Guiye Frayo

Guiye Frayo is a London-based Argentine indie duo consisting of members Guillermo Martinez Ipucha and Veronica Santillo.[1]

Guiye Frayo
Live performance, London 2009
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie Pop, Indie Rock
Years active2005–present
LabelsG.A.M.I Records
Websitewww.guiyefrayo.co.uk
MembersGuillermo Martinez Ipucha
Veronica Santillo
Past membersJordan Swain

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 two Albums, nine 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",[2] organized by FM La Tribu, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The judge were Tom Lupo (Argentine radio host, poet and psychologist), Guillermo Pintos[3] (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,[4] and won Best Video clip at "Festival de Audiovisuales de La Plata"[5]

English actress Emma Kennedy once suggested "Autumn Freaks" as song of the day in her blog.[6]

They performed a live session at Balcony TV- London[7] 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[8]

The band was introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6 (BBC Introducing) several times, for the first time in 2008[9] 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,[10] the video clip to the song was launched the same week. Finally in 2014[11] their song "You and Me" was played on (BBC Introducing).

In 2015 the song "The Way I Like You" from their EP TWILY was featured in the popular video editing app Magisto.

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"[12]

Discography

Albums
  • Happily Made - 26 April 2019
  • Endless Fun - 1 February 2019

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.
2008FAV 5th EditionArcoiris en un ojoBest Rock/Pop VideoclipNominated[13]
FESAALP - 3rd EditionArcoiris en un ojoBest Short-Film/VideoclipWon[14]
2007Best of Spellbound 2007 AwardsJuguetes & CancionesBest Rock PerformanceNominated[15]
2006Best of Spellbound 2006 AwardsAutumn FreaksBest Electronic PerformanceNominated[16]
Vale por un Video ClipArcoiris en un ojoBest Soloist/Band Rock/PopWon[17]
2005Best of Spellbound 2005 AwardsSex in the houseBest Of SpellboundHonorable Mention[18]

Collaborations
  • 2007: Guillermo joined Greek band "The Fifth Galaxy Orchestra" crew[19] and participated in the recording of their album "Music Through The Years" released in 2008 by Sunset Rouge Music[20] 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[21] by Martin Churba[22] (one of Argentina's most talented and well-known designers) with DJ Vivi Pedraglio.[23]
  • 2005 : Guillermo was invited by Hilda Lizarazu (rock-pop Argentine singer-songwriter) to play Theremin in 2 of a series of 4 shows called “Elegante Sport “[24][25] 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[26] at the Teatro Municipal de Bahía Blanca, Argentina.

References
  1. Guiye Frayo. "Official Web Site - About us". Guiye Frayo. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  2. "October 10th 2006". Elentrepiso.com.ar. Archived from the original on 28 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  3. "Guillermo Pintos". Ar.Linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  4. "Cine Humus". cinehumus.com.ar. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  5. "FESAALP Winners 2008". FESAALP.com. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  6. "Song of the day : September 3rd 2007". Emmakennedy.net. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  7. "August 28th 2009". Balconytv.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  8. "Radio Takaoka with Akira Kiya" (in Japanese). Radiotakaoka.co.jp. 2 April 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  9. "BBC Artist Profile". Bbc.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  10. Tracklisting Sunday 20/02/2011
  11. "BBC Podcasts and Downloads". Bbc.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  12. "Acuvi Reviews - New EP from Guiye Frayo November 15th 2010". Acuvi Reviews. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. Guiye Frayo. "Official Web Site - News". Guiye Frayo. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  14. "FESAALP Winners 2008". FESAALP - Festival de Cine Latinoamericano de La Plata. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  15. "Theremin World, January 8th 2008". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  16. "Theremin World, January 1st 2007". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  17. "cinehumus". Cinehumus.wordpress.com. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  18. "Theremin World, January 8th 2006". Thereminworld.com. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  19. "The 5th Galaxy Orchestra Crew". 5thgalaxyorchestra.net. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  20. "The 5th Galaxy Orchestra Releases". 5thgalaxyorchestra.net. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  21. "Argentine Newspaper September 1st 2007". Lanacion.com.ar. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  22. View (10 January 2008). "Martin Churba: Tramando's textile philospher [sic] BoF – The Business of Fashion". Businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  23. "Vivi Pedraglio | Buenos Aires, AR | Electronica / tango / Electronic | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos". ReverbNation. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  24. "Hilda Lizarazu en el Club del Vino". Vuenosairez. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  25. Fernando Casale (23 July 2007). "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 26 July 2012.
  26. "Almas sin pena". LaNueva.com. 23 December 2005. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
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