MAY 2012 : NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MONTH
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INTERVIEW OF THE MONTH : TAMI NEILSON

“I believe that God is the Musician of all Musicians and that He created music as a language that can be spoken in any tongue to any creature.”
- Tami Neilson, singer-songwriter
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BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

ALL LEFT OUT are a punk-rock band from Hamilton, New Zealand. “Never Say Never” (2005), and “The Conquest” (2007) are both independently released and available from All Left Out Music. Website: www.allleftout.com
Interview (Ken Pratten): January 31st 2008 Hamilton, New Zealand
Photo: All Left Out / AllLeftOut.com

“Music is very spiritual... It can be used as a vehicle in so many good ways, and is capable of changing people’s attitudes.”
- Ken Pratten, guitarist and vocalist in All Left Out
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AMMP are a rock band from Wellington, New Zealand. AMMP's single releases include "All I Wanted" (2006), "Ironman" (2007), "Go" (2008), "Always" (2008), "Dirty Rock and Roll" (2009), "Let The Sunlight In" (2010), and "Don't Leave Me Here" (2010). AMMP's music and lyrics are about light and life, and contain metaphors for faith, hope, love, and new beginnings. AMMP's debut album is due for release during 2010. MySpace: www.myspace.com/ammpnz and Website: www.ammp.co.nz
Interview: April 9th 2010 Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Photo: AMMP / AMMP.co.nz

“I believe music can move you. If music is honest and can relate with a listener then that could be spiritually significant.”
- Andy Masseurs, vocalist in AMMP
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DANIEL BEDINGFIELD is a New Zealand-born, British singer-songwriter. "Gotta Get Thru This" (2002) is available from Universal International, "Second First Impression" (2004) is available from Polydor Records, and there are now three albums recorded and awaiting release. He also sings backing vocals for "Every Little Thing" from Delirious?'s "World Service" (2003) available from Furious? Records. Daniel Bedingfield together with friend Steve Chalk has established Stop The Traffik, a global coalition campaigning to stop people-trafficking throughout the world. Websites: www.danielbedingfield.com and www.stopthetraffik.org
Interview: September 19th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Rachael Pearce, UHT Productions
Photo: Daniel Bedingfield / Polydor Records

“Music is the deep hum behind reality,
part of the thread that ties the universe together.”
- Daniel Bedingfield, singer-songwriter

CALLING ELIJAH are a acoustic rap-rock duo from Auckland, New Zealand. “Calling Elijah (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2006), and “Inside Out [EP]” (2007) are both independently released and available from Calling Elijah. They take their name from Matthew 27:47 – “When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He's calling Elijah.””, and Mark 15:35 – “When some of those standing near heard this, they said, "Listen, he’s calling Elijah.””. Website: www.callingelijah.com
Interview (Marc Hamilton): February 4th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Joanna Alpe / JoannaAlpe.co.nz

“Music is incredibly powerful in the way it can move,
change, and challenge people for good or evil.”
- Marc Hamilton, vocalist and guitarist in Calling Elijah
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CALLISTA are a hardcore-screamo-rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their debut recording “The Threshing Floor [EP]” (2007) was independently released, and their song “Death After My Omission” features on “The Best Of Taste Of Chaos Three [CD & DVD]” (2007) available from Shock Records. Callista have opened for Swedish post-hardcore band Blindside, and were selected to play at The Rockstar Taste Of Chaos tour in New Zealand. MySpace: www.myspace.com/callistaband
Interview (Matt Burrowes): February 11th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: James Croxford, Fairfax Media Sunday

“Every musician needs to come to the realization that their words and music are having a positive or negative effect on people.”
- Matt Burrowes, vocalist in Callista
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BRENT CHAMBERS is a singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. “To Know God, And To Make Him Known” (1994), “Living Sacrifices” (1995), and “Toward Intimacy” (2003) are all independently released and available from Brent Chambers. He also leads worship in churches and Youth With A Mission locally and internationally. Brent Chambers’ desire is “to encourage the church and particularly musicians into God's presence. To capture and record songs that honour God.” Website: www.brentchambers.co.nz
Interview: October 30th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Brent Chambers / BrentChambers.co.nz

