May 10 Zimbamoto & Rio Samaya Band: Worldbeat Celebration @ Kozmik Zoo (53 W. Broadway)
African & Latin dance music - $10

May 20 Sparrow & Friends Kirtan @ Prana Yoga (293 East 2nd Av)
Spiritual chanting & songs - $10-20
May 23 Acoustica Moderna & Tarab Trio @ Kozmik Zoo (53 W. Broadway)
Contemporary & classic Latin and Arabic songs - $10

June 1 Naad at Just Dance Journeys @ Russian Hall (2114 West 4th Av)
World fusion acoustic trance - $12
The Drop and The Sea 12'' single
Stone In debut single

"We Are In Joy" album

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Behold! My sonic doodles — self-produced experimental recordings in various styles. You can download the mp3s by clicking the lil' animated button on the right hand side of the player. See Projects for bands that I'm in.

In addition to composition and multi-instrumentalism, I competently record, edit, mix and produce music and audio.

 Gayatri - World music/stoner rock version of the Gayatri Mantra
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Gayatri.mp3

 Cafe Arabia - Glissentar (11 string fretless guitar) experiment
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Cafe_Arabia.mp3

 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J. S. Bach) - Classical interpretation
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Jesu_Joy_of_Man's_Desiring.mp3

 Gymnopedie No. 3 (Satie) - Classical interpretation
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Gymnopedie_No3.mp3

 Dessert in The Desert - Raga Banjo with African rhythm
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-dessert_in_the_desert.mp3

 Flow Slow - Experimental electronic heavy dub
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Flow_Slow.mp3

 Thunder Dub - Another experimental electronic heavy dub
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Thunder_Dub.mp3

 Ghost Song - Ambient fujara solo
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-ghost_song.mp3

 Evening Light - Soft music for meditation or relaxation
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-evening_light.mp3

Pure Wood - More meditation music
mp3/GV/Greg_Valou-Pure_Wood.mp3

  • Electric bass guitar and electric upright bass
  • Acoustic and electric guitars
    • Infinite Guitar
    • Sitar Guitar
    • Glissentar 11-string fretless
  • Doubleneck bass-guitar
  • Piano, organ, synthesizers, Mellotron
  • Electric guitar and bass amplifiers
  • Percussion
    • Hand drums
    • Drum kit
  • Swarmandal (Indian harp)
  • Fujara (Slovakian overtone bass flute)
  • Banjo, ukulele and other stringy thingies
  • Throat singing (overtone and subharmonics)
  • Misc. percussion and noisemakers from around the world
  • Loop and delay pedals

 

 

 

 



Heavy Psychedelic Power Duo
Stone In
has been a major project for a few years. The other half of this band is Alberto Centurion on drums. "Drop and The Sea" debut 12'' vinyl single out now:


Video: The Overture
The Drop and The Sea 12'' single
12'' Debut Single

The Drop and The Sea / Take a Look
stonein.bandcamp.com/

Sampler 4
mp3/stonein/Stone_In-Sampler4.mp3

Sampler 1
mp3/stonein/Stone_In-Sampler1.mp3

 



Connecting the Self through Sound
naad is a collective of Vancouver-based artists, musicians and poets that seek to embody and transfer a cosmic experience through music, mantras, mystical poetry, storytelling and a dash of divine inspiration.

We play eclectic world fusion music using rare and beautiful instruments from all over the world, producing everything from meditative soundscapes to upbeat, groovy tunes.

Our work adds ambience and a mystical vibe suited for yoga classes, retreats, parties, festivals, lectures and conscious or spiritual events of all kinds.

naad is led by interdisciplinary artists Zamir Dhanji, David Yates and Greg Valou.

www.naad.ca/



Electrifying African Dance Music
Led by master marimba/mbira player Kurai Mubaiwa, Zimbamoto lays down a mesmerizing and high-energy mix of traditional and contemporary African rhythms and vocal chants.

Our irresistible live sound instantly whips audiences into motion. This is fun, energetic music

In addition to yours truly on bass, the band also features renowned world percussionist Curtis Andrews on drumkit and Mark Campbell on guitar.

www.zimbamoto.com/

 

We are In Joy and Hope You are Too
Now on hiatus, In Joy created progressive pop music with the intention of sharing the love, peace and joy we cultivate within ourselves with all the world. Our band's genesis was a synchronistic encounter in Arizona, an event that inspired our song, "Sedona." Erai Beckmann is the lead voice in this band.


Arabic Fusion
A brand-new project with oud virtuoso Hazem Matar and various percussionists that plays modern interpretations of classical tunes from the Arab world.

Check us out Sunday nights 7pm - 9pm at East is East (4413 Main Street @ 28th in Vancouver.)



Award-winning Fringe Fest Show
Siddhartha: The Journey Home was an independent production in the 2011 Vancouver  Fringe Fest inspired by Hermann Hesse’s classic novel. Set in Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden, it combined drama, music and dance arts. It played 3 sold-out shows and won the Talk of the Fringe award.

I was the musical director and am currently working on the soundtrack.

siddhartha.akasha.ca/


 

 

 

 

The arts have been my main thing since early childhood and at the moment I focus on music, experimenting with all sorts of instruments, styles and technologies. As a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer I bring my unique vibe and progressive quality to any musical project.

Aside from music, I have had experience in drawing, painting, graphic design, web design, photography and creative writing. I currently live in Vancouver, B.C. and work as a communications professional and public relations writer.

valou.greg [at] gmail.com


In music, drone means sustain with intention. I absolutely love droning, whether its high-volume amplifier feedback, crystal singing bowls or other specialized instruments.

As a basis for a musical performance, drones set the mood and help establish a sense of freedom.

So if you're going to drone, what better thing to sustain with intention, than love?

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The Drop and The Sea 12'' single
The Drop and the Sea

Stone In
12'' EP: $11.11
MP3:
Free
http://stonein.bandcamp.com/


We are In Joy

In Joy
MP3:
$9.99
http://injoy.bandcamp.com/

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