Ross Lara

Artist/Musician: Ross Lara

Ross Lara is fast becoming one of the music industry’s most highly skilled and versatile producers. His craft is a unique mix of emotional song writing and highly intricate programming that creates productions designed to unleash the full range of emotional vibe. His production expertise has created opportunities for him to work with some of the industry’s most in-demand producers.

Ross has garnered several major label credits, including Warner Bros./Reprise Records for his remix work with Bill Hamel on Tegan and Sara’s hit single “Alligator,” Jason Derulo’s top 10 Billboard hit “In My Head,” and a lavish remix of E1 Entertainment/Koch Records Erika Jayne’s “Pretty Mess” which hit #1 on Billboard Dance Charts. He also teamed up with Hamel and legendary Drum n’ Bass DJ, AK1200, to create “Sanctuary,” an international dance radio hit that was subsequently licensed by Universal Music for the popular “Tap Tap Revenge” iPhone game and “World Rally Championship 2010.”

Ross Lara has his feet firmly planted in just about anything that involves music. His fingers drift spontaneously over piano keys creating beautiful melodies that can raise the hair on the back of your neck.  Late at night you might find him in a nightclub DJing with reckless abandon and over-the-top energy or he might be playing hooks to his own songs with his favorite Nord Lead Synthesizer in concert. Ross has had the world’s most influential dance artists, including Armin Van Buuren and BT support his dance releases and has collaborated with Roger Shah on an epic trance number “Lay Down” featuring Todd Wright. With pride, precision and perfection, he produces songs for seasoned artists in almost any genre of music and does it all for the absolute love of the music.

Where did the name come from? My mother named me Edward Ross Lara 23 years ago! Haha

-What inspires you to create music? Inspiration comes from so many different outlets. First and foremost, making music is my biggest passion and joy in life. I am so fortunate to have discovered it nearly 12 years ago. It is influenced by dance parties, nature, relationships, and much much more.

-How long have you been producing music? Five years!

-What do you use to create your music? Software/Hardware? I have a hybrid studio… I work with several DAW’s, Logic Pro being my main engine. More plug in’s and stand alone sound design app’s then I know what to do with! I love my analog synths too. I use a Roland Juno 106 for bizarre, modulating pads and bass. A lot of my pads come from the Roland JP-8000. In one of my “Wentworth & Mordemere” singles, I have a vintage Korg A-15 synth from 79′, the bell tones on it are sick!

-What are some of your favorite clubs you have DJed at? The 930 Club and FUR in Washington DC. The Church in Denver and The Delencey Nightclub in New York.

-What was one of your favorite partys to DJ? I opened for Paul van Dyk for Buzzlife the night of my high school graduation. By far a highlight of my young DJ years. I have also toured under my alias SECTR 24 with my cousin Stephen and I look forward to touring again with friend Nik Sharp for the “Wentworth & Mordemere – Dust Off The Dance Floor Tour.”

-What is your favorite drink when you play at a club? Red Bull

-Where can we hear and purchase your music? I have my music and all other portals tied to my homepage: www.rosslara.com

-Any shout outs you want to give? Nik Sharp aka Mordemere. Jules, TC Motha F*cka, Dr. D, Devin Graham, and my parents.

-What is your favorite automobile? I would like to buy the new Tesla ride

-What is your favorite food? Sushi and cookies!-Give us a random fact about yourself.I wear miss matching socks on a regular basis.

-If you could have a super power, what would it be? To fly

-When is your next tour? March 2 – 18, 2011!

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