Líbido
Encyclopedia
Líbido is a Peruvian
rock
band
formed in 1996.
Band members are Salim Vera (vocals
, guitar
s), Antonio Jauregui (bass
), Manolo Hidalgo (lead guitar), Jeffry Fischman (drums
) (1996–2005) and Ivan Mindreau (drums) (2005–present). They are winners of two Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, in the categories: Best Artist — Southwest (2002
), and Best Artist — Central (2003
) and have toured all over Peru.
in 1998. It included hit singles like "Como un perro" and "Sed". Líbido started touring all over the country. As a result of the success of its first album, the group began to play at Peru's premier venues; meanwhile, their music began to be noticed by North America
n radio
stations with Spanish rock
programming
, in specialized magazines, and on music web sites.
. It was produced by Tweety González
and mixed by Doug Trantow, and was recorded in Buenos Aires
and Los Angeles
. This album marked the beginning of Líbido's working relationship with Sony Music, which helped reinforce its presence in the Peruvian market; the market had already been struck by a high level of piracy. The album became number 1 in Peru
and the single 'En esta habitación'.. With this album they achieved two #1 hits in the rankings of local radio stations with the singles 'Tres' and 'En esta habitación'. The music videos for the singles were directed by Juan Pablo Olivares y Picky Talarico
, respectively.
After this, they took their music to places such as Buenos Aires
, Argentina
(Buenos Aires Hot Festival in January 2001); the United States
(the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas
, in March 2001; the ASCAP AMPT Music Series Miami in October 2000, and headlining the Show to benefit IRC Miami Chapter in December 2001); Caracas
, Venezuela
(Festival Nuevas Bandas 2001); and Santiago, Chile (July 2001). During this period they received on behalf of their recording house gold and platinum albums which certified the high sales of 'Hembra' in Peru: its sales in that country were about the same as its sales throughout all the rest of the American continent.
During 2001 they continued headlining festivals in Peru: the Festival de la Cerveza in Cuzco
(June 2000) and Arequipa
(August 2001 and 2002); the Feria del Hogar (Lima, August 2001); and the Lima Music Fest (November 2001). Throughout this time, they continued holding concerts throughout the country.
September 2002 was a high point in the life of the group. They received a nomination in the first MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica
and terminated their contract with Sony Music. September was also the start of the recording of their third disc in Estudios Panda (Argentina
), under the production of the Canadian Duane Baron
and mixing engineer Thom Russo.
In October 2002, Líbido won the Best South-West Artist honor at the MTV Latin American VMAs. This was a great moment for Peruvian rock music since it marked the first international recognition received by any Peruvian rock band.
and was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award.
In March 2003, Líbido again took part in the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. This was a preamble to their first U.S. tour. The music video for 'Frágil' ('Fragile') had a strong presence on MTV Central, and had the top spot in the Top 20 for three consecutive weeks. In June, the band participated again in the Festival de la Cerveza Cuzqueña. At the start of July 2003, Pop*Porn was released in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Colombia.
In October 2003, Líbido again triumphed at the second Latin American MTV Video Music Awards (VMALAs), when they won the "Best Central Artist" category for the second consecutive year. This also involved their participation in a live Pre-Show for the VMALAs, which was the first performance by a Peruvian rock band to be broadcast live to all of North America.
In the second half of 2003, the group continued traversing South America with appearances in the Festival de la Cerveza Paceña in La Paz (Bolivia) and the Cabildo Rock & Pop Festival in Montevideo (Uruguay). Meanwhile, in December 2003, 'pop*porn' was published in Argentina by Alerta! Discos (owned by Zeta Bosio), and Chile.
In 2004, Líbido recommenced its activities with the filming of their new video for 'No Será lo Mismo Sin Ti' ('It won't be the same without you').
In December 2004, Líbido released their first live album titled Líbido Acústica.
After a long break at the beginning of 2005, original drummer Jeffry Fischman left the band for personal reasons, and to continue his studies in the US, with his replacement Ivan Mindreau behind the drums.
Un Día Nuevo
, which was released on July 16, 2009. Months before the release of Un Día Nuevo, Libido had begun a publicity strategy through the mobile phone network Claro
. Its two singles are Nadie Sabe lo que Vendra and
Malvada.
From Hembra:
From Pop*Porn:
From Líbido Acústica:
From Lo Último Que Hablé Ayer:
From Un Día Nuevo
From Rarezas'
Peruvian rock
Rock entered the Peruvian scene in the late-1950s, through listening to performers like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Bill Haley, who popularized rockabilly in the United States. The first Peruvian rock bands appeared during this time...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
formed in 1996.
