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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.
News
26 November 2021
NEW CosmoMoose Christmas 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).
1 August 2022
Helping with sound for Manna Theate Company
Had a fantastic weekend helping out with the sound on Manna Theatre Company ' s superb musical The Passion . Technical wise, there were challenges using radio mics outside during rehearsal but everything sorting out in the end! Even the weather was ideal for the event; it rained earlier in the morning but just enough to make the grass greener :-) From a another perspective, it must be very hard to sit through the Passion and not realise just what Christ has done for you, and know His love.
5 August 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The popular kids praise song I’m a Jesus Fan was originally on the album All Aboard the Heaven Express. I have now released a simpler version of the song to be used in church services etc. However, I could not decide on how simple to make it so there are three versions of the song in this release. It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
17 August 2022
Another upcoming Live Music event - Tickets are now on sale
On Friday October 28th 2022 , at 7pm my synth band Axxent Opaque will be performing, along with local synth artist Richard Anthony Bean at the The Church of St Mary in Wedmore, Somerset. This is the night before Synths by the Sea in Teignmouth, Devon. So, there will be two consecutive nights of synth! Tickets are now on sale from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/554890 for £7.50 (+ booking fee).
10 November 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
I have released my own adaptation of the well-known hymn by Joseph M Scriven using the familiar three verses in modern English with an added chorus, which I’ve been told is rather catchy. :-) I wrote this because I wanted to give the meaningful lyrics a different (stronger/straight-talking) feel and be suitable for all-age worship. It is available, with a backing track, on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
18 November 2022
NEW CosmoMoose Christmas Single Release
The CosmoMoose Christmas single is becoming an annual tradition now and this year I’ve created an ethereal yet uplifting arrangement of the classic Yuletide carol See Amid the Winter’s Snow. Like last year’s release (“In the Bleak Midwinter”) the cover is a photo from a local model village covered in snow. It is available to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
12 September 2022
NEW CosmoMoose VIDEO
The video to the forthcoming single Hypersonic Hyperdrive is now on YouTube . This is my first video to a track for some time and (since Springtime Walk in the Woods in Spring 2021) and involved me re- learning and making full use of my video editing software! The video, like the track itself, is a high-octane thrill ride involving robots, rockets and fairgrounds amidst my synth playing and was fun to produce. Check it out on https://youtu.be/ThUOQije9yY
16 September 2022
NEW CosmoMoose Single Release
Hypersonic Hyperdrive is the first single to be released from my forthcoming CosmoMoose album. I'm really pleased with this catchy, high energy piece. It's been in my head for years, even to the smallest detail, but I put off creating it for fear of getting it wrong; so I put a lot of effort into trying to get it right! Now it’s ready and available to listen and download on Bandcamp, and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
25 October 2022
Axxent Opaque were guests on Radio Show
Tonight we were once again honoured to be guests on the Future Sound Of Exeter radio show, hosted by Paul Giblin , and broadcast on Phonic FM . This was to promote our event Synths By The Sea this coming Saturday in at the Riviera Cinema, Teignmouth, Devon. Much of our music was played along with music from Richard Anthony Bean who is also playing at the event. It was a lot of fun to do, talking about all things synth related, and Paul was a great host. The show can be heard on Mixcloud
28 October 2022
Axxent Opaque performance in Somerset
We played in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s church on the isle of Wedmore in Somerset which was very atmospheric and inspirational. There was fantastic lighting and video projection, thanks to Richard Anthony Bean who we shared our two date concerts with. His lighting and laser rig really complimented the stonework and arches of this lovely old church. With Richard and Axxent Opaque, the audience experienced two quite different styles of electronic music which went down very well.
29 October 2022
Axxent Opaque performance at SYNTHS BY THE SEA
This is the second of our two-date mini tour with Richard Anthony Bean ; this time at the Riviera building, in Teignmouth, Devon. a former cinema and the home of my church. It was another fantastic venue with great atmosphere and a good turnout to watch us. The night went very well despite some inevitable technical issues, thankfully resolved before we started. It was a real joy doing this dual concert series with Richard and a real pleasure to get to see him perform live. We would all love to repeat this experience next year.
21 November 2022
Remastered Christmas Single release
In 2010, I released a Christmas EP which included the song A Love Gift from Heaven. which I recorded with my family. My son, Joshua, who was then 11 years old, sweetly sang the opening line; he is now 23 (but still likes to sing!). I wanted to re-release this song under my Kids Praise Songs moniker so have remastered it, and it now sounds brighter with more depth. It is available to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
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 Christmas 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).
