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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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perni87 wrote:
Does anybody know yet when VAST`s new album is going to be released=?
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yosunn wrote:
super
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Salongod wrote:
super music
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gabriellogan wrote:
The "new pic" is part of the MFP CD. I think its the back or in the book.
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IsabelDourado wrote:
Temptation <3
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Angusiiette wrote:
Love almost all of VAST's work but Pretty When You Cry and I Don't Have Anything are my very favorite.
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NickGerli wrote:
Nude and Self-Titled are terrific. Don't really feel the other ones.
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Bethain wrote:
well, pic's a bit emo. but April is such a great album. sometimes i really need a portion of kinda peaceful music.
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PiNoRo wrote:
I miss this one http://www.last.fm/music/VAST/+images/386770
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robbibt wrote:
Urgh, can't say the new pic is much good.
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Spooky_Morning wrote:
Its a great pic, by teh way do i need wait for a new album?
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saguran wrote:
What is with this new pic? It sucks balls. The old one was better -> http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/3090.jpg
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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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- katelove2 tagged VAST with ‘alternative rock’, ‘rock’, ‘alternative’ and ‘electronic’. 37 minutes ago
- TomFromNextDoor, rainbowbritekat, MensMagna and 3 other people added VAST to their libraries. 3 hours ago
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- Katscher, redprisma20, Suselisa and 2 other people added VAST to their libraries. Monday morning
- Nezzzka tagged VAST with ‘alternative rock’. Saturday evening
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- Spooky_Morning connected VAST to the group Fuck Love. Friday evening
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