We are a mystical blend of many genres. Celtic, Neofolk, Neoclassical, World, Gypsy, Ethereal, and a touch of electronic. Also Music of the 1960's and 1980's and groups/artists like:
Siouxsie & The Banshees, Dead Can Dance, Brendan Perry, Lisa Gerrard, 4A.D.,Ethnomusicology,Bollywood, A.R. Rahman, Bally Sagoo,
Hyperium Heavenly Voices Compilations, Current 93,World Serpent,Stoa,Enigma, Bel Canto,Backworld,Death in June, NIYAZ, Azam Ali, and Vas!
Vequinox formed in 1998 in urban Pennsylvania . They are one of the longest performing
groups of this style of music in the the United States.
Vequinox perform unique music by playing various instruments from around the world. The instruments they include: Bowed Psaltery, Sitar, Hammered dulcimer, eastern drums,etc. Vequinox is a mystical blend of many genres. Celtic, Neofolk, Neoclassical, World, Gypsy, Ethereal, and a touch of electronic. They have shared the night with such acts as; Ego Likeness, Rasputina, Babylonian Tiles,and the Gypsy Nomads.
Their Music is recommended to fans of: Dead Can Dance, Vas, C93, Death in June, and Unto Ashes.
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Along with their own recordings, Vequinox are featured on" The Bells Shall Sound Forever" an official tribute album featuring interpretations of your favorite Current 93 / David Tibet songs exclusively distributed in America by Middle Pillar.
Vequinox are now a part of the music scene of Portland Oregon.
www.myspace.com/vequinox
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A Review:
When the eerie, chilling ethnic sounds of the bowed psaltrey and bells open this project on "Venus Waxing," we know that we are in for an aural treat of ethereal music. Venus is rising. The goddess of spring, bloom and beauty cleary influenced the musical direction of this duo( Now Trio) that started together in 1998 when they called themselves "The Venusians." Now called Vequinox, that moniker seems fitting for the duo forging celestial music that emphasizes the fanciful flight of imagination. One of their goals is to create new and different sounds that are a synthesis of their influences.
The mystical vocals in "Mantra of Venus" are no doubt intended as a conduit for conveying a spiritual glow. The sounds encourage concentration and meditation. Blending inspirations from world and ambient music, Vequinox features instruments like hammered dulcimer, sitar, tanpura, guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards, trumpet, and pennywhistle. Programming drums or synthesizer embellishes the duo's musical vignettes that are simple melodic declarations with curiously fascinating lyrics on pieces like "White Boxes," "Edward," and "End of Time." Chad and Lisa are whimsical multi-instrumentalists who are on a journey to understand, harness and personalize terrestrial sonic forces. As a result, the seductive charm of "Planetary Harmony" is its quiet polyphony. They might want to further explore looping Chad's guitar for even more embellishment.
For a signature piece, "Eastern Dulcimer Song" could be their crowning instrumental moment with its rhythmically fun presentation that sounds both ancient and contemporary all at once. While Vequinox's songs are imagistic, they never become so fantastical that they become cryptic or too enigmatic. Closing with a reprise of thematic opening track, "Venus Waning" is intended to gradually deliver us to the album's conclusion when some Nepalese song is also introduced into the euphonious mix. Playing around Pittsburgh, Pa., I would think that Vequinox's live shows in clubs, theaters, galleries and coffeehouses would be quite compelling, engaging, pleasurable and inspirational. (Joe Ross)
http://www.talentondisplay.com/joeross.html
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Thanks for being within the circle of friends. If you would like to be part of The Silent Watcher fan circle of Wastescape send us a message Have a great weekend - Wastescape
When: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:00 PM to 2:30 AM
Where: Mt. Tabor Theater 4811 SE Hawthorn Portland, OR, 97215
Conflux 2009 is a celebration of dark art in it's many forms. Inviting you to enjoy dark music, gothic fusion bellydance, butoh, ritual theater, a fashion show, digital art show, vendors, and a dance party, it is a tribute to all forms of dark invocation. This year's theme is "Dark Harvest," where we will bring you the fruits of the artists, designers, and performers creative and spiritual harvest. Come revel in the changing of the seasons with us, from the light, towards the darkness....
This year we are proud to feature:
Abney Park Soriah with Ashkelon Sain Ariellah The Ghosts Project Seraphic Society (formerly Black Cat Cabaret) Deshret Bogville Creature Feature Hands of Kali Among the Weeds Protea w/Like Deities Land of the Blind
Opening ritual by Isa Shisha
With MC Jay Leiber
DJ's Illuminati Steele DJ Horrid DJ Medusa Monika.MHZ Ronabell DJ Wednesday
With Fashion Shows by: Alchemystical Workshop Android Genome Project Black Lotus Clothing Crude Designs Dark Fusion Boutique Lilium Creatura Opal Moon Designs Peachy Keen Productions
And Art Shows by: Tanya Bjork Kate Breimayer Circle23 Photography Demian Harlow Lis Wright Ivec Carolina Medina-Dupaix Jonathan Rigby Brian Eugene Snipes Bryan Kent Ward and more!
$40 presale for a weekend pass $45 at the door Single night tickets are available presale and at the door for $30 Presale tickets are available online via paypal at myspace.com/confluxpdx
Cash tickets are available at these local shops:
Robot Piercing and Tattoo 2330 NW Westover Road Portland, OR 503*224*9916
Essential Elements Apothecary 3135 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 503*281*2831
Thanx. Ugh! It is a lot of work. Just getting everybody together in the same room is a chore. I started this almost a year and a half ago. It's only coming to life now. Gonna do it, hopefully once, or twice a month. Nice to hear from you. Good Luck. -Bobby
Hey hey! Please join me at The Viper Room in Hollywood this Saturday May 9th and at Good Hurt in West LA on Thursday May 14th. I'll be spinning rock 'n' roll all night long. Hit me up for the free guest list.
I'm also starting to spin at Club Hoax in North Hollywood on May 27th! This LA's hottest new goth/industrial club.
Then June 19th in Sin City, Las Vegas @ Skizofrenia....LV's #1 goth/industrial night!
Sorry--just got this comment now! (I'm not so facile with the myspace thing) I did notice that--what's even crazier is that the gentleman over whom the orb appears is a numerologist--who is very, very psychic and spirits appear to him all of the time.
You guys are awesome, we had a blast hanging out, the food, the wine, the cats and Warhol!!!! Cheers until next time, Love, your Nomadic Gypsy friends!
