Quinteto Contrapunto was the first agrupation who played venezuelan traditional music in a very academic way, becoming pioneers in this style of interpretations.
Discography
1962. Quinteto Contrapunto (Polydor)
1963. Quinteto Contrapunto, Vol 2 (Polydor)
1964. Quinteto Contrapunto, Vol 1 & 2 (Stereo) (Polydor)
1965. Quinteto Contrapunto, Vol 3 (Polydor)
1966. Quinteto Contrapunto, Vol 4 (Polydor)
1970. Quinteto Contrapunto, Vol 5 (Vida Records)
1998. Serie 32 Quinteto Contrapunto (Polygram)
1998. Quinteto Contrapunto CD Coleccion 1 & 4 (Sonográfica)
2003. Lo Máximo/22 Exitos Quinteto Contrapunto (Sonográfica)
Maracaibera
Quinteto Contrapunto Lyrics
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lo mucho que estoy sufriendo yo
lo mucho que estoy sufriendo así.
Tú serás dulce bien
estrellita refulgente la única dueña de mi existir
estrellita refulgente la única dueña de mi existir
la brisa pasa arrullando moviendo alegre tu cabellera,
tu mirada electrizante y el atractivo de tus caderas
me tienen siempre soñando mi linda reina maracaibera
me tienen siempre soñando mi linda reina maracaibera
Ay amor, ay por ti, lo mucho que estoy sufriendo yo…
Cuando pasas caminando tu cuerpo mueves como palmera…
The lyrics to Quinteto Contrapunto's song Maracaibera are about the overwhelming experience of being in love with someone, particularly a woman from the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela. The singer proclaims his pain and suffering as a result of his love for this woman, calling her a "dulce bien" or sweet love. He goes on to describe her as a "estrellita refulgente" or shining star who is the only owner of his existence. When she walks by, he is mesmerized by her swaying body, moving like a palm tree in the wind. He is also enchanted by the way her hair moves in the breeze, and is captivated by her electrifying gaze and the allure of her hips. Despite the suffering that comes with loving her, he cannot help dreaming about her, calling her his "linda reina maracaibera" or beautiful queen of Maracaibo.
Overall, the song captures the intense emotions of being in love with someone, particularly the pain and longing that can come with it. It also highlights the beauty and allure of a woman from Maracaibo, Venezuela, describing her in almost mythical terms as a shining star and queen.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay amor, hoy por ti, lo mucho que estoy sufriendo yo
Oh love, today because of you, I am suffering greatly.
Lo mucho que estoy sufriendo así.
This is how much I am suffering.
Tú serás dulce bien…
My sweet, shining star, you are the only one who owns my existence.
Estrellita refulgente la única dueña de mi existir
My sweet, shining star, you are the only one who owns my existence.
Cuando pasas caminando tu cuerpo mueves como palmera,
When you walk by, your body moves like a palm tree,
La brisa pasa arrullando moviendo alegre tu cabellera,
The breeze passes by, softly moving your hair,
Tu mirada electrizante y el atractivo de tus caderas
Your electrifying gaze and the attraction of your hips,
Me tienen siempre soñando mi linda reina maracaibera
Have me always dreaming of my beautiful queen from Maracaibo.
Ay amor, ay por ti, lo mucho que estoy sufriendo yo…
Oh love, because of you, I am suffering greatly...
Cuando pasas caminando tu cuerpo mueves como palmera…
When you walk by, your body moves like a palm tree...
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rafaellastra8170
Mucha calidad, simplemente
@romulogarcia7101
Este Vals es como un bálzamo para el alma gracias a las increibles voces afinadas del Quinteto Contrapunto, el mejor quinteto polifonico del mundo en su momento.
@CarlosBastardoGonzalez
No es un vals, es una contradanza
@edgarborregales2220
La mejor agrupación folklórica venezolana de todos los tiempos !
@edgarborregales2220
La mejor agrupación folklórica venezolana de todos los tiempos !
@holanormagomez7014
Quinteto Contrapunto, orgullo de Venezuela
@haydeefresco7243
Conocí a este excelente conjunto venezolano gracias al negro.GUERRERO PROGRAMA " EL SHOW DEL MINUTO " MI ARTEFACTO ERA UNA RADIO SPICA A TRANSITORES
@geschiedschrijver
Sublime singing ! One of my very favorites.