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Istvan Gyorffy has always had music in his blood and recalls that as a tiny tot, he tried to sing, not talk, first. He is a Canadian with a Hungarian Father and a French Canadian Mother.
He 'discovered' Elvis Presley when he was just 5 and by the time he was 6, he knew what his life ambition was - to be a R'n'R singer. His parents supported his dream by sending him to a Violin Teacher but that didn't last long as Istvan insisted on moving his body about whilst playing which his Teacher disapproved of.
At 10 he purchased a black and white guitar just like Elvis' On Stage '72 one. A few months lessons and he was on his way. He still has that original first guitar today. After Elvis, he was 'into' The Beatles (related to John Lennon the most), which lead to followings of The Doors, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. By 15, he was penning his first song, "Safe And Sound".
Istvan's music career started in earnest when he turned 17 and started Clubbing all around Eastern Canada (mostly Quebec and Ontario) and often played with muscians 10 years older than himself. He recalls he was their Michael Schenker from UFO and was their lead guitarist, a long haired blonde who played a fast picking and could drop down a scale at the speed of light.
Aged just 19, he penned "I Still Love You", "Going South", "Praeludium", "Love", "Yes We Can", "Sunny Days", "Clowns","Made For Love", "It's You And Me" and some 15 other songs. That same year he also wrote a full Heavy Metal Album called "Doomsday".
The following year Istvan purchased a Tascan Recorder, microphones, a Bass and Keyboard plus a few more Guitars. Fully equipped, he recorded a few songs and made a 100 Cassette copies which his Mother wrote covering letters for and mailed to Record Companies both big and small. Nothing happened.
A year of setbacks in which he experienced the loss of his Father and the news he was to become a Father himself saw Istvan realise one cannot survive on music alone so he took a position with a Direct Sales Company. His success in this role lead to him being sent to Europe to set up an Organization there, which he did, very successfully.
During his time in Europe his duties included organising many Parties, which ment hiring Bands, and most let Istvan play with them so he managed to performed all over Europe.
Finally Homesick, he returned to Canada and set up his owm marketing business which is, today, a highly successful venture. However time waits for no man and his mid-life crisis made him realise time was marching on and his music was being ignored. That was enough to motivate him to hire a studio and musicians, re-vamp his old songs and record them.
Almost completed, Istvan signed up to MySpace and uploaded the completed songs. He was neither ready or prepared for the huge responses he received, including an offer from Tree Records who at the same time were actively looking for a new Artist for their 2009 Releasing Programme. Istvan smiles at that well worn saying "an overnight success" and appreciates the fact "overnight" means the artist has done the hard yards over many years.
In October 2009, Uplaya awarded ISTVAN 7 Awards, predicting 7 "Hit" Songs on one Album - that is huge by any standard. Platinum Awards for "More", "Yes We Can", "I Still Love You", "Clowns", "Safe & Sound" and "Your Beauty's In The Way". "It's You And Me" was also awared a Gold Award by Uplaya.
TCD 4043 "Clowns" - 884502022636
Top: A young Istvan as a guitarist in a Heavy Metal band. Below: An early portrait photo.
Istvan performing 'live' across Europe
LINKS TO ISTVAN'S OTHER
WEB SITES
Song: "Yes We Can" - Clowns (TCD 4043)
(winner Uplaya Patinum Award)
"Clowns" Original Recording Made In Canada By
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Heavy Metal Guitarist Istvan,
in full action on stage
in Quebec, Canada.
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Note: Some of these companies are Distributors to Cellphone Networks and do not deal
directly with the general public.
* Here and Buy CD HERE
ISTVAN is from Canada and has always had an interest in music.
"We all have a gift and we must express it. I believe that if you do not surrender to it, you'll never be one with yourself. These are a few songs from my heart and soul ." - Istvan Gyorffy
ISTVAN joined Tree Records in late 2008 and released his first Album with Tree in early 2009.
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PLATINUM AWARDS For :
"Yes We Can", "Clowns", "Your Beauty's In The Way", "I Still Love You", "More" and "Safe & Sound"
GOLD AWARD for "It's You & Me"
These Radio Stations are playing ISTVAN "Clowns" Album Tracks
You can now BOOK ISTVAN On-Line - HERE
HCR Radio Supported Bands Show,
03 Jan 2010 - BEST OF 2009 SHOW ! NONE LIKE US * ISTVAN * MALICE IN WONDERLAND * MOUNTAIN MIRRORS * BACK FROM ASHES * PRONTHER * ID GUINNESS * SAMURAI BOW * WONDERFUL LIFE * CHIWAWA * ACROAMA * BUFFALO ALICE * WARMACHINE * PRAYING MANTIS * SIMON JAYMES * IN A DAZE * REVERSION ... and MUCH MUCH MORE!
''Clowns'' is playing on # 4 out of a 150 new supported Bands from 2009.
Download it (it might take a while) HERE
