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Fernando Farías (born May 08th 1982 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is the creator, producer and guitarist of the Mexican power metal band Starmaker.

Career
Farías began studying music and playing acoustic guitar at age 11. He studied by his own. Inspired by various artists, mainly John Petrucci, Kiko Loureiro, Steve Vai, Janni Limatanien, Timmo Tolki. He moved to the electric guitar at 14. At 24, he helped co-found Mexican power metal band Sky Wanderer. in 2017 he splits from Sky Wanderer to form the Mexican Power Metal Band Starmaker with Eduardo Alapisco (vocals and bass), Manuel Mava (guitar), Khristian del Toro (drums) and Paulina Siordia (vocals). www.starmaker.com.mx

In addition to his rock/metal achievements, Farías has also composed preludes and studies for classical guitars and orchestra.

Musical Style
Fernando is known for his technical skill on the guitar, frequently incorporating such techniques as two handed tapping, sweep picking (full swept arpeggios), alternate picking, artificial & natural harmonics and combining legato & staccato in the same run or phrase. He is well known for his harmonic voicings and counterpoint composition.

Personal Life
Farías speaks English some French, Russian, and Italian in addition to his native Spanish.

He is an art lover; painting, sculpting, music, literature. He is an instructor of Krav Maga.

Discography
The Tlax Jam

Livin' Dreams (2003) The Divine Comedy (2003) Who's There? (2003)

Sky Wanderer

Standing at the Gates (2016) Sky Wanderer (2017)

Starmaker

Immortal (2018) Starmaker Plays Dream Theater (2018)