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).
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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 song "10 in 1" by Fiamma Fumana is a celebration of the new and the modern. The lyrics refer to the different qualities of a woman, including being lost yet determined, disoriented yet good-humored, and disconnected yet integrated. It also talks about the woman as a daughter, granddaughter, and heir of the world, with a voice that vibrates in the air and the earth. The woman portrayed in the song is free, independent, and charming yet confused and unsatisfied. She is contemporary and fascinating, and above all, new.
The lyrics also touch on the themes of time, memory, and music. The note that rings in the places of memory refers to the way that certain sounds or songs can trigger powerful memories. The arrow of time aimed at the target speaks to the inevitability of change and progress. Meanwhile, the song of the world, rhythm of the people reminds us of the power of music to connect and unite us across cultures and time periods.
Overall, "10 in 1" celebrates the complexity and multiplicity of women, as well as the new and ever-changing nature of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost determined modern emancipated
Feeling directionless but still driven towards modern freedom and independence
Disconnected rogue variable
Feeling out of place and not fitting in with societal norms
Disoriented good-humoured integrated Bright and anyway new
Feeling confused but still hopeful and optimistic about a bright and fresh future
Daughter and granddaughter, heir of my world
Identifying oneself as a descendant and inheritor of the world inherited from female ancestors
Voice that vibrates in air and earth
Having a powerful presence and impact on the world
Always was there never seen before
Existing as a constant presence, but not always acknowledged or recognized
All too new
Feeling like an entirely new and fresh presence in the world
Female free confused sparkling
Identifying as a woman who is free, but also feeling confused and uncertain
Tuned-in lively independent
Aware of one's surroundings and energetic in pursuing independence
Alienate serene charming
Having a serene and charming presence, but feeling isolated from others
Absolutely new
Completely fresh and new in one's existence
Teenager ancient virgin and mother
Feeling like a young and new presence, while also acknowledging ancient and maternal roots
Unsatisfied mobile restless
Feeling dissatisfied with the current situation and restless to move on
Contemporary fascinating
Feeling interested and captivated by current times and trends
And above all new
Above all else, feeling new and fresh in one's existence
Daydreaming unhappy romantic disappointed
Wishing for an ideal romantic situation, but feeling disappointed and disillusioned
Unpredictable ironic confused
Feeling confused and uncertain in a situation that is unpredictable and ironic
Scared optimistic jealous
Feeling both scared and optimistic about the future, while also feeling envious of others
Unusual unreleased new
Feeling like a new and fresh presence that is yet to be fully realized or released
Note that rings in the places of memory
The memory of a certain note or sound that evokes strong emotions
Arrow of time aimed at the target
The unrelenting passage of time that moves one towards a certain goal or destination
Song of the world rhythm of the people
The collective voice and rhythm of humanity on the world stage
As it has always been, new
Despite being a constant presence, still feeling fresh and new in the grand scheme of things
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.