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 an 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 🖤🎸🤙🏼🤘🏼✌🏼

[@pepeivanez1632]

I’m picking the guitar right now, You’re the man dude

[@dwils14]

gotta get your boy mac demarco on here next @eyedress @guitar moves

[@TheZeke1970]

Just heard you for the first time, now I am hooked. I have a lot of catching up to do. Love what you do...very inspiring.

[@Belenalc]

YOU INSPIRED ME TO PLAY GUITAR AND GO SKATIN MOREE🙏🙏✊🤘

[@zuerich__]

You are a great inspiration to me. A little color in a gray boring world❤

[@fsj9441]

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

[@jordantorus8035]

He’s next up

[@dpclerks09]

I genuinely don't understand his appeal. To each their own, but it just sounds/feels like vaguely reverbed/chorus-y guitar textures with autotuned/Post Malone-ish vocals? Sure, it's "kinda different" but it's almost like combining kiwi and coriander, to me. It's nice that it upkeeps the general interest in Guitar music, but as far as genuine contribution, I'm seemingly missing the substantial appeal it supposedly deserves.

[@brendanrice1018]

@@dpclerks09 try learning one of his songs on guitar

[@jordantorus8035]

Yea I’m no guitar pro but he is doing things with his guitar that no one else is doing his records don’t sound like anybody else’s, it’s the obscurity of the sound & the way his songs are structured that pulls me in & the 80’s sound is chef’s kiss. I’m not very knowledgeable on song writing neither but the lyrics are like stream of consciousness & his writing process must feel organic I assume, Alesis is my favorite one lyric wise it’s catchy as fuck

[@astronautist4716]

​@samthomas1360 steady on chap, he's a decent player but if you think he's phenomenal you should probably broaden your listening. Now his guitar TONE on the other hand...very fresh, at least to me. He's really on to something with the gated reverb especially he's extended the dynamic range allowing for more expressive playing

[@andrew6889-p5c]

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.

[@matt2915]

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.

[@pedroluis1736]

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!

[@user-vm3ce4fj1j]

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

[@_nNeglect]

I got goosebumps reading this . I’m happy for you man .!!! Hopefully I get the chance to do the same ❤

[@_nNeglect]

Hell hyped for you on this

[@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

[@thenaut2111]

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

[@Colors_Unknown]

Second this! Alex g would be amazing

[@martinlawrence8427]

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

[@Jay-uv5xg]

im so glad youre making these again!

[@popeye089]

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

[@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 .

[@kylethurman3060]

Best thing, so awesome it's back!

[@MrBobyllon]

🎸❤ Love this show! Great job Matt!

[@tlwn5196]

Love to see this guy back ❤

[@angelbzbzbmoralesb7527]

Sooo good, I love eyedress and his musical style, so original and an inspiration to me💙

[@brotherblunt3721]

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

[@stevendavidson391]

Best episode so far this series ❤

[@2WheelsGood]

great episode. appreciate not always having only virtuosic guitar players. love the Eyedress House ofCards remixed by Kevin Shields. need that on a 12".

[@samuelmosessegal]

This was pleasant conversation of 2 gems from the portal studio era, very nice, Cool supreme

[@poncie17]

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.

[@axelworfles]

So chuffed that you got Eyedress on, his playing has such a special mood and it was ace to get an insight into it. A great reminder that simple is good - get a chord shape and shift it up and down.

[@seandavis6600]

Another great episode. Now we need a Guitar Moves with Mary Halverson, please.

[@Lixzaxa]

I'm still listening Eyedress and I want it to be even more popular 😊😅❤

[@compucorder64]

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.

[@dpclerks09]

Yes! Hayden rules, and has a unique gift for storytelling through instrumental Guitar Music!❤

[@leedog6221]

I picked up my guitar and played, thanks guys!

[@TACdelayed]

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

[@blockingthesunmusic]

Fresh guitar moves!? I’m in!

[@Niklas-Lang]

love you both~~~

[@nickmacdisi1738]

Love you Matt and Love Eyedress

[@Squareheaddude]

You were right. What a treat.

[@zuerich__]

❤🎉 makes my day🎉

[@Lastman737]

I love this series

[@dazzer7986]

feel > technique ! awesome episode !

[@stevenml5748]

Thank you.

[@kellinquinn]

@eyedress is dope! Loved this.

[@blqbrd]

really enjoyed this

[@MITCHY_B_2003]

This may sound cringe to some but this is almost the exact same approach to guitar that I have . This guy is a highly relatable individual .

[@hijackjoe]

Saw you 2 weeks ago in LA with Iggy! You played awesome!

[@dpclerks09]

"How do you sound different in the studio, than when you're on the fuckin' Portastudio?" "I just get stoked if I, like, put 2 things together" I've only heard like 2 of his songs, but this dude seems too real, and too chill. Massive Respect. Incubus and Mike Einziger still rule, objectively, though.

[@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.

[@cherrybombarbanickle]

I also can’t help playing a Kurt Vile riff every time I pick up a guitar. Will definitely try some half pyramid shapes out after this 🤙

[@DARRPURPLE]

nailing the perfect solo / performance anxiety is so real eyedress . I relate heavily . thanks for being honest and real .

