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Mar de Copas
Mar de Copas is a popular Peruvian rock band from Lima. The band is presently known as the best contemporary rock group from Peru since their 4th studio album in 1999: "Suna", with more local success than emblematic Peruvian groups such as "Los Belkings" and "Los Doltons". They've emerged from the South American independent music scene of the 1990s.
Mar de Copas sold over 50,000 copies of their first 5 albums in Peru, where 5,000 copies are considered a "Disco de Oro" (Best-seller music award). No other Peruvian band has done the same. They are influenced by British and Spanish songwriters from the 1960s and 1980's, including music periods from "La Nueva Ola", folk and Britpop music style. Their lyrics are rich in poetry and metaphors. Most of their songs talk about ordinary lives, passion, depression, solitude, strength and falling in love.
In 1994, El Virrey changed to Eureka Records. Felix Torrealva left the band and the new and current bassist Cesar Zamalloa took over on bass. Zamalloa played for Orgus, Cimarrones, Oblivium, and formed his own metal band called Ultramotor. Mar de Copas finished writing and editing 12 songs. The new album "Entre los Arboles" was finalized and recorded in chronologic order. By local success, "Mar de Copas" and "Entre los Arboles" were rapidly sold in CD format. The song "Pais de tus suenos" was inspired in the song "Vencidos" by Joan Manuel Serrat. Miki Gonzalez played 1st guitar on "Aqui en el borde del mar". Phoebe wrote the lyrics in "Blu Ice", and Barrios wrote "Morir un poco" attempting to duplicate his success in "Una historia mas" from the first album. The lyrics are always in discussion since Barrios sings a woman's suicide wish. After the album was finished, each member started alternate music projects that lasted until 1997.
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Fan Club "La Lista" in Lima
Fan Club "La Lista P"
Fan Club in Arequipa
Fan Club in Chiclayo
Fan Club in Cusco
Fan Club in Trujillo
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