Farinha Masterwas a Portuguese experimental musician and performer. Most notably was the mentor of Ocaso Épico in 1981, a project that incorporated synth-pop, electronica

Electronica

Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...

, industrial music

Industrial music

Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...

, minimalism

Minimalism

Minimalism describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is set out to expose the essence, essentials or identity of a subject through eliminating all non-essential forms, features or concepts...

 and Portuguese folk music in a hallucinated, sarcastic style. Their lyrics are often absurd showing a reminiscence of Dadaism. 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

External links

• Ocaso Épico Myspace playlist
• Farinha Master rehearsal