Aura Qualic

Infobox musical artist
Name = Aura Qualic


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Alias = AQ, DJ AQ, DJ Aura Qualic, Aura, Sys-AQ
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Origin = flagicon|Japan
Instrument = Piano, guitar, bass
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Genre = Trance
Pop
J-Pop
Orchestral
Occupation = Musician, songwriter, producer
Years_active = 1998–present
Label = flagicon|JapanAVSS
flagicon|JapanOtaku Record
flagicon|USIndytronic Records
Associated_acts = Dj Lizz
URL = [http://www.auraqualic-sounds.com/ Official website]
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DJ Aura Qualic is a Japanese producer, DJ, remixer, composer, and songwriter." [http://www.auraqualic-sounds.com/about.html Aura Qualic's biography page] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007] While he mainly produces trance, his range of genres also extends to anime remixes, pop, J-pop, game music, orchestral music, and more." [http://indytronic.com/index.php?option=com_artistavenue&task=singleArtist&id=19&Itemid=50 Indytronic Records artist profile] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007] Aura is also a member of the band Dj Lizz. " [http://indytronic.com/index.php?option=com_artistavenue&task=singleArtist&id=19&Itemid=50 Indytronic Records artist profile] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

Biography

Musical career

Beginning of career

Aura's interest in composing music began in 1998, learning the basics of music creation using the video game "MTV Music Generator"." [http://indytronic.com/index.php?option=com_artistavenue&task=singleArtist&id=19&Itemid=50 Indytronic Records's artist profile] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

Dj Lizz

In 2001, Aura began collaborating with another music artist, known as "Mikaella"." [http://www.myspace.com/djlizzmyspace Dj Lizz MySpace profile] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007] They called their act "Dj Lizz" ("Dedicated Jive for La Invetras ZenoZ")" [http://www.myspace.com/djlizzmyspace Dj Lizz MySpace profile] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007] , and were active until about 2005. Recently, Aura has produced more tracks with Mikaella, while still using the "Aura Qualic" name.

Nalice Gates

In 2002, Aura and Mikaella created the "Nalice Gates" website, in their first attempt to expose their music worldwide." [http://myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Aura Qualic's MySpace] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

olo career

In 2006, Aura decided to start his solo musical career, and officially changed his name to "Aura Qualic"." [http://myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Aura Qualic's MySpace] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007] He went on to release his first solo album, "Trance Destination", in 2006.

Discography

As "Dj Lizz"

"Dj Lizz Meets Trance"

Dj Lizz/Aura Qualic's first album, was made available in Japan only. It was released in 2004, and sold 8,000 copies." [http://myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Aura Qualic's MySpace] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

"Ragna X Trance"

The follow-up to "Dj Lizz Meets Trance", also available only in Japan. It was released in 2005." [http://myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Aura Qualic's MySpace] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

"Nalice Gate's : Melodic Trance"

The final "Dj Lizz" release. It features 16 tracks and additional content, including a promotional CGI music video for "Unlimited Skies".

As "Aura Qualic"

"Trance Destination"

" Main Article: Trance Destination (Aura Qualic album)"

Aura Qualic's first international solo release. In Japan, it was released in late 2006, followed by an international release in early 2007." [http://myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Aura Qualic's MySpace] " Retrieved on September 3, 2007]

"Crystal Flow"

" Main Article: Crystal Flow (Aura Qualic album)"

Aura Qualic's second album release. It was released exclusively under Indytronic Records." [http://indytronic.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=2 Indytronic News Item] " Retrieved on February 17, 2008]

References

External links

* [http://www.auraqualic-sounds.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/auraqualicsounds Artist's MySpace profile]
* [http://www.myspace.com/djlizzmyspace Dj Lizz MySpace profile]