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IANVA

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About Me

IANVA (pronounced "ianua" or "ya-noo-ah") was born as the meeting of a group of musicians with different backgrounds united by the common goal to give sense to forgotten words as “passion”, “boldness” and “dignity” and by the will to preserve those few own things of the Italian. Many are the names involved in IANVA: Mercy e Francesco La Rosa – both already known for their work in Malombra, Il Segno Del Comando and Helden Rune, three cult Italian projects with strong roots in old school “dark sound” (in the ‘70s meaning of this term) atmospheres; Stefania T. D'Alterio , ex singer of Wagooba, a peculiar combo inspired by cinematic-rétro atmospheres with a touch of irony, and one of the very few Italian pens interested in weirdness and so called “apocalypse culture”; Argento and Azoth, members of Italian top black metal band Spite Extreme Wing (and their cult side project Antropofagus). Last but not least, classical trained musicians Fabio Gremo and Giuseppe Spanò (from prog-rock band Daedalus), Fabio Fabbri and Davide La Rosa who replaced Riccardo Casazza, and last but not least the new entry Fabio Carfagna (already part of Malombra too) complete the roster. These different paths, are just a little contribution to the IANVA project which is completely devoted to its concept and its musical Italian character, with wide influences form the very first excellent Italian new wave, to the Masters of the Pure Art of Film-score (as Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai, Armando Trovajoli, Franco Micalizzi, Stelvio Cipriani, Guido and Maurizio De Angelis…); keeping always in mind ideal protagonists as Scott Walker and Marc Almond and chansonniers as Fabrizio De Andrè, Piero Ciampi and Jacques Brel. A declaration of love to good old glittery nocturnal ballads of Britain's most decadent glam tradition, and to those totem figures of Italian mainstream as Mina, Gabriella Ferri, Milly, Mia Martini, Milva, Massimo Ranieri and Lucio Battisti. The only concession to “actuality” is some attention to some of the best and most refined representatives of today's folk noir scene WITH NO HIDDEN POLITICAL AGENDA (and far away from most of the pale so called neo-folk bandwagon), which enrich the peculiar mélange of this sound and concept, coming from the past, but cast in the future: ARCHEOFUTURIST.

Distro, labels, zines, press, DJs, radio stations, can contact us at : info @illevriero.it or [email protected]

ADD REQUESTS POLICY: we don't want to bother anyone, so we rarely ask for adds, but we're happy to accept requests!

Please DO NOT post flyers & spam or we'll be forced to delete your comments. Thanks!


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USA

ISOTANK

METROPOLIS ( DIRECT LINK)

MUZIKITE (DIRECT LINK)

EVIL CLOWN - (DIRECT LINK)


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EUROPE:

EMMO.BIZ - ( DIRECT LINK ) DARK LIGHT (DIRECT LINK)
TARANTULLA SHOP ( B - DIRECT LINK ) WINKELWIJS ( NL - DIRECT LINK ) MUSICSAFE (NL - DIRECT LINK ) CORTEX RECORDS (F - CHECK THE NEWS LIST )

PAST PERFECT ( PT - DIRECT LINK )

AUDIOGLOBE (ITA - DIRECT LINK)

TOTENLICHT (CH - DIRECT LINK)

PLATTA (FI - DIRECT LINK)

EQUILIBRIUM (PT - DIRECT LINK)

RARA AVIS STORE (S)

NEOFOLK (D) DIRECT LINK


HERE ALL THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN SHOPS, E-SHOPS & DISTRO WHERE YOU CAN BUY "DISOBBEDISCO!"





YOU CAN BUY "L'OCCIDENTE" EP HERE:
EUROPA:
NEOFOLK.DE (D)
DISKPOL (S)
EMMO (D)
GOING UNDERGROUND (D)
TARANTULLA SHOP (B)
RARA AVIS (S)
KLANGKURIER (CH)
EQUILIBRIUM (P)
IMUSIC (DK)
GROOVES INC. (D)
KNOCHENHAUS (CH)
USA, AUSTRALIA & REST OF THE WORLD:
PROJEKT (USA) - see "Dark Cabaret"
TWILIGHT RECORDS (ARGENTINA)
RED EYE (AUSTRALIA)
78 RECORDS (AUSTRALIA)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/13/2005
Band Website: illevriero.it/ianva/index-e.asp
Band Members:

Mercy - vocals, concept, lyrics/music

Stefania T. D'Alterio - vocals, lyrics

Fabio Carfagna - electric & acoustic guitars, music

Francesco La Rosa - drums, percussions, programming

Fabio Gremo - double bass, acoustic & classic guitars, music

Azoth - electric bass

Fabio Fabbri - trumpet

Giuseppe Spanò - piano

Davide La Rosa - accordion

plus various guests... :


Influences:

MUSIC: Italian Maestros Of Soundtracks (Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai, Armando Trovajoli, Guido and Maurizio De Angelis, Franco Micalizzi, Stelvio Cipriani...), Fabrizio De Andrè, Jacques Brel, Milly, Piero Ciampi, Milva, Ute Lemper, Scott Walker, old XX century ballads, Norma Bruni, Marc Almond, Lucio Battisti, Mina, Massimo Ranieri, Dalida, Mia Martini, Gabriella Ferri, pre-war chansons, auteur music, Italian mainstream artists of the '60's/'70s, good folk noir, sounds from the Deep South of Italy...

