Scar
Formed in mid-2001, Scar
recorded their first two demo-tracks with well-respected local producer, David
Vella (Philip Boa, Beangrowers). The end result was very encouraging - Time to
Know topped the Maltese radio charts and was given top billing on Italian radio
station RAI UNO, also being used for three months as a signature tune for one
of their programmes. Scars second track Calling Out had an even better
response, remaining on local radio charts for over 12 weeks, whilst also being
play-listed on an American radio station for over three months. Following the
success garnered by these tracks, Scar released their debut self-entitled album
in May 2003, which they launched during a surprise live performance on a
pavement in front of the biggest music store in Malta. The single released from
the album, Fences topped the charts of Maltas biggest radio stations for over
14 weeks, whilst grabbing the attention of an Italian artist who came to Malta
to record an Italian version of it to release in Italy. This was the start of
Scars reputation for their outstanding live performances, earning the band
respect and establishing them firmly in the local scene - the inclusion of the
Didjeridoo in one of their songs made audiences rather curious! Apart from
various local and some foreign TV and radio appearances, Scar have given over a
hundred live performances in the last two years, covering most of the pubs and
clubs, and enjoying a good and constant response from the crowd whilst
gathering more admirers. This led them to obtaining main slots at major
festivals on the Maltese isles, including those organised by Heineken,
Carlsberg, Lucky Strike, and Budweiser, featuring various foreign artists
including Faithless. Last May, Scar were selected from over 50 other European
bands to obtain a main slot in a festival organised in Poland, performing to
over 15,000 people! ... not bad for their first overseas performance. The music
that Scar generates has a gritty mainstream approach intertwined with catchy
choruses, giving them a versatile and original approach. Lyrics-wise, the songs
deal with various issues such as the persistent debris surrounding obsessive relationships
and the doubts that follow suit, frustration and anger created by persistent
abuse, to other positive issues like the world being beautiful enough to be
dealt with and appreciated rather than criticised ... an upbeat approach in a
world clouded by doubt, extreme consumerism, and the institutionalised,
desensitised fodder spewing out of our TVs. In January 2005, Scar signed a
distribution deal with Cargo Records (Germany) to be able to push the album
overseas and helping them to get more exposure abroad. With various award
nominations and a Best Album Production award for 2002/2003 up their sleeve,
Scar have obtained very positive feedback and reviews from the local and
foreign media. The trio offers excellent melodic guitar pop. The rock in the
Mediterranean will soon be on the rock and roll map." ... Musikmarkt
Magazine (Germany) Scars debut manages to bring together the fluid direction of
its content into a solid sound record that remains interesting and appealing
from start to finish. ... Michael Bugeja - The Malta Independent Scar's
compositions definitely hover above other foreign artists from a great height
when it comes to quality tunes. It is an accomplished album armed with 13
catchy and hummable numbers - definitely the top of the list this month, and
deservedly so." ... Woody Aki - Editor, Dansezee Magazine "Scar have
done a lot of soul searching before they released this album and have managed
to convey a brand of high-octane modern rock and give it their own slant."
... Eric Montfort - The Malta Times / Deejay - Radio 101 Maltas diminutive size
and equally small population of 400,000 limits the bands future possibilities,
even after having sold over 3,000 albums in Malta alone. The music Scar create
has an aura of confidence brimming with energy and commitment that can see them
go places much more further than their present confines. Scar have topped the
local charts and tasted foreign ones; enjoyed consistent local airplay and
savoured some foreign; performed practically everywhere in Malta, and delivered
their first overseas show in Poland; it will only be a short time before the
outside world will eventually be seduced by Scars music, and rest assured that
you will be next after listening to them!.
Members
- Konrad - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards/Piano
- David Cassar Torregiani - Guitars, Vocals
- Michael Scicluna - Bass
Reference- www.unsigned.com
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