Guiye Frayo
| Guiye Frayo | |
|---|---|
 Live performance, London 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie Pop, Indie Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | G.A.M.I Records |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Guillermo Martinez Veronica |
| Past members | Jordan Swain |
Guiye Frayo is a London-based Argentine indie duo consisting of members Guillermo Martinez and Veronica.
Their music has elements of different styles combining pop, rock, psychedelic, electronica, dance and experimental to create a unique sound.
They not only play conventional instruments (guitars, keyboards and drums) but also theremin, circuit-bent toys and vintage synthesizers among others.
So far, they have released eight EPs, nine singles, and two video-clips. They are currently working in new material.
In 2006 they won the Argentine bands/soloists contest "Vale por un video Clip" for the song "Arcoiris en un ojo",[1] organized by FM La Tribu, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The judge were Tom Lupo (Argentine radio host, poet and psychologist), Guillermo Pintos[2] (Rolling Stone Argentina magazine at the time) and MTV Latin America VJ and Ruth Infarinato, the prize was the filming of a video-clip to the winning song. The video clip was made by Cine Humus,[3] and won Best Video clip at "Festival de Audiovisuales de La Plata"[4]
English actress Emma Kennedy once suggested "Autumn Freaks" as song of the day in her blog.[5]
They performed a live session at Balcony TV- London[6] in August 2009 where they played an unusual toy based set up.
In 2010 "Portrait", "The Walk" and "Funky Monkey" were broadcast on Japan radio Takaoka[7]
The band was introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 (BBC Introducing) several times, for the first time in 2008[8] with the song "Vida Minima", then in 2010 with "The Walk", again in 2011 Tom Robinson officially presented "A Magnetic Field Called Love" single release,[9] the video clip to the song was launched the same week. Finally in 2014[10] their song "You and Me" was played on (BBC Introducing).
History
Guiye Frayo was originally a solo project by Guillermo. He had met Veronica in a previous band in which they played together, Guillermo decided to turn his soloist project into a band in 2007. After relocating to London they met Jordan who joined them on drums during 2010, when they recorded "A Magnetic Field called love"[11]
Discography
EPs
- 7 - 15 June 2015
- Electrified Brains - 29 September 2014
- Picnic in the Clouds - 28 July 2014
- Wordless - 23 September 2013
- Twily - 8 April 2013
- Psychedelic outer space dance - 22 March 2010
- London Ghosts Instrumental versions - 30 November 2009
- Computer in the shower (aka La Computadora en la Ducha) - 20 July 2009
- London Ghosts - 24 March 2009
Singles
- Electric Boundaries - 25 February 2014
- You and Me - 17 February 2014
- Canyon Winds - 19 August 2013
- Toxic Fields - 12 August 2013
- It's Good to Know - 5 August 2013
- A Bridge to Your Heart - 21 June 2013
- Funky Monkey Lunar - 18 November 2011
- Hey Honey Money! - 11 November 2011
- A Magnetic Field Called Love - 7 February 2011
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FAV 5th Edition | Arcoiris en un ojo | Best Rock/Pop Videoclip | Nominated | [12] |
| FESAALP - 3rd Edition | Arcoiris en un ojo | Best Short-Film/Videoclip | Won | [13] | |
| 2007 | Best of Spellbound 2007 Awards | Juguetes & Canciones | Best Rock Performance | Nominated | [14] |
| 2006 | Best of Spellbound 2006 Awards | Autumn Freaks | Best Electronic Performance | Nominated | [15] |
| Vale por un Video Clip | Arcoiris en un ojo | Best Soloist/Band Rock/Pop | Won | [16] | |
| 2005 | Best of Spellbound 2005 Awards | Sex in the house | Best Of Spellbound | Honorable Mention | [17] |
Collaborations
- 2007: Guillermo joined Greek band "The Fifth Galaxy Orchestra" crew[18] and participated in the recording of their album "Music Through The Years" released in 2008 by Sunset Rouge Music[19] playing Theremin in the song "2000 Feet Over Paris".
- 2007: Guillermo was invited to play Theremin at the launch of "Tropico" Spring Summer 08 Collection[20] by Martin Churba[21] (one of Argentina’s most talented and well-known designers) with DJ Vivi Pedraglio.[22]
- 2005 : Guillermo was invited by Hilda Lizarazu (rock-pop Argentine singer-song writer) to play Theremin in 2 of a series of 4 shows called “Elegante Sport “[23][24] at Club del Vino in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- 2005 : Guillermo was invited by Eterno Ahora (rock-pop Argentine band) to play Theremin in the presentation of Anima[25] at the Teatro Municipal de Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
References
- ↑ "October 10th 2006". Elentrepiso.com.ar. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "Guillermo Pintos". Ar.Linkedin.com. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ "Cine Humus". cinehumus.com.ar. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ "FESAALP Winners 2008". FESAALP.com. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ↑ "Song of the day : September 3rd 2007". Emmakennedy.net. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "August 28th 2009". Balconytv.com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "Radio Takaoka with Akira Kiya" (in Japanese). Radiotakaoka.co.jp. 2 April 2010. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "BBC Artist Profile". Bbc.co.uk. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ Tracklisting Sunday 20/02/2011
- ↑ "BBC Podcasts and Downloads". Bbc.co.uk. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ↑ "Acuvi Reviews - New EP from Guiye Frayo November 15th 2010". Acuvi Reviews. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
- ↑ Guiye Frayo. "Official Web Site - News". Guiye Frayo. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
- ↑ "FESAALP Winners 2008". FESAALP - Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de La Plata. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ "Theremin World, January 8th 2008". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "Theremin World, January 1st 2007". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "cinehumus". Cinehumus.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
- ↑ "Theremin World, January 8th 2006". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ "The 5th Galaxy Orchestra Crew". 5thgalaxyorchestra.net. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ "The 5th Galaxy Orchestra Releases". 5thgalaxyorchestra.net. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ↑ "Argentine Newspaper September 1st 2007". Lanacion.com.ar. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ View (2008-01-10). "Martin Churba: Tramando's textile philospher | BoF – The Business of Fashion". Businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
- ↑ "Vivi Pedraglio | Buenos Aires, AR | Electronica / tango / Electronic | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
- ↑ "Hilda Lizarazu en el Club del Vino". Vuenosairez. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
- ↑ Fernando Casale (2007-07-23). "Guiye Frayo – La computadora en la ducha | zonaindie | Blog dedicado a difundir la escena musical independiente de la ciudad de Buenos Aires y sus alrededores". zonaindie. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
- ↑ "Almas sin pena". LaNueva.com. 2005-12-23. Retrieved 2012-07-26.