On the occasion of World Eating Disorders Day, the Roman singer-songwriter Giordano Amici, after having recounted the discomfort caused by addictions in “Lara”, returns to thrill the public and critics with “Fiocco Viola” (PaKo Music Records/Believe Digital), his new single that becomes the spokesperson of a battle too often hidden in the shadows, that with male Anorexia, transforming the pain and the struggle into a melody that touches the soul.
With a moving interpretation and a poetics and lyricism typical of the greatest Italian singer-songwriters, Giordano Amici extends a hand to all those who, every day, fight against invisible monsters such as anorexia and bulimia, treacherous pathologies that still too often spread amidst indifference and the superficial belief that they are the result of a whim, a cloak of vanity and perfectionism that envelops the desire to reach certain stereotypes or models. These diseases, a very heavy burden of soul and mind inversely proportional to the physical lightness of those who suffer from them, are indifferent to the sex, age, social and cultural background of those afflicted by them, and are forged in solitude, fortifying themselves in silence, shame and fear of asking for help.
Through the narration of a young boy's struggle with anorexia, Giordano Amici offers a first-hand account that resonates with an emotional impact not only with anyone who has had or has to deal with these challenges, but also with all those who, due to a lack of knowledge or direct experience, have always looked at eating disorders with a judgmental eye. The words of the Roman singer-songwriter, full of intense personality and raw vulnerability, become the spokesperson of a universal message of resilience, making "Fiocco Viola" not only a hymn of struggle and hope but also a profound reflection on the invisible scars that mark the soul even before they manifest themselves on the body. Giordano, with his music, opens a window on hidden realities, inviting an open and sincere dialogue on the importance of awareness, support and understanding in a healing journey that is both individual and collective.
In “Purple Bow” – declares the artist -, I wanted to address a topic that is too often relegated to the shadows, surrounded by misconceptions and silences: anorexia and bulimia in men. There is a tendency to believe that these disorders exclusively affect women, but the reality is very different. 10% of those affected by anorexia are men, a figure that most likely underestimates the real spread of the problem. Men's reticence to recognize and ask for help for an eating disorder is strongly influenced by social pressures and gender stereotypes that prevent full awareness of the issue. With my song, I want to shed light on this hidden reality, inviting an open and unprejudiced dialogue. It is essential to understand that eating disorders do not recognize gender distinctions and that support must be unconditional. This single is a declaration of love and struggle, a direct testimony of those who have faced these monsters and found the strength to fight, symbolized by the purple ribbon, emblem of awareness and commitment. I would like listeners to feel the strength not to give up, to fight the greatest of battles: the one with themselves".
In the harmonious fusion of pop and rock that translates balance as a goal to be achieved in a journey in which imbalance, disformism and lack of acceptance of oneself, of one's own peculiarities and uniqueness reign supreme, every note, every word, every silence between the verses becomes a symbol of struggle, of strength, of hope.
"You stopped sleeping and eating and those fingers in your throat go further down, go further down", sings Amici; suggestive lines saturated with a bitter truth, capable of evoking not only the heartbreaking image of the internal struggle, but also the reflection on the importance of awareness and support. These words, steeped in pain and determination, resonate as a call to solidarity, pushing us to listen, understand and support those who find themselves in this painful condition. Giordano's voice thus becomes a bridge between the deafening silence that surrounds eating disorders and the vital need for dialogue and acceptance, offering a glimmer of light to those who live in the shadow of themselves, to those who seek the strength to face and overcome their demons.
But it is in the passage "I remember, I remember the pain in my bones, when I got out of bed my days were a reflection. Myself in the mirror to see myself differently and no, I didn't like myself, but I was pleased" that the ruthless self-criticism and the search for an acceptance that often seems unattainable are evident. These verses, imbued with a raw and disarming vulnerability, touch the heart of anyone who listens, drawing an intimate portrait of the conflict against one's own inner ghosts, invisible presences and yet so tangible for those who every day, looking at themselves in the mirror, look for a hold to cling to, to identify themselves, to recognize themselves, to accept themselves.
The cover of the single, with the purple ribbon in the center, represents the commitment in the fight against eating disorders, inviting all those who suffer from them not to give up, to fight against prejudices and difficulties, while offering support and understanding for those who find themselves in the midst of this battle, among families who are often helpless and without the correct tools to deal with these disorders and a society that continues to turn a blind eye to the pressure it exerts on its members, who are not weak, but simply and wonderfully, more fragile.
Giordano Amici, with his artistic sincerity, transforms “Fiocco Viola” into a work of rare beauty and meaning, demonstrating once again the power of music to speak directly to the human soul and its ability to deal with delicate themes with sensitivity and empathy, leading the listener on an emotional journey that goes far beyond the concept of the song. The narration of Amici becomes the vehicle of an often ignored truth: anorexia in men is a reality, a silent war that requires attention, understanding and concrete actions.
With the sensitivity and commitment that distinguish him, Giordano Amici invites reflection, dialogue and action. “Fiocco Viola” is more than a song; it is a step forward in the fight against eating disorders, an invitation to recognize, support and love every part of ourselves, beyond prejudice and social pressure.
Biography
Giordano Amici is an Italian singer-songwriter from Genzano di Roma (RM), born in 1986. He cultivated a passion for music and singing from an early age and grew up under the influence of his father's musical tastes. He thus developed a deep love for the 45s of legendary Italian singer-songwriters, admiring their extraordinary gift of communicating in a spontaneous, natural and ingenious way, a gift that inspired him and made his own. Over the years, Giordano studied singing to perfect his skills and gained precious experience through numerous performances, first in Lazio, and later throughout the peninsula. He took part in various competitions and music festivals, obtaining significant awards such as first place in the unpublished category of New Star (2007), third place at the Fiumicino Festival (2007), third place at the Festival dell'Adriatico and the Alex Baroni Award (2009). Since 2018, he has been the frontman of the group “Numero Uno”, a cover band dedicated to the myth of Lucio Battisti and, since 2023, he has given life to his solo project, inaugurated with the publication of the single “Non dover andar così”, in the month of January. In April of the same year, Giordano Amici signed his first record deal with PaKo Music Records, an important step in his artistic career that has allowed him and continues to allow him to develop his skills and attitudes and to share emotions, feelings and reflections in the form of songs with an ever-growing audience.
Article published on March 15, 2024 - 11pm
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