Camera Shy is a Filipino bedroom-pop band from San Ramon, California ages from 12-17. The band consists of Kyle Lim, Kevin and Kimo Francisco. They are described as “high-school love affair with a grown-up disguise”. Camera Shy is under Best Kept Secret Tape label.
Thanks to these sweet teenagers for letting us interviewed them and being part of this compilation.
S: What made you decide to get into music, start a band Camera shy?
Kevin: Well, the main reason/s I wanted to start a band was... Listening to Belle & Sebastian and The Lucksmiths. I fell in love with their music and slowly got into alot of indiepop acts. After hearing my cousin's band, I got even more inspired. So I guess that's why!
Kimo: The music that Apple Orchard showed us inspired me to learn how to play and make a band.
Kyle: Listening to Belle and Sebastian, Camera Obscura, The Lucksmiths, and Apple Orchard deeply inspired me to make music with Camera Shy. I’ve always dreamt of writing and creating songs, but lacking the instruments and talent at the time, I never thought I would ever go for it. It wasn’t until hearing such beautiful songs that I felt the desperation to learn how to play the guitar and write. As 2 years went by and as we have been influenced by other great bands, I am becoming inspired by our own songs, seeing how far we’ve grown.
S: Would you mention at least 5 records that had been influencing you until now?
Kevin: 'Naturaliste' by The Lucksmiths
'If You're Feeling Sinister' Belle & Sebastian
'Brittle Stars' Brittle Stars
'The Last Match' Aislers Set
'Go Sailor' Go Sailor (and practically everything else Rose Melberg has done)
Kimo: 'Tigermilk' Belle and Sebastian
'Patty Darling' Churchbuilder
'Ever Been To Mexico?' Free Loan Investments
'Naturaliste' The Lucksmiths
'We Are the Pipettes' The Pipettes
Kyle: “Snowball” The Field Mice
“Naturaliste” The Lucksmiths
“If You’re Feeling Sinister” Belle And Sebastian
“Let’s Get Out of this Country” Camera Obscura
“Played” The Bodines
S: Who wrote most of the lyrics?
Kevin: We all write ALOT actually. I think each of us has written 50 songs. hehe. But the recorded ones are mostly me and Kyle, but Kimo has written some of our best songs.
Kimo: It's pretty mixed around, but I think my brother and Kyle has written alot of the songs recorded so far, but I've written a bunch... and so have they.
Kyle: Everyone in the group loves to write songs, so we get different ideas from either of the three corners of the band. So far, the songs that we have recorded are mostly written by me and Kevin, but Kimo is starting to write more and they sound great!
S: Here’s something I’d also like to know about you guys. What would u say the bravest thing you’ve done in your entire life?
Kevin: Hmm. Nothing really. I guess asking Lupe Fernandez for a picture. Well, I didn't really ask. I don't know!
Kimo: Yeah what he said!
Kyle: Umm…looked at myself in the mirror, hah. After that, I found the courage to face anything in the world (just kidding) :D
S: What’s the most embarrassing experience that ever happened to u guys?
Kyle: Ah…so many embarrassing memories…yet, I can’t think of any. Sorry.
Kevin: The most embarrassing thing for us as a band? I think it was our little Halloween party. It definitely didn't work out as planned.
Kimo: I'm not sure. I'm sure there are many embarrassing moments that I can't think of right now.
S: Any future releases of Camera Shy?
Kevin: Future Releases? Yes! We're going to have a split release with The Paper Orchestra and Ideal Free Distribution through Pacific Nature Recordings. Also we're going to be in two Compilations with Pop Song Romance. and one through Pacific Nature again, called 'Young Folks: Music of DIY Teens'. All coming soon! We're also working on our first Full Length, so keep an eye out for that too!
S: Thank you for sharing us yer stories.
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