progressive rock with jazz, in addition to the use of synthesizers and orchestral arrangements, marked a before and after. Over time, this work has been recognized as a significant influence on later musicians.