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Study Guide: Alaska in Winter: Band Profile and Discography

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Alaska in Winter: Band Profile and Discography Study Guide

Origins and Identity

The musical project Alaska in Winter originated from the state of Alaska.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source material indicates that Alaska in Winter originated from Albuquerque, New Mexico, not the state of Alaska.

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Brandon Bethancourt is identified as the principal creative architect of the musical project Alaska in Winter.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source material explicitly designates Brandon Bethancourt as the frontman and the primary creative force behind Alaska in Winter.

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The band name 'Alaska in Winter' was inspired by Brandon Bethancourt's experience residing in Alaska during the winter season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The nomenclature 'Alaska in Winter' derives from Brandon Bethancourt's personal experience of spending a winter season in Alaska, which served as inspiration for the project.

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What is the designation of the American electronic band discussed in the source material?

Answer: Alaska in Winter

Explanation: The American electronic band discussed in the source material is named Alaska in Winter.

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From which U.S. city and state did the musical project Alaska in Winter originate?

Answer: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explanation: Alaska in Winter originated from Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States.

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Who served as the frontman and primary creative force behind Alaska in Winter?

Answer: Brandon Bethancourt

Explanation: Brandon Bethancourt was the frontman and the primary creative force behind the electronic music project Alaska in Winter.

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What inspired the band name 'Alaska in Winter'?

Answer: Brandon Bethancourt's experience spending a winter in a remote Alaskan cabin making music

Explanation: The band name 'Alaska in Winter' was inspired by Brandon Bethancourt's experience spending a winter in a remote Alaskan cabin, where he created music.

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Musical Landscape

Alaska in Winter was primarily associated with the rock music genre.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source material classifies Alaska in Winter primarily within the electronic music genre, not rock music.

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What is the primary musical genre associated with Alaska in Winter?

Answer: Electronic music

Explanation: Alaska in Winter is primarily associated with the electronic music genre.

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Discography and Chronology

The musical project Alaska in Winter was active between the years 2005 and 2011.

Answer: True

Explanation: The provided information indicates that Alaska in Winter was active as a musical project during the period spanning from 2005 to 2011.

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Alaska in Winter's debut album was titled 'Holiday'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The debut album by Alaska in Winter was titled 'Dance Party in the Balkans,' not 'Holiday'.

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The album 'Holiday' was released on November 17, 2008.

Answer: True

Explanation: The release date for the album 'Holiday' is documented as November 17, 2008.

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The third and most recent album mentioned, 'Space Eagle', was released in a limited run of 100 vinyl records.

Answer: False

Explanation: The album 'Space Eagle (the motion picture soundtrack)' was released in a limited run of 100 cassette tapes, not vinyl records.

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The EP titled 'B-Sides and Other Missed Opportunities EP' was released in October 2010.

Answer: False

Explanation: The EP titled 'B-Sides and Other Missed Opportunities EP' was released on February 15, 2011, not in October 2010.

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The initial 2005 release by Alaska in Winter, titled 'Ivan Fyodorovich is Not a Real Person', was officially distributed and widely available.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2005 release 'Ivan Fyodorovich is Not a Real Person' was self-released by Alaska in Winter and remained officially unreleased and not widely distributed.

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The European release of 'Dance Party in the Balkans' preceded the U.S. release.

Answer: True

Explanation: The European edition of 'Dance Party in the Balkans' was issued in July 2007, prior to the U.S. release in March 2008.

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The 'Remixes' release in October 2008 was a 7-inch vinyl single.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'Remixes' release from October 2008 was a 12-inch vinyl, not a 7-inch single.

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The band's final listed release was the 'Suicide Prevention Hotline' EP in 2011.

Answer: False

Explanation: The final listed release for Alaska in Winter in 2011 was 'December Compositions,' not the 'Suicide Prevention Hotline' EP.

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The EP 'Suicide Prevention Hotline' was released in 2011.

Answer: True

Explanation: The EP titled 'Suicide Prevention Hotline' was indeed released in 2011.

