Far-Less was a five-piece post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Marion, … Read Full Bio ↴Far-Less was a five-piece post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Marion, Virginia, United States, with members from Marion and other surrounding areas, including Pulaski and Blacksburg. They were signed to Tooth & Nail Records and Silent Uproar Records.

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)

Georgia
Far-Less Lyrics

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I'm inconcistant
I'm inconciderate
I'm preying on the unstable
They're gonna fix us with cable televisions
They're full of cruel intentions
And they're coming to get us

Among the ashes of these tragedies

Sit in comfort and good company
I'm just waiting for the thief to come for me

My brothers suffer from regret
But don't forget who holds your hands

Among the ashes of these tragedies
I sit in comfort and good company
I'm just waiting for the thief to come for me

I'm exhausted
You curse your children
I can't believe it's coming down to this
No
I'll sing it out loud
I'll scream it out loud for all to face

This is a song for the gifted
The young
Hopeful
This is a song for the end of it
Beyond hopeful

Among the ashes of these tragedies
I sit in comfort and good company
I'm just waiting for the thief to come for me

How do you feel about unity?
How do you feel about you and me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Far-Less's song "Georgia" are quite introspective and paint a picture of a person who is struggling with their own inconsistencies and inconsiderate behavior. They feel like they are preying on those who are unstable and that the world around them is full of cruel intentions. They see a future in which we will all be fixed with cable televisions and this will be used to control us. Despite all of this, the singer seems to be comfortable among the ashes of these tragedies and is waiting for the thief to come for them.

The song also touches on the idea of regret and the importance of holding onto those who are close to us. The singer acknowledges that their brothers suffer from regret, but reminds them not to forget who holds their hands. Finally, the song shifts towards a more hopeful tone with a call for unity and a question about how we feel about ourselves and others.

Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the contradictions and uncertainties of life, as well as a plea for connections and community in a world that feels overwhelming and uncertain.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm inconcistant
I lack consistency, I am unreliable

I'm inconciderate
I lack consideration for others

I'm preying on the unstable
I am taking advantage of those who are emotionally vulnerable

They're gonna fix us with cable televisions
They will distract us with entertainment instead of addressing the real issues

They're full of cruel intentions
They have malicious motives

And they're coming to get us
They are attempting to control us

Among the ashes of these tragedies
After experiencing many terrible events

Sit in comfort and good company
Find solace in the support of others

I'm just waiting for the thief to come for me
I am waiting for something bad to happen to me

My brothers suffer from regret
My peers are tormented by past mistakes

But don't forget who holds your hands
Remember who is there to support you