Frank Farian, the mastermind producer responsible for the groups Milli Vanilli, Boney M., La Bouche, and more, has died. He was 82 years old.
Over the course of his six-decade career, Farian saw considerable success as a songwriter and producer, but his time as the mastermind behind Milli Vanilli — and their infamous lip-syncing controversy — is likely what most remember him for. Farian first met the group’s frontmen, Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, in Frankfurt, and signed a contract with them in January 1988, locking them into a deal.
Then, dissatisfied with the quality of the group’s vocal performances, Farian employed session vocalists — including Charles Shaw, John Davis, Brad Howell, and others — to provide the lead vocal parts for the duo’s recordings, leading to an arrangement where Pilatus and Morvan, against their desires, lip-synced the parts that they claimed to be singing themselves.
Upon the release of Milli Vanilli’s biggest hit,...
Over the course of his six-decade career, Farian saw considerable success as a songwriter and producer, but his time as the mastermind behind Milli Vanilli — and their infamous lip-syncing controversy — is likely what most remember him for. Farian first met the group’s frontmen, Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, in Frankfurt, and signed a contract with them in January 1988, locking them into a deal.
Then, dissatisfied with the quality of the group’s vocal performances, Farian employed session vocalists — including Charles Shaw, John Davis, Brad Howell, and others — to provide the lead vocal parts for the duo’s recordings, leading to an arrangement where Pilatus and Morvan, against their desires, lip-synced the parts that they claimed to be singing themselves.
Upon the release of Milli Vanilli’s biggest hit,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Frank Farian — the founder of groups Boney M. and Milli Vanilli — has died at the age of 82. The German producer’s agency released a statement Tuesday confirming that Farian had died peacefully at his home in Miami.
Although his cause of death was not immediately revealed, Farian said that he had gone through heart valve replacement surgery in 2022. He told the magazine Bild at the time that the surgery saved his life.
Farian founded R&b pop duo Milli Vanilli — comprised of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus — in the late 1980s.
Although his cause of death was not immediately revealed, Farian said that he had gone through heart valve replacement surgery in 2022. He told the magazine Bild at the time that the surgery saved his life.
Farian founded R&b pop duo Milli Vanilli — comprised of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus — in the late 1980s.
- 1/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Aashiq Abu, the acclaimed Malayalam film director, producer and actor, is all set to make his debut in the web series format. According to reliable sources, Abu is currently working on a script for a web series that will be streamed on a popular Ott platform. The details of the cast, crew and genre of the web series are yet to be revealed, but it is expected to be a fresh and innovative project from the director who has given us films like Daddy Cool, Salt N’ Pepper, Naradhan, Neelavelicham, 22 Female Kottayam, Mayaanadhi and Virus.
Aashiq Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, who have penned some of his most successful films. He is also the founder of Opm, a media production house that has produced and distributed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Halal Love Story and Aarkkariyam. Abu has also done several ad...
Aashiq Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, who have penned some of his most successful films. He is also the founder of Opm, a media production house that has produced and distributed films like Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Halal Love Story and Aarkkariyam. Abu has also done several ad...
- 9/11/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Ever thought that your dad could be seeking help from a gang lord? A resounding no is an answer. While we?ve got our daddy dearest to resolve our issues, but who do they go to when they face an issue? The answer is the one and only ???Daddy Cool?. At a time when people are becoming more and more materialistic, we see parents not receiving enough attention from their kids being a common phenomenon. Since Father?s Day is just around the corner,?Girliyapa, from the house of The Viral Fever (Tvf),?has come up with this hilarious sketch called Daddy Cool.
The sketch is an amusing story of a group of dads being tired of their kids lacking emotional attachment and them taking the issue to Daddy Cool, who in trademark fashion makes them an offer they cannot refuse. The sketch perfectly captures the day to day issues...
The sketch is an amusing story of a group of dads being tired of their kids lacking emotional attachment and them taking the issue to Daddy Cool, who in trademark fashion makes them an offer they cannot refuse. The sketch perfectly captures the day to day issues...
- 6/14/2019
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe ace director said the film was like poetry.Digital NativeDirected by Aashiq Abu, Mayaanadhi is getting all the attention it deserves. It is not just the movie buffs who are raving about it but even film personalities are praising the director for the effort. The latest to join this bandwagon happens to be the National Award winning director Priyadarshan. The director had released a video in which it is clearly evident how much he liked Mayaanadhi. Priyadarshan had said that it was more like a poem rather than a movie. Directed by Aashiq Abu, the film stars Tovino Thomas and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles. Apart from wielding the megaphone for Mayaanadhi, Aashiq Abu had also co-produced it along with Santhosh T Kuruvilla under the banner Dream Mill Cinemas and Entertainments and Moonshot Entertainment. The film has been written by Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair jointly. Rex Vijayan had composed music for this flick while Jayesh Mohan wielded the camera and Saju Sreedharan edited it. Mayaanadhi is about the love between a criminal on the run and an aspiring actor. Harish Uthaman, Ilavarasu, Leona Loshoy, Aparna Balamurali, Soubon Shahir, Basil Joseph and others are part of the star cast. Aashiq Abu made his debut with Daddy Cool in 2009 and has directed hit movies like Salt N Pepper, 22 Female Kottayam, a segment in Anchu Sundarikal, Gangster and Rani Padmini. Apart from producing and directing movies, he has also acted in a few films including Annayum Rasoolum and Paravaa. ...
- 12/27/2017
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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