David Lanz
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DAVID LANZ By: Justin Heap
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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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DAVID LANZBy: Justin Heap
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
Song Books
Number 1s
Albums0
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David's Productions
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
1990Skyline Firedance
2000East 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 niceDown 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 Bartolomeo
CristoforiInventor 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 SunsThe Fire Dance
Click to listen to the song
LISTENING GUIDE
BIBLIOGRAPHY David Lanz
Phone interview
www.davidlanz.com
www.youtube.com