MOVIES: La Sciantosa, Uomini Contro, Yvonne La Nuit, All'Ovest Niente Di Nuovo, La Grande Guerra, Mimì Bluette Fiore Del Mio Giardino, La Donna Più Bella Del Mondo

BOOKS: Mai Così Colmo Di Vita - Giovanni Laurago, ... E Trentuno Con La Morte - Giulio Leoni, Alla Festa Della Rivoluzione - Claudia Salaris, Trincee - Carlo Salsa, Il Porto Dell'Amore - Giovanni Comisso, Gli Arditi Sul Grappa - E. A. Rosa e L. Lommi


Sounds Like: something you're not used to listen to anymore...
Record Label: Antica Fonografia Il Levriero
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

IANVA @ METAL EMPIRE (I) - THE INTERVIEW

Awsome interview @ METAL EMPIRE (I) by Euriluna & Lord Lucyfer (sorry, Italian only).     Read it HERE   Our biggest thnx to dear Lord Lucyfer, Euriluna and all Metal Empire Staff ...
Posted by IANVA on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:23:00 PST

"L’OCCIDENTE" @ MUSIC MAP (I)

Awsome review @ MUSIC MAP (I) by Andrea Rossi (sorry, Italian only!) "Il progetto Ianva, lo dicemmo già un paio d'anni fa, è assolutamente unico. Lo strano, ed assolutamente ammaliante, mix di storia...
Posted by IANVA on Wed, 28 May 2008 03:00:00 PST

"L’OCCIDENTE" @ HERZ UND GEIST (I) & "DISOBBEDISCO!" NEW EDITION OUT NOW!

Awsome review @ HERZ UND GEIST (I) by Ottavio Chiodo (sorry, Italian only).   "L'eco di meraviglia e stupore delle precedenti uscite, ancora non spente, hanno fatto da apripista a questa nuova o...
Posted by IANVA on Tue, 06 May 2008 03:11:00 PST

"LOCCIDENTE" @ ELEGY IBERICA (PT/E)

Great review @ ELEGY IBERICA (PT/E) by José de Almeida "Após o encanto com que nos contagiaram através do single "La Ballata Dell'Ardito" e o álbum de estreia 'Disobbedisco!', os genoveses Ianva apres...
Posted by IANVA on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:16:00 PST

"LOCCIDENTE" @ FILTH FORGE (I)

Great review @ FILTH FORGE (I) by Simon V. "One year after the striking debut masterpiece "Disobbedisco!", IANVA are back with an EP that will help easing a bit the burning desire for the much awaited...
Posted by IANVA on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:52:00 PST

"L’OCCIDENTE" @ HEATHEN HARVEST (USA)

Great review @ HEATHEN HARVEST (USA) by ZG     "It is difficult to start because there’s so much to say that I’m afraid to loose something on the way.For those who is not famili...
Posted by IANVA on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:17:00 PST

"L’OCCIDENTE" @ ROSA SELVAGGIA (I)

Great "L’Occidente" review @ ROSA SELVAGGIA (I) by "Oflorenz".     "L’Occidente". Mi suscita parecchia tristezza questo titolo, dedicato alla nostra amata Europa di cui ai giorn...
Posted by IANVA on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:39:00 PST

"LOCCIDENTE" @ COMPULSION (UK)

Great "L'Occidente" review @ COMPULSION (UK) by Tony Dickie     "Once again the Italian formation return, this time with a formidable new EP, L'Occidente. Ianva seek inspiration from Italia...
Posted by IANVA on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:10:00 PST

"L’OCCIDENTE" @ LA REPUBBLICA (I)

 Great "L'Occidente" review @ LA REPUBBLICA (I) by Lucia Marchiò (sorry, Italian only)   "Chi sente la nostalgia della grandezza della Vecchia Europa, il suo imperioso senso dell'onore e qu...
Posted by IANVA on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:56:00 PST

LOCCIDENTE" @ GOTHTRONIC (NL) & "DISOBBEDISCO!" RE-RELEASED!

Great review @ GOTHTRONIC (NL) by TekNoir     "The Italian Group Ianva surprised before with the very versatile concept album about Fiume , named Disobbedisco! which presented a very pleasu...
Posted by IANVA on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:34:00 PST