In 1996 they decided to go to Buenos Aires. In the previous winter León Gieco (one of the most eminent musicians from Argentina) had discovered them and invited them to produce a record under his management. During the year 1997 they started a tour and presented their first release "Los Tipitos".
Their second album "Cocrouchis" was produced in 1999 together with Edelmiro Molinari, Carlos García López and others. The CD was a success, later released by Tocka Discos (Popart).
The year 2000 could be decribed as their big success. Supported by the "Secretaría de Cultura de la Municipalidad de Villa Gesell" (Ministry of Education and the Arts in Villa Gesell) Los Tipitos managed to come up with an impressive show during the summer season, which brought them on the path to fame. 2001 they released the album "Vintage", which was produced by Pablo Romero and Eduardo Schmit (members of the band Árbol). With this record, as well as "Quién va a garpar todo esto? I&II", they proved their firm position in the Argentinian rock scene.
2002 they worked on the album "Contra los molinos" on which all tracks were recorded live. In the summer they went on tour to the most popular seaside resorts on the coast of Argentina.
Right after their return to Buenos Aires, Los Tipitos started preparing for their most important performance: in the cultural theater ND Ateneo. What was a success for the band, was soon well known across the country: both concerts had been completely sold out. In the summer 2004 they returned on their tour along the coast of Argentina, while they prepared for the recording of their seventh release. The production of "Armando Camaleón" was done by Pablo Guyot. In the same year they released "Primera grabación", 14 songs which had been originally recorded on audio tape.
During the year 2005 they released a few video clips, such as "Brujería" (the top-hit of the album "Armando Camaleón"), "Campanas en la noche" and "Algo", which was strangely enough recorded in a swimming pool. "Silencio" came out as well, which was performed live in April 2005 in the Gran Rex, Buenos Aires.
"TipitoRex Vivo" was produced in 2006, a collection of the best live recordings from the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. The album was sold as CD-DVD. In the same year they recorded their own version of "Mil Horas", which was released on CD as tribute to Andrés Calamaro, Cantando al Salmón.
In 2006 they were nominated for the Gardel Prices and won in the category "Best Pop Album".
The latest album "Tan Real" was produced with Tweeny Gonzáles in 2007. It was recorded in June/July 2007 in the Circo Beat and El Pie studios and remastered in the USA under the management of Leos Zervos. The CD features guest stars like David Lebón, Claudio O’Connor, Javier Malosetti and "el Negro” García López.
With their new record they went again on tour within Argentina as well as along the Atlantic Coast of South America. The new album is supposed to be presented on 11th and 12th of April 2008 in the Opera Theater, Buenos Aires.
On February 20th 2008 the Gardel Prices were announced with Los Tipitos as nominees for the awards as "Best Pop Group" and "Best Production of the Year" of which they won the first one on March 26th 2008 in a ceremony in the Gran Rex Theater, Buenos Aires.
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Members:
* Federico Bugallo: bass, harmonica und background vocalist
* Pablo Tévez: drums and background vocalist
* Raúl Ruffino: guitar and singer
* Wálter Piancioli: piano, keyboard, guitar and vocalist
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Discography
1. Los Tipitos (1996)
2. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 1) (1998)
3. Jingle Bells (EP) (1998)
4. Cocrouchis (1999)
5. Vintage (2001)
6. Contra los Molinos (2002)
7. Quién va a Garpar Todo Esto (Volúmen 2) (2002)
8. Armando Camaleón (2004)
9. Primera Grabación (2004)
10. TipitoRex (2006)
11. Tan Real (2007)
DVD's
TipitoRex_DVD (2006)
El pasillo mágico
Los Tipitos Lyrics
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Una luna en la cabeza o me fumo un charu
Esta noche seré una misa en parque chas
Una sola vez se piensa
Todo lo demás pasa...
En el pasillo mágico
No hay forma de entrar ni salir
Un buen día fue creciendo hasta ser un hombre
Sin freno y se ve que la lima lo alcanzó
Dame amor para la tierra
Dame tierra para mi amor
En el pasillo...
