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By: Justin Heap. David Lanz. Quick Overview. Born: June 28 th 1950 in Seattle Washington. Grammy nominated pianist. Helped to spear-head the New-Age music movement over 20 years ago. Started showcasing his talent in 1965 at the age of 15. The Towne Cryers.
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By: Justin Heap David Lanz
Quick Overview • Born: June 28th 1950 in Seattle Washington. • Grammy nominated pianist. • Helped to spear-head the New-Age music movement over 20 years ago. • Started showcasing his talent in 1965 at the age of 15.
The Towne Cryers • His band, “The Towne Cryers” played in the Seattle teen Fair, 1965, along side 300 bands. • The Towne Cryers proved to be a local hit. • Members: • Ken Davis • Guitar • Robin Gudgel • Drums • David Lanz • Keyboard • Mark Robinson • Bass • Vic Stewart • Vocals My Oh My You’re Not There
Playing with other bands • 1971 • Invited to play with Braham, a Canadian super-group. • 1974 • “Seasons of the Sun” with Terry Jack.
David’s Discovery • David’s solo career started in a jazz bar. • Dr. Larry Iverson • Healing Power of Music • “Everybody wanted a copy!!”
The Start of a Solo Career • After David’s Discovery, He teamed up with a new promising recording studio, Narada Records. • 1984 • Produced first solo Album. • Heartsounds. • This album launched both David and Narada Records main stream
Collaborations with Paul Speer • Natural States • Desert Vision • Bridge of Dreams
David’s Accomplishments • Since 1984 • Released over thirty albums. • Produced over a Dozen Song Books. • Two number one hits. • Cristofori’s Dream • Seasons in the Sun. • With Terry Jack
Compliments by presidents • David’s music has been listened to while on Air-force One. • One President listened to David’s during his massages.
David with the Orchestra • 1990 • Skyline Firedance • 2000 • East of the Moon
Ripple Effect • David still is producing music today. • Hospitals and Doctor clinics. • Tens of thousands
“Most Fulfilling by Far” • Talked to David on the Phone. • Really nice • Down to Earth • “The most fulfilling thing by far is meeting young musicians who get excited about making music by hearing my own. I think back to how important my influences were as a kid, and I feel blessed to play that role for others.“
History of Songs • Cristofori’s Dream • Dancing on the (Berlin) Wall • Prelude to the Dance
Cristofori’s Dream • BartolomeoCristofori • Inventor of the Piano • Was never recognized for invention during his life. • Song pays homage to him. Click to Listen to the Song.
Dancing on the (Berlin) Wall • CNN and Japan • People dancing on the wall • Recorded in Germany Click to listen to Song.
Prelude to the Dance • David needed a fast upbeat song to link the two main songs of the album. • Setting of two Suns • The Fire Dance Click to listen to the song
Bibliography • David Lanz • Phone interview • www.davidlanz.com • www.youtube.com