Monique Brumby

I had the opportunity to meet and photograph the wonderful Monique Brumby recently and found her to be amazing. I love being around creative people and people who have a zest for life, it is infectious, and this young lady had it in abundance. I really liked hearing her unique and insightful story telling songs. I even bought her new CD and really love the difference. She pleasantly doesn't fit into any mold, she is totally individual and refreshingly different. I recommend getting along and seeing this artist who has just released her 4th album. She has a great present and an even brighter future ahead.

I just thought I would show a couple of the shots that she posed for me. Thanks Monique!

Post comment added by one of my Brothers, that we may even be related! How cool is that!

ARTIST BACKGROUND – Originally from Tasmania Australia, Monique is currently based in Melbourne and released her first album on Columbia Records in 1996 after a very successful musical partnership with producer David Bridie. She won 2 ARIA Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Artist in consecutive years. Monique has also had 3 additional ARIA nominations including Song of the Year for her original song ‘The Change In Me’. Her songs that have featured on numerous film and television productions and she has co-written with varying artists including David Bridie, Paul Kelly (co-wrote ‘Melting’ released on Paul’s 1998 ‘Words and Music’ album) & Krista Polvere (co-wrote ‘Breakable’ released on Krista’s debut album in 2009, produced by Malcolm Burn).

Monique Brumby has just completed her 4th studio album SKELETONS’ POLKA co-produced with renowned producer Mark Opitz (Paul Kelly, Divinyls, Cold Chisel, INXS). SKELETONS’ POLKA was recorded by Colin Wynne (Living End, Jeff Lang, Bic Runga) @ Thirty Mill Studios Melbourne and is due for release March 1st 2010. Monique will be touring nationally in March & April 2010 to promote the release of the album & the first single from it titled ‘They’re Still Alive’.

THE SONGS that make up SKELETONS’ POLKA express the underlying pulses of society and tap into universal themes. Monique’s powerful storytelling is emotive and lyrically insightful. The first unique offering from the album is the rollicking rockabilly/pop/rock tune titled ‘They’re Still Alive’. The song is about coping with losing a loved one to dementia featuring Mark McEntee (Divinyls) on guitar. Other guest artists include David Bridie on piano and vocals, guitarist Shannon Bourne, Bruce Haymes on keys and Candice Monique on vocals. The album fluctuates from what has become Monique’s signature style – brooding rock ballads to punchy lyrical pop/rock, revealing emotive and distinct melodies and hooks.

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