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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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Shoutbox
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Redingot wrote:
Aslan VAST
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Machiventa wrote:
Just discovered these guys with Me & You..... holy shit!! Another favorite album of the year. Guess I'll have to check out their earlier stuff now.
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willysway wrote:
Most disappointing show I have ever been to. Jon was drugged out played two songs and stumbled off stage. Sorry hate to be hard on the guy, but he needs some help.
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Justinx_nl wrote:
Too bad Me & You doesn't have the lyrics with the cd. Ah well, I really like the new acoustic sound. April and Me & You are really their best albums. Me & You sounds more mature though. Wow, I love Vast.
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qwerttyy wrote:
So many songs with absolutely great lyrics. This was a very pleasant last.fm discovery.
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Uniontrade wrote:
FREEEEEEEEEEEE
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stoppingthetime wrote:
The Bang Band Sixxx EP is totally amazing. So is the new album but I was really disappointed because I already had half of the songs from on of Jon Crosby's Generica albums.
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xHxYxBxRxIxDx wrote:
Lyrics to "You Just Dont Count" fucking crack me up. Who knew Jon was so funny?
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danny18 wrote:
I thought by now, that I would be a king and you'd be my queen <3
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boffboff wrote:
i hope he will play on the hurricane festival in germany again =) last time he did was in 1998. it's a pity that i was just 8 years old in 1998 xD
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steveVAST wrote:
According to the European promoters, you don't exist. We know better!
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AndreWasHere wrote:
and the new album is pretty cool.
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AndreWasHere wrote:
im dying to see them live!!! hope they'll tour europe soon!! [2]
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MissTool wrote:
Do they ever play outside US?
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comastar wrote:
im dying to see them live!!! hope they'll tour europe soon!!
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Loaded-Gun wrote:
man kann von dem showkonzept halten, was man will - die musik passte einfach immer!
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zitronello wrote:
haha stimmt! da hab ich das auch gesehn!
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kaesekuchn wrote:
touched was playing in germany's next topmodel broadcasting .. i love it!
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Andi0702 wrote:
Wo krieg ich diesen "Endlos-Mix" von Touched her? Man war der abgefahren geilo, die Produzenten verstehen es echt die Emotoinen durch sehr geilke Musik zusätzlich zu pushen!
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rrmanhas wrote:
Jon Crosby is a genius. Me and You is well worth it... Even though it is a rehash of stuff off Generica, the improved production makes great songs absolutely brilliant. Also some cool new drumming and other amendments. Just saw them in Seattle--fucking amazing!
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scruggsster, grannyknickers, Kitty_Napalm and 4 other people added VAST to their libraries. 2 hours ago
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arakha tagged VAST with industrial, rock, alternative rock and one other tag. Friday morning
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Clawman added VAST to the lineup of VAST at Mercy Lounge. Wednesday afternoon
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Membranwerk tagged VAST with alternative rock and alternative. Monday evening
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