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| ⚫ | In 2012 the band won the contest "Som Para Todos", which included a concert at the Planeta Terra Festival in [[São Paulo]] and a distribution contract with [[Deckdisc]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://musica.terra.com.br/independencia-ou-morte/blog/2014/06/05/ouca-modehuman-primeiro-disco-da-banda-far-from-alaska/ | title=Ouça ‘modeHuman’, primeiro disco da banda Far From Alaska | author=Portilho, Osmar | date=June 5, 2014 | publisher=[[Terra Networks|Terra]]| accessdate=July 8, 2014 | language=Portuguese}}</ref> |
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According to keyboardist Chris Botarelli, the band's name does not mean anything special; it was a mere sugestion of vocalist Emily Barreto's mother that ended up pleasing the band members after they failed to reach an agreement.<ref name="porãodorock">{{cite web|last=Santos|first=Alessandra Braz|title=Entrevista: Far From Alaska (RN)|url=http://www.poraodorock.com.br/blog/entrevista-farfromalaska-rn/|work=Porão do Rock|accessdate=21 August 2014|date=14 August 2014}}</ref> At the same occasion, she also explained that the band don't see a problem at writing English lyrics since the public from Rio Grande do Norte (the band's home state) has been receiving it well.<ref name="porãodorock"/> |
According to keyboardist Chris Botarelli, the band's name does not mean anything special; it was a mere sugestion of vocalist Emily Barreto's mother that ended up pleasing the band members after they failed to reach an agreement.<ref name="porãodorock">{{cite web|last=Santos|first=Alessandra Braz|title=Entrevista: Far From Alaska (RN)|url=http://www.poraodorock.com.br/blog/entrevista-farfromalaska-rn/|work=Porão do Rock|accessdate=21 August 2014|date=14 August 2014}}</ref> At the same occasion, she also explained that the band don't see a problem at writing English lyrics since the public from Rio Grande do Norte (the band's home state) has been receiving it well.<ref name="porãodorock"/> |
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In 2014, they played at the [[FIFA Fan Fest]] event in Natal, during the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://g1.globo.com/rn/rio-grande-do-norte/noticia/2014/06/sem-jogos-programacao-da-fan-fest-em-natal-nao-abre-nesta-sexta-feira.html | title=Sem jogos, programação da Fan Fest em Natal não abre nesta sexta-feira | date=June 27, 2014 | publisher=[[G1 (Rede Globo)|G1]] | accessdate=July 8, 2014 | language=Portuguese}}</ref> |
In 2014, they played at the [[FIFA Fan Fest]] event in Natal, during the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://g1.globo.com/rn/rio-grande-do-norte/noticia/2014/06/sem-jogos-programacao-da-fan-fest-em-natal-nao-abre-nesta-sexta-feira.html | title=Sem jogos, programação da Fan Fest em Natal não abre nesta sexta-feira | date=June 27, 2014 | publisher=[[G1 (Rede Globo)|G1]] | accessdate=July 8, 2014 | language=Portuguese}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2012 the band won the contest "Som Para Todos", which included a concert at the Planeta Terra Festival in [[São Paulo]] and a distribution contract with [[Deckdisc]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://musica.terra.com.br/independencia-ou-morte/blog/2014/06/05/ouca-modehuman-primeiro-disco-da-banda-far-from-alaska/ | title=Ouça ‘modeHuman’, primeiro disco da banda Far From Alaska | author=Portilho, Osmar | date=June 5, 2014 | publisher=[[Terra Networks|Terra]]| accessdate=July 8, 2014 | language=Portuguese}}</ref> |
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The band's debut album ''modeHuman'' and the track ''Politks'' won the Hangar award for the best album and track of the year.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/compartilhamento/299007 | title=Prêmio Hangar elege os melhores |
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| date=November 20, 2014 | publisher=Tribuna do Norte| accessdate=November 20, 2014 | language=Portuguese}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 23:06, 20 November 2014
Far From Alaska | |
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| Origin | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte |
| Genres | Alternative rock, stoner rock |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Deckdisc |
| Members | Emmily Barreto Cris Botarelli Edu Filgueira Rafael Brasil Lauro Kirsch |
| Website | www |
Far From Alaska are a Brazilian rock band formed in 2012, and based in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte.
History
According to keyboardist Chris Botarelli, the band's name does not mean anything special; it was a mere sugestion of vocalist Emily Barreto's mother that ended up pleasing the band members after they failed to reach an agreement.[1] At the same occasion, she also explained that the band don't see a problem at writing English lyrics since the public from Rio Grande do Norte (the band's home state) has been receiving it well.[1]
In October 2012, the band released their first EP, Stereochrome, with four tracks. In may 2014, it was released their first album by Deckdisc, modeHuman, containing 15 tracks including four songs re-recorded from the EP.[2]
In 2014, they played at the FIFA Fan Fest event in Natal, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[3]
Awards
In 2012 the band won the contest "Som Para Todos", which included a concert at the Planeta Terra Festival in São Paulo and a distribution contract with Deckdisc.[4]
The band's debut album modeHuman and the track Politks won the Hangar award for the best album and track of the year.[5]
Discography
Albums
- modeHuman (2014)
EPs
- Stereochrome (EP) (2012)
Members
- Emmily Barreto - vocals
- Cris Botarelli - synth, lap steel and vocals
- Rafael Brasil - guitar
- Edu Filgueira - bass
- Lauro Kirsch - drums
References
- ^ a b Santos, Alessandra Braz (14 August 2014). "Entrevista: Far From Alaska (RN)". Porão do Rock. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "A novidade é Far From Alaska" (in Portuguese). Tribuna do Norte. June 6, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Sem jogos, programação da Fan Fest em Natal não abre nesta sexta-feira" (in Portuguese). G1. June 27, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ Portilho, Osmar (June 5, 2014). "Ouça 'modeHuman', primeiro disco da banda Far From Alaska" (in Portuguese). Terra. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Prêmio Hangar elege os melhores" (in Portuguese). Tribuna do Norte. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.