Aura Qualic
DJ Aura Qualic is a Japanese producer, DJ, remixer, composer, and songwriter. While he mainly produces trance, his range of genres also extends to anime remixes, pop, J-pop, game music, orchestral music, and more. Aura is also a member of the band Dj Lizz.
Biography
Early life
Born in the Philippines to Japanese and Filipino parents, Aura was introduced to music at the age of 7. At the age of 11 he moved to Japan. By the age of 12, Aura had began producing music.
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.
Dj Lizz
In 2001, Aura began collaborating with another music artist, known as "Mikaella". They called their act "Dj Lizz" ("Dedicated Jive for La Invetras ZenoZ"), 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.
Solo career
In 2006, Aura decided to start his solo musical career, and officially changed his name to "Aura Qualic". 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.
Ragna X Trance
The follow-up to Dj Lizz Meets Trance, also available only in Japan. It was released in 2005.
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.