The current lineup is Dimo Stoyanov - vocals/theremin/guitar, Ivan Velkov - guitar, Yuri Bojinov - bass and Martin Profirov - drums.
P.I.F. have realesed four studio albums up-to-date: P.I.F. (2000), P.I.F. - Pictures In Frames (2001), P.I.F. - Passion In Fact (2006) and P.I.F.4 (2013).
History:
The band was established in 1992 in the town of Varna, Bulgaria under the name "Resemblance". At that time Dimo and Ivan were highly influenced by the "Seattle Sound" (also known as "grunge") and were determined to incorporate that style into their music. During that first stage of their carrier they recorded over 40 demo songs, all in English.
In 1999 they changed their name to P.I.F. (an abbreviation for Patriots In Fashion) and moved to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, where they recorded their first, self-titled, album. It consists of 13 tracks, composed by Dimo and Ivan, and was highly critically acclaimed, and moderately commersially successful. Three of the album's songs were also made into musical videos, those being "Приказка"(Fairytale), "Вали"(It's Raining) and "Сам"(Alone).
In 2001 they finished their second album, "Pictures In Frames", which also contained some great songs, and was equally well accepted. The song "Отлъчен"(Banished) from that album also spawned a music video.
In 2005 the band suffered some lineup changes, some of it's members were replaced due to personal reasons and creative differences. After the last change was made with the acceptance of the drummer Atanas Kasabov into the band, they set out on creating their last album, "Passion In Fact", which was released in 2006 incorporates a slightly more electronic sound. It can be downloaded, free of charge, from their official web page (see contacts section).
Live Performances:
P.I.F. is a band which emphasizes on live performances and has done numerous shows throughout the years, mainly in Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv and occasionally in other bigger Bulgarian towns.
In December 2005, however, they made a successful tour around Europe, going through Germany and France, as well as England.
Awards:
Their first album, P.I.F., won an "Album of the year" award on the Annual Music Awards in 2001. Other successes of the band during that period were their nominations for the "Tangra" Radio Music Awards, where they were nominated in four categories, as well as their nomination in the "Forte" National Television music awards. During the same year they also won the "Audience Favourite" award at Bourgas' "Rock Explosion" festival with their hit single "Невидимо Дете" (translated "Invisible Child").
Contacts:
Official webpage: http://www.pifbg.com
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/pifband
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pifband
Камбаните
P.I.F. Lyrics
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И искай всичко да познаеш ти
Плачът е малък, а пък тъй велик
Недей пред мене се покаеш ти
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Един е писъкът на цветето
Един и камъкът във гърлото
Безличен и човечен искаш да си
Но пак единствен си оставаш ти
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Почуствай камбаните поне
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Почуствай камбаните поне
Дали умрях или се влюбих?
Дали заспах или крещях?
И единствен бях, тъй дълго се смях
Като се смях
Едно от тез' неща ще мога да си обясня
Надявам се, надявам се, надявам се
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Почуствай камбаните поне
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Почуствай камбаните поне
Почуствай камбаните
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Подслушай звездите
Почуствай камбаните поне
The lyrics of P.I.F.'s song "Камбаните" ("The Bells") express a sense of urgency to live and experience everything before it's too late. The first stanza encourages the listener to reach their soul in its final moment and desire to understand everything. The second stanza juxtaposes the insignificant cry of a flower with the choking stone in one's throat, emphasizing the duality of human existence. The chorus urges the listener to feel the bells, look at the wind, and listen to the stars. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song suggests that these are the things that truly matter, and that one should appreciate them before they are gone. The final stanza poses the question of whether the singer has died or fallen in love, and then resolves in the hopeful repetition of the chorus, expressing a desire to understand the true meaning of life.
The song's lyrics demonstrate a philosophical and introspective approach to life that is common in Bulgarian music. The use of nature imagery to express deep emotions is also a common theme in Bulgarian folklore. In terms of the musical style, "Камбаните" is influenced by rock and roll and has a fast-paced beat that makes it suitable for dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Стигни душата си в последен миг
In the last moment, let your soul reach its destination
И искай всичко да познаеш ти
And desire to know everything
Плачът е малък, а пък тъй велик
The tears may be small, but the pain is so great
Недей пред мене се покаеш ти
Don't apologize to me
Почуствай камбаните
Feel the bells
Погледай вятъра за миг поне
Look at the wind for at least a moment
Подслушай звездите
Eavesdrop on the stars
Един е писъкът на цветето
The scream of the flower is one
Един и камъкът във гърлото
The stone in the throat is one
Безличен и човечен искаш да си
You want to be impersonal and human
Но пак единствен си оставаш ти
But still, you remain unique
Дали умрях или се влюбих?
Did I die or did I fall in love?
Дали заспах или крещях?
Did I fall asleep or did I scream?
И единствен бях, тъй дълго се смях
And I was alone, laughing for so long
Като се смях
As I laughed
Едно от тез' неща ще мога да си обясня
I'll be able to explain one of these things
Надявам се, надявам се, надявам се
I hope, I hope, I hope
Writer(s): Dimo Stoyanov
Contributed by Zachary Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.