Their music has been described as “masterful” (Paul Rijkens, iO Pages), and “the chillout music they listen to in heaven” (Jamie Pandaram, SMH). Resonaxis' debut album brought music of the sacred and secular renaissance and baroque together with progressive rock, pop, jazz and dance music, which forms music that, to date, cannot be categorised.
The musical concept came about when lead singer/songwriter, Brooke
Shelley thought some renaissance and baroque music should be heard by
non-classical music listeners. She took to writing pop/rock songs that
were influenced by “old music” and reignited a musical
collaboration with guitarist, Michael Sheridan, whom she met in 1994
when they were both enrolled in a Bachelor of Music degree majoring in
Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Internationally renowned organist, David Drury, was asked to join
Brooke and Michael, to help create a sound that illustrated these
interwoven musical ideas. Brooke met David when she was a choral
scholar at St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney, and David was the
newly appointed Director of Music. Drury’s broad musical tastes
(which include prog rock and dance) infiltrate his playing, showing that
the humble pipe organ can, in fact, be a ‘rocking beast’! (Though this means Resonaxis can only perform in venues with pipe organs.) David recommended his nephew, Matt Roberts (who fronts the Frank Zappa cover band, Petulant Frenzy), to take charge of the rhythm section, and so the core of
Resonaxis was formed.
The debut CD single, "Videntes stellam Magi" was released in January 2007 and the debut CD "Resonaxis" was released mid-2008 (both available for purchase via website).
"Resonaxis" received the highest level ("Vette Krent") for CD reviews in the Dutch progressive rock subscription magazine, iO Pages. Paul Rijkens rounded up the review by saying our CD is "one of those unique albums we have to cherish."
Resonaxis are currently working on their follow up album, which explores the gothic metal genre.
Hi there, just a last-minute note to let you know that the Munkle is playing at the underground wonderland that is Qirkz, this Thursday, 3rd September. We're supporting the inimitable Flap! from Melbourne. For those that don't know, Qirkz is an amazing new warehouse space, it's decked out with weird and wonderful trinkets, it's BYO and it's family-friendly... visit qirkz.com for more info. Hope you can make it!
Thanks for adding and taking the time to listen to my music! Your music has a such great rock sound. Thank you for your compliments, I so appreciate it ;)
The Tango Saloon play the 'Gypsy Tango Party' next Thursday 2nd October at The Factory, with The Barons Of Tang (Melbourne) and On The Stoop. Also, email thetangosaloon@hotmail.com to receive details of our Secret Halloween Gig on October 31.
McGreetings Resonaxis, Cheers for being our friend on myspace and we sincerely hope you enjoyed our music. Please Keep in touch as we value your friendship and support very much! All the very best to you and yours, from McDave and the boys of Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland. ROCK ON! and have a great week.
lol its gooood thankyou so much! all done now i hope! i didnt think anyone ever read that stuff i put down the side of my page!?! ohhhh dear. hahaha. xx.
