Beija Flor
| Beija Flor | |
|---|---|
 L-R, Stephen van Kampen, Hoyee Wong, Paul van Kampen, Brett Gunther, Henry Hseih, Matthew Bayliff of Beija Flor | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres |
Indie rock Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2003-2010 |
| Labels | Unsigned/Independent |
| Associated acts | Sea of Is |
| Website | http://www.beijaflormusic.com |
| Members |
Stephen van Kampen Paul van Kampen Hoyee Wong Henry Hsieh Brett Gunther Dan Wilson |
| Past members |
Matthew Bayliff Jon Reddit |
Beija Flor is an indie rock band formed in 2003 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The band is made up of Stephen van Kampen (vocals, guitar), Paul van Kampen (vocals, piano), Dan Wilson (vocals, drums), Brett Gunther (vocals, guitar), Henry Hsieh (vocals, bass), and Hoyee Wong (vocals, violin).[1] The band is also known for their self-orchestrated light show, consisting of a case of colored and strobe lights that are controlled by Stephen through a circuit of foot switches. "Beija-flor" means "hummingbird" in Portuguese.
History
Beija Flor was originally formed by brothers Stephen and Paul van Kampen, Matt Bayliff, and Jon Reddit. Jon has since left the band and Stephen and Paul's long time friend Brett Gunther has taken over the vacant guitar spot. Henry Hsieh joined the band in late 2006. Hoyee Wong joined late in 2007 after recording violins for "The American", as the band felt Hoyee was an integral part of their sound. All members of Beija Flor contributed vocal tracks for their latest album.[1] In the spring of 2009, drummer Matt Bayliff and Beija Flor went their separate ways. Bayliff went on to pursue other endeavors, which opened an opportunity for Dan Wilson to join the group.
Beija Flor's single, The American from the like-titled album reached No. 1 in the Top 30 most requested songs on Calgary's CJSW radio for the week ending January 15, 2008.[2] Beija Flor have also been featured on CBC Radio 3 across Canada on various New Music segments.[3]
Discography
- The Quiet One and the Lonely One (2005)
- The American (2007)
Notes
- The American was produced by The Summerlad's Arran Fisher along with Beija Flor. The album was recorded by Diego Medina and Arran Fisher.[4]
- Both albums were paid for and created independently.[5]
See also
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups
References
- 1 2 Kitteringham, Sarah (2007-12-31). "Stepping back on the soapbox with long awaited second album". Beatroute Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
- ↑ 90.9, CJSW (2008-01-15). "Top 30 For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 15, 2008". !earshot. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
- ↑ "New Music Canada: Beija Flor". CBC Radio 3. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ↑ Bell, Mike (2008-01-24). "Beija Flor takes on Boomtown". The Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
- ↑ Locke, Jesse (2008-01-11). "Just New Songs Beija Flor lashes out". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 2008-01-21.