<< REWIND 11: Filippo Fiumani

Ladies & gentlemen, El Solitario is proud to present the 11th take on ESMC’s <<REWIND, a series of interviews with the people that rock our Moto-World®, centered around the music that shaped their lives. Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

For the 11th <<REWIND, we had Filippo Fiumani in the house and asked him about those ten records he would take to a deserted island. Pippo says music has always been a key companion on his visual creative journey, and these are the albums that left a mark on him. 

Enjoy!

This album came into my hands as a cassette tape thanks to my older brother Mattia.It marks an important personal moment. I was 13 when I first heard this album and started skateboarding at the same time. The punk movement had a significant impact on my artistic path, both intellectually and aesthetically. It also symbolizes my discovery of the entire DIY movement.

 

MISFITS // Collection 2

This album, besides being amazing, marked a very important moment in my visual journey. The famous Misfits skull, known as the ”Fiend Skull”, is the most powerful image I've ever seen. It wasn't created directly by the band but was inspired by a frame from an old 1946 horror serial titled ”The Crimson Ghost”. The "Crimson Ghost" was a villain with a terrifying and iconic skeletal face. Glenn Danzig, the founder of the Misfits, found it to be the perfect look to represent the band’s dark and horror-punk aesthetic. They styled it for covers, posters, and merchandise, turning it into one of punk rock's most iconic symbols. 

 

THE DOORS // The Doors

I first saw this album as a vinyl record at my uncle's house. The album cover captured my attention, sparking a sort of reverence for the band. In May 2024, during my exhibition in Los Angeles, I had the privilege of discussing the band with Robby Krieger (The Doors' guitarist), who ended up acquiring two pieces from my exhibition.

 

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE // Evil Empire

Zach de la Rocha's rage has always been and will continue to be a source of inspiration for questioning the status quo. This album marks an important period during my adolescence. 

 

PEARL JAM // Riot Act

A lesser-known Pearl Jam album. It’s a peculiar record where grunge embraces a more sentimental and depressive side, characteristics that stimulated me to understand my emotions.

 

SUBLIME // 40 Oz. to Freedom

This album reminds me of my first skate sessions on the sidewalks of Ancona (IT) when I used to skateboard as a teenager. 

 

TINARIWEN // Emmaar

 An incredible band that became part of my earliest surf trips to North Africa. Their sounds are calming and connect me to the earth—or rather, to the sand.

 

HEADACHE // The Head Hurts but the Heart Knows the Truth

An album I recently discovered. What attracted me were the words—the poetry of the lyrics.

 

MILES DAVIS // Bitches Brew

A work of art and a guide for my painting. 

The legendary cover (1970) was created by the artist Mati Klarwein, who was known for his visionary and surreal style, influenced by surrealism and exotic and psychedelic themes. The cover of Bitches Brew is a complex and symbolic work that reflects the revolutionary musical fusion of the album between jazz, rock, and funk. Klarwein’s vibrant and dreamlike art contributed to making the album not only a musical masterpiece but also visually iconic.

 

PAOLO CONTE // I Primi Tempi

Listening to Paolo Conte feels like returning home to Italy. He blends jazz with a highly visual form of storytelling. His lyrics are like paintings dancing on jazzy colours.