Far Out Corporation
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | November 1997 |
| Founder | Grant McLennan |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Key people | Grant McLennan, Ross MacLennan, Adele Pickvance, Ian Haug |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Far Out Corporation was a rock ensemble originating from Brisbane, Queensland, established in November 1997. It was fronted by vocalist and guitarist Grant McLennan, formerly of The Go-Betweens.[1][2] The group’s members comprised drummer Ross MacLennan (previously with Turtlebox), bassist Adele Pickvance (who played with the Davey Graney Band), and guitarist Ian Haug from Powderfinger.[1][2] Serving mainly as a side venture during breaks from their primary bands,[3] the band's moniker alludes to the rock supergroup, Far Corporation.
The project began in late 1997 as an ambient music contribution for the Occiput Hammerings arts initiative at Brisbane's Metro Arts Theatre. Originally conceived as a one-time conceptual art ensemble with pop elements,[2] Far Out Corporation transitioned into an active performing band. They toured locally across Brisbane and released their only album, FOC, in October 1998. The record, co-produced by Tim Whitten and the band,[1] blended catchy pop melodies with intellectual influences reminiscent of Underground Lovers and New Order.[2] The album included the single "Don't Blame the Beam".[2] After The Go-Betweens reassembled in 1999, McLennan brought Pickvance into that group, which resulted in Far Out Corporation dissolving by 2000.[1][2] Grant McLennan died on 6 May 2006.
Related projects
- During Powderfinger’s hiatus in 2005, Ian Haug joined forces again with drummer Ross MacLennan to create The Predators, alongside Powderfinger’s bassist John Collins and ex-Powderfinger drummer Steven Bishop, who took on vocal duties.
- As a homage to McLennan, Triple J assembled a compilation featuring various Australian musicians, including Ian Haug, performing his songs. This tribute was recorded in late 2006 and released in June 2007.
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| FOC |
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References
- General
- Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
- Specific
External links
- Far Out Corp. Home - Fansite