Bienvenido al nido, bien al circo
Mal al sol que no hay
Una puerta y otra era al circo
Al mal al sol que no hay
Que no hay, ni guardias ni bomberos
Ya no hay, nena no te confundas
Nunca saldrás de aquí
Para qué seguir fungiendo que no me escuchas
Tanto palo me hace pensar que te está gustando
El garrón colonial, huyendo del amanecer
Mazamorra bien caliente
Maza que quema los dientes
En el pasillo...
The lyrics of Los Tipitos's song "El pasillo mágico" depict a sense of contemplation, escapism, and surrealism. The singer expresses a desire to take a break and ponder their thoughts; they discuss the dilemma of either having a moon in their head or smoking a joint. This sets the tone for a night where they feel like a "mass" in Parque Chas, implying a sense of weightiness or significance in the moment. The idea that one only thinks once and everything else just happens ties into a sense of inevitability and the fleeting nature of decisions.
The concept of the "magic corridor" is introduced, suggesting a space that is neither an entrance nor an exit, highlighting a feeling of being trapped or in limbo. The reference to a monkey from La Rioja who came to the city and grew into a man, fueled by an unstoppable force that may have blurred his edges, adds to the surreal atmosphere of the song. The plea for love for the earth and earth for love reflects a deep connection to nature and a desire for reciprocity in relationships.
The lyrics then shift to a welcoming tone to the nest and the circus, but also allude to the negative aspects of the sun that no longer exist. The imagery of a door to the circus and the absence of guards or firefighters suggest a chaotic and unpredictable environment where one can easily get lost and never find a way out. The repeated refrain of "you will never get out of here" further reinforces the idea of being stuck in a cycle or a problematic situation with no clear resolution.
The final verse delves into a sense of resignation or disillusionment, as the singer questions why they should continue pretending that someone is not listening to them. The mention of a colonial snag and escaping from the dawn hints at a desire to break free from constraints and oppressive forces. The analogy of scalding porridge that burns the teeth conveys a sensation of discomfort or pain. The continued reference to the magic corridor underscores a theme of confusion and uncertainty, where reality and fantasy blend together seamlessly. Overall, the lyrics of "El pasillo mágico" evoke a dreamlike state of introspection, escapism, and existential questioning.
Line by Line Meaning
Tengo que colgar un rato y deliberar
I need to take a break and think it over
Una luna en la cabeza o me fumo un charu
A moon on my head or smoke a cigarette
Esta noche seré una misa en parque chas
Tonight I will be a mass in Parque Chas
Una sola vez se piensa, todo lo demás pasa
You only think once, everything else passes
En el pasillo mágico, no hay forma de entrar ni salir
In the magic hallway, there is no way in or out
Un monito de La Rioja bajó a la ciudad
A little monkey from La Rioja came down to the city
Un buen día fue creciendo hasta ser un hombre
One day he grew up to be a man
Sin freno y se ve que la lima lo alcanzó
Without brakes, it seems that the lime caught up with him
Dame amor para la tierra, dame tierra para mi amor
Give me love for the earth, give me earth for my love
Bienvenido al nido, bien al circo, mal al sol que no hay
Welcome to the nest, to the circus, bad to the sun that is not there
Una puerta y otra era al circo, al mal al sol que no hay
One door and another was to the circus, to the bad sun that is not there
Que no hay, ni guardias ni bomberos, ya no hay, nena no te confundas
There are no guards or firefighters, there is no more, don't get confused
Nunca saldrás de aquí
You will never leave from here
Para qué seguir fungiendo que no me escuchas
Why pretend that you're not listening
Tanto palo me hace pensar que te está gustando
So much stick makes me think you're enjoying it
El garrón colonial, huyendo del amanecer
The colonial hassle, running away from the sunrise
Mazamorra bien caliente, maza que quema los dientes
Very hot porridge, mace that burns the teeth
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Raúl Ruffino
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