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The flexi disc released in November 2011 was titled 'Memorex Floppy Disk 7" Vinyl EP'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The flexi disc released in November 2011 was titled 'Airwolfe Flexi Disc,' not 'Memorex Floppy Disk 7" Vinyl EP'.

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During which years was Alaska in Winter active as a musical project?

Answer: 2005-2011

Explanation: Alaska in Winter was active as a musical project from 2005 to 2011.

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What was the title of Alaska in Winter's debut album?

Answer: Dance Party in the Balkans

Explanation: The title of Alaska in Winter's debut album was 'Dance Party in the Balkans'.

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When was the album 'Holiday' released?

Answer: November 17, 2008

Explanation: The album 'Holiday' was released on November 17, 2008.

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What was unique about the release of 'Space Eagle (the motion picture soundtrack)'?

Answer: Only 100 copies were printed, distributed as cassette tapes.

Explanation: The release of 'Space Eagle (the motion picture soundtrack)' was unique in that only 100 copies were produced, and these were distributed as cassette tapes.

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What was the status of the 2005 release titled 'Ivan Fyodorovich is Not a Real Person'?

Answer: It was self-released but remained unreleased.

Explanation: The 2005 release 'Ivan Fyodorovich is Not a Real Person' was self-released by Alaska in Winter and remained officially unreleased.

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When was the European version of 'Dance Party in the Balkans' released?

Answer: July 2007

Explanation: The European version of 'Dance Party in the Balkans' was released in July 2007.

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What was the title of the second EP released by Alaska in Winter in 2011?

Answer: Suicide Prevention Hotline

Explanation: The second EP released by Alaska in Winter in 2011 was titled 'Suicide Prevention Hotline'.

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What format was the release titled 'Memorex Floppy Disk 7" Vinyl EP'?

Answer: A 7" vinyl EP

Explanation: The release titled 'Memorex Floppy Disk 7" Vinyl EP' was a 7-inch vinyl EP.

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What was the final listed release for Alaska in Winter in December 2011?

Answer: December Compositions

Explanation: The final listed release for Alaska in Winter in December 2011 was titled 'December Compositions'.

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What was the title of the EP announced in October 2010?

Answer: B-Sides and Other Missed Opportunities EP

Explanation: The EP announced in October 2010 was titled 'B-Sides and Other Missed Opportunities EP'.

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Collaborative Network

Zach Condon, the founder of Beirut, was a founding member of Alaska in Winter.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Zach Condon collaborated with Alaska in Winter, he is identified as the founder of Beirut and not a founding member of Alaska in Winter.

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Alaska in Winter released a split vinyl titled 'Close Your Eyes- We Are Blind' in collaboration with Zach Condon.

Answer: False

Explanation: The split vinyl 'Close Your Eyes- We Are Blind' was a collaboration between Alaska in Winter and the artist Marianne Dissard, not Zach Condon.

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Which musician, later known for founding Beirut, collaborated with Alaska in Winter on their debut album?

Answer: Zach Condon

Explanation: Zach Condon, who subsequently founded the band Beirut, collaborated with Alaska in Winter on their debut album.

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Which artist collaborated with Alaska in Winter on the split vinyl 'Close Your Eyes- We Are Blind'?

Answer: Marianne Dissard

Explanation: Alaska in Winter collaborated with Marianne Dissard on the split vinyl release titled 'Close Your Eyes- We Are Blind'.

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Which of the following individuals was listed as a past member of Alaska in Winter?

Answer: Brandon Bethancourt

Explanation: Brandon Bethancourt is listed as a past member and the primary creative force behind Alaska in Winter.

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Which of the following individuals is NOT listed as a past member of Alaska in Winter?

Answer: Marianne Dissard

Explanation: Marianne Dissard is listed as a collaborator on a split vinyl, but not as a past member of Alaska in Winter, unlike Zach Condon, Heather Trost, and Stefanie Lamm.

