Gui Boratto
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Gui Boratto is a Brazil
ian electronic music producer. In the 1990s he was a member of Sect
.
His album Chromophobia
was awarded the title of Mixmag
Album of the Month. Regarding why he chose the name Chromophobia, Boratto said: "The same meaning as monochromatism in architecture, which means simplicity. That’s all. I don’t have a morbid fear of colors at all. But also, I was ironic. My music is really colorful."
On stage, Gui uses a laptop equipped with Ableton Live, a JazzMutant Lemur
, a monome and an Evolution Uc33e. He sometimes invites a guitar player to join him.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian electronic music producer. In the 1990s he was a member of Sect
Sect (dance pop band)
Sect was a Brazilian dance pop band, formed in 1994, consisting of producers Tchorta, Gui Boratto and Patrícia Coelho as lead vocalist.In 1998 Patrícia Coelho was replaced by the new vocalist, Alyssa....
.
His album Chromophobia
Chromophobia (album)
Chromophobia is the debut album of Brazilian producer Gui Boratto. It was released in February 2007 on the Kompakt label. Tracks containing guitar and piano were played by Gui Boratto. All vocals are by Luciana Villanova. It was named the 43rd best album of the decade by Resident Advisor.-Track...
was awarded the title of Mixmag
Mixmag
Mixmag is a British dance music and clubbing magazine. It styles itself as "the world's biggest selling dance music magazine", with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 21,250...
Album of the Month. Regarding why he chose the name Chromophobia, Boratto said: "The same meaning as monochromatism in architecture, which means simplicity. That’s all. I don’t have a morbid fear of colors at all. But also, I was ironic. My music is really colorful."
On stage, Gui uses a laptop equipped with Ableton Live, a JazzMutant Lemur
Lemur Input Device
The Lemur Input Device was a highly-customizable multi-touch device from French company JazzMutant which serves as a controller for musical devices such as synthesizers and mixing consoles as well as for other media applications such as video performances...
, a monome and an Evolution Uc33e. He sometimes invites a guitar player to join him.
Albums
- ChromophobiaChromophobia (album)Chromophobia is the debut album of Brazilian producer Gui Boratto. It was released in February 2007 on the Kompakt label. Tracks containing guitar and piano were played by Gui Boratto. All vocals are by Luciana Villanova. It was named the 43rd best album of the decade by Resident Advisor.-Track...
, KompaktKompaktKompakt is a Cologne-based electronic music record label and vinyl/CD distributor, owned by Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer and Jürgen Paape. They specialize in microhouse and minimal techno, and are known for their Total compilation series which reached its eleventh installment in 2010.Kompakt...
, 2007 - Take My Breath AwayTake My Breath Away (album)Take My Breath Away is a 2009 release by Brazilian DJ and producer Gui Boratto on German label Kompakt Records.- Track listing :# Take My Breath Away - 06:45# Atomic Soda - 08:48# Colors - 04:00# Opus 17 - 06:59# No Turning Back - 07:45...
, KompaktKompaktKompakt is a Cologne-based electronic music record label and vinyl/CD distributor, owned by Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer and Jürgen Paape. They specialize in microhouse and minimal techno, and are known for their Total compilation series which reached its eleventh installment in 2010.Kompakt...
, 2009 - IIIIII (Gui Boratto album)III is a 2011 release by Brazilian DJ and producer Gui Boratto on German label Kompakt Records.- Track listing :# Galuchat - 06:52# Stems From Hell - 08:11# Striker - 06:19# The Drill - 05:08# Flying Practice - 04:44# Trap - 03:43# Soledad - 05:05...
, KompaktKompaktKompakt is a Cologne-based electronic music record label and vinyl/CD distributor, owned by Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer and Jürgen Paape. They specialize in microhouse and minimal techno, and are known for their Total compilation series which reached its eleventh installment in 2010.Kompakt...
