Cabine C
Encyclopedia
Cabine C were a Brazil
ian post-punk
band formed in 1986 in São Paulo City
, São Paulo
. The band primarily consisted of former Titãs
member Ciro Pessoa
(vocals and guitar), Anna Ruth (bass guitar and backing vocals), Wania Forghieri (keyboard) and former Akira S e As Garotas Que Erraram member Marinella 7 (drums and percussion).
According to Ciro Pessoa, the band has this name in order to evoke the "'C' cabin of a ship who sets sail through the world".
A major influence on the Brazilian underground post-punk
scenery, the band was characterized by its dark, almost Goth
instrumentation and Edgar Allan Poe
-influenced themes and lyrics. The band was very short-lived, however, since it would disband one year after its foundation. The only work by them was the studio album
Fósforos de Oxford
(Match
es from Oxford), released in 1986
by newly-created record label
RPM Discos, inaugurated by the homonymous band
. The album suffered extremely poor sales, what made Cabine C disband and RPM Discos close down.
Their song "Tão Perto" ("So Close") is present in the compilation of Brazilian post-punk music The Sexual Life of the Savages
, released in 2005
by British
record label Soul Jazz Records
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian post-punk
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
band formed in 1986 in São Paulo City
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
. The band primarily consisted of former Titãs
Titãs
Titãs are a rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. Their best-known line up is the one in the album Cabeça Dinossauro : Nando Reis , Branco Mello , Marcelo Fromer , Arnaldo Antunes , Tony Bellotto , Paulo Miklos , Charles Gavin and Sérgio Britto...
member Ciro Pessoa
Ciro Pessoa
Ciro Pessoa Mendes is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, journalist and poet. Formerly a member of rock band Titãs and the founder and lead vocalist of the now-defunct post-punk band Cabine C, he currently follows a solo career, releasing two albums as of yet.-Early life:Ciro Pessoa was born in São...
(vocals and guitar), Anna Ruth (bass guitar and backing vocals), Wania Forghieri (keyboard) and former Akira S e As Garotas Que Erraram member Marinella 7 (drums and percussion).
According to Ciro Pessoa, the band has this name in order to evoke the "'C' cabin of a ship who sets sail through the world".
A major influence on the Brazilian underground post-punk
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
scenery, the band was characterized by its dark, almost Goth
Goth subculture
The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify...
instrumentation and Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective...
-influenced themes and lyrics. The band was very short-lived, however, since it would disband one year after its foundation. The only work by them was the studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Fósforos de Oxford
Fósforos de Oxford
-Note:* "Tão Perto" is also present in the compilation of Brazilian post-punk music The Sexual Life of the Savages.-External links:* *...
(Match
Match
A match is a tool for starting a fire under controlled conditions. A typical modern match is made of a small wooden stick or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface...
es from Oxford), released in 1986
1986 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
by newly-created record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
RPM Discos, inaugurated by the homonymous band
RPM (Brazilian band)
RPM , is a Brazilian Pop Rock band. It was formed by singer/bassist Paulo Ricardo, keyboardist Luiz Schiavon, guitarist Fernando Deluqui and drummer Paulo Antônio "P.A." Pagni....
. The album suffered extremely poor sales, what made Cabine C disband and RPM Discos close down.
Their song "Tão Perto" ("So Close") is present in the compilation of Brazilian post-punk music The Sexual Life of the Savages
The Sexual Life Of The Savages
The Sexual Life of the Savages is a post-punk compilation album produced by Brazilian duo Tetine. It was released in 2005 by British record company Soul Jazz Records...
, released in 2005
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
by British
England
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record label Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records is a British-based record label. The label started in the 1990s, releasing compilation albums of predominantly black music, including reggae, soul, ska, Dub and jazz...
.