Jaustian
NEWS
We are presently compiling tunes for our new CD "Painted Buffalo". Some of the songs on this sight may be on the CD and we will bring you all up to date when this occurs.
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Intimate, relaxing instrumental song forms colorfully and delicately arranged. Lyrical tones which soothe warm and romance the senses. A scenic drive through the eyes and heart of the Jaustian.
Why this name?
It’s a compilation of several children's names of one of the band members
Do you play live?
Some of us have played live in the US and in Europe. We love the excitement of live performances.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's making it easier to get our tunes out for others to hear and for us to collaborate together since we all live at distant corners of the earth,
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course silly goose
Band History:
There are 4 of us in this band and we all come from different genres, locations in the world. However together we all add a special blend of talent that challenges each of us to do out best work.
Catherine Towbin has been a contemporary classical composer for close to 30 years. She has performed in Europe for the last 20 years and her CD Shades and Perspectives has won much critical acclaim. She presently performs in the West Coast of the US and in Belgium
Marcus Dallacqua is a pianist and has composed for the Christian Music scene. He composed, arranged and engineered a CD released in Italy in 2002. Presently he lives in the Midwest of the US.
Melinda Sobel is out newest and most exciting addition to the group as her compositions encompass blues, folk and a more contemporary flavor for our group. She presently resides in Southern California
Tim Dallacqua provides the group with much of the technical, engineering. arranging and musical mixing and mastering of the work that is done by the group.
Catherine Towbin has been a contemporary classical composer for close to 30 years. She has performed in Europe for the last 20 years and her CD Shades and Perspectives has won much critical acclaim. She presently performs in the West Coast of the US and in Belgium
Marcus Dallacqua is a pianist and has composed for the Christian Music scene. He composed, arranged and engineered a CD released in Italy in 2002. Presently he lives in the Midwest of the US.
Melinda Sobel is out newest and most exciting addition to the group as her compositions encompass blues, folk and a more contemporary flavor for our group. She presently resides in Southern California
Tim Dallacqua provides the group with much of the technical, engineering. arranging and musical mixing and mastering of the work that is done by the group.
Your influences?
Quincy Jones, John Williams, Paul Williams, David Wilcox, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Jerry Goldsmith, Henry Mancini, Randy Newman, Alfred Newman, Lisa Loeb, Paula Cole, Joe Walsh, Beatles. Judy Collins, James Taylor, Carole King, Ophelia Goodtunes
Favorite spot?
Everywhere
Equipment used:
Acoustic pianos, drums, guitars and many computer sampling sounds