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Serú Girán's enduring spirit: Aznar and Lebón deliver a brilliant, emotional concert

Serú Girán's enduring spirit: Aznar and Lebón deliver a brilliant, emotional concert

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine musicians Pedro Aznar and David Lebón are performing a concert series as a version of the iconic band Serú Girán.
  • The current iteration of the band, without original members Charly García and Oscar Moro, aims to evoke emotions from the band's past.
  • The concert features hits from Serú Girán, with Aznar and Lebón leading a tight band through complex and reflective songs.

The Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires vibrated with emotion as Pedro Aznar and David Lebón presented their rendition of the legendary Argentine rock band Serú Girán. The concert, which also features Federico Arreysegor, Fernando Cosenza, Matías Sabagh, and Fermin Ferraris, aims to allow audiences to relive the powerful feelings associated with the group's past.

While Charly García, the band's founder, is absent due to health issues, and Oscar Moro is no longer alive, Lebón and Aznar have taken on the mantle. They have crafted a show that goes beyond mere nostalgia, focusing on the musicality and performance quality. The repertoire includes all the group's major hits, presented with a sophisticated blend of music, lights, and visuals that do not overshadow the performance.

Aznar, a masterful bassist and vocalist, guides the band through intricate pieces like "Canción de Alicia en el país." Lebón, though showing the effects of his 74 years, delivers a respectable vocal performance and displays his characteristic sharp guitar skills. The compositions weave together Lebón's upbeat vibes, Aznar's reflective melodies, and García's expansive, genre-bending work, creating a virtuous cycle of sound.

The performance seamlessly integrates iconic tracks. "La grasa de las capitales" is introduced with a brief intro before launching into the powerful "Frecuencia modulada." "El mendigo en el andén" offers a slower tempo, characteristic of progressive rock, with dynamic shifts and rhythmic changes. The concert's success lies in the magnificent craftsmanship of the songs and the superb interpretations by the musicians, who begin their set with just two acoustic guitars.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.