Becoming involved in music since he was 15, in 1979 he and his brother Alejandro formed underground rock band ZAS. The following year he managed to contact Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and gain a spot on stage as the opening act for the British group for their Buenos Aires concerts. He turned ZAS into one of the most important argentine rock bands of the early 80s.
In 1986, Mateos recorded in the United States his first solo album (officially, but in practice he still used members of ZAS as supporting band). With a much more polished sound, and greater pop accessibility than the ZAS works, Mateos jumped on the crest of the wave of Argentine rock acts that dominated the 1986-1988 period all over Latin America, Spain, and elsewhere.
Solos en América was considered a watershed album containing cuts that would become classics of Rock en Español from that time, including the homonymous track, "Cuando Seas Grande", and "Mi Sombra en la Pared".
Riding a wave of massive popularity in Mexico, Mateos introduced the slogan "Rock en tu Idíoma" (Rock In Your Language) in 1987. He began touring that nation, introducing along the way local acts such as Caifanes and Maldita Vecindad, among others. All those groups would become major acts in their own right within a short period. In the 1987-1988 Mateos would tour Latin America to sell-out stadiums.[1] He was among the first Rock en Español acts to receive active support from fledgling MTV International.
The 1990s would be a period of continued solo success for Mateos and his now adult-pop rock music across the Spanish-speaking world, though ironically he would drop off somewhat in popularity in his homeland. In general, what in the rest of Latin America is considered rock, in Argentina tends to be seen as pop. This has sometimes led to cultural confusion about how to categorize the current Miguel Mateos musical output, as outside Argentina Mateos remains an iconic figure of the Rock en Español movement.
Mateos went on the so-called first Rock en Español tour of the United States in 1990, where he was awared the Bravo Musical Award. He released Bar Imperio in 1998 and after a hiatus released Uno in 2005.
Panorama
Miguel Mateos Lyrics
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Los ancianos vuelven a nacer
La luna esta tan cerca de la Tierra
Que hay un puente para irla a conocer
Hay poco oxigeno, hay que cuidarlo
Yo tengo agua, y un computador
Que programa mis sueños, y mis mañanas
Y me augura: Señor, un día mejor!
Solo y desde aquí
Souvenirs del tiempo de las almas
Llevo esa visión grabada en mi
La gente ya no sale como antes
Y los árboles son holográficos
Y no hay olor a nada, créanme, a nada!
Sin embargo temo que algo nos invada
Y que extermine a millones de desclasados
Queme nuestros libros
Y hurgue en nuestro pasado
Y avance sobre la intimidad de nuestra cama
Ya no nos deje vivir
Solo observar el panorama
The lyrics to Miguel Mateos's song, "Panorama," are filled with vivid imagery and a sense of urgency about the state of the world. The first two lines, "Los amantes no se tocan, se presienten / Los ancianos vuelven a nacer," suggest a mystical, ethereal quality to love and aging. The next line, "La luna esta tan cerca de la Tierra / Que hay un puente para irla a conocer," adds to the otherworldly feeling of the song as it describes a bridge to the moon. However, the following lines snap the listener back to reality as Mateos sings, "Hay poco oxigeno, hay que cuidarlo / Yo tengo agua, y un computador," emphasizing the need for environmental protection and the luxury of having access to technology.
Mateos goes on to describe the world around him, asserting that "La gente ya no sale como antes / Y los árboles son holográficos," expressing a sense of loss and disconnection from nature. Despite this, the singer in the song has a positive outlook on the future, as he declares that his computer "programa mis sueños, y mis mañanas / Y me augura: Señor, un día mejor!" The final lines express a fear of the potential invasion of privacy and loss of individuality in the face of an unknown threat.
Overall, "Panorama" is a song that grapples with big questions about the state of the world and our place in it, but maintains a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Los amantes no se tocan, se presienten
Physical touch is not necessary for lovers to understand each other, they can sense each other's emotions.
Los ancianos vuelven a nacer
As people age, they have the opportunity to start a new chapter and begin again.
La luna esta tan cerca de la Tierra
The moon is seemingly close to the earth, which creates an opportunity for people to explore and learn more about it.
Que hay un puente para irla a conocer
There is a way to access the moon and discover more about it, which could potentially lead to groundbreaking revelations.
Hay poco oxigeno, hay que cuidarlo
The amount of available oxygen is limited, so it is crucial to protect and preserve it for future generations.
Yo tengo agua, y un computador
I am fortunate to have access to basic necessities such as water and technology.
Que programa mis sueños, y mis mañanas
Technology allows me to plan and organize my future effectively.
Y me augura: Señor, un día mejor!
I am hopeful for a brighter future and trust that good things are yet to come.
Desde aquí, yo veo el panorama
From my current position, I am able to observe a broad view of my surroundings.
Solo y desde aquí
Despite my solitude, I am content and able to gain perspective on my life.
Souvenirs del tiempo de las almas
Memories of loved ones and significant moments endure throughout our lifetimes.
Llevo esa visión grabada en mi
I carry the memories and experiences that have shaped me throughout my life.
La gente ya no sale como antes
Society has changed, and people no longer interact in the same way they used to.
Y los árboles son holográficos
The environment has been so heavily altered that even the natural world appears artificial.
Y no hay olor a nada, créanme, a nada!
The sense of smell has been lost due to the changes in the environment, making it feel empty and lifeless.
Sin embargo temo que algo nos invada
Despite the current state of things, there is a sense of unease and a fear that something unknown could invade our world.
Y que extermine a millones de desclasados
There is concern that the most vulnerable members of society may be disproportionately affected.
Queme nuestros libros
The valuable knowledge and insights contained in books may be destroyed by this unknown force.
Y hurgue en nuestro pasado
Our personal histories may be scrutinized and potentially used against us.
Y avance sobre la intimidad de nuestra cama
Even the privacy of our own homes may not be safe from this threat.
Ya no nos deje vivir
This threat may prevent us from living our lives to the fullest.
Solo observar el panorama
We may be reduced to mere spectators of the world, unable to take an active role in shaping it.
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Carlos Fuentes
Ir caminando por la costanera de mar del plata en un atardecer de febrero ir escuchando panorama...uffff q momento! Piel de gallina.
Dario Garcia
Genio siempre fue y será un adelantado por eso no es tan comercial!!
affricaflat
De aquella epoca me acuerdo Simple Minds!, que epoca, que musicos, qu ebuena musica!! Cuanta gente despierta que somos!!, me alegra saberlo y enterarme de estas cosas!!!
Lito973
Este músico y compositor merece mucha más difusión. Siempre fiel a su mensaje.
Marcelo Comba
Para mí Miguel en 1998 viajó al futuro, a marzo/abril de 2020, volvió y escribió Panorama.
Juan Sánchez
Da la sensación de una predicción a los tiempos duros que posteriormente llegaron junto con el año 2000...
affricaflat
Pienso que son los que están pasando ahora!!!...perfecta predicción!
Sergio Muñoz
Siempre me gustó y me pareció una joya y unaescla de Miguel Mateos Gus Cerati en bocanada un tema 35 años adelantado a su época como los atacantes del amor
Alejandro Martinez
Una de mis favoritas de Miguel..
Elena Saavedra
Con la parte hablada...es totalmente PERFECTA.