Editing VAST (section)

===Turquoise and Crimson years (2001–2005)===
In 2004, Crosby recorded bundles of tracks that were titled ''[[Turquoise 3.x]]'' and ''[[Crimson 3.x]]''; they were released through an online electronic delivery outlet. Crosby solidified his band's line-up during this time, and from then on, VAST became a four-person band. With the unusual method of distribution of these tracks by a band with a relatively large fanbase formerly signed to a major label, many record companies were outraged with the releases. As a result, from pressure from his former label, Elektra, Crosby was forced to sign a short-term deal with [[Carson Daly]]-owned independent label [[456 Entertainment]] to release the best of both bundles as one album, titled ''[[Nude (VAST album)|Nude]]''. This release also had the most high-quality versions of the songs, as the online releases were only available via [[mp3]]. In later years, Crosby said the idea of releasing ''Nude'' on an [[indie label]] was a "nightmare" because "There were so many problems dealing with them (456 Entertainment) on every level. I feel we made a big mistake not believing in ourselves enough and doing it on our own."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Vast Bio, History, Info on JamBase|url = http://www.jambase.com/Artists/26342/Vast/Bio|website = www.jambase.com|access-date = 2015-10-22}}</ref>