ABOUT
Levi's recorded music has been discovered there and used in TV shows such as ABC's "Dangerous Minds". It was also at Universal City-walk that former Capitol Records Vice President Ray Tusken and Domo Records executive Joey Quarles, both guitar players who were fascinated by Levi's sound, came forward to offer their involvement. Ray was impressed with Levi's ambition to expand world fusion musical horizons.
Mission Statement “we bring life” to music…
The only thing that you can expect is change!
Our mission is to independently, produce the finest live musical multi-media “Liquid Gardens” show, manufacture, distribute, market and promote the new Yin Yang Records release “Levi Chen - Liquid Gardens.” Album & DVD. 2007
Yin Yang Records has created a win-win situation for people who love live music internationally all over the world. Web-based marketing.
Levi Chen’s career as visionary composer, musician & performing artist, has a successful track record. An artist who has independently sold 80,000 albums, performed thousands festivals in Nine countries, produced, released and marketed 8 albums, and received enough radio airplay to have a number #1 radio album, on hundreds of radio stations across the US, Canada, & Europe independently, all in the last 10 years.
Levi Chen’s goal is to sell one million plus albums & DVD’s in 2007. Liquid Gardens album has tremendous “world fusion” crossover potential, and implementing focused music-video marketing and video promotional strategies (regional and international), with intense touring activity and “A” list publicity, Considering Levi’s music, image and rock-crossover appeal as an Asian American multi-instrumentalist, to a multi-ethic audience of all ages, it is simple to visualize his career on an international global scale, Levi speaking 7 different languages makes a difference appealing to music listeners around the world.
Yin Yang Records is based in LA, the entertainment capital of the world, and enjoys major industry contacts. A professional managed team; with both major and independent label experience.
- Screen name:
- levichen
- Member since:
- Nov 26 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years together:
- 11
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Age:
- 62 years
Influences
"Lush soundscapes balanced by enthralling melodies.... Personally I believe that Leo Fender smiled when he heard the true voice of his creation in Levi Chen's most capable hands.”
BEAR, Host/Producer The New Sampler, on WWSP 90FM,
“…the symmetry of East and West he achieves lets the two instruments meld their sound together…Levi Chen manages to express himself with a distinctive voice that sets him a notch above a very crowded field.”
New Voice Magazine,
“Few have brought together the ages like string virtuoso Levi Chen… spinning dreamy clouds filled with echoes and eerie twang as if Pink Floyd had been produced by Confucius…”
Mike Bell, Vancouver Echo,
“Levi Chen has concocted an East/West and further west fusion … beautifully fragile melodies draped in ethereal atmospheres.” (*Highly recommended because of it’s musical merit)
John Diliberto, Billboard Magazine
Members Of Band
Levi Chen- guitar, Gu Zheng
(Chinese harp,) percussion
Jasun Edel- drums, keys, guitar, percussion, vocals
Matt McJunkins- bass guitar, vocals
Jason Parmar- drums, percussion, tablas,
Josh Black -, percussion, video, therimin
EQUIPMENT
Guitar/Harp
Levi Chen
1 keyboard stand
1 vocal mic w boom stand
2 guitar amplifier mics
2 aux mics w/ stands
2 monitors stereo
Drums/Percussion
6 pc drum set
5 cymbals
9 drum mics w/stands
2 monitors
Keyboards
2 direct boxes
2 keyboard stands
1 mic w stand
1 monitor
Bass Guitar
2 direct boxes
Bass amplifier and cabinet
1 monitor
3 boom mic stands or equivalent if needed.
Details
Minimum stage area: 14' wide x 12' deep.
2 glasses or bottles of water with w/ice per player.
2 "SIDE-FILL" monitors, INSTEAD OF FLOOR MONITORS, on speaker stands to raise tops of monitor speakers 5'-8" (68") high*.
VERY HIGH QUALITY floor monitors are requested.
Back of stage - Video Projection equipment, Led lights
Computer light controller. Sequencer,
MUSIC
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Alhambra - Levi Chen & Liquid Gardens
Alhambra - Levi Chen & Liquid Gardens Track number: 1 Year: 2005 Album: Alhambra - Levi Chen & Liquid Gardens
In an expanding world of available music, Levi Chen’s unique musical voice is instantly recognizable. Performing solo, or with his ensemble LIQUID GARDENS, Levi’s sound is a gift for anyone who appreciates the musical experience of timeless compositions performed by a visionary artist.
