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[[Image:Fanfare Ciocarlia 8.jpg|thumb|300px|Fanfare Ciocărlia in the international [[world music]] and landart festival [http://www.sheshory.org/index.php?lng=eng&page=1 "Sheshory-2006"] in [[Hutsul]] village Sheshory, [[Ukraine]]]] |
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'''Fanfare Ciocărlia''' (alternate spelling ''Ciocârlia'') is a popular twelve-piece [[Romani people|Roma]] [[brass band]] from the northeastern [[Romania|Romanian]] village of [[Zece Prăjini]]. The band began as a loose assemblage of part-time musicians playing at local weddings and baptisms. In October 1996, the German sound engineer and record producer [[Henry Ernst]] visited Zece Prajini and convinced a number of the musicians there to assemble a touring band. These musicians decided to name the band ''Fanfare Ciocărlia'': ''Fanfare'' being a French word that has passed into Romanian and is used to designate a brass band; ''Ciocârlia'' being the Romanian word for the [[skylark]].[http://www.asphalt-tango.de/fanfare/press/fRoots.pdf] Since their discovery by Ernst, who serves as their manager, they have played more than thousand concerts in more than 50 countries across the globe. |
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With historical roots in Austrian and Turkish military bands, |
With historical roots in Austrian and Turkish military bands, Fanfare Ciocărlia's instrumental lineup includes [[trumpet]]s, [[tenor horn|tenor]] and [[baritone horn|baritone]] horns, [[tuba]]s, [[clarinet]]s, [[saxophone]]s, [[bass drum]] and [[percussion]]. Their song lyrics are usually either in [[Romani language|Romani]] or [[Romanian (language)|Romanian]]. Their musical style stems primarily from the traditions of [[Romani music|Roma]] and [[Music of Romania|Romanian]] folk dance music, but they also borrow freely from [[Music of Turkey|Turkish]], [[Music of Bulgaria|Bulgarian]], [[Music of Serbia|Serbian]] and [[Music of the Republic of Macedonia|Macedonian]] musical styles, and they incorporate a number of tunes gleaned from international radio, Hollywood and [[Bollywood]] in their broad repertoire as well. They are best known for a very fast, high-energy sound, with complex rhythms and high-speed, [[staccato]] clarinet, saxophone and trumpet solos, sometimes performed at more than 200 beats per minute.[http://www.asphalt-tango.de/fanfare/press/cdnow.html] They are also known for using no sheet music in their performances, sometimes randomly [[blast]]ing their horns and clarinets in the middle of a song, and for playing old, battered instruments onstage. |
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The band won the BBC Radio 3 [[World Music|World Music Award]] for Europe in 2006. Their latest release is entitled ''Queens and Kings''. |
The band won the BBC Radio 3 [[World Music|World Music Award]] for Europe in 2006. Their latest release is entitled ''Queens and Kings''. |
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Songs from the debut album ''Radio Paşcani'' ("Ah Ya Bibi" in particular) have appealed greatly to American fans of Gypsy. American Gypsy musicians [[Balkanarama]] covered "Ah Ya Bibi" on their 2003 release ''Nonstop''. The eclectic, [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]]-based jazz/rock/metal act [[Estradasphere]], who are known for frequently interpreting Gypsy music, often play "Ah Ya Bibi" at live shows (on their EP "The Silent Elk of Yesterday", the track is recorded under the title "A Tune by F.F.C."). [[New York City]]'s [[Hungry March Band]] covered their song "Asfalt Tango" on their ''On the Waterfront'' [[CD]], and the [[Extra Action Marching Band]] recorded "Ciocarlia Suite" on their ''Live'' CD. |
Songs from the debut album ''Radio Paşcani'' ("Ah Ya Bibi" in particular) have appealed greatly to American fans of Gypsy. American Gypsy musicians [[Balkanarama]] covered "Ah Ya Bibi" on their 2003 release ''Nonstop''. The eclectic, [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]]-based jazz/rock/metal act [[Estradasphere]], who are known for frequently interpreting Gypsy music, often play "Ah Ya Bibi" at live shows (on their EP "The Silent Elk of Yesterday", the track is recorded under the title "A Tune by F.F.C."). [[New York City]]'s [[Hungry March Band]] covered their song "Asfalt Tango" on their ''On the Waterfront'' [[CD]], and the [[Extra Action Marching Band]] recorded "Ciocarlia Suite" on their ''Live'' CD. |
