Beija Flor
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This article is about the Canadian band. For the Rio Carnival samba group, see GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
| Beija Flor | |
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 L-R, Stephen van Kampen, Hoyee Wong, Paul van Kampen, Brett Gunther, Henry Hseih, Matthew Bayliff of Beija Flor
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada  |
| Genre(s) | Indie Progressive Rock and Roll |
| Years active | 2003—present |
| Label(s) | 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 Matthew Bayliff |
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| Former members | |
| John Reddit | |
Beija Flor is an indie rock band formed in 2003 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The band is made up of Stephen van Kampen (vocals, guitar), Paul van Kampen (vocals, piano), Matthew Bayliff (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's single, The American from the like-titled album reached #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 Radio3 across Canada on various New Music segments.[3]
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[edit] Biography
Beija Flor was originally formed by brothers Stephen and Paul van Kampen, Matt Bayliff, and John Reddit. John 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.[4]
[edit] Discography
- The Quiet One and the Lonely One (2005)
- The American (2007)
[edit] 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.[5]
- Both albums were paid for and created independently.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Kitteringham, Sarah. "Stepping back on the soapbox with long awaited second album", Beatroute Magazine, 2007-12-31. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ 90.9, CJSW. "Top 30 For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 15, 2008", !earshot, 2008-01-15. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ "New Music Canada: Beija Flor", CBC Radio3, Current. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
- ^ Kitteringham, Sarah. "Stepping back on the soapbox with long awaited second album", Beatroute Magazine, 2007-12-31. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ Bell, Mike. "Beija Flor takes on Boomtown", The Calgary Herald, 2008-01-24. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ Locke, Jesse. "Just New Songs Beija Flor lashes out", Calgary Sun, 2008-01-11. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- Paulson, Garth. "A new hope for a burgeoning scene", The Gauntlet, 2005-10-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
