Wendy Rule
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Wendy Rule is an Australian musical artist. She was born in Sydney, but now lives in Melbourne.
She performs regularly, including several recent tours of the USA and Europe.
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[edit] Musical style
Although her early roots were in Jazz, she has come to be identified as part of the Goth genre.[1]
Wendy both composes and performs vocals on her albums.
[edit] Theology
She is a practicing witch and her lyrics typically address pagan and mythological themes. She has publicly spoken about her belief in Polytheism,[2] and her lyrics have been influential in Wiccan ritual.
[edit] Discography
- Zero (1996) - Her first solo album, which took 9 months to record.[3]
- Live (1997) [Limited Release]
- Deity (1998) - Established her "lush Gothic sound."[4]
- World Between Worlds (2000)
- The Lotus Eaters (2003)
- A Night of Jazz (2004)
- The Wolf Sky (2006) - Produced in a style described as "wild, epic, dark and beautiful."[5]
- Meditations on the 4 Elements (2007)
- Beneath The Below Is A River (2008)
- Guided by Venus (2010)
- collaboration with Gary Stadler: Deep within a Faerie Forest (2005, Sequoia Records)
[edit] compilations featuring tracks by Wendy Rule
- with Gary Stadler: Celtic Lounge (2006, Sequoia Records)
- with Gary Stadler: Celtic Lounge II (2007, Sequoia Records)
[edit] References
- ^ Digitalis, Raven (2007). Goth Craft: The Magickal Side of Dark Culture. Llewellyn Worldwide. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-73871104-1.
- ^ Hexham,, Irving; Rost, Stephen; Morehead, John; Morehead, John W.,II (2004). Encountering New Religious Movements: A Holistic Evangelical Approach. Kregel Publications. p. 214. ISBN 978-0-82542893-7.
- ^ "Interview with Wendy Rule". Melbourne: 3RRR-FM. 1997. http://wendyrule.com/gallery/4/wendyrrr.rm. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ McColman, Carl (2002). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism (Illustrated ed.). Alpha Books. p. 323. ISBN 978-0-02864266-6.
- ^ Zell-Ravenheart, Oberon; Zell-Ravenheart, Morning-Glory (2006). Creating Circles & Ceremonies. Career Press. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-56414864-3.
[edit] External links
- Wendy Rule's home page
- Official Myspace profile
- Wendy Rule's collaboration with Gary Stadler, including photo
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