Ian Rushton & Friends aka the virtual band CYBASE was an idea conceived by Ian Rushton in 2003. This collection of tracks and albums is a result of numerous internet-based collaborations facilitated and produced by Ian Rushton of New Zealand and numerous musicians from various countries around the globe.

See also:
Ian Rushton at Imusicscene


Dec 2006 *** NEW ALBUM RELEASED ***
Another collaborative work from "Cybase"
The Cybase Project II - second sight

A second collection of original contemporary adult pop/rock songs from "downunder" in New Zealand, helped by an international cast of "virtual" band members from around the world.

Ian Rushton & Friends
Nov 04


The Cybase Project, released in November 2004, is a 15-track CD of original contemporary pop and rock songs. The album features numerous artist who have collaborated over the internet:


"Incredible. A Kiwi keyboardist/songwriter/producer teams up with several musician/songwriter/co-writers from around the world...and they never meet! They all send their tracks from their home countries via email. The result is an exciting, varied set of easy listening, contemporary, melodic pop rock, with and obvious international flavour. Ian Rushton is New Zealand's answer to Richard Clayderman - a UK-born, self-taught pianist and guitarist. The Cybase Project is his third album since 2002. Rushton never gets in the way of the international soloists; instead preferring to colour the tracks with celestial light. German Wolfgang Menzel is the vocalist/collaborator on most of the album, and he brings an almost Axl Rose quality to the tracks. Contributions come from countries as varied as USA, Canada, Sweden and China! Technology has come so far that you can create an international album without leaving your bedroom."
- Peter Dent, New Zealand Musician June/July 2005