For years they have shouted it at the beginning of every concert, with their usual irony: “Folkabbestia, only love songs!” A provocation, a surreal declaration, a way to make fun of conventions. But this time they are serious. With “I fiori di Van Gogh”, Folkabbestia sign – really – a love song.
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'I girasoli di Van Gogh' is an intense and passionate song, which combines the warmth of folk melodies with the energy of rock. A visceral song, which envelops the listener in a vibrant and poetic atmosphere, thanks to a text full of evocative images and artistic references.
The title is a powerful metaphor
Van Gogh's famous sunflowers become a symbol of light and hope, even in the most stormy seasons of love. As in the paintings of the Dutch artist, beauty intertwines with passion, leaving room for all the intensity of human emotions.
The arrangement is rich and dynamic: acoustic and electric guitars, violin, accordion, flute, bass and drums alternate in an overwhelming crescendo, transforming the song into a real sonic journey.
With Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Folkabbestia remind us that even irony can become feeling. And that yes, every now and then, you can really write a love song.
BIOGRAPHY
A true traveling party, a journey on a rocking chair through Balkan territories, Irish landscapes and Apulian warmth. For more than twenty years traveling around the boot they have entered the "Guinness Book of Records" as record holders for the longest musical performance in the world, playing the same song for 30 hours straight. Each of their concerts is an immersion in Italian tradition, crumpled with imagination, irony and stylistic mutations that range from folk to rock, from singer-songwriter to popular, from ska to punk. If you want to let energy and passion flow, let yourself be overwhelmed by Folkabbestia!
Article published on May 23, 2025 - 16:15 pm
