El Canto del Loco
Encyclopedia
El Canto del Loco is a Spanish
pop rock
band, although its members recognize that some of their songs are more in the style of power pop
.
The group was created in 1994 by Dani Martín
and Ivan Ganchegui (who left the group in 2002) although the final five members would not come together until years later. Influenced mainly by other Spanish groups from the 1980s and with five studio albums, El Canto del Loco has gone on to sell more than a million albums, making them one of the most successful bands currently on the Spanish music scene. After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of Puede Ser featuring Amaia Montero
, the band released their album A Contracorriente in Mexico, and part of South America. The name of the band comes from the song El Canto del Gallo by Radio Futura
In 2005
they won Best Spanish Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards
.
Jandro Velazquez, the son of friends Martín's parents also replaced the band's original drummer and Chema Ruiz, a university friend of Otero's, became the band's bass player. He quit last year to spend more time with his family.
Recently, Daní Martín has released a solo album, as has David Otero.
The members of the band recognise that, in addition to being influenced by the previously mentioned groups, some of the songs from their album Estados de ánimo do reflect the work of more current bands such as Estopa, La Cabra Mecánica, M-Clan, and the American group Green Day.
Spain
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pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band, although its members recognize that some of their songs are more in the style of power pop
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
.
The group was created in 1994 by Dani Martín
Dani Martin
Daniel Martín García is the vocalist of award-winning Spanish pop rock band El Canto del Loco and has also acted, prominently in Spanish film Yo soy la Juani, also in the TV series Cuenta atrás and Los hombre de Paco....
and Ivan Ganchegui (who left the group in 2002) although the final five members would not come together until years later. Influenced mainly by other Spanish groups from the 1980s and with five studio albums, El Canto del Loco has gone on to sell more than a million albums, making them one of the most successful bands currently on the Spanish music scene. After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of Puede Ser featuring Amaia Montero
Amaia Montero
Amaia Montero Saldías , also known as the original vocalist of La Oreja de Van Gogh between 1996 and 2007, is a singer/songwriter from Basque Country, Spain. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold more than 7 million albums worldwide.-Background:Amaia Montero is the daughter of José...
, the band released their album A Contracorriente in Mexico, and part of South America. The name of the band comes from the song El Canto del Gallo by Radio Futura
In 2005
2005 MTV Europe Music Awards
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they won Best Spanish Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider...
.
Origins
El Canto del Loco began in 1994 when Dani Martín was studying at the Cristina Rota school. There, he met Iván Ganchegui, a guitarist. The two's similar musical tastes resulted in the formation of the band. Although Ganchegui left the band the day before their first concert, David Otero, Martín's cousin, stood in and eventually joined as the band's guitarist.Jandro Velazquez, the son of friends Martín's parents also replaced the band's original drummer and Chema Ruiz, a university friend of Otero's, became the band's bass player. He quit last year to spend more time with his family.
Recently, Daní Martín has released a solo album, as has David Otero.
Albums
- 2000: El Canto del Loco (1st Studio Album) #6 SP
- 2002: A contracorriente (2nd Studio Album) #1 SP
- 2002: En directo - Sala Caracol 22-11-2002 (1st Live Album)
- 2003: Estados de ánimo (3rd Studio Album) #1 SP
- 2004: En directo - Sala Bikini 30-12-03 (2nd Live Album)
- 2005: Zapatillas (4th Studio Album) #1 SP
- 2007: Arriba el telón (Las mejores rarezas) (1st Rarities and B-Sides Album) #8 SP
- 2008: PersonasPersonas (El Canto Del Loco Album)Personas is El Canto Del Loco's fifth studio album, released on April 1, 2008 in Spain. As for the last three albums, Personas was produced by Nigel Walker, who recorded it in Madrid, from October 2007 to February 2008. The first single from this album is ¡Eres tonto!, for which El Canto Del Loco...
(5th Studio Album)>> #1 SP - 2009: Radio Lacolifata presenta: El Canto del loco #2 SP
- 2009: Por mí y por todos mis compañeros #3 SP
Singles
- 2000 Pequeñita >> #8 SP
- 2000 Llueve En Mí
- 2001 Eres Un Canalla >> #7 SP
- 2001 Y Si El Miedo
- 2001 Vivir Así Es Morir De Amor
- 2002 Son Sueños >> #1 SP
- 2002 Puede Ser (with Amaia MonteroAmaia MonteroAmaia Montero Saldías , also known as the original vocalist of La Oreja de Van Gogh between 1996 and 2007, is a singer/songwriter from Basque Country, Spain. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold more than 7 million albums worldwide.-Background:Amaia Montero is the daughter of José...
) >> #1 SP - 2002 A Contracorriente >> #1 SP
- 2002 Crash (The PrimitivesThe PrimitivesThe Primitives are a British indie pop band from Coventry, best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash".-Biography:The Primitives were part of the indie music scene of the mid-1980s alongside bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the Soup...
' version) - 2002 Contigo
- 2003 La Madre De José >> #1 SP
- 2003 Volver A Disfrutar >> #1 SP
- 2003 Ya Nada Volverá A Ser Como Antes >> #1 SP
- 2004 Insoportable' >> #1 SP
- 2004 No Voy A Parar >> #2 SP
- 2004 Una Foto En Blanco y Negro >> #1 SP
- 2004 Despiértame
- 2005 Zapatillas >> #1 SP
- 2005 Volverá >> #1 SP
- 2006 Besos >> #1 SP
- 2008 Eres tonto >> #1 SP, #16 LA
- 2008 Peter Pan #1 SP
- 2009 La suerte de mi vida #16 SP
- 2009 Quiero aprender de ti #1 SP
Non-Albums Tracks
- 2005 Por Qué No Ser Amigos (with Hombres GHombres GHombres G is a Spanish pop rock band, formed in Spain in 1982. They are widely considered one of Spain's most important groups of the late 1980s and 1990s...
) >> #1 SP - 2005 La Barra De Este Bar (from Cien Gaviotas Donde Irán... Un Tributo a Duncan DhuDuncan DhuDuncan Dhu was a Spanish group created in San Sebastián, Spain in 1984. Its original members were Mikel Erentxun , Diego Vasallo and Juan Ramón Viles ....
) - 2006 Palabras mas, palabras menos (from Calamaro Querido! (Cantando Al Salmón)) - A tribute to Andres CalamaroAndrés CalamaroAndrés Calamaro , is an Argentine musician, composer and Latin Grammy winner. His former band Los Rodríguez was a major success in Spain in the 1990s. He became one of the main icons of the Argentine rock in the last two decades and has sold over 1.3 million copies.-Abuelos de la Nada:Calamaro was...
Influences
The principal musical influences on El Canto del Loco are other groups, such as Radio Futura, Los Ronaldos, Los Rodríguez23 and Hombres G. The members of El Canto del Loco are well-known fans of Radio Futura, and they are good friends with Hombres G. Other groups, such as Alejo Stivel have also been influential, but to a lesser extent.The members of the band recognise that, in addition to being influenced by the previously mentioned groups, some of the songs from their album Estados de ánimo do reflect the work of more current bands such as Estopa, La Cabra Mecánica, M-Clan, and the American group Green Day.