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Steve Brand by Steve Brand
ABOUT: I'm a lifelong artist and musician who began releasing music in the early 90’s in the experimental genre under the name, “Augur," with more than 20 limited edition releases on various independent labels. In 2003, I began creating in the field of "ambient" under my own name. I describe this change in moniker and musical expression as, part of the process of moving out of my head and more into my heart. Since then, I have issued a number of self-released disks, as well as releases on the esteemed U.S. labels, Hypnos, AtmoWorks, Relaxed Machinery, the Italian label, Afe, and most recently my own label, Pioneer Light Music.
[ More info on Pioneer Light: http://relaxedmachinery.com/pioneer-light-music/ ]
ACTIVITIES: Selected tracks have been featured on Stephen Hill's nationally syndicated radio show "Hearts of Space" on 7 occasions (October 2007 "Darkwater" edition, August 2008 "Reading the Bones" edition, July 2010 "Heatwaves" edition, and October 2010 "The Crossing" edition, May 2011 "Timescapes" edition, August 2011 "Desert Solitaire" edition, May 2012 "Timescapes" edition), and continues in rotation on SomaFM's DroneZone and StillStream.com. July of 2009, my AtmoWorks release, “Because We Were Once Covered In Gold,” was honored as the “Featured Album of the Month” on StillStream.com. In January of 2010, my Hypnos Secret Sounds release, "Children of Alcyone" was named one of Star's End's "Top 15" for January 2010. "Avatara," released on Hypnos Records in April, 2010, was named as one of Stars End "Top 10" for July and August of 2011, and Galactic Travels "Top 20" for December, 2011.
REVIEWS: My music has been described as “ambient,” “tribal,” “ritualistic,” “a direct link to our ancient, and arcane ancestry” and “...not mere music, but an almost shamanic attempt at deconstructing our interpretation of reality, by connecting us to an anti-technological, primal psyche,” and "Brand has tapped into a sound or feeling that’s at the core of all things, a universal essence."
PERSONAL BACKGROUND: In addition to my sound work, I am a Reiki Master and visual artist. I am committed to the idea that art/music, more than being just an object for sale, is actually a fluid and transformative process that opens us up to new possibilities that create the potential for healing spiritually and physically, and connects us via it’s roots in our common ancient past with it’s wellspring in the depths of our larger selves. The results of the creative process are sound maps of/to lost and uncharted realms of Being. Having said all this, I understand perfectly that some are more comfortable with "who-what-where" biographies from artists—but why. Where is the passion and personal risk in that. Creativity, when at it's best, doesn't take a dispassionate, neutral or risk-free stance. Instead, I choose to make the very personal and active effort to reach into the gray areas of feeling, intuition, passion and the unknown—in doing so, I make music that is intended to facilitate expansion and healing.
[ More info on my work as Augur: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Augur ]
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Busting the Stereotype of the Suffering Artist
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 1:44pm 19 Comments 5 Likes
(This blog of mine from October of 2010 generated an interesting conversation, so I thought I'd kick to the top again...for those who don't think we talk about anything of substance on rM.ning. ;-)…
ContinueReviews: Steve Brand_Avatara
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:21pm 9 Comments 9 Likes
Steve Brand_Catalog on Bandcamp
Posted on March 26, 2012 at 9:32am 9 Comments 10 Likes
UPDATE: I've added several titles to my Bandcamp site since this post was originally made, including my collaboration with Disturbed Earth, "What is Memory?," my 2010 double long form release, "Coniunctio"…
ContinueSteve Brand_Codex (2012 Re-release) Now on Bandcamp
Posted on March 21, 2012 at 4:53am 3 Comments 8 Likes
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rockin' botSteve Brand commented on eyes cast down's blog post Sundry Bits of Dabble: a Lifetime's Performance Resume
rockin' botSteve Brand liked Joel Sutton's blog post New Release - "My Only World" by Disturbed Earth
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on ZERO OHMS's blog post A Relevant Article: Music in the Age of No-Effort
"@ northcape - I agree and I don't agree. Working with a label can certainly act as a filter, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of that good music will always be heard and appreciated by the audience. Labels have only so much…"
space botJaja left a comment for Steve Brand
"Steve: I appreciate your thoughts too! Right now im listening to your "Womb of stars" that is incredibly beautiful and yes its ancient and mystical. Thank you. Jana"
rockin' botSteve Brand liked Brad Ross-MacLeod's blog post daniel robert lahey - breathing may surprise
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on jkn's blog post Does bandcamp work now???
"Good to know! Thanks for investigating, John."
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on jkn's blog post Black Cat Auditions In Hollywood, 1961 - Life Magazine via Retronaut.co
"Reminds me of the black cat that lives at my house, Nadja...my mentor."
rockin' botSteve Brand liked jkn's blog post Black Cat Auditions In Hollywood, 1961 - Life Magazine via Retronaut.co
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on Jaja's blog post Mystic places at base station Cologne
"John - I was also fortunate enough to visit Mesa Verde, which was a dream-come-true for me, but I'd love to visit some of the sacred places of Europe, as well...I feel particularly drawn to Whales and Ireland."
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on ZERO OHMS's blog post A Relevant Article: Music in the Age of No-Effort
"Thanks for the acknowledgment, Apollonius.
I would add education to your list of things that are changing...or due for change.
I want to add something here, too... I see a lot of comments on what a limited genre this is, and what a limited market we…"
rockin' botSteve Brand commented on ZERO OHMS's blog post A Relevant Article: Music in the Age of No-Effort
"Jaja - I appreciate your comments. Exactly so, in my book at least.
Richard - Thanks for posting!"
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space botJaja said…
Steve: I appreciate your thoughts too! Right now im listening to your "Womb of stars" that is incredibly beautiful and yes its ancient and mystical. Thank you. Jana
rockin' botSymatic Star said…
Thanks very much for the gifts Steve, great deep and subtle music, we are loving the flutes. :-)
Thank you very much Steve!
Many Thanks, Steve! and thankyou also for your stellar work and help the last couple of weeks.
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rockin' boteyes cast down said…
happy Birthday Steve! i hope you've had a super chilled day.
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