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Night of the Living Pugs (2010)

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The Island (2010)

The Island Album Art
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This original soundtrack from the tribute YouTube video of the same name features flutes, strings, and effects all performed with the electric violin. Now available as a FREE mp3 download.


Free Vinyl Station 14 Sticker
Die-hard "Lostie" violinist can get two 2.75" x 2.75" hexagonal vinyl stickers featuring the "Station 14" logo FREE by sending an SASE to
Dharma Station 14
P.O. Box 151
Atwood, California 92811



End of Pretending (2007)

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This eclectic debut CD by contemporary violinist and violinbuilder John Silzel includes eight original instrumental compositions and features the new eLauna carbon fiber electric violin.

From the elegant Grace's Lullaby, a pas de deux with the eLauna violin and electric baritone violin, to the rock tune Violins in the Workplace, to the electric jazz stylings of Hare's Ear Close and Parakletos, this CD opens new violin-centered soundscapes for your personal listening.

Track List (click on links to hear excerpts):
1. Philadelphia (3:46)
2. Parakletos (3:53)
3. End of Pretending (5:55)
4. Violins in the Workplace (3:00)
5. Grace's Lullaby (5:10)
6. Hare's Ear Close (6:53)
7. Sassy Ellen (3:08)
8. Lay it Down (3:14)

Michael Licari: keyboards
Martin Upchurch: electric bass, electric fretless bass
Jeff Ward: drums
John Silzel: eLauna electric, electric baritone, and acoustic violins