The debut release "Afflitto" became a real club hit which was translated in a #1 position for 9 weeks on the Belgian Dance charts. After its tremendous success Jan Vervloet decided to release “Afflitto” on cd-single which reached the top 5 in the Belgian Ultratop.
European Releases
For the second release Fiocco moved to a more commercial sound. With “The Spirit” the dance act was signed in the rest of Europe, including France, The Netherlands, Italy Spain, Scandinavia and Israel. The single became a bigger hit than “Afflitto”. With “The Spirit” they almost topped the Belgian Ultratop, only being stopped by Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” at #2. By the end of the year the single was the best selling Belgian production in 1997 in the Ultratop. It was the first release with full lyrics (“Afflitto” was more of an instrumental song), who were sung by Absolom singer Pascale Feront.
“Spread The World Around” became the third single in 1998, another top 10 hit, and the album “Free” was also released on Eurodance label Antler Subway. Due to the success of Pascal Feront’s project Absolom, Jan Vervloet had to find another singer. Lieve Verbeeck, a singer of The Golden Symphonic Orchestra, was contacted to do the vocals. Forth the forth single “Straight Till The End” yet another singer was introduced (Nathalie Van Gronsveld).
In February 1999 Fiocco released the single “Miss You” as Fiocoo feat. Medusa. Medusa was a two-times alias by Evy Goffin, known as singer of Lasgo. The song was co-written by Absolom producer Christophe Chantzis. “Miss You” did well on the charts, but wasn’t as big as its predecessors. In December 1999 Fiocco released their next single “The Music”, a more trance orientated song with an stirring up melody. As extra, a millennium countdown could be found on the cd-single. Remixes were done by The Oblique and Razzle Dazzle, two well-known underground aliases by Jan Vervloet. The last single charted was “The Crowd Is Moving” in November 2000. It reached to #6.
Fiocco vs Kosmonova
After the success of “Afflitto” in 1997, German DJ Michael Nehrig a.k.a. “Kosmonova” picked up the single in 1998 and reconstructed it for the German market as “Celebrate”. The single was co-produced by Andreas G. Schneider (Dos Or Die Recordings) and Kosmonova. The single entered the Dance charts in Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium. In Belgium “Celebrate” was released as B-side on Fiocco's fourth cd-single “Straight Till The End”. A music video was shot with front lady Ann Lomans lip-syncing the lyrics. Actual signing was done by Jamaican singer Maxine Harvey.
Fiocco vs Scoop
Sometimes the side project Scoop by producer Jan Vervloet is credited as a collaboration with Fiocco. Originally Scoop was a project by Daniël Moerenhout. After its debut release “Wings Of Love” Jan Vervloet joined Scoop. What did not happened with Fiocco, happened with the second single by Scoop: topping the charts in Belgium and The Netherlands in 1999. The release “Drop It” was a #1 for several weeks in both countries. “Drop It’s cd-single included a Fiocco remix.
Split
Bit by bit the general interest faded away. Other similar Belgian dance act like Astroline and Absolom were facing the same problem. After the release of “The Music” in December 1999 Fiocco once again became a studio project. Two years later three remixes of Fiocco’s biggest hit were released by Jan Vervloet as “Afflitto 2003 (Remixes Part One & Two)” for the Belgian market. In 2005 those same remixes were released in Spain, together with two songs co-written by Adam Olivier (Praga Khan).
Tracking list “Free”
The Spirit (3:32)
Celebrate (3:28) as Fiocco vs. Kosmonova
Going On (3:33)
Miss You (3:33) as Fiocco feat. Medusa
Blue (5:02)
Spread The World Around (3:20)
At Night (4:18)
Feel So Free (3:40)
Travel (6:17)
Afflitto (3:33)
Rough (4:42)
Straight Till The End (3:05)
Shuttle-Run (3:43)
Bonus Remix CD:
Spread The World Around (Pat Krimson Remix) (5:20)
Afflitto ('97 Version) (6:12)
The Spirit (Kosmonova Remix) (6:34)
Straight Till The End (Astroline Remix) (5:11)
The Spirit (Second Version) (4:54)
Spread The World Around (French Speed Garage Mix) (5:23)
Afflitto (D-Jay Luk Dub) (6:20)
The Spirit (Chantzis Remix) (7:03)
Spread The World Around (Absolom Remix) (6:33
The Spirit (Wippenberg Remix) (6:42
Celebrate (Extended Mix) (7:08)
“Free” is the only full-abum produced by Fiocco. It did well on the Ultrap Top 50 Album Charts reaching #18 in 1998. A bonus cd with all the main remixes was included.
