Novato Bravado
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I started the band Novato Bravado while living in Novato, California in 2001. Located in sunny Marin County, north of San Francisco. I produced the album Man vs Machine while living there. The CD sold in several Marin County stores and got some radio play at a couple of independent radio stations on the West and East Coasts. Currently residing in southwestern Connecticut and I still enjoy experimenting with new sounds as well as frequent guitar jams with friends.Band/artist history
Review from Upbeat Times in Sonoma County, CA. in 2001: "Mezmerizing, heart pounding delight. The dizzying effects of K-stran's beats are extra-terrestrial like. The songs just let the mind wander and the body float."Have you performed in front of an audience?I haven't played live yet. I really have no idea how to even try. If anyone out there in CT could give me some pointers that would be great!
Your musical influences
I'm influenced by Pink Floyd, Jean Michelle Jarre, Tangerine Dream, among others. I also like to listen to all kinds of music not directly influencing my music, like System of a Down or my favorite rock band the Good Rats.What equipment do you use?
Korg MS2000, Zoom drum machine, Fender and Ibanez guitars, Tascam mixer, Apple computers.Anything else?
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Hallo,
Sahlom From Israel,
I really liked the key work. Extremely stirring music..and your mixing and the clarity of sound production leaves me breathless.
you have your ownidiosyncratic style,
great stuff.Keep it up.
Stay in touch!
With Respect and.
Appreciation.
Shimon AfriatSpaced Out is WAY COOL!! ssssssssspaceyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
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Hello Christian, Shalom From Israel. Hope you're doing Great.I Appreciate your attention to my music. Thanks for your extra kind the comments for your honesty and encouraging message! its the reason we do it! people who who can just appreciate music! great stuff!!, Great tunes, It's very different i like it. the sounds that you have It's very celestial.I've been listening to your songs and hear a lot of interesting things-very spacey different, Very ethereal, mysterious, trippy,You have something wonderful going on here. Very meditative material great music " like your great job on "Jupiter".I've added you in my station "shimonafriat2'sstation"! and I'm looking forward to hearing more of your music!. "Open the pod bay doors please, HAL" my friend. This is definitely Excellent song.Dramatic, hypnotic, thought provoking and excellent use of light and dark atmospheres soundscapes. Truly a wonderful escape to another realm.thanks for sharing! B.T.W. if you like t