Farinha Master (1957–2002, real name ''Carlos Cordeiro'') was a Portuguese experimental musician and performer. Most notably was the mentor of Ocaso Épico in 1981, a project that incorporated

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, industrial music,

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and

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in a hallucinated, sarcastic style. Their lyrics are often absurd showing a reminiscence of

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. Although they won an important music contest and were appreciated by the public and the musical press their discography is scarce and belated. Farinha Master formed and fronted other projects such as Angra do Budismo, Zao Ten and Gamma Ray Blast. Interested in oriental philosophy and music (himself a Yoga practicer) his compositions also reflect this.

Discography

*''Muito Obrigado'' (LP, Dansa do Som, 1988) *''Desperdícios'' (Demo Tape, Tragic Figures, 1989)

Compilations

*''Ao Vivo No Rock Rendez-Vous'' (1984) - Intro *''Insurrectos'' (1990) - Uma Bica e um Neubauten *''Feedback'' (1990) - Entre Barreiras / D. Suzete *''Corrosão Cerebral'' (1992) - M. Obx

References

External links

Ocaso Épico Myspace playlist
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Epico, Ocaso Portuguese musicians Portuguese male musicians 2002 deaths 1957 births 20th-century Portuguese male musicians