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Fanfare Ciocârlia was even invited to play music at [[Danny Elfman]]'s 50th birthday party in Hollywood during 2003.[http://www.fanfare-ciocarlia.com/] |
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==Influence in [[Dance Music]]== |
==Influence in [[Dance Music]]== |
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==In [[film]]== |
==In [[film]]== |
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The full-length film ''Iag Bari - Brass on Fire'', directed by [[Ralf Marscalleck]], features the life of |
The full-length film ''Iag Bari - Brass on Fire'', directed by [[Ralf Marscalleck]], features the life of Fanfare Ciocărlia members, focusing on the small Romanian Gypsy village of Zece Prajini in contrast to the large concert venues the band attends. It would go on to win "Best Documentary Award" at the Festival De Cine Documental Musical in [[Barcelona]] and [[Madrid]] in November 2003. It was also awarded "Best Long Documentary Award" on the [[Roma people|Roma]] Festival for TV and Radio Production ''Golden Wheel'' in [[Skopje]], [[Republic of Macedonia]]. |
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The band can also be spotted in the film ''Gegen die Wand'' (''[[Head-On]]'') by Turkish film director [[Fatih |
The band can also be spotted in the film ''Gegen die Wand'' (''[[Head-On]]'') by Turkish film director [[Fatih Akın]]. In 2004, the film won the Golden Bear at the International Film Festival in [[Berlin]]. |
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The song "[[Asfalt Tango]]" was the main track of the animated movie ''[[Fallen Art]]'' by [[Tomasz Bagiński]]. |
The song "[[Asfalt Tango]]" was the main track of the animated movie ''[[Fallen Art]]'' by [[Tomasz Bagiński]]. |
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In October 2004, Asphalt Tango Records released the first |
In October 2004, Asphalt Tango Records released the first Fanfare Ciocărlia DVD that included a full live concert and ''Iag Bari'', along with other video segments. |
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Fanfare Ciocărlia's version of "[[Born to be Wild]]" can be heard on the closing credits of ''[[Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan]]'' |
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Their version of "[[Moliendo Cafe]]" can be heard throughout the spanish comedy ''[[Crimen ferpecto]]'' |
Their version of "[[Moliendo Cafe]]" can be heard throughout the spanish comedy ''[[Crimen ferpecto]]'' |
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Revision as of 23:42, 15 January 2009
Fanfare Ciocărlia (alternate spelling Ciocârlia) is a popular twelve-piece Roma brass band from the northeastern Romanian village of Zece Prăjini. The band began as a loose assemblage of part-time musicians playing at local weddings and baptisms. In October 1996, the German sound engineer and record producer Henry Ernst visited Zece Prajini and convinced a number of the musicians there to assemble a touring band. These musicians decided to name the band Fanfare Ciocărlia: Fanfare being a French word that has passed into Romanian and is used to designate a brass band; Ciocârlia being the Romanian word for the skylark.[1] Since their discovery by Ernst, who serves as their manager, they have played more than thousand concerts in more than 50 countries across the globe.
With historical roots in Austrian and Turkish military bands, Fanfare Ciocărlia's instrumental lineup includes trumpets, tenor and baritone horns, tubas, clarinets, saxophones, bass drum and percussion. Their song lyrics are usually either in Romani or Romanian. Their musical style stems primarily from the traditions of Roma and Romanian folk dance music, but they also borrow freely from Turkish, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian musical styles, and they incorporate a number of tunes gleaned from international radio, Hollywood and Bollywood in their broad repertoire as well. They are best known for a very fast, high-energy sound, with complex rhythms and high-speed, staccato clarinet, saxophone and trumpet solos, sometimes performed at more than 200 beats per minute.[2] They are also known for using no sheet music in their performances, sometimes randomly blasting their horns and clarinets in the middle of a song, and for playing old, battered instruments onstage.