“I believe that music began in the heart of God,
and that is why Heaven is filled with music.”
- Brent Chambers, singer-songwriter
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DAWN OF AZAZEL are a death-metal band from Auckland, New Zealand. “The Law Of The Strong” (2004) is available from Agonia Records, and “Sedition” (2005) is available from Ibex Moon Records. During 2005, Dawn Of Azazel gained priceless publicity when vocalist Rigel Walshe made headline evening news. New Zealand press discovered that the singer of this Satanic death-metal band also works as a police officer. Naturally the liberal media did not like the idea that a public servant sang extremely violent lyrics. However, no official action was taken as he did not associate his band with his work. Website: www.dawnofazazel.com
Interview (Rigel Walshe): March 4th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic Photography

“Few things in the modern world can rival
the significance of music.”
- Rigel Walshe, bassist and vocalist in Dawn Of Azazel

THE EMBER DAYS are a indie-rock worship band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their debut album “Your Eyes Light Up” (2007) was independently released and is available from The CD & DVD Store, iTunes, and directly from The Ember Days. The band take their name from an ancient Anglican tradition that set aside three days every season for fasting and prayer. The Ember Days have toured throughout New Zealand, and have also played at In His Honour, SamStock, and Parachute Festival. MySpace: www.myspace.com/theemberdays
Interview (Jason Belcher): February 11th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: The Ember Days

"Music is a mystery, but then again, so are most eternal things."
- Jason Belcher, guitarist and vocalist in The Ember Days
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FALLING FASTER are a acoustic-rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. “Falling Faster (Self-Titled) [Demo]” (2007) is independently released and available from Falling Faster. Their desire is “to bring God inspired worship to the masses, so they may be changed by His love”. MySpace: www.myspace.com/fallingfasterthebandinnz
Interview (Bernie Cowan): October 3rd 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Falling Faster

“Music can meet anyone, anywhere, and convey a heart-warming message regardless of race, age, and ethnicity.”
- Bernie Cowan, guitarist in Falling Faster
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MIKE FREW is a singer-songwriter and worship leader from Tauranga, New Zealand. His latest album "Defining Moments: Mike Frew And Friends" (2009) is available from Tauranga City Elim Church, and Christian stores throughout New Zealand. MySpace: www.myspace.com/mikefrew
Interview: September 26th 2009 Tauranga, New Zealand
Photo: Mike Frew

“Music used in genuine worship has a critical part to play in our spiritual connection with God.”
- Mike Frew, singer-songwriter
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MIKE HANDCOCK is an author, innovator, keynote speaker, musician, and spiritual entrepreneur from Auckland, New Zealand. His books "Your Empire Strikes Back", "Meet Joe Sample", "Eyes Wide Open", "Can You Teach A Goat To Dance?", and "Global Gypsy: Inspirational People Leading Extraordinary Lives" are all available from MDH. His albums "Carolynn" (1993), Tohjo's "Let The Craziness Continue" (1996), "Night Of The Dancing Shadows" (2001), "Caterpillar Swimming" (2003), and coaching CDs "Ultimate Wealth Week: How To Create Wealth" (2006), and "Rock Your Life: Lead An Extraordinary Life" (2006) are all available from Rock Your Life. Mike Handcock received the NSANZ Inspirational Speaker award in 2006, the NSANZ Business Person Of The Year award in 2007, and has been nominated for three Extraordinay Lives awards. He is currently working on a movie and television project, and was applauded by President Bill Clinton for his charitable work in India and Cambodia at the Clinton Global Initiative. Websites: www.mdh.co.nz and www.rockyourlife.net
Interview: July 27th 2009 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Mike Handcock / RockYourLife.net

“The significance of music is that it links us the mortals, with our planet, everything on it and we resonate at a variety of levels and keys, which either see us in or out of harmony with our world and the people on it.”
- Mike Handcock, author of "What If You Were God?"
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THE HOLY ROLLERS are a rock and roll band from Hamilton, New Zealand. Samples of their latest recordings are available via The Holy Rollers’ MySpace: www.myspace.com/theholyrollersband and Website: www.theholyrollers.co.nz
Interview (Jeremy Suisted): January 22nd 2008 Hamilton, New Zealand
Photo: The Holy Rollers / TheHolyRollers.co.nz

