ZIA
ZIA is an exclusively electronic band who began performing on the East Coast in 1992. Founded by Elaine Walker, ZIA bangs out pro-space and sci-fi music on futu
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There was a music video filmed in a NYC loft that has yet to be edited. EnEsch (formerly of KMFDM) is a main character, but in disguise. ZIA still plans on finishing this video!
ZIA is an exclusively electronic band who began performing on the East Coast in 1992. Founded by Elaine Walker, ZIA bangs out pro-space and sci-fi music on futuristic instruments. All of the synths are triggered ALL LIVE with drum sticks! They have never used backing tracks other than for drums, which are now triggered by a DJ. Microtonal musical scales run rampant throughout the ZIA repertoire. In the pop genre this is a monumental task which adds an eerie, futuristic edge to the songs. ZIA was together for 13 years in Boston and NYC, and has recently relocated to Arizona. ZIA currently has 3 full length albums and two EPs. The newest release, Martians, was officially released at the first XPrize Cup in NM. The video for the title track was filmed on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic (75North), commissioned by the NASA Haughton-Mars Project (marsonearth.org).Have you performed in front of an audience?ZIA has played live since 1992 in Boston, NYC and continues to play live in the Phoenix area. There were two tours, one of the NE and one of the SE.
Your musical influences
New Order, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Berlin, Front 242, Front Line Assembly, Nitzer EbbWhat equipment do you use?
Ensoniq ESQM, Roland JX3P, Moog Sonic 6, Yamaha TX81Z, Kurzweil K000, Korg Wavestation, Kawai K5000, 6 Drum Kats, AXIS keyboard and homemade stuff: Planetar, Plutotar, Circuit Board triggers, Star Castle.Anything else?
ZIA played a private show for NIN once, and has warmed up Marilyn Manson and Flock of Seaguls. They were scheduled to play with KMFDM but all of the local bands on that tour got cancelled. However EnEsch befriended the band and even appeared (in disguise) in a ZIA video. ZIA was also interviewed by Genesis P-Orridge and there is still a second half to the interview that has not been transcribed.Contact
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