Farpoint Pays : England Genre : Folk / Celtique Dates : URL : cliquez ici Acheter un album de Farpoint - Farpoint a été consulté 5951 fois - Farpoint a une moyenne de : 7 sur 10 - Farpoint a recu 3 note(s) et 1 critique(s) - Farpoint est classé : 2117 eme   Tweeter
Biographie de Farpoint
Biography Farpoint's vision is to create melodic and powerful positive music that is accessible without compromising its artistic integrity. The band's music can be described as folky art rock with a progressive edge, drawing inspiration from early Yes material, as well as from other bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Marillion, Jethro Tull, Alan Parsons, Rush, The Moody Blues, and Kansas. Diversity is the key to the Farpoint sound, with influences ranging from progressive, metal, and folk-rock to Celtic, classical, new age and bluegrass. Instrumentation includes the standard rock instruments (electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums and keyboards) augmented by classical guitar, mandolin, flute and various types of percussion. Farpoint was formed in Sumter, South Carolina, USA in early 1997 with the musical meeting of guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Jarvis and drummer/percussionist Rick Walker. Joined shortly thereafter by vocalist/flautist Dana Oxendine, the band began writing and rehearsing. The first live performance was at YESCAMP '98, a gathering of Yes fans from North and South Carolina. This lineup included bassist Don Fink and keyboardist Michelle Walker, with some help from vocalist Clark Boone, who would later join the band. Farpoint played a variety of Yes covers and originals. A very favorable review of this performance appeared in the internet Yes newsletter Notes From the Edge. Shortly after this show, Don Fink left the band, and was replaced by bassist/guitarist Frank Tyson. Clark Boone also joined Farpoint at this time. This lineup recorded several songs, two of which were used on a limited edition single, "Just Like You," which was released in early 2000 as a part of a fundraiser for the local chapter of the Special Olympics. Around this time, Michelle Walker left the band, which continued on as a 5-piece and began playing regularly in the Carolinas. In summer of 2001, Rick left the band to be replaced by the young and enthusiastic John ... Lire la suite
Discographie de Farpoint
Albums Studio
Paint The Dark 2014 (Studio) Moyenne : 6.5   Kindred 2011 (Studio) Moyenne : 6   Cold Star Quiet Star 2008 (Studio) Moyenne : 6.5   From Dreaming To Dreaming 2004 (Studio) Moyenne : 9   Grace 2003 (Studio) Moyenne : pas de note   First Light 2002 (Studio) Moyenne : pas de note
Albums Live
Water Of Life: Live At The Sumter Opera House 2012 (Live) Moyenne : pas de note
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