Artist description Melbourne write and perform progressive music, influenced by Dance, Trip-Hop, Rock, and World, but with an immediately identifiable character of its own. The result is a unique and exciting blend, which while often being commercially accessible contains a very high level of musicianship and artistry.

Music Style Progressive World

Musical Influences Progressive Rock, Dance, Trip Hop, World

Similar Artists 80's King Crimson, The Blue Nile, Peter Gabriel, Tricky

Artist History Carrie Melbourne is an internationally recognised player of bass guitar and Chapman Stick. In the past few years she has toured with artists such as Babylon Zoo and Tricky, and most recently performed at the world premiere of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells III. Carrie's distinctive voice and stage presence means that she is equally at home in the studio or in a live setting. Doug Melbourne is a classically trained keyboard player with a love for vintage synthesisers and musical experimentation. He has gained international acclaim for his work within ReGenesis, one of the finest tribute bands in the world. He has also composed and arranged music for television and is a keen and sought-after session player on the UK music scene. Indian Ocean is the first original album Doug and Carrie have written together, and its release has been critically acclaimed. Melbourne is the vehicle through which they hope to express their artistic vision for the forseeable future. With the music world constantly striving for innovation and cross-genre explorations, Melbourne have a significant role to play.

Group Members Doug Melbourne Carrie Melbourne

Instruments Chapman Stick, Bass Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion Loops

Albums Indian Ocean [MYSTIC RECORDS MYSCD130, 1999]

Location London - United Kingdom

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