Lazuli Quazar
Out of the ether and into song.
Lazuli Quazar invokes the instance where psychedelia blends (ends and) electronica (begins). Originally conceived by Seattle-based composer and producer Van Brown, the Lazuli Quazar project has grown to encompass a select group of Seattle’s most innovative and exciting musicians.
A Lazuli Quazar is an inter-dimensional projection of the celestial frequency of transcendence. The music specializes in creating aural landscapes, from pulsating grooves with serene flows to passionate waves of intensity.
With an EP released and a full-length studio album in the midst of production, Lazuli Quazar is translating their recorded sound to a live setting. Imagine the simultaneous interaction and spontaneity of musicians emulating the roles of a DJ and sound system.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
It started with Van Brown writing some songs
and producing them in his recording studio named
Temple House studio. after working with several
musicians on the EP Active 8, Mark Taylor Canfield
One of the musicians that worked with Van on
Active 8, went on with Van to form the Lazuli Quazar Band. The members include Denis Martinez
on Bass, Michael Nakagawa on Guitar Mark Taylor
Canfield on keys and Van on Vocals.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We have been playing around the Seattle area since
the begining of the summer of 2004.
Every time we play we sound better and better.
which makes us want to play more and more.
Your musical influences
Our influences range from psychedic funk to cutting edge Electronica and rock
What equipment do you use?
We use a Waldorf and Akai keyboards, Roland V
session electronic drums with live drums, Bass,
Guitar, percussion instruments (tambourine shakers
.....) and voice
Anything else?
Lazuli Quazars Debut album "Active 8"
is now on sale for only $5.99
Go to www.lazuliquazar.com now!
