# Misia Ff

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**Michalina Aleksandra Furtak** (earlier active as **Misia Ff**) is a Polish singer, bassist and journalist known as a member of the [indie rock](/source/Indie_rock) group [Très.b](/source/Tr%C3%A8s.b), active between 2005 and 2014.

## Biography

Furtak was born on 12 September 1982 in [Zielona Góra](/source/Zielona_G%C3%B3ra). She is of [Lemko](/source/Lemkos) origin.[2] As a child, Misia Furtak studied violin, piano, and flute.[3] She moved to Denmark and studied at [Testrup Højskole](/source/Testrup_H%C3%B8jskole) where she met her bandmates Thomas Pettit and [Olivier Heim](/source/Olivier_Heim). They first lived in [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), where they shared a room, and later moved to [Maastricht](/source/Maastricht) and [Amsterdam](/source/Amsterdam).[4] Misia studied a Master's Programme Media Culture at [Maastricht University](/source/Maastricht_University).[5]

After having lived in the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands) and [Denmark](/source/Denmark),[6] Furtak returned to Poland where in June 2010, her and [Très.b](/source/Tr%C3%A8s.b) signed to [Pomaton EMI](/source/EMI) and their debut called *[The Other Hand](/source/The_other_hand_(tr%C3%A8s.b_album))* was released 21 September 2010. The album was recorded in [Warsaw](/source/Warsaw) at Studio 333 and was mixed in New York City by [Victor Van Vugt](/source/Victor_Van_Vugt), who has worked with acts like [PJ Harvey](/source/PJ_Harvey), [Nick Cave](/source/Nick_Cave) and [Depeche Mode](/source/Depeche_Mode). It was well received, and in May 2011 the band was awarded a [Fryderyk](/source/Fryderyk) for Best Debut Album of the Year.[7][8]

In December 2011, it was announced that the band was ready to record a new album and finance it through [crowdfunding](/source/Crowdfunding).[9] In February 2012, the band recorded with Michał Kupicz (Indigo Tree, Enchanted Hunters). They recorded everything live, so the whole recording process only took 6 days.[10]

The band used unusual ideas to promote the release, e.g. the title was announced in a set of riddles[11] and the first single, before the official radio premiere, was streamed by a local espresso bar where fans could hear it with a set of headphones attached to the wall, after they received gps coordinates to find the location.[12]

The album *40 Winks of Courage* was released 15 May 2012 and received complimentary reviews.[13][14] In January 2013 the album was awarded with the prestigious [Paszport Polityki](/source/Paszport_Polityki).

Misia (Ff) Furtak is also known for her cooperation with a Polish band [Dr.No](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr.no), with the most recent release being a single called "Disarray".[15] This track will be featured on the upcoming [Polskie Radio Program III](/source/Polskie_Radio_Program_III) compilation [Offensywa](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offensywa) vol.4. Their earlier recording was a tribute to Polish poet [Stanisław Wyspiański](/source/Stanis%C5%82aw_Wyspia%C5%84ski) and was featured on a special compilation released by Polish Radio.[16]

She released a digital only EP *40 Winks,* on streaming platforms.[17]

She has also made appearances on albums by [Lucky Fonz III](/source/Lucky_Fonz_III), Envotion, and Bajzel.[18] Furtak was also a member of the trip-hop band called Glorybox. in the period 2002–2003.[19]

She recently recorded a track with [Maciej Werk](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maciej_Werk) for his new album *Songs That Make Sense* featuring a.o [Mark Lanegan](/source/Mark_Lanegan), [Chris Olley](/source/Chris_Olley) or [Poogie Bell](/source/Poogie_Bell). Their duet "Summer of love", is the first single promoting the album.[20]

Her list of favourite/inspiring songs, prepared for a radio interview in January 2011 included works by [Bob Dylan](/source/Bob_Dylan), [David Bowie](/source/David_Bowie), [The Smiths](/source/The_Smiths), [Lou Reed](/source/Lou_Reed) and [John Cale](/source/John_Cale), [PJ Harvey](/source/PJ_Harvey), [Radiohead](/source/Radiohead), [The National](/source/The_National_(band)) and [Local Natives](/source/Local_Natives).[6]

[Elle Magazine](/source/Elle_Magazine) (October 2012 issue) listed her amongst "the 12 most promising talents of 2012" [21]

In October 2013 she released her first EP as Misia Ff.

She holds a master's degree in [media culture](/source/Media_culture) from [Maastricht University](/source/Maastricht_University) and works with the Polish public radio channel [RDC](/source/Polskie_Radio).[2][3]

She plays a shortscale bass guitar in the shape of a [monarch butterfly](/source/Monarch_butterfly).

## Awards

|- | 2011 | *[The Other Hand](/source/The_Other_Hand_(album))* | [Fryderyk](/source/Fryderyk); Best Debut Album of the Year (Fonograficzny Debiut Roku) | [7][8] |- | 2012 || Très.B || [Paszport Polityki](/source/Paszport_Polityki), Muzyka Popularna || |}

### Charts

Year Title Position LP3[22] 2012 Like Is not listed 2012 Let it shine 10

## References

1. ["GO TO SLEEP"](https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/911755214). *ASCAP*. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 10, 2023.

