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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.
VAST’s sound is identifiable as ambient electro-rock with considerable industrial and acoustic influences, usually made with Crosby’s traditional acoustic guitar, electronic instruments and processing, drum-driven tracks, and heavy bass. In recent years, however, VAST’s sound has been more identifiable with acoustic rock in releases such as April and Me and You.
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.
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 sound is identifiable as ambient electro-rock with considerable industrial and acoustic influences, usually made with Crosby’s traditional acoustic guitar, electronic instruments and processing, drum-driven tracks, and heavy bass. In recent years, however, VAST’s sound has been more identifiable with acoustic rock in releases such as April and Me and You.
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.
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.
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RuledByMUSE wrote:
amazing band and really great yet underrated music
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glysryn wrote:
April...perfect acoustic album!
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DonnieIsSerious wrote:
I think V.A.S.T. and Me & You are my favorite albums.
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Lifell wrote:
@primeiralinha the reason is simple I think, the band doesn't want to be famous or anything, looks to me like there even keeping themselfs quiet. That's good though, a lot of bands got lame because there was money and other stuff involved. VAST stays how THEY want. They love to play and rock (from time to time).
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gabriellogan wrote:
The debate over the dislike of the acoustic stuff is really understandable. I was a fan since 2000, and I really liked the alternative stuff from the first three albums. That being said, I've learned to like the acoustic stuff over time, and ready for the next album, which is suppose to be more of the old stuff.
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primeiralinha wrote:
odd band, does not affect and is not influenced authenticates
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itsmysandwich wrote:
April is by far my favourite VAST album - I'm not sure why there's such hate for the acoustic material. I can't wait for more masterpieces from Crosby.
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OneRepublic93 wrote:
Excellent band.
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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Free album on my page http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision
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Zander92 wrote:
So glad about the news of a new album in the making. Flying Spaghetti Monster be praised.
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LeighLastFM wrote:
I absolutely love "Tattoo Of Your Name" -- are there other songs by them that sound similar?
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upyougo wrote:
aren't there uppercase letter anymore?
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callmesnake wrote:
could be most underrated band of all-time?
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theSonglessBird wrote:
Eargasm. <3
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TheKillerFlower wrote:
@ Andrew: I recommend you the albums "Nude" and "April". In my opinion their best records^^
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themessenger11 wrote:
I think it's a touch of the Garth Algars ("We fear change") - if you think you might appreciate some of the acoustic stuff, Me and You is a great album, Crosby's voice in fine form!
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themessenger11 wrote:
Andrew - start with the self-titled and then seek out a copy of Turquoise & Crimson if you like it.
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TheKillerFlower wrote:
It has to be VAST, not "Vast" !!
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Z1 wrote:
Love em!
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Auberginny wrote:
they should play in Germany! [3]
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VAST Live In NYC available now!
25 Jul 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/vast
Check out realvast.com for the Live in NYC download.
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