The Indian is one of the artists that most represents Argentine Rock, what are his best songs?
Carlos Alberto Solari, known as Indio Solariis one of the Argentine musicians most loved by his people. He was a founding member of the groups Patricio Rey and his Ricotta RoundsThe Air Conditioning Fundamentalists and The Mister and the Extinct Marsupials. He recently gave an interview to the streaming channel Gelatina and it became a trend on social networks, where the doubt arose: what are your best songs?
The Artificial Intelligence developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT, was asked this question and put together a list. His response was the following: “Indio Solari, as leader of Patricio Rey and his Ricotta Rounds and later in his solo career, he is one of the most influential figures in Argentine rock. His poetic lyrics and his particular style have left their mark on the popular music of Argentina. Here I leave you a list of five of his best songs both with the Redondos and in his solo career, selected for their popularity, relevance and cultural legacy.”
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These are the best songs by Indio Solari, according to ChatGPT
1. Jijiji (Patricio Rey and his Ricotta Rounds)
This is probably the most iconic song of the Redondos. “Jijiji” has become an Argentine national rock anthem, especially for its electrifying live “pogo”. The song is known for its mix of raw rock, enigmatic lyrics and an epic guitar solo.
2. The pop beast (Patricio Rey and his Redonditos de Ricota)
- Album: A baion for the idiotic eye (1987)
Another classic from Los Redondos, with one of the most catchy and recognizable melodies in Argentine rock. The song has a very particular energy and is an anthem at recitals. His message of social criticism, as in many of his songs, is present in a subtle way.
3. Mariposa Pontiac / Rock del País (Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota)
- Album: Bang! Bang!… You’re Liquidated (1989)
This song is a journey between rock and the poetry characteristic of the Indian. It is complex in its structure and contains references to Argentine popular culture. It has been widely celebrated for its lyrical power and the emotion it generates in live shows.
4. Flight 956 (Indio Solari and The Air Conditioning Fundamentalists)
- Album: Treasure of the Innocents (Bingo Fuel) (2004)
From his solo career, “Flight 956” is one of his most popular songs. The song has a melancholic atmosphere and lyrics that reflect one of Indio Solari’s most introspective characteristics as a lyricist. It is a very beloved topic among his followers.
5. Seventh Pavilion (Horacio’s Story) (Indio Solari and The Fundamentalists of Air Conditioning)
Inspired by a tragic episode from real life, this song is an example of El Indio’s ability to tell dark and moving stories. The lyrics tell the story of a riot in an Argentine prison in the 1970s, and its rawness has made it one of the most powerful pieces of his solo career.
Source: Ambito
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