The Adam Farouk Orchestra (“AFO”) is a live-performance musical initiative established by Adam Farouk, made up of a rotating roster of preeminent musicians and musical professionals based around the Greater Boston area. Its primary repertoire is original music composed by Farouk, though select cover versions, specifically those associated with BlueDorian-related projects, are also performed from time to time.
The idea for such an ensemble was developed gradually over the better part of a decade, but was only recently formalized with the adoption of the designation “orchestra” to reflect both the revolving nature of the group’s membership as well its focus on development and stylistic exploration.
Configurational experimentation has been a highlight of the ensemble, which started its revival in 2013 as a five-piece keyboard-based pop ensemble, before pairing itself down to what the band now reflexively refers to as its “string-quartet” phase, characterized by an increased emphasis on the intermingling of guitar textures, and the strategic abandoning of the drum set as the source of rhythmic cohesion. In 2016, the AFO emerged from this period, returning to the more full sound of a traditional rock band. In 2017, appearing at TeamPeh Enterprises' inaugural "TPE Expo," AFO's cabaret roots resurfaced to give life to a repertoire of theatrical and thematic numbers showcasing some of BlueDorian's current lineup of projects.
After a brief hiatus, following director Adam Farouk's medical leaves-of-absence during 2018 and early 2019, the AFO reassembles this fall with renewed zeal and focus. The AFO organization is a BlueDorian project; for the latest information on its activities, sign up here (BlueDorian website) to receive the BlueDorian newsletter.
We are committed to creating true enlivened art: art that inspires, and that participates in positive change. We look to bring integrity, quality, awesomeness, rockin'-rollicking hip-humming soulful groove, and light and life, to the music we generate and to the sonic sphere we participate in.
We wish you the very warmest--that 2019 has brought good health, and peace and light, into your lives. And may the coming tides of 2020 continue to inspire you and enrich your life. And if, through our music, we should contribute to that process in some way, we would consider it our great privilege. As always, we look forward to seeing you at one of our performances, that we might delight in sharing with you a high-impact live experience filled with both energizing performance and affirming, connective, and inspiring music.
The idea for such an ensemble was developed gradually over the better part of a decade, but was only recently formalized with the adoption of the designation “orchestra” to reflect both the revolving nature of the group’s membership as well its focus on development and stylistic exploration.
Configurational experimentation has been a highlight of the ensemble, which started its revival in 2013 as a five-piece keyboard-based pop ensemble, before pairing itself down to what the band now reflexively refers to as its “string-quartet” phase, characterized by an increased emphasis on the intermingling of guitar textures, and the strategic abandoning of the drum set as the source of rhythmic cohesion. In 2016, the AFO emerged from this period, returning to the more full sound of a traditional rock band. In 2017, appearing at TeamPeh Enterprises' inaugural "TPE Expo," AFO's cabaret roots resurfaced to give life to a repertoire of theatrical and thematic numbers showcasing some of BlueDorian's current lineup of projects.
After a brief hiatus, following director Adam Farouk's medical leaves-of-absence during 2018 and early 2019, the AFO reassembles this fall with renewed zeal and focus. The AFO organization is a BlueDorian project; for the latest information on its activities, sign up here (BlueDorian website) to receive the BlueDorian newsletter.
We are committed to creating true enlivened art: art that inspires, and that participates in positive change. We look to bring integrity, quality, awesomeness, rockin'-rollicking hip-humming soulful groove, and light and life, to the music we generate and to the sonic sphere we participate in.
We wish you the very warmest--that 2019 has brought good health, and peace and light, into your lives. And may the coming tides of 2020 continue to inspire you and enrich your life. And if, through our music, we should contribute to that process in some way, we would consider it our great privilege. As always, we look forward to seeing you at one of our performances, that we might delight in sharing with you a high-impact live experience filled with both energizing performance and affirming, connective, and inspiring music.
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Artistic Director
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General Manager
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Assistant Manager; Technical & Creative Consultant
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The Adam Farouk Orchestra (“AFO”) is a live-performance musical initiative established by Adam Farouk, made up of a rotating roster of preeminent musicians and musical professionals based around the Greater Boston area.
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