Vanaprasta
Montclair, California, United States | INDIE
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The more I hear about new artists, the more I hear about them coming from Silver Lake, LA. Is Silver Lake becoming or has it been the west coast version of Brooklyn all along and I haven’t noticed?
Well, all I know is that yet again a new favorite of mine has come the way of Silver Lake. Armed with a stellar EP ‘Forming the Shapes‘ under their belt, Vanaprasta are gearing up to release their first full length titled ‘Healthy Geometry’.
The most exciting news for me? They’re offering 2 tracks available September 27th on 7? vinyl. Bonus for you? You can listen to them below.
Vanaprasta got their start in late 2008 and have released 1 great EP and are now releasing what sounds like it should be a killer full length. I can imagine their live show is one to behold. If you’re a lucky LA resident, try to catch a show during their residency at the Echo in September.
The two songs I’ve heard off of ‘Healthy Geometry’ are powerful, passionate, and dynamic. Fast paced tempos and changes surrounded by intricate guitar riffs topped with a voice that speaks wonders to the music and leaves me with vocal reminders of a more rocking Jeff Buckley. (huge comparison, I know.)
Give a listen to the two songs that will be released on the limited 7? this September. “Minnesota” and “Skinny State” are both tunes I’ve had on repeat since I’ve heard them. Instantly enjoyable but both grow with each listen. These songs are a fine example of what to expect with the release of ‘Healthy Geometry’.
Vanaprasta – Minnesota
Vanaprasta – Skinny State
Enjoy a crowd live clip of Vanaprasta performing a version of the title track ‘Healthy Geometry’. - Dyson Sound
Discography
Spotify Sessions (2012)
Effie House Sessions EP (2012)
Healthy Geometry (2011)
Forming the Shapes EP (2010)
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Armed with a modest collection of recording gear and a brand new perspective, Vanaprasta has spent the last year in their own studio in Echo Park writing, recording, and refining their second LP. The band decided to undertake the entirety of the recording process under their own control by producing, engineering, and mixing the album themselves.
On these
songs, Vanaprasta decided to pit machines up against the organic; they
experimented with newer digital and analog technology that allowed them to
create mechanical sounds while keeping space for the guitars and melodies to
call and respond with each other. Vanaprasta mixed the songs by doing live
performance mixes on their console, with each band member mixing each of his
instruments simultaneously.
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