2014 – Bellydancer (GodzillaMarket)
Milano and Italy, Mediterraneo and Eastern Europe, different cultures and big cities. It is where we live. The “bellydancer” is an ideal epitome of these inspirations: Middle Eastern influences, Mediterranean traditions, urbanized life, the electrified skyline of the city lights: the “bellydancer” is an expression of a tradition and at the same time an attraction of the ethnic restaurant round your block, a concept (a suggestion) that can be placed wherever at will, disconnected from the context but still having its own identity and a strong connotation: a neon sign on an exchangeable background.
In this perspective, BELLYDANCER is a genuine snapshot of our shows, in which we favor the “indiscriminate danceable aggression”: if you like solid rock guitars, marble tough rhythm section, whether you like to dance or just sit on the couch, BELLYDANCER talks about lust, lust for sex, lust for food, lust for finding yourself lost in Istanbul, lust for being hungry, an urgent declaration of our Love for The Party.
TOURS
Italia, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia: the band is well known for the breathtaking live shows, the spontaneous (and sometimes never ending) aftershows in the audience or with the local DJ with acoustic instruments, for the unstoppable self-irony and sparkly Italian temper.
Band’s highlights include Sziget Festival World Stage (H, 2009, 2012, 2013), Lowlands (NL, 2010), Das Fest (D, 2010), Horizonte Festival (D, 2009), Fusion Festival (D, 2009), Mundial Festival (NL 2009), Eskisehir Festival (T, 2009), Hidrellez Festival (T, 2013), Caterraduno (2011), Ariano Folk Festival (I, 2007, 2013), Rock’n Coke Istanbul (T, 2013).
RELEASES
2010 – Combat Disco Casbah (Saphary Deluxe/Universal)
Features the artistic direction of Tod A. (Firewater, Cop Shoot Cop), mix by Tamir Muskat (Balkan Beat Box), and cameos of Uri Kinrot (Boom Pam) and Tod A. and Tamir Muskat themselves.
2007 – Fez Club (Saphary Deluxe / Eastblok)
2004 – Tamboo Tamboo
2001 – Kanakapila
COMPILATIONS: Balkanica! v2 (2010), Balkan Fever (2008), Balkan Beats vol.3 (2008).
REFERENCES
http://www.fdmi.it
http://facebook.com/figlidimadreignota
http://soundcloud.com/figli-di-madre-ignota
Voodoo Snake
Figli Di Madre Ignota Lyrics
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Il sangue che ribolle in mille bolle blu
Lesto mi muovo con codesto
È un servo, è tutto a posto
Lui prega Manitù
Sciolgo con sentimento
Annacquo si l'unguento che fa di te un po' me
Fattucchio al momento
Magia fai da me
The snake
Love love my eyes
Scelgo con tanto sentimento
Il mio vestito jungle che mi fa defilè
Branco, io sono il capo pardo
E giungo lento lento
Male non sentirai
The snake
Love love my eyes
The lyrics of Figli Di Madre Ignota's song Voodoo Snake depict a person who is performing a voodoo ritual. The person is moving slowly with the ritualistic tools, and their blood is boiling in many blue bubbles. They are confident that everything is going well, and they pray to Manitù, a spirit worshipped in Haitian Vodou religion. With a sense of sentimentality, they free themselves from the ointment that connects them to someone else. They then pierce a needle and chant an incantation that commands something to happen. They are performing magic, which is under their control.
The next verse talks about the person's choice of dressing as they perform the ritual. They wear a jungle dress that makes them stand out as the leader of a pack of animals. They move slowly and calmly, and they assure that the process will not hurt the person meant to be affected. The snake is the centerpiece of the ritual, and it is clear from the line, "The snake, love love my eyes." It is evident that the person feels a connection with the snake, and it may be one of the requirements to perform the ritual.
Overall, the lyrics depict a person who is performing a powerful voodoo ritual. They are confident, in control, and move slowly towards their outcome. They are in connection with a spirit and the animal world, and the person meant to be affected by the ritual will not feel any pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Scendo col fare si un po' lento
I descend with a slow demeanor
Il sangue che ribolle in mille bolle blu
My blood boils in thousands of blue bubbles
Lesto mi muovo con codesto
I move nimbly with this
È un servo, è tutto a posto
He's a servant, everything is all right
Lui prega Manitù
He prays to Manitù
Sciolgo con sentimento
I dissolve with feeling
Annacquo si l'unguento che fa di te un po' me
I dilute the ointment that makes you a bit like me
Spillo si poi io ti comando
I pin you down then I command you
Fattucchio al momento
I produce magic on the spot
Magia fai da me
I create the magic
The snake
The snake
Love love my eyes
My eyes love
Scelgo con tanto sentimento
I choose with much feeling
Il mio vestito jungle che mi fa defilè
My jungle outfit that makes me stand out
Branco, io sono il capo pardo
A pack, I am the chief panther
E giungo lento lento
And I arrive slowly
Male non sentirai
You won't feel pain
The snake
The snake
Love love my eyes
My eyes love
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.