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20 December 2021
NEW Axxent Opaque CD/DVD Release
The brand new Axxent Opaque CD/DVD album " FROM THE DARK DIMENSION" ( referring to coming out of the dark period of lockdown) is now available on Bandcamp This recording, featuring 9 brand new tracks, is from the live internet broadcast that took place on 30 October 2021, which can be heard on CD and viewed/heard on DVD. We are extremely pleased with this release. The live performance on the night was better than we ever could have hoped for. It all just came together perfectly.
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26 November 2021
NEW CosmoMoose Single Release
This chillout arrangement of the well known English Christmas Carol In the Bleak Midwinter composed by Gustav Holst is released to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. This is my third arrangement of a Christmas tune (the others being “Away in a Manger” and “I saw three ships” and is a lush arrangement with piano, strings and choir mixed electronic ambience. Ideal to listen to relaxing by the fireplace, or in the car on your way home for Christmas.
20 November 2021
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
A Baa from a Sheep is an upbeat kids’ praise song based on the Bible verse “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6) that is suitable for children and adults alike, using various animal sounds! It’s good fun to listen to…. and sing, and suitable for any family worship time. It is available to download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
31 December 2021
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The family worship song Aardvarks and Bumble Bees lists various creatures alphabetically and gives praise to our imaginative God for having created them. It is available to download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
30 October 2021
Axxent Opaque performed at Lockdown Livestreamers
Our synth band performed an hour long set, between 11pm-12am, that was broadcast live on YouTube, being the last of four acts performing that night. This was the result of a few days of rehearsing, or rather creating new material to perform, partially structured and partially improvised. The video and audio quality for the viewers was great and we performed the entire set better than we had done all weekend.
18 January 2022
Axxent Opaque were guests on Radio Show
Tonight we were honoured to be guests on the Future Sound Of Exeter radio show, hosted by Paul Giblin , and broadcast on Phonic FM . The two hour show passed very quickly as Paul played our entire album From The Dark Dimension interspersed with other electronic music. It was great being able to talk about each track in turn and generally describe the creative process that went into producing the album. It was a lot of fun to do and Paul was a great host. We laughed a lot! The show can be heard on Mixcloud
31 January 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The family worship song Deep Inside an Egg compares a hatching egg with Jesus' resurrection on Easter morning. It's profound, yet fun to sing, with a catchy tune and some chicken impressions! It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
3 February 2022
Axxent Opaque to appear at Awakenings
It is great news that the Awakenings series of live electronic music events has restarted after what feels like an eternity due to the virus. This will be Axxent Opaque ’s first live concert in front of a live audience since June 2019. The date is Saturday May 21st. The venue is once again the Lea Hall Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2LB. Start times to be confirmed, but it is an evening concert. The line up is to be Axxent Opaque, Infinity Curve and Grüm~Pé
10 December 2021
Away in A Manger released on Bandcamp
This synth version of Away in a Manger is now available to download from Bandcamp . It was originally made to be a backing track to accompany children singing in a church carol service in 2007-8 and was later released as part of a charity- Christmas EP in December 2010 under my own name. Even though it was made before I started recording as CosmoMoose , I re-released it under that name because its synth tone is in keeping with the 'CosmoMoose sound'.
28 February 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
Palm Sunday Song is a vibrant catchy song recounting the events of Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a Donkey. This song is ideal for any family worship service celebrating that day in church, theatre or schools. It can be sung as a congregation, re-enacted on stage, or both! It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
27 March 2022
New Web Domain is now live
In preparation for embarking on a full-time music career, I have acquired a new web domain chrismedwaymusic.com , which is the name of this website. In addition, I also have the domains cosmomoose.com and kidspraisesongs.com which link to their respective pages on this site. I also have the long standing domain chrismedway.com that used to be a website in its own right but now redirects to this site.
7 May 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The Children’s Bible memory song Jesus Said I am the Way (John 14:6) was originally on the Kids Praise album All Aboard the Heaven Express. I have now released a simpler version of the song (without the sounds effects and long instrumental section) to be used in church services etc. It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The cover is based on “One Way” road signs used in the UK!