“Sometimes the simplest of songs
can have a profound impact on someone's life.”
- Jeremy Suisted, guitarist in The Holy Rollers
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WAYNE HUIRUA is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, vocalist, Itinerant Minister, and Worship Pastor at Equippers Church in Auckland, New Zealand. Parachute Band’s “Amazing” (2001) is available from Worship Extreme, “Glorious” (2003) is available from Here To Him Music, and “All The Earth” (2005) is available from Integrity Music. Wayne Huirua was Music Director at Parachute Music from 2003 to 2007, and an award-winning Producer of Parachute Band, with seven gold albums, three New Zealand Music Tui Awards, and winner of the 2003 International Award Gospel Music Association, U.S.A. He has also produced Really Brave Thing’s debut album “Really Brave Thing (Self-Titled)” (2008) available from Someone Up There Records. MySpace: www.myspace.com/reallybravething and Websites: www.equipperschurch.co.nz and www.parachutemusic.com
Interview: June 16th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Wayne Huirua

“Music is a most powerful means of communication and expression, not spiritual in substance, but both a reflection of and aid to the spirit of man and God.”
- Wayne Huirua, singer-songwriter and worship leader
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HUMAN are a death-metal band from Christchurch, New Zealand. “The Sound Of Yellow” (1999), “Blood Bucket” (2004), and “Cadaver Academy” (2008) are all independently released and available from Human. Website: www.human-metal.com
Interview (Scott Spatcher-Harrison): March 28th 2008 Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo: Human / Human-Metal.com

“We’re about having fun and playing fast. That’s it,
and if we get laid along the way then that’s a reward,
perhaps not spiritual, but still a reward.”
- Scott Spatcher-Harrison, guitarist and vocalist in Human
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LUKE HURLEY is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. "Policestate" (1983), "Japanese Overdrive" (1984), "Make Room" (1986), "Luke Live [Live]" (1987) "Revival [EP]" (1987), "Reha" (1994), "First Civilian" (1989), "Alone In Her Field" (1990), "Stop Luke Listen" (1990), "High Risk" (2000), "The Best Of Luke Hurley" (2007), and "Brother Sun Sister Moon" (2008) are all independently released and available online. Website: www.lukehurley.co.nz
Interview: January 14th 2009 London, England, United Kingdom
Photo: Luke Hurley / LukeHurley.co.nz

“Real music cannot be captured;
it’s of the moment and for the moment.”
- Luke Hurley, guitarist and singer-songwriter
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ROB INNES is an entertainer, guitarist, musician, and singer-songwriter from Tuakau, New Zealand. "This Time" (2001), "You Were There" (2002), "Never Say Never" (2006), Rob Innes and Maggie Cameron's "Whisper Of Angels" (2008) are all independently released and available from Rob Innes Music. His music is featured on New Zealand's nationwide Christian radio network Southern Star, and he has been Newstalk ZB's most requested singer. Rob Innes was a NZ Tui Music Award finalist in 2004, and again in 2005 for Best Original Song. In 2007, Rob Innes was featured in the U.K. Songwriters Guild Magazine, and was also awarded a scroll of honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for his dedication to music and charity work. Website: www.robinnesmusic.co.nz
Interview: July 16th 2009 Tuakau, New Zealand
Photo: Rob Innes / RobInnesMusic.co.nz

“Christian songs of praise and worship have the unique ability to take people into a close and intimate experience of the presence of God.”
- Rob Innes, singer-songwriter
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JAKOB are a progressive post-rock band from Napier, New Zealand. “Jakob (Self-Titled) [EP]” (1999) is available from Venn Recordings, “Subsets Of Sets” (2001), “Cale:Drew” (2003), “Dominion [EP]” (2004), and “Solace” (2006) are all available from Midium Records. Website: www.jakob.co.nz
Interview (Jeff Boyle): September 17th 2007 Napier, New Zealand
Photo: Jakob / Jakob.co.nz

“The music we get is from a higher source that comes through what is like a glass window... the more we dirty up the window, the less can come through.”
- Jeff Boyle, guitarist in Jakob
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JULIAGRACE is a singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Her debut album “Juliagrace (Self-Titled)” (2005) is available from Parachute Records. Website: www.juliagrace.net
Interview: February 8th 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Juliagrace / Parachute Music

