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Ian Rushton

About Me

Ian Rushton is UK born New Zealander, producer and self-taught pianist and guitarist, offering anything from contemporary classical and pop/rock instrumentals to adult contemporary pop and rock songs. Rushton regularly collaborates with musicians from around the globe to create an exciting and varied mix of easy listening music.
"Rushton has a masterpiece on his hands. Black Sands evokes such powerful images it is impossible not to be enchanted by it."
- Peter Dent, NZ Musician Magazine, Dec/Jan 2006
"Incredible.... The Cybase Project is his third album since 2002. "
- Peter Dent, New Zealand Musician June/July 2005
"Rushton has commendably resisted the urge to over-produce with too many sounds. A good example of tasteful synthesis and midi, without overcooking it"
- Tim Page, NZ Musician, April/May 2004
"...a tribute to self taught keyboard players and DIYers everywhere."
- Nick Batt, New Zealand Musician Dec/Jan 2004
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Music:

Member Since: 27/06/2006
Band Website: http://www.blacksandsmusic.co.nz
Band Members: Me, myself and I, often joined by a cast of many from around the globe!
Influences: Pop and rock dating back to the 60's
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

"A Kiwi In China"

Work on my China-inspired album is almost complete!  With help from Andrew Miller and his wife's flute (more usually know for his sax prowess in the Auckland open-mic circuit) and Debs Carr and Betty ...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:56:00 GMT

New Album - "Land Of Plenty

A musical homage to my home, Auckland New Zealand, and my musical influences in both song and instrumental including 70's Jean Michel Jarre style electronica through to Pink Floyd influenced instrumen...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:37:00 GMT

Two new albums in one week! YIKES!!

Well, it's April 2008 and I've just released "Revealed" which I wasn't originally planning to do.  It's a collection of "orphaned" songs that never really belonged anywhere, so I decided to bundle the...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Album released!

The Cybase Project II - second sight Available NOW at: www.cdbaby.com/rushton6  
Posted by on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:52:00 GMT

Another new album (No.6) close to completion...

In the final stages of preparing the 12 tracks for the 2nd "virtual band" album: The Cybase Project II - second sight. Then it's off to Adrian Stucky (www.bignoteproductions.com ) in Queensland, Au...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:51:00 GMT

New Album release - "SPRING WILL COME AGAIN"

Aug 2006 *** NEW ALBUM RELEASED *** Another chill-out instrumental offering Spring Will Come Again "Another stunning instrumental offering from Ian Rushton; his 5th album since his debut release ...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:28:00 GMT