Aristóteles de Ananias Jr.

Origin

Porto Alegre, RS

Also known as

Aristhoteles de Ananias Jr

Years Active

1988–1997

Genres

experimental rock, alternative rock, psychedelic rock, gaúcho rock

Instruments

guitar, vocals, bass, moroccan cavaquinho, sampler, agogô, surdo, alto sax, pandeiro, indigenous oboe, harmonica, whistle, cymbal, keyboards, capofone, violin, burp

Biography

Aristóteles de Ananias Jr. was a Brazilian alternative rock band formed in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, in 1988. Initially an experimental project by Marcelo Birck, a member of Graforréia Xilarmônica, the band took on a permanent form in 1991. Their sound was marked by a fusion of rock with elements of pop, regionalist, and classical music, resulting in an original and irreverent body of work that caught attention for its radicalism. The band's performances were theatrical, with a heavy investment in costumes and elaborate stage sets created by the musicians themselves, establishing a "theater of the absurd" with strong visual appeal. The band dissolved in 1997, but left an influential legacy in the rock scene of Rio Grande do Sul, recording their work in a demo, a CD, and music videos.

The sound of Aristóteles de Ananias Jr. challenged conventions, incorporating atonalism, noise, and polytexturing, which generated both admiration and resistance. This complex and original approach, although acclaimed by researchers and musicians, contrasted with more traditional rock. The band explored a collage of styles, demonstrating boundless creativity and the daring to propose something unique in the Brazilian music scene. Their musical aesthetic was as experimental as their visual performances.

Throughout its trajectory, the band went through various line-ups, but always maintained the leadership of Marcelo Birck. The discography includes the demo "Aristóteles de Ananias Jr" (1993) and the self-titled album from 1996, released by the independent label Grenal Records. In addition to music, the band also produced music videos and two trash films, "Projeto Espacial B" (1995) and "A Morte Veio de Marte" (1996), in collaboration with filmmaker Munir Klamt. The influence of Aristóteles de Ananias Jr. can be perceived in other bands from the Rio Grande do Sul rock scene.

Discography

• Aristóteles de Ananias Jr. (1993)