Levi Chen and Liquid Gardens
In an expanding world of available music, Levi Chen’s unique musical voice is instantly recognizable. Performing solo, or with his ensemble LIQUID GARDENS, Levi’s sound is a gift for anyone who appreciates the musical experience of timeless compositions performed by a visionary artist.
Levi performs on one of the newest and one of the oldest stringed instruments known to man: a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, and the Gu Zheng (Chinese Harp or Zither,) an ancient instrument played in China for 3,000 years. Levi’s ability to express himself on these two instruments is all the more remarkable in that he performs on them simultaneously, a technique he calls ‘solo duets.’
“Welcome to Liquid Gardens”
An intense and dynamic performer, Levi touches the hearts and minds of audiences. His “Eastern Western” compositions provide sonic canvases for his signature guitar work and frequent improvisation. True to authentic musical tradition, Levi Chen and Liquid Gardens are at their best in concert. They are continually playing with the music, creating an experience multi-media show. that is “Live in the moment.” The current line up of LIQUID GARDENS includes Jason Parmar on drums, Matt McJunkins on bass, and Jasun Edel on keyboards. There are many guest musicians as well, from percussion to sax.
A self described "Taoist Rasta Zen Cowboy Gypsy 007," Levi would rather be on stage than anywhere else. This desire, combined with his unique visual appeal, talent, and most importantly the music itself, has led him to perform and travel across the US, Europe and Asia. In February 2004, Levi Chen and Liquid Gardens performed at the “Say Yes to Taiwan” music festival, which was broadcast live on national TV.
Levi and the music he calls Liquid Gardens have been heard on over 350 radio stations, in over 30 countries. His latest recording “Alhambra,” was the Number #1 radio recording for October 2001, as reported on The New Age Voice “Airwaves” airplay charts. His music has been featured on national and international TV shows, such as “Friends” and “Dangerous Minds.” He is currently working on his eighth studio album, and is planning a “Live” CD + DVD package for release in early 2007.
"Lush soundscapes balanced by enthralling melodies.... Personally I believe that Leo Fender smiled when he heard the true voice of his creation in Levi Chen's most capable hands.”
BEAR, Host/Producer The New Sampler, on WWSP 90FM,
“…the symmetry of East and West he achieves lets the two instruments meld their sound together…Levi Chen manages to express himself with a distinctive voice that sets him a notch above a very crowded field.”
New Voice Magazine,
“Few have brought together the ages like string virtuoso Levi Chen… spinning dreamy clouds filled with echoes and eerie twang as if Pink Floyd had been produced by Confucius…”
Mike Bell, Vancouver Echo,
“Levi Chen has concocted an East/West and further west fusion … beautifully fragile melodies draped in ethereal atmospheres.” (*Highly recommended because of it’s musical merit)
John Diliberto, Billboard Magazine
