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Biography of Amartia

Amartia

Biography

Click to zoom the imageThe adventure of Amartia begins in 1999.
About 2000-2001, during the composition of their first album: «Maïeutics», a complicity settles between the members of the band which brings good exchanges so much to the musical point of view than with the writing of the texts approaching of the topics like the human condition and ecology.
The recording of  «Maïeutics» finishes in 2002 and the production is entrusted to the label Thundering Records. The album is favorably accomodated as well by the public as by the specialized press.
This one enables them to play in first part of  Freak Kitchen and The gathering.
In 2003, after some scenic appearances, two members, whose female singer, leave the band.
In 2004, the group auditions several female singers but without success until the arrival of Britta: from Hambourg. Britta can at the same time sing in several languages and its voice corresponds perfectly with the music of the band.
In 2005, the recording of the second album:  «Marionette» finishes and is released in 2006 on the same label. The texts written in English, French and German want to be more personal and positive. The same year, the clavierist is replaced by Anthony Broggia from  Anachronia.
At the beginning of 2006, the band makes discover its new album with the public and the press…

Discography

In the Meantime (Démo - 1999):Click to increase the image
Maïeutics (2002):Click to increase the image
Marionette (2006):Click to increase the image

Line-up

Anthony Broggia (Claviers):Click to increase the image
Sylvain Ecrepont (Basse):Click to increase the image  
Nicolas Dubois (Batterie):Click to increase the image
Britta Herzog (Chant):Click to increase the image
Vincent Vercaigne (Guitare/Choeurs):Click to increase the image

Date of passage to TPE

On February 17, 2007:Auberge de Jeunesse de Tournai
On April 12, 2008:Foyer socioculturel d'Antoing
On April 26, 2008:at Splendid in Lille in partnership with Atom Music
On November, 15, 2008:Auberge de Jeunesse de Tournai
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