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==Original Lineup== |
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* Dave Han - vocals, guitars |
* Dave Han - vocals, guitars |
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* Shawn Poh - drums, percussion |
* Shawn Poh - drums, percussion |
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* Amy Rosenoff - bass (currently bass player for Veil Veil Vanish) |
* Amy Rosenoff - bass (currently bass player for Veil Veil Vanish) |
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Revision as of 05:53, 14 June 2007
Astral | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Members | Dave Han Shawn Poh Amy Rosenoff |
| Website | http://www.astralsf.com |
Astral is a dream pop group based in San Francisco, California. Astral was formed by singer-guitarist Dave Han and drummer Shawn Poh in 1999; bassist Amy Rosenoff joined them in 2001. Their vocals are frequently compared to those of The Cure; other influences include My Bloody Valentine and Joy Division[1]. Their music is of an ethereal, melodic nature; this ambient sound is created largely by heavy use of distortion and feedback effects in Han's guitar. Astral are also notable for incorporating improvisation into their live performances [2]. In 2002, Astral released a self-produced EP, "Only Sometimes". In 2003, Astral released an LP, entitled "Orchids". Two songs from that album, "Raining Down" and the title-track instrumental, were preloaded in the Rio Carbon MP3 Players.
Current Lineup
- Dave Han - vocals, guitars
- Scott Christy - drums/vocals/theremin
- Paul Skibitzki - bass
Original Lineup
- Dave Han - vocals, guitars
- Shawn Poh - drums, percussion
- Amy Rosenoff - bass (currently bass player for Veil Veil Vanish)
Discography
- Only Sometimes (EP)
- Orchids
- Turn Me Around (EP)
External links
Notes
- ^ Matthew Pollesel (2004). "Astral Orchids". splendidzine.com. Retrieved 2006-11-12.
- ^ "Only Sometimes". Retrieved 2006-12-9.
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