Band members are Salim Vera (vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s), Antonio Jauregui (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), Manolo Hidalgo (lead guitar), Jeffry Fischman (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
) (1996–2005) and Ivan Mindreau (drums) (2005–present). They are winners of two Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica, in the categories: Best Artist — Southwest (2002
MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2002
The first annual MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2002 took place on October 24, 2002, in Miami at the Jackie Gleason Theater.-Artist of the Year:* Alejandro Sanz* Diego Torres* Juanes* La Ley* Shakira-Video of the Year:...
), and Best Artist — Central (2003
MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2003
The second annual MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2003 took place on October 23, 2003, in Miami at the Jackie Gleason Theater for the second time in a row.Diego Luna hosted the awards alone for the first time...
) and have toured all over Peru.
1996–2000: early years - Libido
They released their self titled album LibidoLibido (Líbido album)
Libido is the first studio album by Líbido, released in 1998.-Release:The launch of the album went unnoticed by many Peruvians, however, with the launch of the singles, which sounded strong at major radio stations, the album became a success, which make known to achieving the group, began to appear...
in 1998. It included hit singles like "Como un perro" and "Sed". Líbido started touring all over the country. As a result of the success of its first album, the group began to play at Peru's premier venues; meanwhile, their music began to be noticed by North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
n radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
stations with Spanish rock
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
programming
Radio programming
Radio programming is the Broadcast programming of a Radio format or content that is organized for Commercial broadcasting and Public broadcasting radio stations....
, in specialized magazines, and on music web sites.
2000–2002: Hembra
In 2000, the band took a break from touring to record their second album titled HembraHembra
-Track listing:-Personnel:*Vocals: Salim Vera*Engineered by Pablo Caceres, Doug Trantow and Ricardo Troilo*Production Assistant: Demian Chorovicz*Percussion, Bateria, Coros: Jeffry Fischman*Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Digital Editing: Tweety González...
. It was produced by Tweety González
Tweety González
Fabián A. González Amado , know with his stage name Tweety González, is an Argentine musician and record producer. He is best known for his work as collaborator keyboardist for the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo....
and mixed by Doug Trantow, and was recorded in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. This album marked the beginning of Líbido's working relationship with Sony Music, which helped reinforce its presence in the Peruvian market; the market had already been struck by a high level of piracy. The album became number 1 in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
and the single 'En esta habitación'.. With this album they achieved two #1 hits in the rankings of local radio stations with the singles 'Tres' and 'En esta habitación'. The music videos for the singles were directed by Juan Pablo Olivares y Picky Talarico
Picky Talarico
Picky Talarico is a film director and photographer who has directed music videos for artists like Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Paulina Rubio, Diego Torres, Julio Iglesias, Gustavo Cerati, Kevin Johansen and Bajofondo....
, respectively.
After this, they took their music to places such as Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
(Buenos Aires Hot Festival in January 2001); the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, in March 2001; the ASCAP AMPT Music Series Miami in October 2000, and headlining the Show to benefit IRC Miami Chapter in December 2001); Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
(Festival Nuevas Bandas 2001); and Santiago, Chile (July 2001). During this period they received on behalf of their recording house gold and platinum albums which certified the high sales of 'Hembra' in Peru: its sales in that country were about the same as its sales throughout all the rest of the American continent.
During 2001 they continued headlining festivals in Peru: the Festival de la Cerveza in Cuzco
Cusco
Cusco , often spelled Cuzco , is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cuzco Province. In 2007, the city had a population of 358,935 which was triple the figure of 20 years ago...
(June 2000) and Arequipa
Arequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
(August 2001 and 2002); the Feria del Hogar (Lima, August 2001); and the Lima Music Fest (November 2001). Throughout this time, they continued holding concerts throughout the country.
September 2002 was a high point in the life of the group. They received a nomination in the first MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica
MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2002
The first annual MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2002 took place on October 24, 2002, in Miami at the Jackie Gleason Theater.-Artist of the Year:* Alejandro Sanz* Diego Torres* Juanes* La Ley* Shakira-Video of the Year:...
and terminated their contract with Sony Music. September was also the start of the recording of their third disc in Estudios Panda (Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
), under the production of the Canadian Duane Baron
Duane Baron
Duane Baron is a record producer who is credited on albums such as the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne heavy metal album No More Tears and Dream Theater's Awake.-References:...
and mixing engineer Thom Russo.
In October 2002, Líbido won the Best South-West Artist honor at the MTV Latin American VMAs. This was a great moment for Peruvian rock music since it marked the first international recognition received by any Peruvian rock band.
2002–2005: Pop*Porn
In December 2002, the band released their third album Pop*Porn which repeated the success of Hembra, certified double platinum for its high sales volume in only three days on the market. Their single "Frágil" was number one for three weeks on MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award.
In March 2003, Líbido again took part in the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. This was a preamble to their first U.S. tour. The music video for 'Frágil' ('Fragile') had a strong presence on MTV Central, and had the top spot in the Top 20 for three consecutive weeks. In June, the band participated again in the Festival de la Cerveza Cuzqueña. At the start of July 2003, Pop*Porn was released in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Colombia.
