Azul 29
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 in São Paulo, Brazil |
| Founder | Eduardo Amarante, Thomas Bielefeld |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music recordings (singles, EPs) |
Azul 29 (translated as Blue 29 in English) was a Brazilian new wave ensemble created in 1982 by ex-members of the synthpop group Agentss. Their most notable track is the 1984 single "Videogame".
History
The band Azul 29 originated in São Paulo in April 1982, founded by Eduardo Amarante, guitarist from Agentss, alongside Thomas Bielefeld. Their debut recording was the track "Ciências Sensuais". Following the dissolution of Agentss in 1983, Malcolm Oakley and Thomas "Miko" Susemihl, both former Agentss members, became part of Azul 29. That same year, they issued a self-titled EP under WEA (currently Warner Music Group), which included songs like "Metrópole" and "Olhar".
In 1984, they released another self-titled EP through WEA, featuring "Videogame" and "O Teu Nome em Neon". This project showcased a stronger emphasis on electronic sounds. The song "Videogame" gained significant popularity after being included in the soundtrack of the well-known 1984 motion picture Bete Balanço, directed by Lael Rodrigues.
Despite their achievements, Azul 29 ceased activity in 1985. Subsequently, Oakley and Amarante joined the New Romantic-influenced post-punk band Zero.
Thomas Bielefeld passed away on August 18, 2016, in his hometown Pindamonhangaba due to heart and respiratory complications.
Line-up
- Thomas Bielefeld – lead vocals, keyboards (1982–1985; deceased 2016)
- Eduardo Amarante – guitar, keyboards (1982–1985)
- Thomas "Miko" Susemihl – bass guitar (1983–1985)
- Malcolm Oakley – drums (1983–1985)
Singles
- 1982: "Ciências Sensuais"
Extended plays
- 1983: Azul 29
- 1984: Azul 29
Compilations
- 2005: Não Wave – included the track "Ciências Sensuais"