Eletro Fluminas

Years Active

1998–2001

Genres

rock, pop, techno, world music, música eletrônica

Instruments

keyboards, computadores, guitar, acoustic guitar, vocais

Biography

Eletro Fluminas was a Brazilian musical group formed in 1998 and active until 2001, composed of Marcio Lomiranda (keyboards, programming, and vocals), Paulo Rafael (acoustic and electric guitar), and Taryn Kern Szpilman (vocals). The trio's name alluded to the psalm "Super flumina" and Taryn's Rio de Janeiro origins, as well as being a reference to the electronic sound the group explored.

The repertoire of Eletro Fluminas blended the diverse influences of its members, encompassing genres such as blues, techno, rock, maracatu, Afro-Brazilian and Latin rhythms, and universal pop. Using keyboards, computers, guitars, and vocals, the group performed both reinterpretations of Brazilian and international music classics, such as "Sol e chuva" (Alceu Valença) and "Beware of darkness" (George Harrison), and original compositions, such as "Nightie night".

The group achieved prominence by winning the fourth elimination round of the "Escalada do Rock" contest at Rock in Rio 3. In 2001, they released their only album, titled "Eletro Fluminas", which included tracks like "Balaô", "Black dog" (Led Zeppelin), and "Sol e chuva". Eletro Fluminas' sound was marked by the fusion of electronic elements with organic instrumentation, creating an innovative sound for the time. Paulo Rafael, one of the members, was also known for his long-standing partnership with Alceu Valença and for having been a member of the band Ave Sangria.

Discography

• Eletro Fluminas (2001)
• Retrieved Files (2022)