The Parra brothers (Gabriel, drums Claudio, piano, and Eduardo, electric piano) met Mario Mutis (bass) and Eduardo "Gato" Alquinta (guitars and lead vocals) in their childhood and started to play music for fun. They became prominent in Viña del Mar, playing at many gigs with a bossa-nova/bolero style. The former name of the band was High & Bass. However, most of their fans believed they were called "Jaibas" (crabs). After a while they decide to correct their name and definitely change it to Los Jaivas.
After a first phase characterized by a of more tropical sound they began to blend styles, experimenting with hippie sound, progressive rock and avant-garde jazz. Their most recognized feature it's their blending of styles with the traditional sounds -and instruments- of the region.
Discography:
* El Volantin
* Todos juntos
* Sueños de America
* El indio,
* Palomita blanca soundtrack
* Sueños de America
* Mambo de machaguay
* Aconcagua,
* Alturas de machu picchu
* Si tu no estas
* Obras de violeta parra
* Mamalluca
* Hijos de la tierra
* Trilogia el rencuentro
* Arrebol.
Their most famous songs in Latin America are "Todos Juntos", "Mira Niñita" and "Sube a Nacer Conmigo Hermano", all which are especially cherished by Chileans.
After the military coup in Chile the band moved to Argentina, where they stayed until 1977 when they moved to France. The band formation changed in 1988, when Gabriel died in Peru. His daughter Juanita tooked his place at the drums. In January of 2003, "Gato" (the cat) Alquinta died in Coquimbo (Chile) of a heart attack. His death was a national mourning and more than 400.000 people attendend his funeral. The band continued playing with Gato's children: Ankatu (guitar), Eloy (saxophone)and Aurora (vocals).
A few months after Gato's death, Aurora left the band to continue her career as an actress. Her position was taken by Carlos Cabezas.
A year after Gato's death his son Eloy died too at the age of 33 after from a heart attack. His position was taken in the group by Francisco Bosco.
The band, after 43 years of activity, has gained a cult status and still perform live, regardless the tragic events ocurred in the past years.
Aguila Sideral
Los Jaivas Lyrics
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Bastión perdido, cimitarra ciega.
Aguila sideral.
Cinturón estrellado, pan solemne
Serpiente mineral, rosa de piedra
Cordillera esencial, techo marino
Cúpula del silencio, patria pura
Ramo de sal, cerezo de alas negras
Ola de plata, dirección del tiempo
Aguila sideral, serpiente andina
Aguila sideral, luna de cuarzo
Aguila sideral, novia del mar
Aguila sideral
Aguila sideral.
The song “Aguila Sideral” by Los Jaivas seems to be a celebration of the natural beauty and mystique of Chile. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the Chilean landscape, with its mountain ranges, ocean vistas, and starry skies. The eagle referenced in the title seems to symbolize the strength and majesty of the country, while the serpentine imagery likely alludes to the more dangerous and chaotic aspects of its environment.
The lyrics are filled with what appear to be poetic descriptions of different natural elements, such as the “pan solemne” (solemn bread), “serpiente mineral” (mineral serpent) and “rosa de piedra” (rose of stone). The phrase “cimitarra ciega” (blind scimitar) suggests violence or danger lurking beneath the surface of this otherwise tranquil and idyllic setting.
Line by Line Meaning
Aguila sideral, viña de bruma
The majestic eagle, soaring through the mist like a grape vineyard.
Bastión perdido, cimitarra ciega.
A lost bastion, a blind scimitar.
Aguila sideral.
The majestic eagle.
Cinturón estrellado, pan solemne
A belt of stars, solemn bread.
Serpiente mineral, rosa de piedra
A mineral snake, a stone rose.
Cordillera esencial, techo marino
An essential mountain range, ocean roof.
Cúpula del silencio, patria pura
The dome of silence, pure homeland.
Ramo de sal, cerezo de alas negras
A branch of salt, a black-winged cherry tree.
Ola de plata, dirección del tiempo
A silver wave, direction of time.
Aguila sideral, serpiente andina
The majestic eagle, Andean serpent.
Aguila sideral, luna de cuarzo
The majestic eagle, quartz moon.
Aguila sideral, novia del mar
The majestic eagle, bride of the sea.
Aguila sideral
The majestic eagle.
Aguila sideral.
The majestic eagle.
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@FARISEO25
Águila sideral, viña de bruma
Bastión perdido, cimitarra ciega.
Águila sideral.
Cinturón estrellado, pan solemne
Serpiente mineral, rosa de piedra
Cordillera esencial, techo marino
Cúpula del silencio, patria pura
Ramo de sal, cerezo de alas negras
Ola de plata, dirección del tiempo
Águila sideral, serpiente andina
Águila sideral, luna de cuarzo
Águila sideral, novia del mar
Águila sideral
Águila sideral.
@MiguelAngel-zt4tf
ya que todos comparten sus experiencias ...yo tengo 52 años y solo le puedo decir que tuve el privilegio de ver tocar a la banda original, con Gabriel, Gato y todos los demás...yo solo era un adolescente ...ese es mi modesto aporte.
Ah...los Jaivas , tienen un montón de temas ...les doy el nombre de algunos temas instrumentales : frescura antigua / takirari del puerto.
@jabrxalbo2877
Takirari d3l puerto manso tema hno
@jethrot.5642
XD
@phobosstone9654
nunca fui muy fanático de los jaivas la verdad, pero hace 3 días los fui a ver en vivo al observatorio mamalluca, cuando tocaron este tema apagaron todos los focos para que la gente pudiera ver todas las estrellas del lugar, sumado al efecto del lsd fue una experiencia que no se puede explicar con palabras, hasta las lagrimas. nunca mas volveré a ver a este grupo de la misma forma.
@matiasavello5808
que genial debió haber estado esa experiencia amigo un viaje
@nicolasleiva1989
Estuve toda la canción tratando de imaginar como cresta tocaron los instrumentos con las luces apagadas. Saludos.
@edutambussi2891
qué bueno eso que relatas....
@nbtiti8810
Me gustaría haber estado en tu lugar jajaja buenas vibras
@rafaeleduardo4433
Las buenas bandas cambian la vida
@Zeru64_
Pink Floyd son Los Jaivas de Europa.