“Ultimately [music] was designed to be used to
reflect the beauty and the hope that is our God.”
- Juliagrace, singer-songwriter
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DR. ROBIN KELLY is an author, medical doctor, musician, physician, and conference speaker living in Auckland, New Zealand. His book “Healing Ways: A Doctor’s Guide To Healing” (2000) is available from Penguin Books, “The Human Aerial” (2006) is available from Zenith Publishing, and “The Human Antenna: Reading The Language Of The Universe In The Songs Of Our Cells” (2007) is available from Elite Books. His albums “Black Ice” (1998), “Silk And Knives” (2002), and “Shimmer” (2006) are all independently released and available online. Websites: www.robinkelly.co.nz and www.thehumanantenna.com
Interview: April 25th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Wendy Hay

“We are not merely the singer but also, at the same time, the song.”
- Dr. Robin Kelly, author of “The Human Antenna: Reading The Language Of The Universe In The Songs Of Our Cells”
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NATHAN KING is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and vocalist from Christchurch, New Zealand. Zed's "Silencer [2CD]" (2001), and "This Little Empire" (2003) are both available from Universal Music, and Nathan King's debut solo album "The Crowd" (2008) is available from Hum Records and Universal Music. Nathan King has toured throughout New Zealand, Australia, and Europe with Zed playing shows supporting Ash, The Calling, Coldplay, and Robbie Williams. Website: www.nathankingmusic.com
Interview: May 3rd 2009 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Nick Lowe, Hum Records and Jane Torrance
Photo: Nathan King / NathanKingMusic.com

“God spoke through the words of psalmists and prophets in the Bible, and continues to do so today through contemporary musicians and their music.”
- Nathan King, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and vocalist
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JANICE MARTIN is a singer-songwriter from Huntly, New Zealand. Her debut album “Gems From Heaven” was independently released and available from JEM Ministries. Janice Martin is also involved in itinerant prophetic ministry throughout many nations of the world, and a member of the worship team at Lakeside Christian Life Centre in Huntly, New Zealand.
Interview: October 22nd 2007 Huntly, New Zealand
Photo: Janice Martin

“God is waiting for all his people to sing their own
spiritual songs in corporate and personal worship.”
- Janice Martin, singer-songwriter
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CHRIS MASON-BATTLEY is a composer and saxophonist from Auckland, New Zealand. The Chris Mason-Battley Group's "Karakia" (2000), "Unspoken [2CD]" (2002), and "Two Tides" (2006) are available from Amplifier.co.nz and CDBaby.com. Chris Mason-Battley is one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary jazz composers, and his group's music has featured in compilation albums, multimedia projects, and short films. Their debut album "Karakia" was a finalist in the Jazz Album category of the 2000 New Zealand Music Awards. Their songs have received over a million downloads to date, achieving international success as one of the Top 25 downloaded artists on the pioneer music website MP3.com. Their latest album, "Two Tides", released by Rattle Records, is a collaboration with Richard Nunns, New Zealand's foremost proponent of Taonga Puoro, traditional Maori instrumentation. Website: www.chrismb.co.nz
Interview: April 16th 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Kelvin Teixeira / LookPhotography.co.nz

“Music holds a mirror up to our culture and worldview. It can challenge us to look at how we live, at how we treat others – showing us the world from a different point of view.”
- Chris Mason-Battley, composer and saxophonist
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KIP MAZUY is a composer and musician from Auckland, New Zealand. His albums "Elements Of Ecstasy" (1999), "Beautiful Sound" (2000), "Now Is Forever" (2000), "The Sweet Nectar of Silence" (2001), "Nurturance" (2003), "The Calling" (2006), "Ocean Euphoric" (2008), and "Shakti Silence" (2009) are all available from Bliss Music. Kip's goal in music is to have listeners awaken to their natural state of peace and bliss. After a profound spiritual awakening, Kip Mazuy created "Ocean Euphoric", a meditation CD with a unique sound technology that induces deep states of relaxation and meditation in the listener. Website: www.bliss-music.com
Interview: March 21st 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Kip Mazuy / Bliss Music

“My love is to create the most enlightened sounds and turn them into music. So that when you listen to the music, you are washed in unconditional peace.”
- Kip Mazuy, composer and musician
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DAVID LYLE MORRIS is a musician, singer-songwriter, and worship leader from Auckland, New Zealand. “Faith Over Reason” (1993), “Destiny” (1997), “Jesus, King Of The Ages [Live]” (2000), “Live Worship From New Horizon 2002 [Live]” (2002), and “Trust [Live CD & DVD]” (2007) are all available from his website. David Lyle Morris has worked with many well-known worship leaders, including Stu G of delirious?, Darlene Zschech, and Graham Kendrick. Website: www.davidlylemorris.com
Interview: April 7th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: David Lyle Morris / Restore Trust

