I'm from Barcelona

IFB defined in moods: Cheerful, Playful, Happy, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Carefree, Innocent, Summery, Gleeful, Celebratory.

I'm from barcelona, a Swede band brought up to light in 2006, is a mix of Light Rock and Indie/Chamber Pop. After a first debut in 2005 when Emanuel Lundgren (the mentor of the project) asked all his friends (all non-professional musicians) to help him recording a first EP in his house and in some public places nearby Jonkoping, Sweden. 29 people formed then I'm from Barcelona. The first album "Let me introduce my Friends" has a little bit of everything from songs about Oversleeping, Chicken Pox and Stamp collections, lots of Glockenspiel and even a vocal choir. A Brilliant pop record. Inspirations come from Broken Social Scene being less experimental, Sufjan Stevens without his melancholic touch and The Flamming Lips without their drug recalls.

All i all, have no doubt about it, I'm from Barcelona, is (most probably) by far the best 29-member Swedish band you will ever know.

Curiosity 1: "I'm from Barcelona!" comes from the sentence often said by Manuel, excusing himself about his incompetence in the British Sitcom Fawlty Towers.

Curiosity 2: It's (somewhat) difficult to schedule concerts of IFB because of the availability of all (29) band members. Today (11-May-2007) they're going to be in the Alpheus Club in Rome. I'm there!

Bossa n'something

For Bossa Nova lovers, this is a name to hold on to. This band sings songs of well known artists such as Rolling Stones and Guns n'Roses or even Bob Marley. Some versions are really close to the originals, but others are a true challenge to identify! It's a blend of hits we are all familiarized with, perfect for those days when the state of mind requires something calm and relaxing! I personnaly recommend both Bossa n'Stones albums, and the recently found (Thank you, Leonidas!) Bossa n'Roses and Bossa n'Marley. If you are aware of any other albums, please let us know! :)

Para os amantes de Bossa Nova, esta é uma referência a reter. Esta banda canta versões de artistas bem conhecidos (até agora conheço Rolling Stones, Guns and Roses e Bob Marley), e o resultado é uma combinação de sons calmantes e relaxantes de músicas que todos sabemos cantar! Algumas versões são bastante fiéis aos originais, mas algumas músicas são verdadeiros desafios para tentar identificar! Recomendo todos os albuns que conheço (2 Bossa N'Stones, Bossa n'Roses e Bossa n'Marley). Se souberem de mais algum, por favor avisem!! :)

WELCOME Leonidas!

I would like to welcome our new co-writer Leonidas - WELCOME!

Our goal to get to more people, all around the world, is being achived. Leonidas is from Greece, and therefore I would ask our writers to post in english (at least some bits, enough for foreigners to understand it!), and our readers, as far as possible, to comment in english also!

Publicity is also welcome! Spread the word about this blog to all your contacts, who can (and should!) also post and comment as much as they want!

WE WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT WORLD MUSIC!