Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Beatles, The Human League, The Crystal Method, Nitzer Ebb, Nine Inch Nails, Information Society, Future Sound Of London, The Orb, Moby, The Fixx, Air, Covenant, VNV Nation, AFOS, The Cars, William Orbit, Yaz, ELO, The Dandy Warhols, The Smashing Pumpkins, YES, The Moody Blues and recent interests: Ladytron, Coldplay and LCD Soundsystem.
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"Area 51" LP 2005 Ozmotic Records, BMI
"To The Future" EP by Vertigo Blue AVAILABLE online at:
www.OutBoundMusic.com
February 2008-
I would like to thank all of those in The Recording Academy for recognizing my song, "Area 51" for being listed on the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Entry List for Nominations. I am also Honored to be a Voting Member for The Recording Academy.
-Mike Naus (Vertigo Blue)
Revolutions Awards:
February 2009-
I would like to express my thanks to all at Revolutions Entertainment and Gulf Coast Electronic Music Association for the 5 Awards they had presented to me at the February 25th Revolutions Music Awards in Houston, Texas.
Vertigo Blue was awarded the following:
BEST ALBUM /TRACK for the Category of Electro, Electronica and Dance album: "Area 51" /
BEST EP runner up award (To The Future re-released)
BEST REGIONAL TOURING ACT runner up award
BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE runner up
MOST ELABORATE SHOW runner up
Congratulations to all of the other Electronica artists and DJs and a nod to DJ KEOKI for performing at the before and after party.
-Mike Naus (Vertigo Blue)
Profile Note:
For those who are viewing this profile and not familiar with MySpace: There are more photo albums with concert photos, NAMM, Grammy Events and other Vertigo Blue photos . Just click on the blue highlighted word Pics (by view my) under the main artist profile picture (left of the music player).
Michael Naus Jr. (aka Vertigo Blue) fronts his synthesizer driven music and the album release of "Area 51". The title song, Area 51 obtained worldwide dance club and radio rotation followed by being listed on the Entry List for Nominations for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards (Dance Category). Released under his own, Ozmotic Records, Vertigo Blue's format provides emphasis in the Electro, Electronica genre. The birth of Vertigo Blue in 1996 began as a band (former members Colin Travis, Stacey Quebodueax and later Jason Walsh). Landing a song on a Control-Alt-Delete compilation album lead to immediate major radio airplay throughout the U.S. and Canada, the song was "Christmas Day". In 1997, Mike took Vertigo Blue into a solo role exploring his interest in the genre of Electronica and released "To The Future" EP under Ultra Trec Records (Austin, TX) label.
In 2005 with a series of CD compilations and live performances- Vertigo Blue launched the album titled Area 51. Area 51 establishes intense break beats and four to the floor rhythms. Synthesized vocals described as "Alien-like" share the idea behind the album's name and title song, Area 51. All ten tracks on the album had obtained both club and radio airplay throughout the U.S. and into Europe within months of the albums release. Songs from the album: Glowing In Black Mist, Intensity and On My Own are proudly featured in the 2006 film release by Jeff Faulkinbury titled, READ ON. In November of 2006 Vertigo Blue's song "TUNDRA" listed number 8 on Houston Radio 90.1FM KPFT SOUNDAWAKE program for top 10 songs of last 10 years. (Both songs can be heard here on MySpace)
Vertigo Blue has performed over 200 shows throughout Texas alone. In January 2008 and 09 Vertigo Blue attended NAMM in Anaheim, California as a guest of NAMM and The Recording Academy. Be sure to see the photo album for the California visit here on the Vertigo Blue TM MySpace page. Vertigo Blue is currently working on a new album as well as upcoming shows.
THE FOLLOWING MAGAZINE REVIEW IS FROM:
"EXPRESS LANE MAGAZINE"
(The In-Flight Magazine of Express Jet, Continental and Delta Airlines)
-August 2008 Issue-
Vertigo Blue (Electro / Electronica)
"Electronic music with vocals continues to evolve as an art form." - JK
One man is surrounded by synthesizers, various electronic gear and video screens. That one man is Michael Naus, also known as Vertigo Blue. His last album release, "Area 51," gained recognition on the entry list toward chosing the nominees at this year's 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Now with over 200 live performances under his belt in the Texas area alone, Michael
Naus is ready to take on his next challenge: the world.
myspace.com/vertigobluemusic
Get with the system with more electronica on XM CHANNEL 82
-A special thank you to Jonathan Kramm for the review.
Be sure to check out Vertigo Blue on the web by searching Vertigo Blue Area 51 or Ozmotic Records. Unfortionately another Vertigo Blue' CD has been getting mixed up with some the sites who carry my album, "Area 51". I have been the artist by the name of Vertigo Blue since 1996 and do own a Registered mark -Mike (VB)
Music Video:
AREA 51 by Vertigo Blue
Video Production: Bear Wilder
Thank you, I was looking for some good new music and Pete directed me your way. I wish I could see you perform with Nitzer Ebb that's sure to be an awesome show.
Welcome back to your home from the US Tour! Had a fun time hearing you perform at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet. We'll still be here if you ever come back this way again. I think you've opened a lot of minds here that formerly only knew what Rock and Country was. Good job!
We had a sweet time last night at the "Vertigo Blue", & "Life is Drama" show in Joliet at the Chicago St. Pub. In addition to you blowing us away with your mind kickin' tunes I have now added Life is Drama to my awesome bands short list, they were great too, though I swear you constantly amaze me with the ability to masterfully come up with totally original bangin' songs, I never get tired of hearing your stuff. I still can't pic a favorite cuz I love them all that much.... I'm waiting for the new CD with baited breath for sure! Thanks for the best show I have seen up here in a very long time, we need to get you up here a lot more. It was a bitchin' night!
thank you so much for the add. if you get a chance, will you check out my page tell me whatcha think about my music and pics? i would really appreciate it. have a great day! and follow me on twitter as well at twitter.com/yenisley.. muah!!
hello mike. hey here is a suggestion/idea. if you can, come and play here in concert at salt lake city utah. that would be awesome to see and hear you play. have a lovely week. :-)
Hey man, it was nice to meet you as well. We really appreciate you checking us out and introducing us to a couple people. Until we meet again...KEEP IT METAL!!!
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