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'''Fahrenheit 43''' is an alternative [[pop rock]] band from [[Melbourne, Australia]] led by singer-songwriter Richard James Long.
'''Fahrenheit 43''' is an alternative [[pop rock]] band from [[Melbourne, Australia]].


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 04:58, 23 February 2011

Fahrenheit 43

Fahrenheit 43 is an alternative pop rock band from Melbourne, Australia.

History

Formed in 2008, after lead singer Richard met guitarist Gemma by chance. The two began performing as an acoustic duo, and in 2009 were chosen by event organisers to showcase at the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.[1] Drummer Alwin Laysico joined the band soon after, bringing with him bass player Grant Young. In 2010, Laysico brought on board family friend, and talented young guitarist, Ian Lagumay.

Fahrenheit 43 launched their debut EP, 'The 6 Degrees EP', on October 22, 2009 at The Curtin Bandroom on Lygon Street in Melbourne.[2] Fahrenheit 43's independent release has been called 'the best EP of the year' (Dave Griffiths, Buzz Magazine), with one review heralding the band as 'one of the best pop-rock groups to surface in a long, long time'.[3]

Fahrenheit 43's first big break came in March 2010 when they were announced as the winner of the Victorian public vote in Nova Radio's national 'I Am With The Band' Competition.[4] The band won a coveted spot to play at Nova 100's 'I Am With The Band' LIVE in Melbourne show, held at The Espy's infamous Gershwin Room.[5][6] Following their Nova win, F43 was featured on Channel 31’s Pinoy Lounge program.

On August 19 2010 - World Humanitarian Day- Fahrenheit 43 released for free download, an exclusive demo of their world anthem, The Reason. The band's desire to make a difference through their music, garnered the attention and support of organisations such as World Vision & Oxfam, with the latter subsequently inviting F43 to perform The Reason at the Make Poverty History Electoral Forum in Melbourne. Half way around the world, The Reason was also making waves in North America, attracting the attention of the United Nations and the Sérgio Vieira de Mello Foundation – a foundation working alongside the UN and dedicated to current human rights issues. The foundation is named in the memory of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who was killed in the 2003 Canal Hotel bombing of UN Headquarters in Baghdad, the tragic event to which the inaugural World Humanitarian Day was dedicated in 2009. The Sérgio Vieira de Mello Foundation have since posted 'The Reason' to their international website.[7]

In September 2010, just months before a myriad of international acts would descend upon the Melbourne Showgrounds for the Soundwave festival, Fahrenheit 43 took the stage at the Royal Melbourne Show alongside internationally renowned acts Operator Please & Kisschasy.

In November 2010, Fahrenheit 43 toured the Philippines. The band played 8 headline dates, as well as 2 sold out shows with iconic American rock band, the Gin Blossoms.[8] In Manila, Fahrenheit 43 opened the show to a crowd of 18,000 at Araneta Coliseum. In Cebu, Fahrenheit 43 also shared the stage with Filipino superband Sandwich. Whilst on tour, Fahrenheit 43 made a special appearance on Music Uplate Live, ABS-CBN's popular late night music program.

Fahrenheit 43's debut album is due out in 2011.

Music style

Fahrenheit 43 have described their early music as being "acoustic college pop-rock", comparing their sound to Goo Goo Dolls and Gin Blossoms. Their influences include Dashboard Confessional, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Eat World, Mayday Parade and John Mayer.[1] Lead singer & principle songwriter, Richard James has said during an interview in November 2010, that although he used to be the sole songwriter of the group at the time that they formed, the band now writes as a team, which has resulted in the evolution of their music into a more "alternative rock pop" sound.[9]

Members

  • Richard James Long– lead vocals, guitar (2008–present)
  • Grant Young – bass, vocals (2010–present)
  • Christian (Ian) Lagumay – guitar, vocals (2010–present)
  • Gemma May Alpert – guitar, keys (2008–present)
  • Alwin 'Elmo' Laysico – [Drum|drums]] (2009–present)

Former members

  • Alfie Lagos – bass (2009–2010)

Discography

Untitled
  • The 6 Degrees EP (2009)
    1. "Angel's Lullaby" – 3:21
    2. "Rescue Me" – 4:34
    3. "The Reason" (acoustic) – 2:33
    4. "25 Down" (acoustic) – 5:29
    5. "Dreams In Motion" (interlude) – 1:56

References

  1. ^ a b "Triple J Unearthed: Fahrenheit 43". triplejunearthed.com. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Fahrenheit 43 EP Launch @ The Curtin Bandroom". liveguide.com.au. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  3. ^ "Fahrenheit 43 - The 6 Degrees EP". MediaSearch.com.au. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Fahrenheit 43 fans top choice". leaderassociatednewspapers. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  5. ^ "Fahrenheit43 LIVE at the Espy". DMG Radio Australia. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  6. ^ "Nova Fm presents the I Am With the Band LIVE in Melbourne show feat. Fahrenheit 43". liveguide.com.au. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  7. ^ "Sérgio Vieira de Mello Foundation posts The Reason on its international website August 2010". Sérgio Vieira de Mello Foundation. Retrieved 16 Aug 2010.
  8. ^ "Gin Blossoms Excited to Rock the Country". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 16 Oct 2010.
  9. ^ "Nunawading band on hot streak". Leader Newspapers. Retrieved Nov 22 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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