Fiocco (guest) singers
Ann Lomans
Pascale Feront (“The Spirit”)
Lieve Verbeeck (“Spread The World Around”)
Nathalie Van Gronsveld (“Straight Till The End”)
Margit Loedts & Yoeri Loedts (“Afflitto”)
Evy Goffin as Medusa (“Miss You”)
Maxine Harvey (“Celebrate”)
The Spirit
Fiocco Lyrics
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I won't to give away
I want to live today
I won't to give away
I won't to give, I want to live
I won't to give away
I won't to give, I want to live
I won't to give away
You've got to move on
You've got to be strong
You've got to move on
You've got to be strong
Keep the spirit alive
I won't to give, I want to live
I won't to give away
keep the spirit alive
keep the spirit alive
Forget the greedy life
Keep the spirit alive
You've got to move on
You've got to be strong
The future will survive
The future will survive
The future will survive...
Keep the spirit alive
The song "The Spirit" by Fiocco is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to live in the present moment, to let go of material possessions, and to keep the spirit alive. The first set of lyrics, "I want to live today, I won't to give away," expresses the desire to fully embrace life in the present and not hold back. The repetition of the phrase "I want to give, I want to live" reinforces the idea that living life to the fullest means being open to new experiences, taking risks, and not holding back.
The line "keep the spirit alive" is repeated frequently throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of holding onto one's inner spirit, no matter what happens in life. The lyrics also encourage a sense of perseverance and resilience, even in the face of obstacles. "You've got to move on, you've got to be strong" reminds listeners of the importance of not giving up, of continuing to move forward despite setbacks, and of staying strong during challenging times.
Finally, the song encourages listeners to forget about the "greedy life" and to focus instead on keeping the spirit alive, both in oneself and in others. The final line of the song, "The future will survive," reinforces the importance of staying positive, of looking forward to a brighter tomorrow, and of keeping hope alive, no matter how difficult things may seem in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to live today
I desire to truly experience this moment
I won't to give away
I refuse to surrender my essence to other's criticisms
I won't to give, I want to live
I am not willing to sacrifice my individuality for others to accept me
keep the spirit alive
maintain the courage and strength to overcome any obstacle
You've got to move on
You need to continue to pursue your dreams
You've got to be strong
You need to have the perseverance and fortitude to endure difficulties
Forget the greedy life
Abandon the pursuit of material possessions and focus on what truly matters
The future will survive
Subsequent generations will endure and thrive beyond any distressing situations
Keep the spirit alive
Remain resilient and optimistic in order to overcome any adversity
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iemelemele
Sesion de musica dance, progressive house & techno de los 90´s
TrackList:
01 - Fiocco - Afflitto (Original 1997 Version).
02 - Club Royale - Loosing Sleep (Extended Club Mix).
03 - Svenson - Clubbin' On Sunshine.
04 - DJ Wag - Man On The Moon (Yakooza Remix).
05 - Fiocco - The Spirit (Extended Vocal Mix).
06 - Absolom - Secret (Extended Instrumental Mix).
07 - Cherrymoon Trax - The House Of House (Oliver Lieb Mix 1).
08 - Lost Tribe - Game Master (Original Mix).
09 - Human Resource - Dominator '98 (Vincent De Moor Extended Magnetic Remix).
10 - Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Three 'n One Remix).
11 - The Mackenzie & Jessy - Arpegia (Without You) (Odyssey To Kevin Jee Mix) .
12 - R.O.O.S. - Living In A Dream (Vocal Club Mix).
13 - Groovezone - Eisbaer (Extended Mix).
14 - Absolom - Where (Extended Vocal Mix).
https://youtu.be/CH1f4QSmYe8
@johneygd
I am more formiliar with the instrumental version wich i prefer over this one.
But in case you’re left with this version and you want to have the instrumental version, now you can filter away those voices with AI software😁
@airone1328
INFATIGABLE ce son ! Toujours d'actualité... Ce son est bien parti pour devenir ETERNEL comme ce qu'il en ressort du morceau musicalement parlant je trouve ! UN KIF YES MERCI <3
@bakkersanstylish
keep the 90's alive!!!!!
@mariorangelramirez4545
Always/Siempre!!!
@Melvin13287
Sssoo de juu wat een knaller was en is het nog steeds!! Geweldig goeie oude tijd! Gr. Uit Zoetermeer
@sve20m
After all these years the spirit is still alive in this record.
@bluebikerathar
Heb deze single nog steeds , and listening in 2022 👌’ de Belgian scene was and still is numero uno. To many great bands and DJ . To bad Marini Stephano died to young / CM - Dream universe / la Bush team / Parker en Clind and so many more
@8Finious
Belgische retro love overhere, making music . 90s for life!
@vickymitselos4515
Wat een onvergetelijke tijden...ik was toen 20!
@Sofie_Baten
Omg ik 20 jaar.. De schoonste tijd van ons leven 🥰
@FlubFlubber
90's best ever. Dit waren mijn tijden, de gouden tijden :).