1. ["Paweł Zając, Sierpień 19, 2011"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110819162531/http://www.modnykrakow.pl/depe/?p=2307). Modnykrakow.pl. 9 September 1991. Archived from [the original](http://www.modnykrakow.pl/depe/?p=2307) on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Anna Kilian 23-09-2010"](http://www.zyciewarszawy.pl/artykul/517408.html) (in Polish). Zyciewarszawy.pl. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Interia TV 2009-08-08"](http://www.interia.tv/muzyka/off-festival,6323,0,4,1350291). Interia.tv. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Misia Ff | Twórca | Culture.pl"](http://culture.pl/en/artist/misia-ff). *Culture.pl*. Retrieved 17 October 2016.

1. Gość. ["Trójka 19.01.2011"](http://www.polskieradio.pl/6/241/Artykul/301503,Miedzynarodowa-misja-Misi-Furtak). Polskieradio.pl. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Fryderyki 2011. Najwięksi zwycięzcy: Acid Drinkers i Monika Brodka – Wiadomości"](http://www.polskieradio.pl/5/3/Artykul/364817,Fryderyki-2011-Acid-Drinkers-z-czterema-statuetkami) (in Polish). polskieradio.pl. Retrieved 17 July 2011.

1. ["Co działo się na gali Fryderyk 2011? – Wideo – Plejada – Sprawdź, co słychać w show-biznesie"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110722134851/http://www.plejada.pl/259702,4,co-dzialo-sie-na-gali-fryderyk-2011,wideo.html#autoplay) (in Polish). Archived from [the original](http://www.plejada.pl/259702,4,co-dzialo-sie-na-gali-fryderyk-2011,wideo.html#autoplay) on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2011.

1. ["tresb_prosza_o_wsparcie"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140103100818/http://www.cgm.pl/aktualnosci,20282,tresb_prosza_o_wsparcie,news.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.cgm.pl/aktualnosci,20282,tresb_prosza_o_wsparcie,news.html) on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2012.

1. ["tresb_o_doroslosci"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140103132448/http://www.machina.pl/allexclusive/id,2836/page,1/). Archived from [the original](http://www.machina.pl/allexclusive/id,2836/page,1/) on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2012.

1. ["Odgadnij tytuł nowego albumu!"](http://newanthem.pl/odgadnij-tytul-nowego-albumu-tres-b/)[dead link]

1. ["Listening point"](http://tresb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/04/trsb-listening-point.html)

1. [""très.b. 40 Winks of Courage" -"](http://musicis.pl/2012/06/04/tres-b-40-winks-of-courage) (in Polish). Music Is. Retrieved 25 May 2012.

1. [""Przewaga wyobraźni" -"](http://www.polityka.pl/kultura/muzyka/1526967,1,recenzja-plyty-tres-b-40-winks-of-courage.read) (in Polish). Polityka. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2012.

1. ["27.05.2011 by Łukasz Stasiełowicz"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110905081718/http://www.uwolnijmuzyke.pl/780-dr-no-feat-misia-furtak-disarray). Uwolnijmuzyke.pl. 27 May 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.uwolnijmuzyke.pl/780-dr-no-feat-misia-furtak-disarray) on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["18.08.2008 by Eliza Gaust"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120320221144/http://www.uwolnijmuzyke.pl/rozni-wykonawcy-wyspianski-wyzwala). Uwolnijmuzyke.pl. 18 August 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.uwolnijmuzyke.pl/rozni-wykonawcy-wyspianski-wyzwala) on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Misia is mju on Bandcamp"](http://misiaismju.bandcamp.com) (requires registration)

1. ["Misia Furtak Discography at Discogs"](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Misia+Furtak#t=Credits_All&q=&p=1). discogs. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["Musli Magazine p.24"](http://issuu.com/muslimagazine/docs/musli_kwiecien_2011_issuu). Issuu.com. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

1. ["CGM"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120927053645/http://www.cgm.pl/aktualnosci,25492,premiera_plyty_werk_songs_that_make_sense,news.html) (in Polish). CGM. Archived from [the original](http://www.cgm.pl/aktualnosci,25492,premiera_plyty_werk_songs_that_make_sense,news.html) on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.

1. ["Elle Magazine October 2012/ Très.B official website"](http://tresb.weebly.com/1/post/2012/09/elle-magazine-thinks-were-talented-check-out-the-recent-issue.html) (in Polish). *Elle*. 11 September 2012.

1. [Archiwum Listy Programu Trzeciego](http://lp3.pl/alpt.phtml?m=12&w=48) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181101055200/http://lp3.pl/alpt.phtml?m=12&w=48) 1 November 2018 at the Wayback Machine lp3.pl [dostęp 26 February 2012]

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