Elfonía

Elfonía was an experimental rock band with elements of progressive and ambient music. It was founded by Alejandro Millán and Marcela Bovio in 2001 following the leaving of their previous band, Hydra.[2]

Elfonía
OriginMexico
GenresExperimental rock, avant-garde metal, gothic metal, progressive metal, ambient, jazz fusion
Years active2001–2006
LabelsThe Note Garden Records[1]
Associated actsStream of Passion, Ayreon
Past membersMarcela Bovio
Alejandro Millán
Roberto Quintanilla
Pablo González
Javier Garagarza

The band's line-up was extended in 2003 for purposes of a major music festival held in Monterrey, Mexico with Roberto Quintanilla on lead guitar, Pablo González on bass guitar and Javier Garagarza on drums. By the end of the year, Elfonía independently produced their self-titled first studio album which marked their breakthrough into mainstream music. In November 2003, Marcela was invited by Arjen Anthony Lucassen to perform vocals on Ayreon's album The Human Equation.[3]

Two years later the band released their second studio album, This Sonic Landscape, a fusion of many music genres, including progressive rock, jazz, ambient music and goth rock.[4] Shortly afterwards, Elfonía went on a successful tour around Mexico in order to promote their newest effort.[5]

The band split up in December 2006.[6] Bovio and Millán continued in Stream of Passion with Lucassen.

Personnel
  • Alejandro Millán - keyboards, rhythm guitar
  • Marcela Bovio - vocals, violin
  • Roberto Quintanilla - lead guitar
  • Pablo González - bass guitar
  • Javier Garagarza - drums

Discography

Studio albums

Elfonía (2003)

The band's debut album was released on January 14, 2003.[7] It was recorded at Caura Studio in Monterrey, Mexico and released independently by Marcela Bovio and Alejandro Millán.[8]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Eldalindalë"4:46
2."Nuestro descanso"4:04
3."Aura"4:06
4."Drama"3:42
5."Dentro"4:14
6."Modos humanos"4:22
7."Hatshepsut"4:53
8."Añoranza"4:05
9."La vida que emana"0:59
10."De todas mis heridas"4:00
11."Alma infinita"6:01

Personnel

This Sonic Landscape
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References
  1. About Elfonía
  2. History of Elfonía
  3. History of Elfonía
  4. History of Elfonía
  5. Tour around Mexico
  6. About Elfonía
  7. About Elfonía (album)
  8. About Elfonía (album)
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