Far-Less began in the summer of 2001 in Marion, Virginia. The original lineup included vocalist Jordan Powers, bassist Joseph Powers, drummer Ray Felts and guitarist Jacob Murray. The quartet quickly wrote and recorded the Emerge EP, playing a handful of local shows before the exit of Murray near the end of the year, a change which prompted Jordan’s shift to guitar and the inclusion of Brandon Welch as lead vocalist. The band's name originated in a friend's last name, with an added hyphen. This lineup was stable for the following year, in which the band released the Apossibility EP and recorded their full-length debut Broken Hearts Unite for the Raleigh, North Carolina-based indie label Silent Uproar Records. Regional tours continued as the band started to garner more attention with Broken Hearts Unite, and eventually Mark Karsten was added as second guitarist.
In 2003 Far-Less started to earn the attention of larger record companies, and in 2004 was invited to perform in a showcase for Seattle’s Tooth and Nail Records. This performance ultimately led the band to sign on to the label’s roster, and the Turn to the Bright EP followed later that year. Following a long period of touring the band returned to the studio to record a second full-length album, Everyone Is Out to Get Us. The record received many positive reviews, as well as a notable 4/5 rating in Alternative Press. More touring ensued, and in 2006 the band parted ways with drummer Ray Felts.
North Carolina native Todd Turner immediately took over the reins as the Far-Less drummer, and with the shifting dynamic of the band came a renewed creative energy, which ultimately culminated in the group’s third album A Toast to Bad Taste. In the middle of the recording process the group decided a full-time keyboardist would be beneficial, and added Elizabeth “Bitsy” Pina to its ranks. Touring in the United States and Canada followed, with the record being released in 2007—again to critical acclaim, but with low record sales. Bassist Joseph Powers left the band to return to school, leaving a huge gap which was opened even more when Karsten and Turner followed in his footsteps.
2008 proved to be a strenuous year for Far-Less, yet the band pushed on with the aid of long-time friends (now current members) Brandon Hackler on guitar and Tyler Hill on drums. A national tour in the spring of 2008 resulted in the loss of Pina, but the band managed to finish the tour dates with help from Mike Schey (of The Format and The Honorary Title), Josh King (of House of Fools) and Robert Smith (of MAE and Tokyo). After a brief hiatus the band filled the empty bass slot with Brian Freeman, moved to Radford, Virginia and continued the writing process. The forthcoming Headache EP is the result, and was due to be released digitally by Tooth & Nail Records in the summer of 2009, but for unknown reasons the EP has yet to come out.
Far-Less played their final show on August 14, 2009 at the Greene Street Club in Greensboro, NC. The band ended its career with a twenty song set including songs from all past albums and EPs. The band had many special guests at the show, including Josh King of House of Fools, and they were able to reassemble many of the past members to create a Far-Less "super group" with performances by Ray Felts, Joseph Powers, Todd Turner, and Mark Karsten, along with the final line-up of the band (Brandon Welch, Jordan Powers, Brandon Hackler, Tyler Joel Hill, and Brian Freeman).
Final line-up:
Brandon Welch - Lead vocals
Jordan Powers - Guitar, vocals
Brandon Hackler - Guitar
Brian Freeman - Bass
Tyler Hill - Drums
Former members:
Mark Karsten - Guitar, vocals (2003-2008)
Todd Turner - drums (2006–2008)
Elizabeth "Bitsy" Pina - keyboard (2007–2008)
Joseph "Joep" Powers - Bass (2001-2007)
Ray Felts - Drums, vocals (2001-2006)
Jacob R. Murray - guitar (2001–2002)
Discography:
Recorded 2008 - Headache (EP) (Never officially released) - soundcloud.com/saintdopeium/sets/far-less-headache-ep-unreleased
2007 - A Toast To Bad Taste (Tooth & Nail Records)
2006 - Everyone Is Out To Get Us (Tooth & Nail Records)
2004 - Turn To The Bright (EP) (Tooth & Nail Records)
2003 - Broken Hearts Unite (Silent Uproar Records)
2002 - Apossibility (EP) (Self-released)
2001 - Emerge (EP) (Self-released)
Broken Hearts Unite
Far-Less Lyrics
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From a want of feeling
Do you take time for the ones you love?
Breaking
Haunting you was killing me
But darling you are just too much for me
She says I don't want to leave you
And i'll plead my case to heaven
As the tears run down my face
This is the place
This is the place where the broken hearts unite
This is the time
This is the time when I am standing by your
Side! side! side!
Decide
Directions we are moving
I think that we need our souls aligned
Inside
I am the fire inside of your heart
I think of you and I can't breathe or move
Not bad when you can't believe what
You see when the angels sing
With yourself should never disagree
You are what love is supposed to be
This is the place
This is the place where the broken hearts unite
This is the time
This is the time when I am standing by you
Love!
We need love!
We want love!
We need love!
This is the place
This is the place where the broken hearts unite
This is the time
This is the time when I am standing by your side
This is the place
This is the place where the broken hearts unite
Where the broken hearts unite
The lyrics of Far-Less's song Broken Hearts Unite describe a tumultuous relationship that is plagued by both love and pain. The singer mentions suffering from a lack of feeling and urges the listener to take time for the ones they love. Additionally, the haunting nature of the person they are in love with is killing them, but they cannot seem to let go. The pain of their lover leaving is described as they plead their case to heaven with tears running down their face.
However, the chorus of the song is where the true message of the song comes through. The singer believes that the place where broken hearts unite is where they ultimately find solace. The singer asks their loved one to decide which direction they will go and hopes that their souls will align. The singer is the fire inside their partner's heart but cannot breathe or move when they think of them.
In the end, the singer urges the listener to embrace love and to recognize that it is what we are supposed to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Suffer
Experiencing difficulty or pain
From a want of feeling
Due to a lack of emotion or empathy
Do you take time for the ones you love?
Do you prioritize spending time with those closest to you?
Breaking
Causing harm or damage
Haunting you was killing me
The impact of my presence was causing me pain as well
But darling you are just too much for me
Despite my love for you, I cannot handle the intensity of our relationship
She says I don't want to leave you
She claims to want to stay together
But she does it anyway
Despite her words, she ends the relationship
And I'll plead my case to heaven
I will appeal to a higher power for assistance or understanding
As the tears run down my face
Expressing emotional pain through crying
This is the place
Referring to a physical or emotional location
This is the place where the broken hearts unite
A space where individuals who are emotionally wounded can connect with one another
This is the time
Referring to a specific moment or period
This is the time when I am standing by your side! side! side!
Emphasizing the importance of being present and supportive
Decide
Making a choice or reaching a conclusion
Directions we are moving
The path we are taking or the progress we are making
I think that we need our souls aligned
Suggesting that spiritual connection is necessary for a successful relationship
Inside
Referring to internal thoughts or feelings
I am the fire inside of your heart
Asserting that the individual is the source of intense emotions
I think of you and I can't breathe or move
The presence of the person is overwhelming to the point of disrupting physical functions
Not bad when you can't believe what
Suggesting that an unexpected or improbable outcome can still be positive
You see when the angels sing
Alluding to a moment of divine intervention or inspiration
With yourself should never disagree
Encouraging self-love and self-acceptance
You are what love is supposed to be
Asserting that the individual embodies qualities that are ideal for a healthy, loving relationship
Love!
A passionate call for affection or connection
We need love!
Emphasizing the universal need for connectedness and positive relationships
We want love!
Expressing a desire for emotional connection and fulfillment
Where the broken hearts unite
Reiterating the idea that individuals who have experienced emotional pain can find solace and understanding in one another
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.