Fast and Blue, the debut album from the band "Lisa LaRue 2KX" Features 2KX members Lisa LaRue, Steve Adams and Merril Hale with John Payne. Special guests include Ryo Okumoto (Spock's Beard). Michael Sadler (Saga), Don Schiff (Rocket Scientists), Mitch Perry (Asia Featuring John Payne), Maxi Nil (Visions of Atlantis) and Michael Alvarez.
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Features a 40 minute "Making Of" with interviews, studio footage and more, and unseen videos for "Prometheus" and "Recurring Dream" along with the official video for the single, "Fast and Blue."
To order the special 24-page souvenir magazine, visit http://www.magcloud.com/browse/Issue/176085 Regular price 16.95
The newest album by Lisa LaRue, her critically-acclaimed PROJECT 2K9 - Lisa LaRue (keys) with Steve Adams - guitar, Chris Brown - bass, Jo DeBoeck - vocals, John Payne - vocals, Svetlan Raket - drums, and guest appearances by: David Mark Pearce - guitar, Claire Vezina - vocals, Geert Fieuw - guitar and keys, Merrill Hale - drums, Damian Rodd - Drums, Steve Preston - violin, Gerry Verstreken - bass.
The disc is themed around the Mayan prophecy of the transition
into a new world age on December 21, 2012.
“Many people speak of the prophecy as ‘doom and gloom’ the end of the world.
But the Mayan elders teach it is a time for transformation.
A time for things to change for the better,” said LaRue.
The CD includes guest appearances from up and coming artists such as electric violinist James Sudakow and Kerri Lake, as well as seasoned veterans such as Tommy Zvoncheck (former Blue Oyster Cult keyboardist) and John Payne (“Asia” – featuring John Payne). Payne provides the vocals on the single from the CD, “Save Me.”
Lisa LaRue's original score and performance of music for the Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre's "Voice of the Shuka" modern ballet. Artists' special limited edition.
Originally done for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, this CD contains familiar songs in the Cherokee language arraged by, sung by and all music by Lisa LaRue. Fro the artist's own stock. No longer available anywhere else.
Fast and Blue, the debut album from the band "Lisa LaRue 2KX" Features 2KX members Lisa LaRue, Steve Adams and Merril Hale with John Payne. Special guests include Ryo Okumoto (Spock's Beard). Michael Sadler (Saga), Don Schiff (Rocket Scientists), Mitch Perry (Asia Featuring John Payne), Maxi Nil (Visions of Atlantis) and Michael Alvarez.
To order the DVD, see below. For the special 24 page souvenir magazine, you may order from http://www.magcloud.com/browse/Issue/176085
Lisa LaRue's critically-acclaimed PROJECT 2K9 - Lisa LaRue (keys) with Steve Adams - guitar, Chris Brown - bass, Jo DeBoeck - vocals, John Payne - vocals, Svetlan Raket - drums, and guest appearances by: David Mark Pearce - guitar, Claire Vezina - vocals, Geert Fieuw - guitar and keys, Merrill Hale - drums, Damian Rodd - Drums, Steve Preston - violin, Gerry Verstreken - bass.
Los Angeles, CA – Lisa LaRue 2KX has recorded a special EP of three songs, entitled “Beautiful Life”, whose proceeds are going to benefit a family who has always been an ardent supporter of the band. The couple has recently been struggling with multiple life setbacks, from foreclosure and unemployment to cancer.
The EP, which encompasses several different music genres, also features contributions from Lisa LaRue on keyboards, Steve Adams (ARZ,Lisa LaRue 2KX) on guitar, Don Schiff ( Rocket Scientists, Elvis, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow and most recently, Lisa LaRue 2KX) on bass and Merrill Hale (ARZ, Lisa LaRue 2KX) on drums. Also joining them for this special project are Schiff’s brother Dave (former Frank Sinatra Jr. Orchestra) on saxophone and alto flute, and John Baker (Mars Hollow) on vocals, interpreting lyrics penned by writer/poet Amy Vaughan Simmons.
In these times of an ever changing industry that gives fans and musicians alike a chance to both interact and support each other in many different ways, participants of the Beautiful Life project felt very satisified with the result.
Lisa LaRue was reflective about the effort.
“My contribution came simply from the heart. I feel this project does both - it not only helps this family, but hopefully will inspire others to become part of the circle of life.... to give IS to receive, as we are blessed in many ways in return.”, she remarked.
She went on to state: “ It gave me the opportunity to continue working with my writing partner, Steve Adams, to continue a new collaborating partnership with Don Schiff, to get the opportunity to bring John Baker in on a project and to be introduced to the wonderful Dave Schiff and experience how his contributions have brought yet another spice to Lisa LaRue 2KX. Working with Amy Simmons as lyricist always brings a real spirit to the music, and as always, Merrill Hale surprises us with his creative drumming. All in all, it allowed me to watch yet another musical idea blossom into a living, breathing piece of music.”
Other project participants had similar feelings.
“I feel that contributing to "Beautiful Life" was a delight considering what was created with this gene pool of artists.” stated Steve Adams. “Aside from the intrinsic reward of creating, giving back always feels good. Don's groovin' tune, heavily jazz-flavored, Lisa's melodic and powerful ballad, and my acoustic tune seemed to be in polar opposition stylistically; however together as a band project it works showcasing mood, nuance, and feeling. I was also very pleased to hear the addition of Dave Schiff's tasty sax riffing and John Baker's stellar vocals.” he added.
“I felt I could say something musically to express how glorious, expressive one life can make on impacting many other,” said producer /contributor Don Schiff. “I think, live, believe spiritually. It was on track for me- a validation 'of being'. Always, when you work with such high caliber musicians the creativity is second nature and ongoing. Each person had their own story to add to the piece. As I heard each artists addition, it just kept 'opening' and 'unfolding'. Truly for me, the whole is much greater than the parts.”
Don’s brother, Dave added: “I believe the real reward is the feeling in your heart, and soul, and the feeling of compassion for another human being. No other reward can compare. The material stuff will follow. “ He went on to say: “My brother Don's tracks, always give me inspiration to create my musical contribution so that when I listen to what I play later, I ask myself.."Where did that come from?" Also Lisa's keyboard skills gave me a great road map to follow. “
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT!!!!
No more hurtful words!! Sometimes words can injure the soul, a life..... let's watch what comes from our mouths ..... or computer or phone keyboards, in this day and age.
Beautiful haunting solo piano piece from Lisa LaRue.
