Eyedress | Guitar Moves Interview

@eyedress is the alias of Filipino artist Idris Vicuña, formerly lead guitarist of psychedelic indie/noise-pop band Bee Eyes. Born in 1990 in the city of Makati, Philippines, Vicuña relocated to the US with his family at the age of 6. He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to San Clemente, California at the age of 13, where he started playing bass in a Crass-influenced crust-punk band. Eyedress’ fourth album Mulholland Drive is the latest evolution of the Filipino musician’s unique sound. Following his 2020 breakthrough Let’s Skip To The Wedding, which introduced global hits Jealous and Romantic Lover, the new record features collaborations with some of his favorite artists (King Krule, DāM-FunK, Triathalon, Vex Ruffin and more), while staying true to his vision.

*Matt Sweeney* , host of Guitar Moves, is a member of The Hard Quartet and a NYC based producer (Joanna Sternberg “I’ve Got Me”) and composer (Superwolves, Chavez, Red Dead Redemption 2). His guitar playing can be heard on records by Adele, Johnny Cash, Endless Boogie, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Desert Sessions, Iggy Pop, Tinariwen.

Credits:
Directed by : Trace Marshall
Edited by : Andrew Reuland
Cam : Keegan Gibbs
Cam: Grant Hilling
Sound : Gregg White
Colorist : Juliette Ho
Filmed at Shangri La - Malibu, CA

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[eyedress]

thank u matt much love & respect for havin me on the greatest guitar show of all time 🖤🎸🤙🏼🤘🏼✌🏼

[fsj]

I would absolutely do ANYTHING for an episode with Mk.gee.

[andrew-pc]

This approach to music and guitar is massively underrepresented and under appreciated. The goal is to maintain the childlike magical fascination you had with music when you decided you wanted to start playing guitar. Losing that to get a bunch of technique is a very bad deal.

[thatonedudefromyouknowwhere]

We are getting to a point where technically skilled guitarists are becoming a dime a dozen, so hearing someone who just plays with feel and instinct is quite refreshing. Really dig eyedress's whole musical philosophy. Keep rocking, dudes.

[BalduvianBears]

the way guitarists talk to each other while trying to show each other riffs is unmatched "so its like" *proceeds to play the riff again

[pedroluis]

bro you gotta get mac demarco on this show, he is one of the most talented musicians rn and his guitar skills are so awesome. would be one of the best episodes on here!

[Gen_Jutsu_Itachi]

I’ve been a fan of eyedress for 4 years!! What made me fall in love with him was his Ride Or Die song which to me, contains one of the greatest guitar riffs ever. He has his own sound and it’s insane that that particular song doesn’t have millions of views!!!! One of my favorite songs I honestly keep that Gem hidden, But my Lord, does he need to be

[metronomeyobihh]

No lie I’m getting a guitar and practicing on it after seeing this. Amazing.

[whatsabryan]

It’s crazy when you find out that there’s someone who approaches guitar the EXACT same way you do. Just based on his influences, I already feel like I’m best friends with this dude.

[AustinOtten]

Smoked a blunt with eyedress in dallas in like 2018! Real ass dude.

[SgtMatrx]

as a new guitar player it is refreshing to see this approach to making music. It's not overtly complex, rather just a fun time and then next thing you know you've got a song. Ngl, this has given me a different view on jamming with my friends because I tend to be the follower instead of a creator. And this helped change my view of what is 'acceptable' when in reality music is just to have fun

[thenaut]

This was a great episode!! You gotta do one with Alex G sometime, I feel like he'd have a lot of similar things to share

[martinlawrence]

It always improves my day when a new guitar moves video drops. As always this was awesome. Thanks for introducing me to Eyedress!

[compucorder]

Awesome show, great to be introduced to this music (& Marcus King too, previously). If you ever get the chance, Hayden Pedigo is a young guitarist / artist from Amarillo, Texas, that I think you'd get a kick out of. Multi-talented and with a good sense of humour. His recent album, Happiest Days I Ever Ignored is a great one, and I think there's a really nice video of him playing it solo fingerstyle on a 3 humbucker equipped Telecaster. Think it might have been a Tiny Desk concert, he played it like that.

[dpclerks]

5:33 my favorite chord of all-time, although I play it with a full 6-string voicing. I learned it by trying to teach myself City Girl by Kevin Shields from the Lost in Translation soundtrack. It's the final chord of the song.

GMaj7 add9-13 to get Beato about it.

[DARRPURPLE]

thank you for this video . i really appreciate the opportunity to see and listen to eyedress talk about music . Just the music . play by ear / self taught players and gear heads really love this video .

[brotherblunt]

Would love to see an episode with Mark Speer/Laura Lee

[TACdelayed]

Great episode, need more newer artists and non shredder types. Interesting to hear how they think compared to others

[popeye]

Long time fan of his and puts out workout on a continuous basis. Glad to see you embracing all forms of guitar players

[poncie]

just found this channel from the marcus king video, and it is awesome to see a host so genuinely interested and curious in what their guest is playing, how they are playing it, and just what they are doing in general. Reminds me of Sean Evans with his eagerness and investment into his guest.