Artist description Metaphysical excursions into ambient, experimental, minimalist, jazz and world music - multi-instrumentalist and nature lover, Johns approaches her artistry with a blend of deep spiritual awareness and heart centered melodic intensity. Encompassing many genre's, textures and moods, her music is both visionary and powerful. Accomplished on violin, viola, piano, and synthesizers, thus creating an unusual and evocative alchemy of sounds.

Music Style Ambient, Minimalist, Experimental, Film, World

Musical Influences Ali Akbar Khan, Vangelis,Tangerine Dream, William Orbit, Brian Eno, John Coltrane

Similar Artists Harold Budd, Brian Eno, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream

Artist History Susan Johns is a violinist/composer influenced by Indian ragas, jazz, avant-garde and ambient music. Johns combines various electronic sounds with acoustic instruments at times, and also uses purely instrumental improvisational tracks as well as purely electronic tracks.

Group Members Susan Johns, Ty Burhoe, Stevin McNamara, Rick Cummings

Instruments Violin, Viola, Piano, Synthesizers, Tabla, Sitar, Electric Guitar

Albums Phase Mask

Press Reviews "Susan Johns is quite simply one of the finest artists I have had the pleasure to hear. Her taste is impeccable as are her compositions. Her ability to reach deep within herself and express it so beautifully is the work of a genius." - Stephanie Sante, Sante Music

Location Sebastopol, CA - USA

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