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Creative Journey

Prior to establishing Alaska in Winter, Brandon Bethancourt completed a formal degree in music production.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that Brandon Bethancourt had dropped out of art school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before forming Alaska in Winter, rather than completing a degree in music production.

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Brandon Bethancourt recorded the album 'Holiday' while residing in Berlin, Germany.

Answer: True

Explanation: The recording sessions for the album 'Holiday' by Alaska in Winter took place while Brandon Bethancourt was living in Berlin, Germany.

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Following the recording of the album 'Holiday', Brandon Bethancourt relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Answer: True

Explanation: After completing the album 'Holiday', Brandon Bethancourt moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he was residing at the time of the article's writing.

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Following his project in Alaska, Brandon Bethancourt returned to Alaska.

Answer: False

Explanation: After completing his project in Alaska, Brandon Bethancourt returned to New Mexico, not Alaska.

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Where did Brandon Bethancourt record Alaska in Winter's second album, 'Holiday'?

Answer: Berlin, Germany

Explanation: Brandon Bethancourt recorded Alaska in Winter's second album, 'Holiday,' while residing in Berlin, Germany.

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After releasing the album 'Holiday', where did Brandon Bethancourt relocate?

Answer: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Explanation: Following the release of the album 'Holiday', Brandon Bethancourt relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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What was Brandon Bethancourt's activity prior to forming Alaska in Winter?

Answer: He dropped out of art school in Albuquerque.

Explanation: Prior to forming Alaska in Winter, Brandon Bethancourt had dropped out of art school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Digital Footprint and Recognition

Alaska in Winter received an Independent Music Award for their album recorded in Berlin.

Answer: True

Explanation: The project Alaska in Winter garnered an Independent Music Award, specifically the Vox Pop vote for best Dance/Electronica Album, for an album recorded in Berlin (likely referring to 'Holiday').

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The official MySpace page for Alaska in Winter remains accessible.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that the official MySpace page for Alaska in Winter is no longer accessible.

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Pitchfork Media reviewed Alaska in Winter's album 'Holiday'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Pitchfork Media reviewed Alaska in Winter's debut album, 'Dance Party in the Balkans,' not 'Holiday'.

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The Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) identifier assigned to Alaska in Winter is 121168631.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) identifier for Alaska in Winter is indeed 121168631.

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The Library of Congress authority control number for Alaska in Winter is no2008024921.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Library of Congress authority control number assigned to Alaska in Winter is correctly identified as no2008024921.

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The MusicBrainz identifier for the artist Alaska in Winter is 29a001b5-271a-4359-815f-32c6671843e0.

Answer: True

Explanation: The MusicBrainz identifier for the artist Alaska in Winter is accurately listed as 29a001b5-271a-4359-815f-32c6671843e0.

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The European record label mentioned in the external links is Milan Records.

Answer: False

Explanation: The European record label mentioned in the external links is Regular Beat Records; Milan Records is identified as the U.S. label.

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An interview with Brandon Bethancourt is accessible via a YouTube link.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the source material, an interview with Brandon Bethancourt can be accessed through a provided YouTube link.

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Which music publication reviewed Alaska in Winter's debut album?

Answer: Pitchfork Media

Explanation: Pitchfork Media reviewed Alaska in Winter's debut album, 'Dance Party in the Balkans'.

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What is the VIAF identifier for Alaska in Winter?

Answer: 121168631

Explanation: The Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) identifier for Alaska in Winter is 121168631.

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What is the Library of Congress authority control number for Alaska in Winter?

Answer: no2008024921

Explanation: The Library of Congress authority control number for Alaska in Winter is no2008024921.

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What is the MusicBrainz identifier for the artist Alaska in Winter?

Answer: 29a001b5-271a-4359-815f-32c6671843e0

Explanation: The MusicBrainz identifier for the artist Alaska in Winter is 29a001b5-271a-4359-815f-32c6671843e0.

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According to the source, where can an interview with Brandon Bethancourt be found?

Answer: Via a YouTube link

Explanation: An interview with Brandon Bethancourt is available via a YouTube link, as indicated in the source material.

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