In October 2003, Líbido again triumphed at the second Latin American MTV Video Music Awards (VMALAs), when they won the "Best Central Artist" category for the second consecutive year. This also involved their participation in a live Pre-Show for the VMALAs, which was the first performance by a Peruvian rock band to be broadcast live to all of North America.
In the second half of 2003, the group continued traversing South America with appearances in the Festival de la Cerveza Paceña in La Paz (Bolivia) and the Cabildo Rock & Pop Festival in Montevideo (Uruguay). Meanwhile, in December 2003, 'pop*porn' was published in Argentina by Alerta! Discos (owned by Zeta Bosio), and Chile.
In 2004, Líbido recommenced its activities with the filming of their new video for 'No Será lo Mismo Sin Ti' ('It won't be the same without you').
In December 2004, Líbido released their first live album titled Líbido Acústica.
After a long break at the beginning of 2005, original drummer Jeffry Fischman left the band for personal reasons, and to continue his studies in the US, with his replacement Ivan Mindreau behind the drums.
2005–2009: Lo Último que Hable Ayer
By October 2005, their new album, Lo Último que Hable Ayer ('The last thing I said Yesterday'), was released. Instead of the rock sound that made Líbido famous, they chose a more experimental sound. With their first radio single "Culpable", they began their promotion for the new album. It was very controversial among fans, who claimed that it wasn't the same without Jeffry Fischman and that Líbido's music has been going downhill.2009–present: Un Día Nuevo
After four years of hiatus, Libido returned with the studio albumStudio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Un Día Nuevo
Un Día Nuevo
Un Día Nuevo is the sixth studio album by Peruvian rock group Libido. The initial works for the album started in 2008 with the collaboration of sound engineer Rafael De La Lama, Tweety Gonzáles in pre-production and Duane Baron in the production and later on, recording in Los Angeles...
, which was released on July 16, 2009. Months before the release of Un Día Nuevo, Libido had begun a publicity strategy through the mobile phone network Claro
Claro (mobile phone network)
Claro is the largest mobile phone network in the Americas. It is part of the Mexican telecom group América Móvil which is one of the four largest mobile phone network operators in the world, with more than 200 million customers...
. Its two singles are Nadie Sabe lo que Vendra and
Malvada.
2010: Rarezas
After Un Dia Nuevo album came out. The band decided to another studio album which all the songs that did not make it too the old albums went top this album. They released a dvd with the whole album and They are touring most of Peru.Studio albums
- 1998: LibidoLibido (Líbido album)Libido is the first studio album by Líbido, released in 1998.-Release:The launch of the album went unnoticed by many Peruvians, however, with the launch of the singles, which sounded strong at major radio stations, the album became a success, which make known to achieving the group, began to appear...
- 2000: HembraHembra-Track listing:-Personnel:*Vocals: Salim Vera*Engineered by Pablo Caceres, Doug Trantow and Ricardo Troilo*Production Assistant: Demian Chorovicz*Percussion, Bateria, Coros: Jeffry Fischman*Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Digital Editing: Tweety González...
- 2002: Pop*Porn
- 2005: Lo Último que Hable Ayer
- 2009: Un Día NuevoUn Día NuevoUn Día Nuevo is the sixth studio album by Peruvian rock group Libido. The initial works for the album started in 2008 with the collaboration of sound engineer Rafael De La Lama, Tweety Gonzáles in pre-production and Duane Baron in the production and later on, recording in Los Angeles...
- 2010: RarezasRarezasRarezas is a compilation/remix album by the spanish rock band Héroes del Silencio, it was released in 1998.-Track listing:#"Apuesta por el rock'n'roll" #"Virus"#"Babel"#"... Y parasiempre" Rarezas is a compilation/remix album by the spanish rock band Héroes del Silencio, it was released in...
Live albums
- 2004: Líbido Acústica
- 2007: Lo Ultimo que Hable Ayer en Cuzco
- 2010: Rarezas
Singles
From Líbido:- Sed
- Como un perro
- Don
- Cicuta
- La casa de los gritos
- Ojos de ángel
From Hembra:
- En esta habitación
- Tres
- Hembra
- Néctar
- No voy a verte más
- Respirando
From Pop*Porn:
- Vampiro
- Frágil
- Invencible
- No será lo mismo sin ti
From Líbido Acústica:
- Sin rencor
- Universo
From Lo Último Que Hablé Ayer:
- Culpable (2005)
- Lonely (2006)
- Nicotina (2006)
From Un Día Nuevo
- Nadie Sabe Lo Que Vendrá (2009)
- Malvada (2009)
- Un dia Nuevo (2009)
- Sentie que hoy (2009)
- Octubre (2009)
- Amor Anestedsiado (2009)
From Rarezas'