Vast or VAST is the name of more than one artist:
1) American industrial… Read Full Bio ↴Vast or VAST is the name of more than one artist:
1) American industrial rock band
2) trance, alias of Bernie Eller
3) Drum n Bass

1) VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater, and is the brainchild of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and musician Jon Crosby.

VAST's sound is identifiable as ambient electro-rock with considerable industrial and acoustic influences, usually made with Crosby's traditional acoustic guitar, electronic instruments and processing, drum-driven tracks, and heavy bass. In recent years, however, VAST's sound has been more identifiable with acoustic rock in releases such as April and Me and You.

The musical outfit began in rather minimalist fashion when Jon was only sixteen, with the other members of the outfit being a drum machine and a bass player.

Their real rise to fame began when a local radio station granted consistent air-time to their demo tape, after which Crosby sent demo tapes to New York City recording companies, eventually signing with Elektra Records. Thomas Froggatt, Steve Clark, and Rowan Robertson made up the hastily-assembled band along with Crosby. After touring America and releasing their first album named simply Visual Audio Sensory Theater (1998), they began work on a second album, entitled Music for People (2000). Before it was finished, Robertson left in pursuit of a solo career. After auditioning, Justin Cotta was chosen to replace him. The new quartet began another US tour. In 2001, Cotta and Clark decided to leave the band to form their own.

VAST's next album, Nude, was preceded by the online release of the unmastered demo tracks, which were grouped into separate downloads known as Turquoise and Crimson . Some of the feedback from the fans regarding the demo tracks was taken into account when choosing the tracks for Nude, which was released on February 24, 2004. Two months after the release, the band began the new tour with a new lineup. Towards the end of 2004 when it became clear working with other labels was a bad idea, Crosby started his own label, 2Blossoms Records & Media, and began selling a double CD of the Turquoise and Crimson download albums from the VAST website, mastered and with new artwork, simply entitled Turquoise & Crimson. Strong online sales indicated that a retail release would be well received, and Turquoise and Crimson was officially released May 30th, 2006.

Crosby's model of selling cheap downloads of demo tracks before the completion of the recording process was repeated with the next album, April, which was available in an 'online version' before the album was finished. The final version included five new tracks and alternate (finished) versions of the tracks carried over from the online version. The release version of April is now available as a download from the VAST site, and they plan to release a limited collectors edition CD over the summer of 2007 before the retail release date is scheduled.

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The Gates of Rock 'n' Roll
Vast Lyrics

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Take me to the places
You keep secret
Into a land of fur and diamonds
In my mind
There's a girl I'd like to love
And there's some things I'd like to say
To who is gonna hear
The gates of rock-n-roll

Will never close on me
The gates of rock-n-roll
Will never close on me
Take me to your mansions
Way beyond the gates
I will do anything to get there
You know I will
There's a man I'd like to be
And there's some things I'd like to say
To who is gonna hear
There's a girl I'd like to love
And there's some things I'd like to say
To who is gonna hear
The gates of rock-n-roll
Will never close on me

The gates of rock-n-roll
Will never close on me

Overall Meaning

In VAST's song The Gates of Rock 'n' Roll, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and yearning to experience a certain lifestyle that is associated with rock 'n' roll. The song talks about wanting to visit secret places and mansions where the singer can find a girl he loves and be the man he wants to be. The phrase "into a land of fur and diamonds" may suggest that the singer desires to experience the excesses of fame and fortune that often come with rock 'n' roll.

Furthermore, the refrain "The gates of rock-n-roll will never close on me" implies that the singer believes he will always have access to this world, that he will never be shut out of the life he desires. The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's determination to achieve his dream and his unwavering belief in himself.

Overall, the lyrics of The Gates of Rock 'n' Roll convey a sense of passion and ambition that is often associated with the music industry. The song speaks to the idea that rock 'n' roll is not only a genre of music, but a way of life, and that those who are truly dedicated to the genre will always find a way in.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to the places
Bring me to the various locations

You keep secret
That you are keeping hidden

Into a land of fur and diamonds
A place filled with luxury and riches

In my mind
Within my thoughts

There's a girl I'd like to love
I have feelings for a particular girl

And there's some things I'd like to say
I have something important to communicate

To who is gonna hear
To the person who will listen

The gates of rock-n-roll
The entryway to the world of rock music

Will never close on me
I will always have access to it

Take me to your mansions
Bring me to your lavish dwellings

Way beyond the gates
Located far from the entry point