The band won the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for Europe in 2006. Their latest release is entitled Queens and Kings.
The band plays a cover version of "Born to Be Wild" in the film Borat.
Members
- Paul Marian Bulgaru - Trumpet
- Constantin "Şulo" Călin - Tenor horn, vocals
- Constantin "Pînca" Cântea - Tuba
- Nicolae Ioniţa - Percussion
- Dan Ionel Ivancea - Alto saxophone, vocals
- Ioan Ivancea - Clarinet, vocals (died October 2006)
- Laurenţiu Mihai Ivancea - Baritone horn
- Oprică Ivancea - Soprano clarinet, alto saxophone, vocals
- Rădulescu Lazăr - Trumpet, vocals
- Costică "Cimai" Trifan - Trumpet, vocals
- Monel "Gutzel" Trifan - Tuba
- Costel "Gisniac" Ursu - Large drum
Influence in North America
Songs from the debut album Radio Paşcani ("Ah Ya Bibi" in particular) have appealed greatly to American fans of Gypsy. American Gypsy musicians Balkanarama covered "Ah Ya Bibi" on their 2003 release Nonstop. The eclectic, Santa Cruz-based jazz/rock/metal act Estradasphere, who are known for frequently interpreting Gypsy music, often play "Ah Ya Bibi" at live shows (on their EP "The Silent Elk of Yesterday", the track is recorded under the title "A Tune by F.F.C."). New York City's Hungry March Band covered their song "Asfalt Tango" on their On the Waterfront CD, and the Extra Action Marching Band recorded "Ciocarlia Suite" on their Live CD.
Fanfare Ciocârlia was even invited to play music at Danny Elfman's 50th birthday party in Hollywood during 2003.[3]
Influence in Dance Music
The song "Asfalt Tango" was used by Basement Jaxx, a British electronic dance group, on the song "Hey U", which featured on their 2006 album Crazy Itch Radio. A cover version of the James Bond theme is included on the album Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers compiled by Basement Jaxx' Felix B
In film
The full-length film Iag Bari - Brass on Fire, directed by Ralf Marscalleck, features the life of Fanfare Ciocărlia members, focusing on the small Romanian Gypsy village of Zece Prajini in contrast to the large concert venues the band attends. It would go on to win "Best Documentary Award" at the Festival De Cine Documental Musical in Barcelona and Madrid in November 2003. It was also awarded "Best Long Documentary Award" on the Roma Festival for TV and Radio Production Golden Wheel in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
The band can also be spotted in the film Gegen die Wand (Head-On) by Turkish film director Fatih Akın. In 2004, the film won the Golden Bear at the International Film Festival in Berlin.
The song "Asfalt Tango" was the main track of the animated movie Fallen Art by Tomasz Bagiński.
In October 2004, Asphalt Tango Records released the first Fanfare Ciocărlia DVD that included a full live concert and Iag Bari, along with other video segments.
Fanfare Ciocărlia's version of "Born to be Wild" can be heard on the closing credits of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Their version of "Moliendo Cafe" can be heard throughout the spanish comedy Crimen ferpecto
Discography
CD
- Radio Pascani (1998)
- Baro Biao - World Wide Wedding (1999)
- Iag Bari - The Gypsy Horns From The Mountains Beyond (2001)
- Gili Garabdi - Ancient Secrets of Gypsy Brass (2005)
- Queens and Kings (2007)
DVD
- Gypsy Brass Legends - The Story of the Band (2004)
See also
External links
- Fanfare Ciocărlia's official website
- "Ah Ya Bibi" mp3 sample (Balkanarama version)
- Artist Bio on National Geographic World Music Site
- "Hard as Brass" by Garth Cartwright, fRoots 11/2004 (pdf)
- Asphalt Tango Records