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Farpoint
Rock / Progressive / Experimental

Soli Deo Gloria



Sumter, South Carolina
United States

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   Farpoint: General Info
Member Since2/1/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.farpointband.com
Band MembersDean Hallal - lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Kevin Jarvis - keyboards, guitars, mandolin, backing vocals

Jennifer Meeks - lead and backing vocals, flute, keys

Dave Auerbach - lead and rhythm guitar

Frank Tyson - bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals

Rick Walker - drums, backing vocals







Featured below, an excerpt from V Motion Picture Lab's CG Movie, Light Speed Dreaming, featuring the animation of David Frain and the music of Farpoint, an extended and remixed version of "Lux Universum."




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InfluencesMusical influences include but are not limited to Yes, Kansas, Rush, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Genesis, Alan Parsons Project, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Dream Theater, Peter Gabriel, Asia, Marillion, Uriah Heep, Camel, Renaissance, Mike Oldfield, Queensryche, Led Zeppelin, U2, Spock's Beard, Gentle Giant, Grey Eye Glances, Seven Nations, October Project, Nick Drake, John Denver, Rich Mullins, Steve Roach, J. S. Bach, Aaron Copeland, Holst, Handel, Beethoven, and tons of music from classical to folk to Celtic to new age to hard rock.

Other influences include a vast variety of literature, art, and life experiences dealing with love, faith, philosophy and spirituality.
Sounds LikeFarpoint has been compared to the likes of Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Marillion, and the Moody Blues, but mostly Farpoint just sounds like Farpoint.
Record LabelStarcross Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Farpoint
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. Diversity is the key to the Farpoint sound, with influences ranging from progressive, folk, and metal to Celtic, classical, new age and bluegrass. Instrumentation includes the standard rock instruments augmented by classical guitar, mandolin, flute, various types of percussion and layered vocal harmonies.

Farpoint was formed in Sumter, South Carolina, USA in early 1997 with the musical meeting of guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Jarvis and drummer Rick Walker. Joined in the fall of the same year by vocalist/flautist Dana Oxendine, the band began writing and rehearsing. The band began performing local gigs and had soon added vocalist Clark Boone and bassist/guitarist Frank Tyson to its ranks. In summer of 2001, Rick left the band to be replaced by Johnathan Rodriguez. Farpoint continued playing regularly at clubs, parties, festivals and fundraisers.

In May of 2002, Farpoint released its first full-length album, First Light, which featured cover art by the talented artist David Frain of V Motion Picture Lab. Simultaneously, Farpoint acquired a new member in guitarist Mike Avins, and they immediately began work on a second album, while playing live regularly. The second album, entitled Grace, again featuring David Frains imaginitive cover art, was released in April 2003.

Sometimes life has a way of coming full circle, and in September 2003, Johnathan Rodriguez decided to resign from the band. As it turned out, original drummer and founding member Rick Walker was not doing anything musically at the time, and in late September, 2003, Rick rejoined Farpoint.

The summer of 2004 was a busy time for Farpoint. Between recording a new cd and playing regular gigs, Farpoint was asked to contribute a song to the upcoming Mellow Records Moody Blues tribute cd entitled Higher and Higher. "New Horizons," a beautiful and moving Justin Hayward composition, was chosen and recorded. And, the third Farpoint cd, entitled From Dreaming to Dreaming, was completed and released in November, 2004.

In the last months of 2005, due to a combination of internal and external pressures, Farpoint disbanded. However, Rick and Kevin continued working on material that had been slated for the next Farpoint release and they began looking for musicians to help complete the album. By February 2006, Frank Tyson expressed interest in continuing to work on the material, and in March Farpoint was complete again with the addition of vocalist Dean Hallal and flautist/vocalist Jennifer Meeks.

A few live performances were booked for the summer of 2006, and the band enlisted the aid of the guitarist Joe Driggers for these shows. Joe's performance so impressed the band that they asked him to help record their 4th album, Cold Star Quiet Star. Joe added his talents to 5 of the album's 8 tracks.

In 2007, guitarist Sam Sanders helped Farpoint out with a few live performances, added the finishing touches to the new album on lead guitar, and ended up joining the band. Cold Star Quiet Star was released on February 19, 2008.

Sam Sanders remained with Farpoint through January of 2009, when time constraints forced his resignation. Immediately upon Sam's withdrawal, guitarist Dave Auerbach joined the Farpoint lineup. Currently writing and preliminary recording is underway for Farpoint's 5th studio album. More info will be forthcoming soon.

FARPOINT: Cold Star Quiet Star
FARPOINT: From Dreaming to Dreaming
FARPOINT: Grace
FARPOINT: First Light






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Wade, Katie, & Lynzie





Jul 19 2009 1:36 AM

What up?
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Jul 18 2009 9:30 PM

Hello Farpoint!

We are moving over to our music page: www.myspace.com/simplemistakestheband and would love you to follow us. Please come add us over there! And God Bless!
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Jul 18 2009 7:23 PM

Nothing much. Just living the domesticated life. How are you guys doing?
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Jul 18 2009 5:50 PM

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP...PEACE SOLDIER....
 

Southern girl at heart{R.I.P Mama April 10th 2009}





Jul 18 2009 3:51 PM

Wow when I listened to your music im like dang these people are really good. Its like a yanni experience but better in which I do love Yanni at that. Well if you need anything like t shirts or stickers or really anything merchandice please look us up at Southern Uniform and Screen Printing its on S Pike rd. Thanks for the friend request!!
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Jul 15 2009 2:47 PM

Aww... thanks for your comment! We thought the judges were pretty harsh & didn't really give us a chance!! We'd love to connect with your flute player-- send a message anytime! :)
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Jul 9 2009 10:49 PM

greetings back:)
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Jul 8 2009 4:34 PM

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Jul 8 2009 6:42 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
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Jul 8 2009 2:31 AM

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Jul 5 2009 1:47 AM

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Jul 1 2009 11:48 AM

Stopping by to say thanks for the add & comments!!!

Keep Rocking!!!
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Jun 30 2009 12:05 PM

Welcome to the court of the TriMatch-King! Cheers!!!
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Jun 29 2009 10:42 PM

Thanks for the request... I am enjoying the tunes and your band!

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Jun 29 2009 7:08 PM

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Jun 29 2009 12:02 PM


Escucha nuestra música y déjanos un comentario si te gustó!

Take a listen to our music and leave us a comment if you like it!
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Jun 28 2009 12:59 AM

Cheers from MW!

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Jun 27 2009 7:43 PM

The time is here!  Our second single 'Beautiful Illusion' will be released on July 1st!  Make sure to get it, you won't want to miss out.  Also, don't forget to sign up for our mailing list so we can keep you updated on all the news and releases!
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Jun 26 2009 11:23 PM

not from there, no.....but a founding member liked the sound of it
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