El Azote
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Indie rock, group from Aguascalientes, México formed in the late 1990's.
| El Azote | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Aguascalientes, México |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock / Mexican rock |
| Years active | 1997 – Present |
| Label(s) | Intolerancia / Opción Sónica |
| Website | Elazote.net |
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[edit] Band Description
Experimental Mexican Indie Rock band formed in Aguascalientes, Mexico towards the end of 1997. The band describes its sound as "Sonic Craft" (Artesanía Sonora)[1]. This characterization comes from their combination of folkloric arrangements and lyrics combined with experimental rock and subtle electronic arrangements.
The musical instruments they employ range from: drums and percussion instruments, electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, fretless bass, whistles, bells, miscellaneous wind instruments, etc.
Since they formed their band, they had thought of developing a musical proposal that would not limit them to the conscious restraints that other musicians often are limited by.
Their musical influence ranges from all variants of rock music, blues, jazz, contemporary music, experimentation, Mexican traditional music. They often read stories in their live presentations between sets, with surreal and mythical themes. Their Lyrics are likewise of ethereal and mythical nature.
They have played in different types of venues, like theaters, bars, streets and festivals. Every time adapting their show to the venue they will be playing in. They have played with other Mexican musicians like Premiata Forneria Marconi, Santa Sabina (band), Azul Violeta, Cecilia Toussaint, Arturo Meza, Cabezas de Cera, Fratta, San Pascualito Rey, La Perra, etc [2].
[edit] Current Members
- Abraham Velasco - Bass, guitar, lyrics, music, chorus, voice.
- Alejandro Vázquez - Voice, stories, scenery, melodies.
- Gerardo Castmu - Guitar, drums, percussion.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- El Azote (album) (Under Intolerancia-Opción Sónica Label) - 1999
- El Color (Under Intolerancia-Fonarte Latino Label) - 2002
[edit] Live Recordings and Re-issues
- Suena Vivo (Live Recording (Under Noise Kontrol label) - 2003-2004
- El Azote (Double Reissue) (Under Noise Kontrol label) - 2003-2004
[edit] References
- Article in mexican website Rocksonico.com
- Article in "IMPULSO", Mexico, Entertainment section
- Article in Spanish by Rock MX
[edit] External links
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