“I encourage you to embark on the ride of your life, in the amazing, creative, life-giving spiritual depth of God–given music!”
- David Lyle Morris, singer-songwriter
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MY LIFE STORY are a rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. “The Night Is Young [EP]” (2006), and “The Battle” (2008) are both independently released and available from My Life Story. MySpace: www.myspace.com/mylifestorynz
Interview (Matt Barthow): February 17th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Simon Toomer, Manager, Abacus Studios
Photo: My Life Story

“I believe music is a language that can speak to the soul... With the right inspiration behind the music, lives can be changed.”
- Matt Barthow, bassist in My Life Story
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TAMI NEILSON is a Canadian-born musician, singer-songwriter and vocalist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Her albums "Red Dirt Angel" (2009), and "The Kitchen Table Sessions" (2010) are both available online and in stores. Tami is the winner of the New Zealand Music Award (Tui) for Best Country Album 2009 for her debut solo album, "Red Dirt Angel", which includes a duet with Joanne Cash on the single “Sister Cash”. Her music style is a bridge between bluegrass and country with an alternative twist. She grew up performing professionally throughout Canada in her family band, The Neilsons, sharing the stage with the likes of Johnny Cash, and releasing 2 top 40 singles on the Canadian country music charts. MySpace: www.myspace.com/tamineilson and Website: www.tamineilson.com
Interview: April 8th 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Nic Staveley

“I believe that God is the Musician of all Musicians and that He created music as a language that can be spoken in any tongue to any creature.”
- Tami Neilson, singer-songwriter
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LUKE ORAM is a music writer, musician, and singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. The Black Dahlias' single "Do You Wanna" is available via MySpace, and Edge Kingsland's "Edge | Vol 1: Here's My Home [CD & Book]" is available from CD Baby, iTunes, and online. Luke Oram is an active collaborator in many music projects, with key influences on his band The Black Dahlias being Eagles of Death Metal, The Hives, and L.A. Guns. The Black Dahlias successfully received funding from NZ On Air with a New Artist Grant and their debut EP is due for release during 2010. MySpace: www.myspace.com/theblackdahliasband and Websites: www.lukeoram.co.nz and www.heresmyhome.co.nz
Interview: April 15th 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Luke Oram / The Black Dahlias

“We can sing along; adding our voices and intention to the sound, creating what C. S. Lewis called the “few golden moments” - the supernatural and natural all fused into unity.”
- Luke Oram, singer-songwriter
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PARACHUTE BAND are a worship band from Auckland, New Zealand. “Amazing” (2001) is available from Worship Extreme, “Glorious” (2003) is available from Here To Him Music, “All The Earth” (2005) is available from Integrity Music, and “Roadmaps And Revelations” (2007) is available from Integrity Music and Parachute Music. Simon Moore’s creative collaborations can be heard on Brian Platt’s “Eleven Steps” (2007) available from Neon Records, Bruce Conlon’s “Two Worlds Colliding” (2007) available from BruceConlon.com, and Lauren Thomson’s “Our Love Is Due” (2007) available from LaurenThomson.net. MySpace: www.myspace.com/parachuteband and Website: www.parachutemusic.com
Interview (Simon Moore): December 21st 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Parachute Band / ParachuteMusic.com

“Loving and needing music seems to be woven into
the fabric of who we are and how God created us.”
- Simon Moore, guitarist in Parachute Band

SAMBODHI PREM is an artist, composer, guitarist, meditator, and musician from Auckland, New Zealand. His album's "Mirror Of The Sun" (1991), "Rose Water Moon" (1992), "Sunlight Rain River" (1999), "NatureSpace" (2000), "Heart Music" (2004), "Lake Of Restfulness" (2007), "One Hour Long Bird Song" (2007), and "Seven Waves Of Knowing" (2008) are all available from Global Suitcase. Sambodhi Prem's music is dedicated to his spiritual master Osho, who shows him what meditation is: the art of listening, and a journey into love and awareness. Website: www.SambodhiPrem.com
Interview: March 2nd 2010 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Sambodhi Prem / SambodhiPrem.com

