Silent (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | February 1991 |
| Founder | Gus Andriew (Gustavo Andriewiski) |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums |
Number of employees | 4 |
| Website | www |
Silent is a Brazilian arena rock ensemble originating from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Biography
The band Silent was established in February 1991 by Gus Andriew (Gustavo Andriewiski) with the intention of rapidly preparing material for live shows. He enlisted friends such as L.A. Tilly on drums, Marcoz Ferraz handling bass, and Alexandre França as lead guitarist. Within just two months, Silent was performance-ready, making their debut on April 25, 1991, at the Babilônia nightclub before an audience of approximately 900 attendees. By early 1992, they had recorded their initial demo and launched a music video for "Watching," which premiered on MTV Brazil’s “Demo MTV” and subsequently gained regular airplay. In 1993, Federico Arana took over bass and vocal duties from Marcoz Ferraz. That same year, Silent contributed tracks to the soundtrack of Rede Globo's soap opera “O Mapa da Mina.” The band also made similar soundtrack contributions in 1996 and 1997. Their 2001 album The Bright Side earned international recognition, including an 83 rating from Japan’s Burnn magazine. This year also saw Gustavo Andriewiski leave the group. Between 2002 and 2005, Silent endeavored to redefine their sound and produce new work but eventually disbanded.
Before The Comeback
Between 2006 and 2010, Gustavo, Alexandre França, and Tilly collaborated on a contemporary Brazilian rock project named Repplica, initially featuring André Bighinzolli on bass before he was succeeded by Márcio Chicralla. This project concluded in 2010.
The Comeback
In December 2010, Gustavo, Alexandre, and Tilly initiated discussions about reuniting Silent. They scheduled a rehearsal for January 2011; however, Alexandre França tragically passed away along with his family in a significant natural disaster. After a year dedicated to mourning, Gustavo and Tilly resumed efforts to revive the band. From 2012 to 2013, they concentrated on assembling a fresh lineup, re-recording early Silent tracks, and creating new compositions.
Reborn
By 2014, with Gustavo Andriewiski (guitar, vocals), Alex Cavalcanti (guitar), Douglas Boiago (bass), and Luiz “Tilly” Alexandre (drums), the group began working on their sophomore album. Their record Land Of Lightning was completed in 2015 alongside restored videos from their early career and a new single with an accompanying music video. That year they secured their first contract with Planet Music Brazil. The single "Around The Sun" was released in October 2015 followed by the full album in November. The "Around The Sun" video was later published on Vevo and the Silent Vevo YouTube channel.
Members
- Vocals, guitar: Gustavo Andriewiski
- Guitar: Alex Cavalcanti
- Bass: Roberto Souza
- Drums: Luiz "Tilly" Alexandre
Former members
- Bass: Marcos Ferraz
- Keyboards: Leandro Baliza
- Guitar: Alexandre França
- Bass: Federico Martin
- Bass: Douglas Boiago
Discography
- The Bright Side (2001)
- Land Of Lightning (2015)
- Fragmennts (2020)