1 August 2022
Helping with sound for Manna Theate Company
Had a fantastic weekend helping out with the sound on Manna Theatre Company ' s superb musical The Passion . Technical wise, there were challenges using radio mics outside during rehearsal but everything sorting out in the end! Even the weather was ideal for the event; it rained earlier in the morning but just enough to make the grass greener :-) From a another perspective, it must be very hard to sit through the Passion and not realise just what Christ has done for you, and know His love.
5 August 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
The popular kids praise song I’m a Jesus Fan was originally on the album All Aboard the Heaven Express. I have now released a simpler version of the song to be used in church services etc. However, I could not decide on how simple to make it so there are three versions of the song in this release. It is available to listen and download on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
17 August 2022
Another upcoming Live Music event
On Friday October 28th 2022 , at 7pm my synth band Axxent Opaque will be performing, along with local synth artist Richard Anthony Bean at the The Church of St Mary in Wedmore, Somerset. This is the night before Synths by the Sea in Teignmouth, Devon. So, there will be two consecutive nights of synth! Tickets are now on sale from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/554890 for £7.50 (+ booking fee).
12 September 2022
NEW CosmoMoose VIDEO
The video to the forthcoming single Hypersonic Hyperdrive is now on YouTube . This is my first video to a track for some time and (since Springtime Walk in the Woods in Spring 2021) and involved me re-learning and making full use of my video editing software! The video, like the track itself, is a high-octane thrill ride involving robots, rockets and fairgrounds amidst my synth playing and was fun to produce. Check it out on https://youtu.be/ThUOQije9yY
16 September 2022
NEW CosmoMoose Single Release
Hypersonic Hyperdrive is the first single to be released from my forthcoming CosmoMoose album. I'm really pleased with this catchy, high energy piece. It's been in my head for years, even to the smallest detail, but I put off creating it for fear of getting it wrong; so I put a lot of effort into trying to get it right! Now it’s ready and available to listen and download on Bandcamp, and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
25 October 2022
Axxent Opaque were guests on Radio Show
Tonight we were once again honoured to be guests on the Future Sound Of Exeter radio show, hosted by Paul Giblin , and broadcast on Phonic FM . This was to promote our event Synths By The Sea this coming Saturday in at the Riviera Cinema, Teignmouth, Devon. Much of our music was played along with music from Richard Anthony Bean who is also playing at the event. It was a lot of fun to do, talking about all things synth related, and Paul was a great host. The show can be heard on Mixcloud .
28 October 2022
Axxent Opaque performance in Somerset
We played in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s church on the isle of Wedmore in Somerset which was very atmospheric and inspirational. There was fantastic lighting and video projection, thanks to Richard Anthony Bean who we shared our two date concerts with. His lighting and laser rig really complimented the stonework and arches of this lovely old church. With Richard and Axxent Opaque, the audience experienced two quite different styles of electronic music which went down very well.
29 October 2022
Axxent Opaque perform at SYNTHS BY THE SEA
This is the second of our two-date mini tour with Richard Anthony Bean ; this time at the Riviera building, in Teignmouth, Devon. a former cinema and the home of my church. It was another fantastic venue with great atmosphere and a good turnout to watch us. The night went very well despite some inevitable technical issues, thankfully resolved before we started. It was a real joy doing this dual concert series with Richard and a real pleasure to get to see him perform live. We would all love to repeat this experience next year.
10 November 2022
NEW Kids Praise Song Release
I have released my own adaptation of the well-known hymn by Joseph M Scriven using the familiar three verses in modern English with an added chorus, which I’ve been told is rather catchy. :-) I wrote this because I wanted to give the meaningful lyrics a different (stronger/straight-talking) feel and be suitable for all-age worship. It is available, with a backing track, on Bandcamp and also to download/stream from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.18 November 2022
NEW CosmoMoose Christmas Single Release
The CosmoMoose Christmas single is becoming an annual tradition now and this year I’ve created an ethereal yet uplifting arrangement of the classic Yuletide carol See Amid the Winter’s Snow. Like last year’s release (“In the Bleak Midwinter”) the cover is a photo from a local model village covered in snow. It is available to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.21 November 2022
Remastered Christmas Single release
In 2010, I released a Christmas EP which included the song A Love Gift from Heaven. which I recorded with my family. My son, Joshua, who was then 11 years old, sweetly sang the opening line; he is now 23 (but still likes to sing!). I wanted to re- release this song under my Kids Praise Songs moniker so have remastered it, and it now sounds brighter with more depth. It is available to download from Bandcamp and stream/download from Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon etc.