“Music is a deeply mysterious enigma for me... after being involved with music for more than thirty years I have more questions than answers.”
- Sambodhi Prem, composer and guitarist
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MONIQUE RHODES is a singer-songwriter from New Zealand, currently based in the south of France. Her debut album "Awakening" (2006) is available online from her website. She has supported music legend Chuck Berry on two European tours, has written and recorded with members of Peter Gabriel's band in London, has written music for the producers of the film "The Secret", and has also been part of a performance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the French president's wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Monique Rhodes' "Forever Strong" features on "Merry Christmas Baby" (2009) available from the Royal Plunket Society of New Zealand, a charity album which Monique produced of new and classic Christmas songs with all proceeds going to support Plunket. Monique was nominated for New Zealander of the Year 2010. MySpace: www.myspace.com/moniquerhodes and Websites: www.moniquerhodes.com and www.merrychristmasbaby.co.nz
Interview: October 16th 2009 France
Photo: Monique Rhodes / MoniqueRhodes.com

“Music has the ability to transcend our conscious mind and reach parts of us that have lain dormant or untouched.”
- Monique Rhodes, singer-songwriter
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RHYTHM INTERACTIVE is an innovative and interactive entertainment show based in Auckland, New Zealand. John Boone is the Founder of Rhythm Interactive, key percussionist, and workshop leader for his percussion team serving corporate conferences, entertainment events, and team building functions throughout New Zealand. Rhythm Interactive has successfully performed over four-hundred shows, and has connected over sixty-thousand people through rhythm. John Boone's adventures in South Africa during 2002 included an inspiring African drum show which introduced the concept of group drumming, and sparked the creation of Rhythm Interactive and its entertainment shows aimed at the corporate market. Websites: www.rhythminteractive.co.nz and www.connectingpeoplethroughrhythm.com
Interview: August 2nd 2009 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: John Boone / RhythmInteractive.co.nz

“Music can connect with our inner consciousness in a way words cannot fully describe, it is a spiritual experience that can be discovered, explored or realised individually or shared simultaneously with others.”
- John Boone, Founder of Rhythm Interactive
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JULES RIDING is a singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. “On This Night” (1984), “Heartstrings” (1987), “Revelation” (1991), “Homecoming” (1993), “The Fisherman” (1994), “Jerusalem” (2001), and “Retrospective: The Best Of Jules Riding [2CD]” (2008) are all independently released and available from Elkanah Music. His desire is “to be involved in ministry until Jesus comes back”. Jules Riding is also the worship leader at St. Chad’s Church in Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand. Website: www.elkanah.org.nz
Interview: October 2nd 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Jules Riding / Elkanah Music

“Music is simply a tool, a vehicle for the “spirituality” of the musician... it’s the heart spirituality of the singer or musician that decides whether or not the music has any spiritual significance at all.”
- Jules Riding, singer-songwriter
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EVAN SILVA is a soul singer from Auckland, New Zealand. He pastors together with his wife at Harbour City Church on the North Shore of Auckland. “Ain’t No Two Ways About It” (1996), and “Gotta Get Up [Live]” (2000) are both independently released, “Out Of The Shadows” (2005), and “Kiss Of Grace” (2007) are both available from Zodiac Records New Zealand, and distributed by Astral Records and Warner Music New Zealand. To purchase Evan Silva’s music, please e-mail: evan[@]harbourccc.org.nz
Interview: January 8th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Evan Silva

“[Music] has a way of reaching private areas
of one’s heart, soul, and spirit.”
- Evan Silva, gospel and soul singer
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CHRIS SKINNER is a singer-songwriter, priest of the Society of Mary, and workshop leader based in Wellington, New Zealand. “Awesome God” (1999), “Serenity” (2003), “Chris Skinner: A Collection Of His Songs 1990-1996” (2003), “You Raise Me Up” (2004), “Golden Light” (2005), “You Are The Gift” (2006), and “Truly Blessed” (2007) are all independently released and available from Chris Skinner. Website: www.chrisskinner.org.nz
Interview: January 16th 2008 Wellington, New Zealand
Photo: Chris Skinner / ChrisSkinner.org.nz