21 May 2022
Axxent Opaque performance at Awakenings
The three-piece synth group I’m in, Axxent Opaque, played before a live audience for the first time in almost three years at Awakenings, held at Lea Hall Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire. We performed a brand new set of original material that was melodic, dramatic and varied, with a sequenced video backdrop, before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. More information and photos can be found is on the Axxent Opaque page of this website.
26 May 2022
My last day in full-time employment
After balancing my music with a non-creative full-time job for over 20+ years, I finally left full-time employment on Thursday, 26th May to pursue music full-time. This is considered a brave move by many but what I really feel called to do. So, now the adventure begins (after a little rest) into different avenues of music which I'll be sure to post about.
30 May 2022
New venture - new video
This is a first day of me being a full-time / freelance composer/musician, after 20+ years of balancing that with a full-time job. So last night's task was to redo my study/studio after bringing back my keyboards from last weekend's Axxent Opaque gig. I did a ‘quick’ video of me reconstructing my studio which can be viewed on YouTube (and is on the Home Page of this site). The music used is CosmoMoose " Dead Exit Main Theme " - a future release!
21 July 2022
Upcoming Live Music Event
I am arranging a new music event to be held in Teignmouth on Saturday, 29th October 2022 . It’s to be called Synths by the Sea and will feature my band Axxent Opaque along with local synth artist Richard Anthony Bean . The venue is the Riviera Cinema, which is near the coast, hence the name! The evening, starting at 7pm, will be MC’d by Phonic FM DJ, Paul Giblin . More details and ticket prices to come soon!
28 July 2022
SYNTHS BY THE SEA - Tickets are now on sale
Synths By The Sea is happening on Saturday October 29th 2022 , at 7pm in at the Riviera Cinema in Teignmouth, Devon. Tickets are now on sale from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/553301 . It will feature two local synth acts Axxent Opaque (the synth band I'm in) and Richard Anthony Bean . Tickets are £7.50 (+ booking fee).
20 November 2021
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
A Baa from a Sheep is an upbeat kids’ praise song based on the Bible verse “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6) that is suitable for children and adults alike, using various animal sounds! It’s good fun to listen to…. and sing, and suitable for any family worship time. It is available to download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)Come back soon for more news
20 December 2021
NEW Axxent Opaque CD/DVD Release
The brand new Axxent Opaque CD/DVD album " FROM THE DARK DIMENSION" ( referring to coming out of the dark period of lockdown) is now available on Bandcamp This recording, featuring 9 brand new tracks, is from the live internet broadcast that took place on 30 October 2021, which can be heard on CD and viewed/heard on DVD. We are extremely pleased with this release. The live performance on the night was better than we ever could have hoped for. It all just came together perfectly.
News
26 November 2021
NEW CosmoMoose Single Release
This chillout arrangement of the well known English Christmas Carol In the Bleak Midwinter composed by Gustav Holst is released to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. This is my third arrangement of a Christmas tune (the others being “Away in a Manger” and “I saw three ships” and is a lush arrangement with piano, strings and choir mixed electronic ambience. Ideal to listen to relaxing by the fireplace, or in the car on your way home for Christmas.
31 December 2021
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The family worship song Aardvarks and Bumble Bees lists various creatures alphabetically and gives praise to our imaginative God for having created them. It is available to download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
30
October
2021
Axxent
Opaque
performed
at
Lockdown
Livestreamers
Our synth band performed an hour long set, between 11pm-12am, that was broadcast live on YouTube, being the last of four acts performing that night. This was the result of a few days of rehearsing, or rather creating new material to perform, partially structured and partially improvised. The video and audio quality for the viewers was great and we performed the entire set better than we had done all weekend.
