"...to know that one life has breathed easier because I have lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Exstus is on a mission: To spread a message of dance, spirituality and love through the creation of innovative transglobal trip-hop, dub, breakbeat and jungle. Lush sonic textures and phat beats coexist with virtuosic jazz & flamenco guitar in the context of uplifting, ultra-modern, ALL-ORIGINAL songs. Songs and fan feedback may be viewed (along with other information) at www.exstus.com.
This fresh take on modern music is evident throughout the rich diversity of Exstus material currently being produced. On these efforts, traditional world music blends with jazz, the sounds of nature, modern synthesizers and rich bass. Elements from all parts of the globe come together to create multi-textured, 3-dimensional music that makes the body move – and makes the spirit soar. In addition to being the featured musical artist at high-profile events such as the 2005 & 2006 Dennis Quaid Charity Classics, Exstus created music for the video game Devastation Zone Troopers and has performed shows with accomplished artists including DJ Rap, Sandra Collins, and Govinda. Exstus has also been a featured artist on a number of online radio stations such as SomaFM, Calmscape & Liquid Lounge, as well as having received airplay on radio stations in Austin and other areas.
Hailing from Austin Texas, Exstus has two incarnations: a studio/production form and a live performance form. In the studio, Exstus is Bart Landry from beginning to end - from composition through final production. Having played and produced music for 20 years, Bart is on a mission: to combine his diverse experiences and influences into one solid, cohesive package. Live, Exstus is Bart Landry performing original Exstus material and improvising live jazz/flamenco guitar over selected tracks, accompanied by compelling visuals and performance art. Begun in 2001, Exstus brings you a sound that is dynamic, highly danceable, and super-phat!
Current focus is on the booking of live events and festivals as well as the release of the upcoming Exstus CD 'Sounds of the Divine'."
The Exstus CD "The Phoenix" (all breakbeat & jungle tracks) can be purchased at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/exstuse2
FREE DOWNLOADS!
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Click here to download the Exstus remix of the Nine Inch Nails track "Only". (hard breakbeat, turns into dub at the end)
Click here to download the Exstus remix of the Missy Elliott track "Get Ur Freak On". (super-phat beat with sitar, tabla, etc)
Click here to download the Exstus remix of the 50 Cent track "In Da Club". (hard gritty jungle, turns into jazz at the end)
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Here are compliments made by actual myspacers about Exstus music:
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"When I'm listening to your music I have that feeling like the whole universe is smiling at me ...then I blissfully dive into that smile :))"
"AS ALWAYS...I AM SPEECHLESS. I ADORE YOUR MUSIC."
"Your music is beautiful! Very spiritual, with so much feeling & meaning behind it! Keep up the good work & thank you again!"
"It's invigorating to connect with music that has depth and intelligence."
"you have a fantastic capacity for musical imagery. very nice work. "
"Dope genre defying beats!"
"Your music is absolutely superb"
"WOW!!! I'm definately feeling your sound dude! It's really chill and gives me goosebumps."
"hey i just got a chance to check out your site!!! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT!!! your music is sooooooooo beautiful and original... you can count me as a new admirer for sho' when did you first come up with the idea to blend so many genres together? it rawks."
"aaahhhh a relief, beautiful beatz coming from myspace. What a suprise. If sex is ecstasy, and ecstasy is better then sex, your music is both combined. Fucking wonderful."
"You have the fucking greatest beats and music that is oh-so-addictive! =D"
"OMG I LOVE UR FUCKIN MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! can i get a CD?"
"BOMB ass traxxs I luv em ....You are SOOO the shit !!!"
"Your CD rox so much ass I'm still bleeding"
"your music is some of the best stuff i've heard when it comes to techno. My friend tried to whip out some stupid crap and i was like no no no *waves hand and pulls out Exstus* THIS IS THE SHIT! and i made him listen to it, and i think most of our friends are now searching for your cd online as we speak..lol"
"exstus.....fuck man! your music fucking rocks my heart!
I dont smoke weed..but you know how people say they get high smoking...your music makes me high...holy crap...your music should fuckin rule the world of music!!!!!!"
"you are by far.. the dopest.. fo sho! keep spinnin up them dopass beats fo real!!!!"
"killler songs... you fucking rock! :) "
"Listening to some of the music you had on your website and WOW. Im speechless...i LOVE IT!"
"great fuckin' beats...you totally blow me away...i'm sending your page to all my dnb dj friends"
"I just heard some of the tracks on your page.....it's awesome."
"i love your music - it had me groovin' in my seat."
"awsome, by the way I'm on your site right now listening to your music......Can you say SkillZZZZZZZZZZZZ , your very talented =o) I think I'm haveing a flashback lol"
"VERY good tunes man. Quality stuff!!"
"SOUNDS FRIGGIN AWSOME!!"
"ur music kicks ass! really like ur stuff"
"good good good good good music. i'm in ♥!"
"your beats are the hottness! RAWR! "
"I LOVE IT! SO COOL AND ORIGINAL!! THANX FOR INVITIN ME.. THAT WAY I GOT TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR PAGE N MUSIC... THANX!!!!!"
"yo, your beats are phatt, your style is dope, and i would love to check you guys out live!"
"your tunes are fuckin awesome, rock the fuck on"