Masonik's album THE VEDANTIC CHAPTER is now available from Parenthèses Records
Masonik is a musician project exploring many musical styles. The Masonik sound draws from a huge variety of sources including spoken word, world music and film. Musical references range from Arabic, Jewish, Greek, Indian and Pakistani, fused with jazz, electronica & dub. These influences combined with beats give Masonik a full and rich musical palette. ..
Masonik combines live instruments, custom vinyl cuts, world sounds, beats, ambient textures & video projections.
Masonik operates as a Temple or Lodge that records guest musicians to add to the sample base of the Masonik sound...
Masonik can perform under various forms being duo, trio or ensemble depending on the size of venue. ..
....Current Masonik Performers......
Basil Psanoudakis - Turntable, Laptop, Bass, & Beats....
Mixes custom cut & standard vinyl for texture on conventional DJ turntables. He feeds his sound via laptop, which also provides the source for Masonik’s beats. Basil has been teaching multimedia for 20 years. He has been producing music, film & graphic design for the duration of this time. He has collaborated with numerous outfits producing work for bands, dance & theatre troupes, community groups and websites. He has presented numerous academic papers on new media in theatre, media & music, both nationally and internationally. ..
Tony Monaco - Live Video Projections....
Manipulates unique, original Masonik graphics & rare archival video so that every beat & mood is matched for a total sight/sound experience. Tony has been working with digital video for more than 15 years. He created digital video & 3D graphic elements for Perth cult underground electro outfit Elvis Penis during the 1990’s and also collaborated with educational institutions to provide multimedia projections for theatre productions. As well as providing live Vj for Masonik, Tony has also Vj’ed for the Perth Wami Awards & is the permanent Vj for local band Wormhole...
Paul Pax Andrews - Saxophone, Bass Clarinet & Effects....
Deconstructs his beloved jazz through the dub medium. Reinterpreting his years of honed performances and training into a completely different mold. An Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and educator, Paul’s performances include the Monterey Jazz Festival, Expo'86 Japan & The World Saxophone Congress Chicago. He has recorded with James and John Morrison; Don Burrows; Dale Barlow; Peter Biffin; Arthur Gracias; Joe Lane; Alan Turnbull and The Daly Wilson Big Band. ..
Bal Singh - Sarangi, Sitar & Drones....
Plays in both Indian Classical and more experimental and contemporary contexts. He brings his own improvised Indian themes to downtempo beats and electro drones. Bal Singh is an Indian electronic music producer and also a disciple of sarangi maestro Ustad Sabri Khan. His music has been nominated for the WA music industry song of the year awards...
Pranjal Bora - Tabla
Played tabla under Pramod Das (a great Tabla player from Assam, India who is a disciple of the late maestro Ustad Allah Rakha). Under Mr Das's training and a few other great teachers he finished a Bachelor Of Music (Tabla) from Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith, Lucknow. He is also got trained in Khol (an instrument similar to the Mridangam). He has played in numerous outfits & is also the drummer for popular local band Chaos Engine.
Wheldon Thornley - Keyboards ....
Wheldon has been playing keys for most of his life & performed in various outfits. He is easily at home with improvisation as well as structured pieces. He is also playing in the Band Wormhole. He enjoys mastering music as well as playing & is the founder of the established the annual Perth underground backyard music event - ARTin...
