Faraquet :: the Missing Piece
It’s impossible for me to pick one favorite Faraquet song to write about. It took me days to settle on this one and I did so simply because it’s the one tune I put on every single mix I ever give to anyone. That doesn’t necessarily make it my favorite per se, but the Missing Piece is a song that I think should be in everyone’s life. If for anything, then to introduce them to Faraquet’s incredible music.
I first heard this band after they split up in 2001, so I have always bemoaned my misfortune at missing their live shows. But this is a funny world. Grace and Fate are lovers and sometimes they rendezvous in the form of a reunion show at the Black Cat! Guess where I’m going to be on September 18th? I’ll be the one with the big toothy grin on his face.
In their way too short time together as a trio they put out one full-length, The View From This Tower, a couple of singles and a split 7”. Dischord just released an Anthology of re-mixed/mastered versions of previously released and out-of-print songs. The guitarist, Devin Ocampo, and drummer, Chad Molter, went on to form Medications, which is another totally freaking awesome band that everyone should go listen to.* Go…now!
* In the interests of full disclosure and blatant gloating Devin Ocampo produced and performed on my band’s new EP.
the Missing Piece (4.9MB MP3)
Faraquet (label site, fan video)
Domenico said on tuesday, september 16th, 2008
dave said on wednesday, september 17th, 2008
i have never heard this band. And yes…this is a great introduction. Thanks dude.
vj said on wednesday, september 17th, 2008
you’re very welcome!
hiram said on wednesday, september 17th, 2008
i’m gonna echo dave, so imagine that.
joshua said on friday, september 19th, 2008
VJ, how was the show!?
vj said on friday, september 19th, 2008
In-f*cking-credible!!!! Some dude was recording the whole thing so hopefully it’ll wind up on the one of the internets soon enuf!
mjane said on friday, september 26th, 2008
haha, that fan video is pretty sweet.
takes me back to the VJ-ANA in Chicago era.. *sigh*