Origen (Spanish Rock Band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Origen


Img_capt = Origen "(left to right: Ruben, Carlos, Mirs, Hector, Tonio)"
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Origin = flagicon|USA Unicode|Miami, Florida, USA
Genre = Rock en Espanol
Years_active = 2001—present
Label = BinaryStar Music
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URL = [http://www.origenweb.com www.origenweb.com]
Current_members = Mirs Hector Velásquez Tonio Ruben Martínez
Past_members = Carlos Leal Origen is a "Spanish pop/rock" band formed in 2001 in Miami, FL. The four member group consists of Mirs (Vocals) from Ecuador, Hector (Guitars) from Venezuela, Tonio (Drums) from Venezuela, and Ruben (Bass) from Mexico.

The band recorded and mixed their debut album in 2007 with Grammy-nominated producer Carlos de Yarza and Henry A. Otero. They signed a record deal to their producers under the label BinaryStar Music and released their self-titled debut album 'Origen' in 2008. All songs written by Origen (Antonio, Mirs, Carlos, Ruben and Hector.)

Origen's first single "Te Quiero"" caught the attention of on-air personalities in Miami, FL. On June 3rd, 2008, "Te Quiero"" was played for the first time on Romance 106.7 FM, a top 40 Latin pop radio station. The music video for "Te Quiero"" was played for the first time on CNN En Español on the prime time show of Journalist Daniel Viotto "Encuentro con Daniel Viotto."

The band’s social awareness has given them the opportunity to participate in activities such as “Piedra, Papel, y Tijera” a DirecTV initiative in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Microsoft aimed at transforming the physical infrastructure of schools and educational centers while promoting the development of low-income communities throughoutLatin America.

In April 2008, following their contribution on “Piedra, Papel, y Tijera” Origen was invited to participate and perform at The Annual Meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank Board of Governors (the Bank’s highest policymaking body, consisting of finance ministers and central bankers) is the main forum for discussion of political, economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, there the band had the opportunity to share with other artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra that were part of the forum “Yo Amo América” in which Origen participated.

Origen gained significant national exposure during the summer of 2008 as they performed in the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York City at the BMI showcase. Since that performance they have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, USA Today and others. They also took part in Univision's Premios Juventud where they expressed their continued support for the conservation of the planet.

On August 4, 2008, they were the featured band on Telemundo's Caso Cerrado, a court-like TV show seen in United States, South and Central America. The 12th of August, Origen made a special appearance on the award winning news program Al Rojo Vivo hosted by María Celeste, which also airs on Telemundo. September 4th, the band made its first appearance on Galavisión's Acceso Máximo; a live interactive program where viewers choose their favorite music videos and artists by text messaging or online voting.

In September, 2008, Carlos (Keyboard player) decided to leave the band citing personals goals that interfered with the band's schedule.

Discography

Te Quiero (Single) (2007)

Origen (2008)

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/origenweb Official MySpace]

* [http://www.origenweb.com/ Official Website]

Reference

* [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25596891/displaymode/1176/rpho/25596891/ Origen on MSNBC]
* [http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=8601716&lang=esa Origen on Yahoo]