Bassoon/Vocals - Hugh Ponnuthurai and Mel Vandenbroek
Trumpet - Paul Rawson/Richard Madden
Horn - Neil Favell
Trombone - Andrew Bell
Piano - Jill Stoll
Percussion/Drum Kit - David Adelt
Violin 1 - Brynley White
Violin 2/Bagpipes/Vocals - Gail Aitken
Viola - Graham Simpson
Cello/Vocals - Craig Allister Young
Bass/Electric Bass - Marian Heckenberg
Influences
Queen, Van Morrison, Henry Mancini, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Helen Reddy, Kiss, Village People, Madonna, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Burt Bacharach, George and Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Jule Stein, Jerry Herman, Cole Porter, Cy Coleman, Michael Buble, Nat King Cole, Dave Brubeck, Stefan Grapelli, Prokofiev, Holst, Rodrigo, Shostakovich, Debussy, Bernstein, Bizet, Copland, Matthew Hindson, Stephen Schwartz, Piazzola, Stravinsky.
Sounds Like
Well, as far as we know, we are a pretty unique ensemble! We are a group of classically trained musicians who cross over into the world of jazz, pop, rock, musical theatre, techno and world music styles! Our line-up includes flute/piccolo, oboe/cor anglais, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, strings, drums/percussion, electric bass, and sometimes with additional instruments such as piano, trombone, even bagpipes!
X-Collective is a 12-piece cabaret ensemble based in Brisbane that has blurred the line between classical music and the cabaret stage. This talented group of classically trained musicians have stepped outside their comfort zones, performing their eclectic brand of entertainment in concert halls and cabaret venues around Australia.
What makes X-Collective unique as a chamber/cabaret group is that all members of the group take on additional roles as actors, singers, dancers and comedians and most double on other instruments such as Electric Bass, Flugle horn, Cor Anglais, Piccolo and even Bagpipes!
X-Collective started its life in the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra as a 10-piece touring chamber-music ensemble for the Queensland Arts Council. As there is no music written for this size group, they had to improvise and decided to tackle Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" and some piano music by Gershwin. Since that first tour, they have evolved into the group we see today, taking on the master-works of the classical repertoire plus an entertaining mix of Jazz, Rock, Funk and original compositions. They also perform in traditional chamber settings, premiering new chamber works such as versions of Debussy's cello sonata, Franck's violin sonata and Stravinsky's Petrouchka arranged by cellist Craig Allister Young.
In 2004 X-Collective launched its first CD entitled "It Don't Mean A Thing..." a compilation of Jazz standards with a few surprises and have a CD for children entitled "Daisy May - The Impossibly Cool Cat".
In 2007 X-Collective performed their new show "Dags and Divas" with the Sirens of Song in Brisbane and Sydney and will be undertaking a tour of Pick a Box with the Queensland Arts Council in June.
David's latest video of ROBIN LERNER'S MORNING SONG is up at YouTube.com
Please read the MORE INFO description on the video on YouTube MORNING SONG piano and vocal WITH A SPECIAL DEDICATION TO THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA OR check out DAVID HABBIN'S BLOG on his MySpace page for all the details about this newest version.
Read SUSAN HENDERSON'S interview with DAVID & ROBIN at LITPARK.COM about their collaboration on the hauntingly beautiful MORNING SONG
Thanks for supporting David by joining & participating on his MYSPACE, YOUTUBE & OFFICIAL FACEBOOK FAN PAGE Look for exclusive new music, videos, photos & contests on each of those pages including great new discussion boards on his FACEBOOK PAGE!
Just wanted to say: Mahalo and Thank You for your well-wishes and good thoughts.
With your support, our album 'ikena took home the award for Best Hawaiian Album at the 51st GRAMMY Awards!
Once again, Mahalo and Thank You for your support!
Daniel
www.DanielHo.com
Happy New Year to all my friends down under !
"Not a Political Song" video clip - Goodbye to G. W. Bush - is now up on my page. Please come by, say hello and if you like, share with friends.
Peace,
Holmes
Are you coming to see Furly's show on the 8th? You can get discounted tickets at our myspace page myspace.com/furlymusic The new lineup is killer and we will be sure to rock your socks off so maybe bring an extra pair of socks. XOXO Darren
Hello Friends,
Or you can order the actual CD (oldskool).
The album launch will be on Saturday 10th November at The Mandarin Club, Sydney CBD with special guests Sounds Like Sunset and more!
Thankyou for your support and attention and much love to ya. XXX Ben, Scott, Rohan, Michael
It's finally here...
The new BEAUTIFUL WORLD single "Save Me" has been released through Inertia Music/Perfect Sun and we are launching it this Friday, 10th August at the Sandringham Hotel in Newtown.
Also playing are Sister Jane and The Years.
We'd love to see you there!
Hi !! X-Collective, thanks for adding me. I like your sound... When you have a moment, don't forget to check Dorothy's page out... You will like it!! All the best JC
What a fantastic and hilarious show!!!
i absolutely loved pick a box!
you're such a talented and
creative group of musicians
keep up the good work and
have fun on tour! ...Madison
I was hoping you could vote for my vocals @ www.bigphatjam.com. This is week 7 which goes till May 5. Just click on the “thumbs up” to vote for me! So far I am a little behind, so your vote will really help me to win! Hope you like the track!
