Bang Gang is a melodic pop band from Iceland founded by songwriter/producer Barði Jóhannsson (see also Lady & Bird). The band was formed in 1996, in Barði’s hometown of Reykjavík. Bang Gang were initially a surf band but Barði quickly steered the project in a more melodic pop direction.
While Barði has worked with a number of vocalists and musicians, he remains the only constant member. The band's second album Something Wrong followed in 2003 and their acclaimed Ghosts From The Past was released on Discograph in 2008. The most recent album The Wolves Are Whispering has been described by journalists as "Atmospheric Ghost Pop" and has a sound that is unique.
The band is recognized for its blend of songwriting, electronica and glacial atmospheres. The band has toured the world playing festivals like Iceland Airwaves, Cannes Film festival, Novosonic, For Noise, Montreaux Jazz Festival, CMJ and SXSW and a number of independent shows at venues such as Salle Pleyel, Gramercy theater, Getty Center and more across Europe and North America.
Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) (French: Bang Gang (une histoire d'amour moderne)) is a French drama film directed by Eva Husson. It was shown in the Platform section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is Husson's debut feature.
"Freed from Desire" is a song recorded by the Italian singer Gala. It was released in October 1996 as the first single from her second album Come into My Life, it was a hit in many countries, topping the charts in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Denmark. The track was released in the UK in July 1997 and peaked at number 2 and spent 8 weeks inside the Top 10 and 14 weeks in total in the Top 75. The song was composed by Gala, Filippo Andrea Carmeni and Maurizio Molella. Due to this song, Gala achieved a great renown in Europe, although it was her second single.
"Freed from Desire" was also released in a remixed version in 2003 (by Happymen vs Gala) and 2008. It was performed in a remixed version in 2008 by French singer Lorie, during her tour "Le Tour 2Lor". It was rereleased in a remixed version done by Klaas in 2011.
The verses contain the motif "He got his strong beliefs" while the refrain is characterized by the repetition of the syllable "na".
( Live MCM Café )
I'm on my way to end it all
It's driving my mad
My eyes are dry, My mind is gray
Nothing inside
Comming to see you
I'm on my way
I'm on my way to end it all
It's driving my mad
My eyes are dry, My mind is gray
Nothing inside
Comming to see you
I'm on my way
My eyes are dry, My mind is gray
Nothing inside
An empty mind, With empty eyes
Look at me now
I'm on my way
I'm on my
I'm on my way
I'm on my
On my way