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=Vas Myers=
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'''Vasilius Elias Myers''' (born [[1974]]-01-22) is a Greek-American second-generation [[The Family International|Family]] member. More commonly known as '''"Vas" Myers''' (other aliases include '''David S.'''), he is a Family singer, musician, songwriter, producer and performer.
'''Vasilius Elias Myers''' (born [[1974]]-01-22) is a Greek-American second-generation [[The Family International|Family]] member. More commonly known as '''"Vas" Myers''' (other aliases include '''David S.'''), he is a Family studio singer, musician, songwriter and performer, and is admired as a sort of rock star by many Family youth.
 
  
 
Myers currently lives in [[Mexico City, Mexico|Mexico City]] with his wife [[Joni Myers]]. His mother is [[Laurie Myers|Laurie "Victory" Myers]].
 
Myers currently lives in [[Mexico City, Mexico|Mexico City]] with his wife [[Joni Myers]]. His mother is [[Laurie Myers|Laurie "Victory" Myers]].
  
 
==Music==
 
==Music==
The Family has produced numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from their various studios, in the past several CDs were dedicated to music by the "[[DC Band]]", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the [[United States]].
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The Family has released numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from the [[cult]]'s various studios, several internal CDs have been were dedicated to music by the "[[DC Band]]", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the [[United States]].
  
Due to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in [[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family music]], previously considered far too "[[worldly]]" or Satanic.
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Due in part to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in [[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family music]], previously considered far too "[[worldly]]" or Satanic.
  
 
===Samples===
 
===Samples===
Below are a few of Myers' more well known and regarded songs within The Family.
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Below are several of Myers' more well known and regarded songs within The Family.
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]] [https://media.xfamily.org/audio/Loving_Jesus/04/06%20Let%27s%20Make%20Love.mp3 ''Let's Make Love''] || <small>Loving Jesus #4 (track 6)</small> || A song of [[Loving Jesus|sexual desire for Jesus]]
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/Loving_Jesus/04/06%20Let%27s%20Make%20Love.mp3 ''Let's Make Love''] || <small>Loving Jesus #4 (track 6)</small> || A song of [[Loving Jesus|sexual desire for Jesus]]
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]] [https://media.xfamily.org/audio/TCD/33/05%20Craving%20to%20Slake.mp3 ''Craving to Slake''] || <small>Teen CD #33 (track 5)</small> || Berates former members who [[Apostasy|speak against]] The Family
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/TCD/33/05%20Craving%20to%20Slake.mp3 ''Craving to Slake''] || <small>Teen CD #33 (track 5)</small> || Berates former members who [[Apostasy|speak against]] The Family
 
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]] [https://media.xfamily.org/audio/DC_Band/03/03%20Eagle%20Bleeds.mp3 ''Eagle Bleeds''] || <small>DC Band #3 (track 3)</small> || Tells of indignation towards the [[USA]] ([http://www.thefamily.org/music/mp3/lyrics.php3?id=1&did=1 Lyrics])
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/DC_Band/03/03%20Eagle%20Bleeds.mp3 ''Eagle Bleeds''] || <small>DC Band #3 (track 3)</small> || Tells of indignation towards the [[USA]] ([http://www.thefamily.org/music/mp3/lyrics.php3?id=1&did=1 Lyrics])
 
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===Plagiarism===
 
===Plagiarism===
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* [http://www.livethecreed.com/author/vas-and-joni/ Vas and Joni's blog]
 
* [http://www.livethecreed.com/author/vas-and-joni/ Vas and Joni's blog]
 
* [http://www.livethecreed.com/about-vas-and-joni/ Personal profile] &mdash; livethecreed.com
 
* [http://www.livethecreed.com/about-vas-and-joni/ Personal profile] &mdash; livethecreed.com
* MyConclusion.com: [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/vas-myers-speaks-out/ Vas Myers Speaks Out!], [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/02/05/to-daniel-roselle-from-vas/ To Daniel Roselle from Vas], [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/joni-myers-speaks-out/ Joni Myers Speaks Out!]
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* [[MyConclusion.com]]: [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/vas-myers-speaks-out/ Vas Myers Speaks Out!], [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/02/05/to-daniel-roselle-from-vas/ To Daniel Roselle from Vas], [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/joni-myers-speaks-out/ Joni Myers Speaks Out!]
 
* [http://mexcitymission.org/bios/vas.htm Profile on mexcitymission]
 
* [http://mexcitymission.org/bios/vas.htm Profile on mexcitymission]
  
 
[[Category:Current and Former Members]][[Category:Music Artists]]
 
[[Category:Current and Former Members]][[Category:Music Artists]]

Revision as of 04:04, 2 April 2006

Vas Myers, 2005
Vas Myers, circa 2004

Vasilius Elias Myers (born 1974-01-22) is a Greek-American second-generation Family member. More commonly known as "Vas" Myers (other aliases include David S.), he is a Family singer, musician, songwriter, producer and performer.

Myers currently lives in Mexico City with his wife Joni Myers. His mother is Laurie "Victory" Myers.

Music

The Family has released numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from the cult's various studios, several internal CDs have been were dedicated to music by the "DC Band", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the United States.

Due in part to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in Family music, previously considered far too "worldly" or Satanic.

Samples

Below are several of Myers' more well known and regarded songs within The Family.

Title Album Synopsis
MusicLet's Make Love Loving Jesus #4 (track 6) A song of sexual desire for Jesus
MusicCraving to Slake Teen CD #33 (track 5) Berates former members who speak against The Family
MusicEagle Bleeds DC Band #3 (track 3) Tells of indignation towards the USA (Lyrics)

Plagiarism

A common criticism levelled against Myers by both current and former members of The Family is that of alleged plagiarism and music copyright infringement.

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