, 2011
Singles and EPs
- "No Turning Back" Take My Breath Away, 2009
- "The Rivington EP" (12"), 2008
- "Tales From The Lab", 2008
- "Royal House", Plastic City, 2007
- "Beluga" (12") Audiomatique Recordings, 2006
- "Brazilian Soccer - Edition (Paralelo, Tipologia)" (12") Killa Beat Recordings, 2006
- Division EP (12") Harthouse Mannheim, 2006
- "Gate 7" (12") K2, 2006
- "It's Majik" (12") Plastic City, 2006
- "Like You" (12") Kompakt Pop, 2006
- "Sozinho" (12") K2, 2006
- "Speicher 38 (The Rising Evil)" (12") Kompakt Extra, 2006
- "Arquipélago" (12") K2, 2005
- "Sunrise" (12") Plastic City, 2005
- Twiggy EP (12") Circle Music, 2005
Remixes Drum & Bass / Synth-Pop
- KaleidoKaleidoKaleido is a project formed in 2002 by Brasil drum and bass DJ Ramilson Maia with singer, composer and ballerina Janaína Lima and producer Gui Boratto....
scopio - "Feliz de Novo" (Gui Boratto Remix) - I Rava One Drean -
- Kaleidoscopio - "Meu Sonho" (Star Guitar by Gui Boratto Extended)
- Helen Christina - "Canto de Ossanha" (Gui Boratto's extended mix)
- Groovetronick vs. Gui Boratto - Sem Mais
Remixes Minimal / Techno
- Agoria featuring Scalde - "Baboul Hair Cuttin" (Gui Boratto remix) 6:43
- Eyerer and Chopstick - "Haunting" (Gui Boratto remix)
- Guy J and Sahar Z - "Hazui" (Gui Boratto remix) 7:13
- Monoroom - "Memory Inc" (Gui Boratto remix) 6:32
- Zentex - "Pimioe" (Gui Boratto remix) 07:04
- Oliver Klein - "Re-Kraft" (Gui Boratto version) 7:43
- Alexis Tyrel - "Rebecca Loos" (Gui Boratto Remix) 8:13
- Tube and Berger featuring Vanity - "Funky Shit" (Gui Boratto Remix) 6:41
- Delon and Dalcan - "Beyond Clouds" (Gui Boratto remix) 7:03
- Robert Babicz - "Sin" (Gui Boratto remix) 8:35
- Sian - "Flood" (Gui Boratto remix) 09:03
- Will Saul and Tam Cooper - "Sequential Circus" (Gui Boratto remix) 7:34
- Patrice D Angello and Nick Holson - "One Day" (Gui Borratto Remix) 8:20
- Tocadisco Feat. Lennart A. Salomon - "Better Begin" (Gui Boratto Remix) 8:22
- Philip Flindt - "Forward (Gui Boratto Remix)" 6:54
- Phonique - "Space Cruise" (feat Gui Borrato Phonique Version) 6:40
- Pet Shop BoysPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
- "Love etc" (Gui Boratto remix), 2009 - Solee - "Impressed" (Gui Boratto Remix) Parquet Recordings, 2009
- Adam Freeland - Silverlake Pills (Gui Boratto Remix), 2008
- Bomb the Bass - "Black River (featuring Mark Lanegan)"(Gui Boratto Remix), 2008
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& Pet Shop BoysPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
- "I'm In Love With A German Film Star" (Gui Boratto remix), 2008 - Goldfrapp - "A&E" (Gui Boratto Remix) Mute Records, 2007
- Agoria - "Baboul Hair Cuttin'" (Gui Boratto Remix) Different Recordings, 2006
- Oscar - "Freak Inside" (Gui Boratto Remix) Confused Recordings, 2006
- Kaleidoscopio - "Você Me Apareceu" (Gui Boratto Horn Mix) Cuadra, 2004
- Adam Freeland - ManCry (Gui Boratto Remix), 2008 (Unreleased)
- Moby – Pale Horses (Gui Boratto’s Last Window Remix)-2009
- Massive Attack - Paradise Circus (Gui Boratto Mix), 2009
- Trentemoller - Sycamore Feeling, 2010