Miguel Lopez

Bandoneon composer tango

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🎵 Bandoneonist | Tango & Cross-Genre Session Musician | Composer & Audio Engineer ✨ Ex Cuarteto Cedron Custom Bandoneón Recordings for films, ads, albums & experimental projects. Authentic Tango Sound + fusion-ready versatility (jazz, electronic, world music). Full Production Support: Composition, arranging, mixing & studio-quality home record

🎵 Bandoneonist | Tango Specialist | Composer & Producer
Professional Session Musician & Studio Producer for Film, Albums, and Cross-Genre Projects

🎻 Why Work With Me?
Stage-Tested Expertise: 11+ years with Cuarteto Cedrón + global tours (Europe, Americas) — authentic tango with a modern edge.

Studio Versatility: Home studio w/ analog tape & digital precision for warm, nuanced recordings (ideal for film scores, ads, or experimental fusions).

Genre-Blending Sound: Your project needs Argentine grit or timeless elegance? I bridge 80s/90s Buenos Aires energy with contemporary production.

🎧 Services:
Bandoneón/Guitar Sessions (remote recording, composition, arranging).

Full Tango Production: From demo to mixed/mastered tracks.

Signature "Mestizo" Style: Perfect for directors/producers seeking unconventional tango flavors.

🔥 Recent Highlights:
Performed with: Cuarteto Cedrón, Trio Santa Cecilia (global dance-tango stages).

📩 Let’s Talk: Need bold bandoneón for your next project? Contact me for samples/custom quotes.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • Spanish

Interview with Miguel Lopez

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: The music from the movie "La noche Adentro" Listen to it on Spoty!

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: movie music and arrangements and repertoire for the Trio Sta Cecilia.

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: I still don't know him

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Anything goes, but my heart is analogous

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: I like to be very clear about deadlines and conditions. When we reach an agreement, I always stick to it.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: I like everything, I love music

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: Could you record a bandoneon track on my song? Of course

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: I don't believe in mistakes, maybe that...

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: What do you need? I'm all ears. I value listening a lot; it's the best way to contribute something to music.

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: Look for a particular sound, focus on a sonority.

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: knife, blanket, backpack, lighter, cell phone and walkman of casette With a tape of David Bowie

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I was a member of the prestigious Cuarteto Cedrón for over 10 years. I've also led several rock and tango bands, and currently work with the Trio Sta Cecilia. I've toured Europe several times, playing in theaters and tango festivals. I've been dedicated to music for over 20 years, playing, composing, recording, and producing.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: Argentine Tango, contemporary

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: With Anibal Troilo because he is the biggest bandoneon in Buenos Aires

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Find your own sound your own color.

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: Tango, Argentine folklore, rock, but also dabbled in electronics, experimentation and ambient.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: bandoneon musician and tango guitar

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: A characteristic color through the bandoneon of the music of my country "Tango". Particular atmospheres that combine vintage synth sounds with acoustic instruments like the bandoneon and guitar. I also really enjoy working with electric guitar and '70s sounds.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: Depending on the requirements I can work everything in digital or analog-digital and sometimes even 100% analog.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: Mics Akg (different models) Perception 420, C419, etc Focusrite. Tascam One and Tascam 302 (vintage tape) TEAC 2A mix SA x1 condenser microphone vintage reel to reel Geloso G600

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Dany Elfman, Ennio Morricone, Tom Waits, Osvaldo Pugliese, Anibal Troilo, Julio de Caro

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: Proffesional bandoneon for tango film music custom recordings

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Rondando tu esquina - Trio Sta Cecilia

I was the Miguel Lopez in this production

Terms Of Service

Up to 2 revisions for small and medium-sized projects, and unlimited for large projects.
Additional time, tracks, and instruments (price to be agreed upon).

GenresSounds Like
  • Tom Waits
  • Ennio Morricone
  • Astor Piazzolla
Gear Highlights
  • Akg perception 420
  • Akg C419
  • SE X1
  • Shure 58/57
  • Tascam one (vintage)
  • Tascam 302 (vintage)
  • Teac A2 (vintage)
  • Preamp Berhinger 2200
  • Focusrite
More Photos
More SamplesBandoneon, guitar, and vocalist. Bandleader, recording, and production.
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10% discount for SoundBetter customers

  • Cuarteto CedronMar 26, 2025

    In the prestigious Cedron Quartet he played for 11 years. At the beginning of 2025 I was summoned again by Tata Cedron and after several years we held a series of 12 concerts in Argentina. It was really brilliant, the Cedron quartet is unique

  • Trio Sta CeciliaFeb 05, 2025

    Album recorded in my home-studio. Recording was done on tape (Tascam 302) and mixing and mastering was done digitally.

    Album trio Sta Cecilia

  • La noche Adentro (musica original)Feb 05, 2025

    Original music composed and produced by Miguel López for the movie La noche Adentro


    De Alejandro Alonso y Carina Piazza