New Single Out! Lux Astrum's Zero Gravity
– Lux Astrum's first new release in over 30 years!
At long last (after 32 years of waiting!) Whitestar Music is pleased to announce the release of Lux Astrum’s latest single, “Zero Gravity”. Intended as the first entry in an eventual album, Zero Gravity is electronic synth ode to the 80’s with a fast pace and modern feel.
Lux Astrum, the debut artist in the Whitestar Music family, began composing music at age 8 on his family’s antique upright grand piano. He has an eclectic set of tastes that include classical, trance/techno, epic soundtracks, metal, ballads, and world / traditional music.
Though it has been a long time coming, I am very happy to finally get a new creation out into the world. This piece shows how my musical tastes and capabilities have grown and shifted over the years, encompassing an ever broader “pallet” of sounds, feels, and themes. Different sounds, visuals, and rhythms provide varying inspiration for what I do: I hear something, and it inspires me to express something new. This track was done in only one take after listening to some inspiring synth voices and beats that drew me into the 1980’s, listening to garage bands play for school basketball games.
-Lux Astrum
Engage your Jumpdrive, point to the stars, and enter Zero Gravity!
Single is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
Latest Release: Rose E'er Blooming
– with Jennifer Olson on various stringed instruments, and Brian Olson on percussion
Whitestar Music is proud to present our latest album, Rose E’er Blooming, by Olson Family Music. A joyous experience of Christmas past, Rose E’er Blooming is the first public album released by the highly creative duo of Olson Family Music.Olson Family Music are masters of taking traditional pieces and replicating the sounds of yesteryear by utilizing traditional, period, instruments and ancient musical modes.
Growing up, Christmases in my family usually would consist of everyone breaking out an instrument and playing carols together after the gift opening and Christmas dinner were over. Upon marrying into a family of musicians, Brian discovered his aptitude for percussion and added his unique rhythmic talent to the family tradition. This album brings the listener into our family’s holiday tradition with its instrumental versions of carols from across Europe and America.
-Jen Olson
Join us for some egg nog, a crackling fire, and the laughter and joy of a family filled with love and a heart of music.
Album is available on CDBaby, iTunes, Spotify, and more!
Album Release: Aurora - First Light
– Lux Astrum's first album
"Aurora: First Light", by Lux Astrum, is the debut album for Whitestar Music, released in 1998, originally on MP3.com. A powerful and eclectic collection of New Age, Ambient, and minimalist Classical music, "Aurora: First Light" is a voyage of discovery that dances through multiple voices. Composed and recorded over 8 years prior to its release, this album spends its time exploring the vistas of music and sound.
This is a first glimpse into the world of music for me. I do not know where it may lead, but I look forward to the voyage. If you would like to read a detailed description of the origins of this album, please check out its story, here.
-Lux Astrum
Close your eyes and feel the first rays of light: exciting, peaceful, driving and new. "Aurora: First Light".
Album is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!