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VAST
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VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater, and is the brainchild of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and musician Jon Crosby.
The musical outfit began in rather minimalist fashion when Jon was only sixteen, with the other members of the outfit being a drum machine and a bass player. Always wanting to be more than a simple rock band, VAST has attempted to live up to its name through making its live shows a full-on sensory experience, employing display monitors and other visual effects onstage.
Their real rise to fame began when a local radio station granted consistent air-time to their demo tape, after which Crosby sent demo tapes to New York City recording companies, eventually signing with Elektra Records. Thomas Froggatt, Steve Clark, and Rowan Robertson made up the hastily-assembled band along with Crosby. After touring America and releasing their first album named simply Visual Audio Sensory Theater (1998), they began work on a second album, entitled Music for People (2000). Before it was finished, Robertson left in pursuit of a solo career. After auditioning, Justin Cotta was chosen to replace him. The new quartet began another US tour. In 2001, Cotta and Clark decided to leave the band to form their own.
VAST’s next album, Nude, was preceded by the online release of the unmastered demo tracks, which were grouped into separate downloads known as Turquoise and Crimson.
The musical outfit began in rather minimalist fashion when Jon was only sixteen, with the other members of the outfit being a drum machine and a bass player. Always wanting to be more than a simple rock band, VAST has attempted to live up to its name through making its live shows a full-on sensory experience, employing display monitors and other visual effects onstage.
Their real rise to fame began when a local radio station granted consistent air-time to their demo tape, after which Crosby sent demo tapes to New York City recording companies, eventually signing with Elektra Records. Thomas Froggatt, Steve Clark, and Rowan Robertson made up the hastily-assembled band along with Crosby. After touring America and releasing their first album named simply Visual Audio Sensory Theater (1998), they began work on a second album, entitled Music for People (2000). Before it was finished, Robertson left in pursuit of a solo career. After auditioning, Justin Cotta was chosen to replace him. The new quartet began another US tour. In 2001, Cotta and Clark decided to leave the band to form their own.
VAST’s next album, Nude, was preceded by the online release of the unmastered demo tracks, which were grouped into separate downloads known as Turquoise and Crimson.
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karazueyes wrote:
my dog sleeps in the carpet when im listening to vast... often me too
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jerm17 wrote:
the last one alive is definitely the best song of his
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Spindrella wrote:
so real, so beautiful....
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PiNoRo wrote:
It takes a concerted effort to stop listening to VAST o_O
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How does the finished version of April compare to the online version? I've only heard the latter and was severely underwhelmed.
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Jonnee wrote:
i fucking love VAST
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TheBlackDiamond wrote:
flames makes me cry every time again...
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jonypekao wrote:
wicked!!!
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Trikl wrote:
I love all the albums - But the self titled constantly amazes me.
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AztekLobo wrote:
This band lives in my veins, Winter in my heart, Flames, Sunday I'll be gone and one more day are my blood
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BlackChucky wrote:
This band makes me fly far far away from here like few bands do. Nude is an increible album
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Lehane90 wrote:
"Flames" is so beautiful, and sad...
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gabriellogan wrote:
I'm interested in listening the Bang Band Sixx EP. I heard the song on the myspace it seemed like a good song.
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SvenGlueckspilz wrote:
"Winter in my Heart" is one of my favorit song and so i put the lyrics in a video. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO9BMAbiOfc
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NikaToten wrote:
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void__ wrote:
theres a new ep out, check the myspace page for details. sounds pretty decent from first listen. didnt blow me away but much more like the vast of old which is good, quite electronic.
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politicsapocaly wrote:
You may be interested in the album I just recently released. It is available free to download. Licensed with the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence. This licence lets you use this music for commercial products or make remixes or other derivative works, so long as you give credit to the original artists. Politics Apocalypse is political and subversive post-industrial rock with an interesting mix of classical instruments, guitars, electronic beats, and a small dash of aussie hip-hop. You can download the whole 11 track album at no cost at our website. http://www.politicsapocalypse.com We are also doing a name your own price CD (starting at cost price). I don’t mean to spam but I am trying to get the word out to those who may be interested.
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SasKay wrote:
You're Too Young is one of my new fave VAST songs. It deserves more listens IMO.
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arrogantrabbit wrote:
equilibriumyeah
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Jayney wrote:
I don't aggree Joel. The venue wasx poor but Jon kept hitting bum notes and seemed to lack enthusiasm. (I was right at the front). It was really disappointing.
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