Written by the legendary songwriting duo Luis Gómez-Escolar and Pedro Vidal, "Fotonovela" was originally popularized by Spanish artist Ivan. It became an international sensation, dominating charts in Spain, France, and Germany. The song epitomized the 1980s Italo-disco and Euro-synth movements.
Alfonso Pichardo's vocals are processed with a slight distortion and reverb, evoking a brooding, new-wave atmosphere. This is balanced by Javiera Mena’s clear, high-register vocal tracks, which are layered with classic chorus effects to create an ethereal, dream-like ambiance. fotonovela moenia
Formed in Mexico City in the 1990s, Moenia (Juan Carlos Lozano, Jorge Soto, and Alex Midi) revolutionized the Latin pop scene. While the world was riding the waves of grunge and gangsta rap, Moenia embraced the synthesizer. They brought the melancholic, danceable vibe of Erasure and Depeche Mode to a Spanish-speaking audience. Written by the legendary songwriting duo Luis Gómez-Escolar
[1984 Original by Ivan] ──> Euro-Disco & Early Synthpop │ ▼ (Production by Alex Midi) [2023 Cover by Mœnia] ──> Modern Electro-Pop + Javiera Mena Feature Alfonso Pichardo's vocals are processed with a slight