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

Saw him live a few weeks ago, 🔥

[@plonk8675]

I thought we were gonna see a longer version of you guys playing Dark Prince🥲

[@BalduvianBears]

what a chill dude. Never related so much with another artist. his approach to making music to the self criticism after performance hits home. Don't need to know theory to be a musician. it comes from the soul. Ive been told im not a musician cause I sample sometimes and I don't know what im playing all the time by chord name. Fuck the haters

[@games_are_good]

Last saw your Josh Homme vid after seeing him in concert, now EYEDRESS is on? 🤯🤘

[@MovieWatchingChannel]

Matt you seem a little speedy this ep! Conspicuous sunglasses. Love the show please make more, please do a Billy Strings episode

[@chadwilliams8583]

Good episode

[@oliviasilva08]

🤘⚡️🤘

[@DARRPURPLE]

🔥

[@zink77]

I love Idriss. I'm proud to be part of top 0.5% Spotify top listener in 2022. Love the songs keep it up

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

Just saw him in concert a few weeks ago

[@juang.7837]

Nice riffs my boy

[@sheabenezra317]

Please do one with Mamady Kouyate one of the most underrated guitarists of all time

[@xWESTICLESx]

Songwriting is always more important than virtuosity!

[@fredrickmeyers8076]

Yo Matt I need that Robert pollard guitar moves. Ariel pink or Diiv would be sweet 🤙

[@dpclerks09]

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.

[@andtothewestamerica]

love that soundtrack

[@brothersmarshall535]

❤🤙❤️🤙❤️

[@benjaminfowler4513]

Please get john dwyer on here. He's definitely got some moves

[@stoatystoat174]

❤

[@canrt8092]

Best show ever!!! Check out ian dsa from billy talent bro

[@joebisirri]

Omg I had that Alien 3 hat when I was in grade school

[@a_scavenger.]

Anyone know the song in the beginning?

[@clwalker85]

What song are they playing in the intro? Sorry, just finding Eyedress for the first time

[@salx777]

Jd Simo next Matt :)

[@liammcooper]

I think Greg Sage is still kicking around Phoenix. He has a website. It'd be fuckin' legendary

[@Isaacchadwicktardisbro331]

Whats the tune they’re jamming too at 13:21 ?

[@enochcrosby6630]

From a comment by @genesis2187: it’s called “stars in your eyes” apparently it’s unreleased right now.

[@deaconddd]

Just shows you don’t need to have a bunch of technique or be a virtuoso to make cool music. Just pick up the damn guitar and play it. If it sounds cool then it probably sounds cool to other people too! Good vibes on this one.

[@silverlink8805]

Didn't know that much about his guitar playing before this video, really. Which is weird because the way I play guitar is very very similar (but probably a little worse)

[@joaofds98]

Does anyone know the song they play at 12:52?

[@rbrme]

Idk but it rips

[@castrucciocastracani0]

Sounds so much like loomer by mbv

[@genesis2187]

Yes please tell me too.

[@genesis2187]

it’s called “stars in your eyes” apparently it’s unreleased right now.

[@lindseytaylor4460]

Song they play in the beginning?

[@42JimiHendrix42]

For those who search for the Bee Eyes song that starts at 7:13, it's DASMA GIRL kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIWtnq2oeL9jeKc

[@Algumby]

what is the finger picking riff it's killing me

[@petersaliamonas]

What Kurt Vile song are they playing at 17:00?

[@ihatedogs1]

shit man idk, it sounds like a mixture of Continental Breakfast and Blackberry song from KV

[@Ellie-rp3fw]

i don't recognize one, might just be something in that vein or a dylan pattern

[@joshuadionisio1950]

Invite sean pablo to your show, Matt

[@TheGreatBaronOBeefDip]

I didn't click because of guitars, I clicked because of that Alien 3 hat, restecp to Eyedress if he likes Alien 3, I do too.

[@erichancock4670]

How about some cw stoneking for an episode

[@Freddi289]

Mark Speer please!!!

[@nicemanwashing]

Matt Sweeney is so fucking high all the fucking time

[@luckynumber6664]

What band does he say and 6:47??

[@joetaurone]

"Thurston Moore" of sonic youth

[@luckynumber6664]

Cheers

[@christophertrani]

Can anyone actually stop for a second and help Matt actually finish a riff!

[@JoBru123]

John Frusciante next?

[@revelry1969]

What an odd kid. This proves anybody can play guitar. Just play whatever feels good. It’s not that inventive. Play the half pyramid 🤘🏻 Everything by ear…. For sure. Good show

[@jurisprudence6549]

"hand play" sounds way more sexual than "finger picking" haha

[@alexhuevera939]

you dont have to laugh at everything he says. we get it you are a fanboy

[@GO-lh3rt]

is this episode an april fools or something?

[@popyouthpolice]

Translate Japanese🙏🙏🙏

[@Daniel-yt6sc]

Hipster old tired music. Nothing inspiring here.

[@saavedraguitar626]

dudes ass and his music isn’t anything special bro. Should get Mk.Gee on this show.

[@Boxstate_Rebel]

😅 What a 🌽 ⚾️ comment. Please enlighten us to what a musical connoisseur, such as yourself, has in his musical rotation right now.

[@josephcefalu2157]

I’m sorry but this is ridiculous. No disrespect to Eyedress, he seems like a chill dude, but this approach to the guitar is what a 15 year old has when they’re starting out. You’re seriously doing yourself a disservice by not practicing, transcribing and learning theory. Since when did it become cool to not understand something or be technically proficient?

[@guy38800]

Guitar Moves with Omar Rodriguez Lopez would be deeply weird, insightful and glorious 👽🪐⚡️