Lanz and guitarist Paul Speer also had great mid 80's chart successes with their two collaborations, NATURAL STATES and DESERT VISION. NATURAL STATES included what is referred to as the first new age hit single, "Behind the Waterfall."
In the year 2000, Lanz received a Grammy Nomination for Best New Age album,
EAST OF THE MOON, produced by the legendary Hugh Padgham (Sting, Phil Collins, Police, Hall and Oats)
Today David continues recording primarily as a solo pianist and also records with his award winning musical partner and wife, Kristin Amarie.