Biography

ROB ASTOR

Listening to the music of ROB ASTOR is like listening to Instrumental Science Fiction. The titles of his albums (MARSTROPOLIS, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS, RAHU, AD ASTRA, and BELLATRIX’S MUSIC BOX to name a few) and the tracks on them (“Swimming Between Galaxies”, “Canopusopolis Carina”, “Holographic Nightclub [Dance Of The Boytaurs]”, “Tropic Of Antarctica”, “Forest Of The Black Moon”, “Flight In Ursa Minor”, “Chocotopia”, “Life On Europa”, “Six Moons Of Pluto”, “Earth Twin & Earth Parallel”, “Tiamat”, “Pluto - Bringer Of Change”, “Stairway To The Fifth Dimension”, “Seduction Of The Minotaur”) create instantaneous vivid mental imagery demanding musical explanation and interpretation.

Combining elements of New Age, Ambient, Classical, Electronic, Rock & Roll, Video Game Soundtrack, and New Wave, ROB ASTOR successfully melds the sounds of musical legends (Tangerine Dream, Spencer Nilsen, James Horner, John Williams, Moby, Erik Norlander, Electric Light Orchestra, Duran Duran, Norm Orenstein, Vangelis, Mars Lasar, David Arkenstone) into an sonic tapestry of his own design. Every track comes alive with unique vitality, steering clear of conformity and accepted rules to break ground in unexplored territory.

With every new release, ROB ASTOR creates a soundscape story. At one point, you might find yourself seated in a planetarium watching a show about the universe. In the next instant, you find yourself transported to the destination, spinning between stars, diving through gas clouds, and banking like a roller coaster to sling shot past black holes. From deeply thoughtful and meditative to pulse-pounding; from thundering orchestration to full-throttle velocity, there’s something new awaiting every listener in the next track. Strap yourself in. ROB ASTOR’s music is all about the unforgettable journey.

DISCOGRAPHY

Secret Places (2000)
5-Track Demo (2003)
Quadrangular Oscillations (2005)
Marstropolis (2005)
Xenophobia (2006)
2006 Sampler (2006)
Christmas Among Friends (T. S. Klugh Studio - Various Artists 2006)
Shine A Little Light Christmas Collection (2006)
SimMars Beta Release (Various Artists 2007)
2007 Promo Sampler (2007)
No Rules (T. S. Klugh Studio - Various Artists 2007)
Sonic Remixed (The Dictator Group Netlabel - Various Artists 2007)
Beyond Marstropolis (2007)
Rahu (2007)
Sonic Remixed Deluxe (The Dictator Group Netlabel - Various Artists 2007)
Expressions Of The Season (T. S. Klugh Studio - Various Artists 2007)
2008 Promo Sampler (2008)
Once Upon A Christmas Star (2008)
Ad Astra (2008)
Yesteryear Classics (2008)
Bellatrix's Music Box (Spring 2009)
Influences Tribute Collection (TBA)

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Once Upon A Christmas Star
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=292311475&s=143441

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Ad Astra
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=292935197&s=143441

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Yesteryear Classics
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=292311476&s=143441

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Rahu
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=267456309

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Beyond Marstropolis
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=267456308

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Xenophobia
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=216148015

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Shine A Little Light Christmas Collection
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=216148727

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Marstropolis
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=86664838

iTunes Link for ROB ASTOR: Quadrangular Oscillations
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=86662742

Blog rss

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS STAR Press Release October 11, 2008
Electronic Artist ROB ASTOR Releases Stunning Second Christmas Offering ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS STAR
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AD ASTRA Press Release October 11, 2008
Electronic Artist ROB ASTOR Releases Solar System Spanning Double CD Concept Album AD ASTRA Centered Around The Entire Gustav Holst “Planets Suite”
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YESTERYEAR CLASSICS Press Release October 11, 2008
Electronic Artist ROB ASTOR Serves Up A Carnival Of Delights On Whimsical New Release YESTERYEAR CLASSICS
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Look For Me On The Radio This Weekend! July 3, 2008
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Progress Report Number 84 March 30, 2008
Another month has come and gone. So many things to report on!
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Music rss

Title Genre Released Plays
Equinox Rock Oct 11, 2008 51
Bellatrix Rock Oct 11, 2008 41
VENUS The Bringer Of Peace Classical Oct 11, 2008 73
MARS The Bringer Of War Classical Oct 11, 2008 71
Come Josephine, In My Flying Machine Other Oct 11, 2008 61
Snow Waltz Electronica Oct 11, 2008 65
E la don don, Verges María Holiday Oct 17, 2007 219
O Magnum Mysterium (For String & Woodwind) Spiritual/Gospel Oct 17, 2007 179
Deâm Ñoâng (Winter Night) Holiday Oct 17, 2007 167
Stardust Speedway Bad Future Electronica Feb 7, 2007 270
Stardust Speedway Electronica Feb 7, 2007 241
Songe d'Automne Classical Nov 15, 2006 349
Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella Holiday Nov 15, 2006 335
Kutulu Electronica Nov 15, 2006 253
Summer Rain On Ganymede Jazz Oct 12, 2006 253
Six Moons Of Pluto New Age Oct 12, 2006 447
Chocotopia Rock Oct 12, 2006 284
Zero Hour Classical Oct 12, 2006 237
Forest Of The Black Moon Rock Oct 12, 2006 278
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