FF’s first album, 1.0, was released in 1999 in Italy by Mescal and soon travelled beyond national borders. Universal Music Japan engineered a Japanese release in 2000, and Omnium Recordings an American/Canadian/Mexican one in early 2001, to a wide acclaim. In the mean time, Fiamma and Alberto had built up a permanent (and predominantly female and very young, consistently with the attitude of the project) live band. This includes the versatile Lady Jessica Lombardi, here (Emilian bagpipes, flutes, electric bass) and Italian-Eritrean female dj Medhin Paolos (loops and samples). The band has been invited to WOMAD 2001 in Palermo; to the CMJ Music Marathon in New York in the same year (the event cancelled because of the Twin Towers tragedy); to the Detroit Festival of the Arts in 2002 and to many festivals and gigs in Italy and abroad.
In September 2003 FF signed to American label Omnium Recordings and released their second album, Home. The new release is even more focused on northern Italian roots than the former one (almost all of the 11 tracks are traditionals, and traditional artists of the old generations feature prominently), but it is also more extreme in sound, with a harder, more “live” approach to electronica. The album was accompanied by a contract with an agent in the USA, SRO Artists, and an American tour, which saw FF perform on the most important American world music festivals and clubs of the period (Chicago, Detroit, Bloomington, Minneapolis, St. Louis...). Since January 2004 Home is in distribution in Sweden (by CDA); since March in the UK (by Discovery); on April 16th it will be released in Italy, too (by Mescal).
1.0
Fiamma Fumana Lyrics
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Disconnected rogue variable
Disoriented good-humoured integrated Bright and anyway new
Daughter and granddaughter, heir of my world
Voice that vibrates in air and earth
Always was there never seen before
All too new
Female free confused sparkling
Tuned-in lively independent
Alienate serene charming
Absolutely new
Teenager ancient virgin and mother
Unsatisfied mobile restless
Contemporary fascinating
And above all new
1.0
Daydreaming unhappy romantic disappointed
Unpredictable ironic confused
Scared optimistic jealous
Unusual unreleased new
Note that rings in the places of memory
Arrow of time aimed at the target
Song of the world rhythm of the people
As it has always been, new
1.0
The lyrics of Fiamma Fumana's song 1.0 seem to describe the complexity and diversity of modern women. The first stanza lists a series of contradictory and yet complementary qualities of a modern woman, such as lost vs. determined, disoriented vs. integrated, and good-humored vs. new. The second stanza further explores the various roles that a woman can play in society, from daughter and granddaughter to virgin and mother, and highlights the tension between tradition and modernity.
The chorus, "1.0", suggests that this complexity and diversity is not a new phenomenon but rather a continuation of a long-standing tradition. The final stanza reinforces this idea by suggesting that women's voices have always been present in the world, even if they haven't been heard before. The use of poetic language, such as "Note that rings in the places of memory" and "Arrow of time aimed at the target", adds a sense of mystery and depth to the lyrics.
Overall, the song celebrates the complexity, diversity, and resilience of modern women, while also acknowledging the challenges they face in navigating traditional gender roles and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost determined modern emancipated
Feeling adrift but determined, embracing modernity and freedom.
Disconnected rogue variable
Feeling cut off, like an outsider or rebel.
Disoriented good-humoured integrated Bright and anyway new
Feeling confused but optimistic, incorporating a positive outlook and new perspectives.
Daughter and granddaughter, heir of my world
Acknowledging one's familial connections and legacy in the world.
Voice that vibrates in air and earth
Recognizing the power of one's voice to have an impact on the world around them.
Always was there never seen before
Feeling simultaneously familiar and unexplored or unrecognized.
All too new
Overwhelmed by the newness and novelty of a situation.
Female free confused sparkling
Feeling empowered and independent but also uncertain and full of energy.
Tuned-in lively independent
Feeling attuned to oneself and one's surroundings, with a lively spirit and sense of self-sufficiency.
Alienate serene charming
Feeling distant or disconnected from others but still peaceful and alluring.
Absolutely new
Totally and completely new, with no prior reference points.
Teenager ancient virgin and mother
Feeling young and old at the same time, balancing purity, fertility, and maternal instincts.
Unsatisfied mobile restless
Feeling unfulfilled and restless, always in motion and seeking new avenues of exploration.
Contemporary fascinating
Captivated by the current moment in time, finding it endlessly intriguing and full of possibility.
And above all new
Above all else, the situation is new and unprecedented.
Daydreaming unhappy romantic disappointed
Engaged in imaginary scenarios, while feeling unhappy or let down in real life.
Unpredictable ironic confused
Full of surprises and contradictions, leading to confusion and irony.
Scared optimistic jealous
Feeling both afraid and hopeful, while also experiencing envy or possessiveness.
Unusual unreleased new
New and unconventional, but still unexplored and unreleased.
Note that rings in the places of memory
A reminder or symbol that evokes memories of a particular time or place.
Arrow of time aimed at the target
The unstoppable force of time moving forward toward a desired outcome.
Song of the world rhythm of the people
The universal, unifying power of music to bring people together and express emotions and ideas.
As it has always been, new
Despite being rooted in tradition, the situation is still completely new and uncharted territory.
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.