DZYAN

There is more than one artist named Dzyan: 1. the 70s krautrock band, and, 2. the American world fusion guitarist, DZYAN. 1. Formed in 1972, the German progressive rock quintet (Jochen Leuschner, Reinhard Karwatky, Gerd Bock-Ehrmann, Deiter Kramer, and Ludwig Braun) released their self-titled album the same year in relative discretion. This album made an exploration in long / space rock improvisations relied on jazz grooves and weird electro ?acoustic sounds. The ?ethnic?, mystical elements are obvious notably due to the acoustic percussions rhythm sections.

1. the 70s krautrock band, and,
2. the American world fusion guitarist, DZYAN.

1. Formed in 1972, the German progressive rock quintet (Jochen Leuschner, Reinhard Karwatky, Gerd Bock-Ehrmann, Deiter Kramer, and Ludwig Braun) released their self-titled album the same year in relative discretion. This album made an exploration in long / space rock improvisations relied on jazz grooves and weird electro ?acoustic sounds. The ?ethnic?, mystical elements are obvious notably due to the acoustic percussions rhythm sections. Compositions are mainly instrumental and improvised, brightly showing the technical capacities of the musicians. After several departures the band will be organised under a trio form, recording in 1973 the seminal ?Time Machine?. This album features astonishing manifestations of freaky fusion jazz exercises mixed with weird experimentations and mysticism. This album was recorded at Dieter Dierk's mythical studio. After this very convincing effort, the band recorded what we can consider to be his masterwork ?Electric Silence?. It combines with passion a stylistic jazz rock to nice Eastern elements. A very pleasant journey in ?kraut?, ?kosmische? eccentricities.

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from: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1041

2. Composing for over 25 years, the guitarist DZYAN began performing and publishing his original world fusion music online in 1997, publishing and selling his early works on various digital music sites and on his artist website dzyan.com
He produced his first CD, "ILUDHRA", in 2001 and toured briefly in the Pacific Northwest.in 2002.
His timeless, visionary music is characterized by rich, evocative soundscapes and sensuous danceable rhythms. He deftly weaves rock, jazz, rhythm & blues and funk with international influences to create his innovative and highly original musical blend.
His piece "Naga Raga" was licensed to Platipus Records to be included on "A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Exploding In Your Mind Vol.2" Compilation CD, compiled and mixed by The Amorphous Androgynous.
This CD won the MOJO compilation of the year award for 2010.

DZYAN currently lives in North Idaho with his partner Maluvia.
After taking a long hiatus from recording to raise his family, DZYAN is now working on his followup CD, "Ecstasy of Moons", to be released Spring 2012.

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