“If authenticity and something of the human story and struggle is present in a song or a piece of music, then there is for me a huge spiritual significance.”
- Chris Skinner, singer-songwriter
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BILL SUBRITZKY is an author, keynote speaker, and worldwide evangelist from Auckland, New Zealand. His books “Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit” (1986), and “How To Cast Out Demons And Break Curses” (1991) are both available from Dove Ministries, “Explaining The Anointing Of God” (1991), autobiography “On The Cutting Edge: The Bill Subritzky Story” (1993), and “Victory In Jesus: How To Find True Freedom In Christ” (2003) are all available from Sovereign World, and “Demons Defeated: A Handbook On Deliverance (Second Revised Edition)” (2004) is available from Send The Light. Bill Subritzky is President of Dove Ministries, an interdenominational worldwide ministry of evangelism and teaching. Website: www.billsubritzky.com
Interview: March 25th 2008 Auckland, New Zealand
Interview arranged by Candice Osborne, Dove Ministries
Photo: Bill Subritzky / Dove Ministries

“We have an ear-gate and an eye-gate.
Whatever we listen to or see can enter our very being.”
- Bill Subritzky, author of
“Demons Defeated: A Handbook On Deliverance”
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TIM TAUTAU is a acoustic-rock singer-songwriter from Gisborne, New Zealand. His debut release “Ashes [EP]” was independently released and is available from Tim Tautau. MySpace: www.myspace.com/timtautau
Interview: December 30th 2006 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Bruce Pilbrow

“Music is used as some kind of medium that allows a person in the physical to touch and connect with something in the spiritual.”
- Tim Tautau, singer-songwriter
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LAUREN THOMSON is an alt-country-folk singer-songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand. Her debut release “Our Love Is Due [EP]” (2007) was independently released and is available from Lauren Thomson. Website: www.laurenthomson.net
Interview: October 16th 2006 Auckland, New Zealand
Photo: Joanna Alpe / JoannaAlpe.co.nz

“Music has the power to take you out of your present natural surroundings into a different place that we could refer to as a ‘spiritual’ place.”
- Lauren Thomson, singer-songwriter
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BRYCE WASTNEY is a singer-songwriter from Taranaki, New Zealand. “Bryce Wastney (Self-Titled) [EP]” (2005), and “A Perfect Day For Travel” (2007) are both independently released and available from Bryce Wastney. Website: www.brycewastney.com
Interview: July 11th 2006 Taranaki, New Zealand
Photo: Bryce Wastney / BryceWastney.com

“Music is a wonderfully crafted and inspired idea that dances closely with the human spiritual realm.”
- Bryce Wastney, singer-songwriter
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STEVE WIGGINS is a singer-songwriter from Tauranga, New Zealand. His debut album "Far Above The Rain" (2007) was independently released and is available from Powerhouse Media Ministries. Steve Wiggins has produced music videos for "He Is My God" and "Let It Rain" both available on a promotional DVD. He also co-produced Janice Martin's "Gems From Heaven" available from JEM Ministries, and sound engineered Dave McMillan's "Mulberry Tree" available from Artworkz.co.nz. Steve Wiggins owns and operates Powerhouse Studio, and is co-founder of Powerhouse Media Ministries. Website: www.powerhouseglobalministries.com
Interview: November 21st 2008 Tauranga, New Zealand
Photo: Steve Wiggins / Powerhouse Media Ministries

“Music in itself is just a series of melodic sounds, but with God’s Spirit it is a powerful medium that can talk to our spirit.”
- Steve Wiggins, singer-songwriter
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JULIE WYLIE is an author, composer, early childhood music advisor, educator, and workshop presenter from Christchurch, New Zealand. Her book “Sing Upon A Rainbow” is available from Pro Arte Publications Dunedin, “Music Is The Key” is available from the School of Music at the University of Canterbury, and “Music, Learning And Your Child (Revised Edition)” (2000) is available from Canterbury University Press. Julie Wylie is the Senior Pediatric Music Specialist at the Champion Centre, Burwood Hospital Christchurch, and Founder of the New Zealand Musical Parenting Association. Website: www.juliewyliemusic.com
Interview: July 30th 2006, Christchurch, New Zealand
Photo: Julie Wylie / JulieWylieMusic.com

“When music is inspired by God
it brings healing, hope, inspiration and love.”
- Julie Wylie, author of
“Music, Learning And Your Child”
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