18 January 2022
Axxent Opaque were guests on Radio Show
Tonight we were honoured to be guests on the Future Sound Of Exeter radio show, hosted by Paul Giblin , and broadcast on Phonic FM . The two hour show passed very quickly as Paul played our entire album From The Dark Dimension interspersed with other electronic music. It was great being able to talk about each track in turn and generally describe the creative process that went into producing the album. It was a lot of fun to do and Paul was a great host. We laughed a lot! The show can be heard on Mixcloud
31 January 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The family worship song Deep Inside an Egg compares a hatching egg with Jesus' resurrection on Easter morning. It's profound, yet fun to sing, with a catchy tune and some chicken impressions! It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)3 February 2022
Axxent Opaque to appear at Awakenings
It is great news that the Awakenings series of live electronic music events has restarted after what feels like an eternity due to the virus. This will be Axxent Opaque ’s first live concert in front of a live audience since June 2019. The date is Saturday May 21st. The venue is once again the Lea Hall Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2LB. Start times to be confirmed, but it is an evening concert. The line up is to be Axxent Opaque, Infinity Curve and Grüm~Pé
10 December 2021
Away in A Manger released on Bandcamp
This synth version of Away in a Manger is now available to download from Bandcamp . It was originally made to be a backing track to accompany children singing in a church carol service in 2007-8 and was later released as part of a charity- Christmas EP in December 2010 under my own name. Even though it was made before I started recording as CosmoMoose , I re-released it under that name because its synth tone is in keeping with the 'CosmoMoose sound'.
28 February 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
Palm Sunday Song is a vibrant catchy song recounting the events of Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a Donkey. This song is ideal for any family worship service celebrating that day in church, theatre or schools. It can be sung as a congregation, re-enacted on stage, or both! It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The release also includes a backing track so you can sing along to on your own :-)
27 March 2022
New Web Domain is now live
In preparation for embarking on a full-time music career, I have acquired a new web domain chrismedwaymusic.com , which is the name of this website. In addition, I also have the domains cosmomoose.com and kidspraisesongs.com which link to their respective pages on this site. I also have the long standing domain chrismedway.com that used to be a website in its own right but now redirects to this site.
7 May 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The Children’s Bible memory song Jesus Said I am the Way (John 14:6) was originally on the Kids Praise album All Aboard the Heaven Express. I have now released a simpler version of the song (without the sounds effects and long instrumental section) to be used in church services etc. It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc. The cover is based on “One Way” road signs used in the UK!21 May 2022
Axxent Opaque performance at Awakenings
The three-piece synth group I’m in, Axxent Opaque, played before a live audience for the first time in almost three years at Awakenings, held at Lea Hall Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire. We performed a brand new set of original material that was melodic, dramatic and varied, with a sequenced video backdrop, before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. More information and photos can be found is on the Axxent Opaque page of this website.26 May 2022
My last day in full-time employment
After balancing my music with a non-creative full-time job for over 20+ years, I finally left full-time employment on Thursday, 26th May to pursue music full-time. This is considered a brave move by many but what I really feel called to do.So, now the adventure begins (after a little rest) into different avenues of music which I'll be sure to post about.30 May 2022
New venture - new video
This is a first day of me being a full-time / freelance composer/musician, after 20+ years of balancing that with a full- time job. So last night's task was to redo my study/studio after bringing back my keyboards from last weekend's Axxent Opaque gig. I did a ‘quick’ video of me reconstructing my studio which can be viewed on YouTube (and is on the Home Page of this site). The music used is CosmoMoose " Dead Exit Main Theme " - a future release!
21 July 2022
Upcoming Live Music Event
I am arranging a new music event to be held in Teignmouth on Saturday, 29th October 2022 . It’s to be called Synths by the Sea and will feature my band Axxent Opaque along with local synth artist Richard Anthony Bean . The venue is the Riviera Cinema, which is near the coast, hence the name! The evening, starting at 7pm, will be MC’d by Phonic FM DJ, Paul Giblin . More details and ticket prices to come soon!
28 July 2022
SYNTHS BY THE SEA - Tickets are now on sale
Synths By The Sea is happening on Saturday October 29th 2022 , at 7pm in at the Riviera Cinema in Teignmouth, Devon. It will feature two local synth acts Axxent Opaque (the synth band I'm in) and Richard Anthony Bean . Tickets are now on sale from h t t p s : / / w w w . w e g o t t i c k e t s . c o m / e v e n t / 5 5 3 3 0 1 for £7.50 (+ booking fee).
