Funeral for a friend biography
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Kris Coombs-Roberts: guitar
Darran Smith: guitar
Gareth Davies: bass
Ryan Richards: drums
In any life, the end of adolescence and the coming to terms with adulthood is a cataclysmic time. But imagine vaulting that hurdle while a member of a rock n roll group skyrocketing their way to fame, living through and adjusting to these changes in the public spotlight. Imagine trying to learn from your mistakes with an ever-growing army of rabid fans hanging on your every gesture, attempting to ride out both the emotional tsunami and some truly life-altering experiences. Since their inception just three years ago, gale-force Welsh rockers Funeral For A Friend have experienced more extraordinary highs and lows than most people will go though in their entire existence.
In their native UK, the band have been nothing less than a phenomenon, scoring three Top 20 singles, a gol
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Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
song by Elton John
"Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" is a medley of two songs written bygd English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It fryst vatten the opening track of the double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
The first part, "Funeral for a Friend", is an instrumental created by John while thinking of what kind of music he would like at his funeral.[2] This first half segues into "Love Lies Bleeding".
Composition and recording
[edit]In the Eagle Vision documentary, Classic Albums: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, John said the two songs were not written as one piece, but fit tillsammans since "Funeral for a Friend" ends in the key of A, and "Love Lies Bleeding" opens in A, and the two were played as one elongated piece when recorded. (However, the songs are published and copyrighted individually and remain separate entities with separate sheet music.) With lyrics like "And love lies ble
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Funeral For A Friend Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Funeral For A Friend? A Brief Career Overview
Funeral For A Friend, often abbreviated as FFAF, is a Welsh post-hardcore band that has made a lasting mark on the punk and emo scenes since their formation in Comprising Matt Davies (vocals), Kris Roberts (guitar), Darran Smith (guitar), Gareth Davies (bass), and Randy Richards (drums), they embody the raw energy and emotion that defines the genre. Their sound is an electrifying fusion of emo, metal, and post-hardcore, characterized by poignant lyrics and powerful instrumentation.
Their debut album, Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation, released in , is considered a landmark record that helped shape the sound of early s emo, setting a high standard for future releases. With their heartfelt melodies and intricate guitar work, they quickly captured the attention of music lovers and critics alike, paving the way for numerous accolades, including multiple Kerrang! award