The Karnataka Myspace site has had a complete makeover!
Follow the link to check it out! :-)
Just a little something for Christmas! This is a (very!) rough ‘work in progress’ demo of a new instrumental idea titled Seventh Heaven which will form part of a larger piece of music... hope you enjoy!
CLICK HERE - SEVENTH HEAVEN >>>
(All instruments/programming Ian Jones. Copyright © Ian Jones 2010)
As always... play it loud! Merry Christmas! :-)
Ian J + Karnataka
A huge thank you to all our fans for your support in 2010!
Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! See you all in 2011!
Karnataka drummer Louie Palmer will be performing at The Hideaway, London Monday Nov 1st with none other than Gary Husband who has played with Jeff Beck, Steve Hackett, Gary Moore, Andy Summers, Ray Russell and many, many other artists.
Multi-instrumentalist Gary Husband is regarded as one of THE great drummers and it ...is testament to Louie's ability that Gary is playing keyboards for him!! It promises to be a great night!
Karnataka are very pleased to announce and introduce new band member, multi-instrumentalist Colin Mold! Colin plays superb lead and acoustic guitars but also keyboard, violin and sings!
For some time Ian and Enrico have been very keen to expand the live sound and capture the ambitious arrangements from The Gathering Light and earlier material. After hearing Colin's great music they were convinced he would be a superb addition to the band.
For further information check out Colins websites @ Myspace and www.colinmold.co.uk
“Colin Mold - new star in the British prog rock scene: Fantastic conceptual album 'Water of Divinity', definitely one of the progressive rock highlights of 2007 - magnificently produced and performed, very melodic and with excellent guitars which remind of Andy Latimer (Camel) and Paul Davies (Karnataka)” (MAGIC DRAGON MUSIC)
“The wonderful 'Water of Divinity' - great melodies, superb guitar playing and an ambient chill out feel similar to some of Steve Howe's albums with keyboard player Paul Sutin. Great stuff that will be enjoyed by fans of Iona, Chimpan A, Karnataka and Mostly Autumn.” (SONICBOND)
Karnataka are very pleased to announce the return of world class drummer Louie Palmer to the band. Louie is regarded as one of the hottest drum talents to emerge in recent years and toured with the band in 2007. Louie has recently been performing with Barclay James Harvest.
Ian J has just returned from a trip to Egypt where he was fortunate to capture some stunning images of the pyramids at Giza illuminated in preparation for a forthcoming concert by Andrea Bocelli.
We've used one of the images to create a new desktop wallpaper for you to download here.
Whilst the band are in the process of auditioning they have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw from next weeks Weyfest festival. Apologies to anyone who was looking forward to seeing the band perform..... the decision was not taken lightly. We look forward to bringing you further updates soon.
Hi everyone! Lots of very positive goings on in the Karnataka camp at the moment and we hope to bring you some news soon on some exciting additions to the band line up!
Watch this space!
KARNATAKA CAR STICKERS available from the on-line shop... now! Top quality static-cling vinyl stickers with white text on a clear background 250MM X 50MM.
Karnataka are featured in the current issue of Classic Rock Presents Prog including an interview with Ian Jones.
Moment In Time from The Gathering Light is featured on the cover CD of the new issue of R2 ROCKnREEL magazine.
The forthcoming Robin 2 and Luminaire gigs have been postponed until further notice. Please accept our apologies for the short notice.
New Karnataka 2010 tour photos in the Gallery. Thanks to Mark Cowmeadow and Paul Walford for some great shots.
Karnataka are featured in the new issue of the Classic Rock Society's magazine.
There's a review of the new album and an interview with Ian Jones!
If you are not already a member it's worth joining... you receive a great magazine every two months and discounted admission for all CRS gigs. For further details click here!
"...this is a 'must have' album for anyone with a love of good rock music..."
"...Brilliant and a worthy album of the year!..."
Keyboard player John Young will be supporting Karnataka at The Flowerpot in Derby this Friday. John has performed with many artists including The Scorpions, Asia, Paul Rodgers, Fish, John Wetton,Greenslade amongst many others.
Tickets available from www.rawpromo.co.uk
Get Ready To Rock website features a great review of The Gathering Light by David Randall
"...the attention to detail and sheer quality of the production work shines through..."
"...It never fails to deliver..."
"...dramatic, exotic, and lushly textured..."
"...wonderful vocals of Lisa Fury..."
"...'The Serpent Of the Sea' has the same rolling vibe as Marillion's 'Slainte Mhath' and will certainly appeal to fans of that band..."
"...Pinna's guitar is immaculate throughout..."
"...'The Gathering Light' is like a beacon, and just as dazzling..."
The new issue of Classic Rock Presents Prog magazine features a review of The Gathering Light by Malcolm Dome
"...surely the tapestry on which Karnataka can weave a future... "
"... Vocalist Lisa Fury could also develop into a genuinely potent force..."
"...the kind of confident musicianship reminiscent of It Bites. Guitarist Enrico Pinna knows when to be a virtuoso... "
"...testament to five musicians who clearly have the creativity and the foresight to be their own musical people..."
"...impressive..."
We've started a new series of competitions over on The Official Forum with the chance to win lots of Karnataka goodies and have a bit of fun at the same time!
The prize in the first competition is a signed Karnataka t-shirt!
All the details on how to enter over on the forum!
The new issue of Fireworks magazine features a great review of The Gathering Light by Paul Jerome Smth
"...whilst ‘The Gathering Light’ identifiably includes the original feel of the “old” Karnataka, this is a much more ambitious and progressive album. We are now faced with material that is more ethereal and often fragile but also incorporating much more complex soundscapes and these have been carried to a sublime level of accomplishment across the eight tracks, three of which (‘Serpent And The Sea’, Forsaken’ and the title track) are of epic proportions...."
"...Lisa’s multi-tracked, soaring vocals create an atmospheric mood against often complex rhythms and layers of instrumentation..."
"...‘Forsaken’ is an absolute juggernaut, the song bookending a lengthy instrumental bridge that wends its way across another complex instrumental landscape that will, I am sure, have lovers of traditional prog rock wetting themselves in delight!..."
"...this is a magnificent return..."
"...hugely atmospheric..."
"...The Gathering Light may just be the album to springboard them to wider acclaim..."
"...Enrico Pinna furnishes every track with radiant and towering guitar parts that sing of Andy Latimer, Steve Hackett and David Gilmour but laced with his own musical personality..."
"...Lisa’s voice is beautiful, magnetic, charismatic and haunting in its own right..."
"...Without a doubt, my album of 2010 so far..."
ROSAFM Radio Station in the Netherlands will be featuring a Karnataka special tonight between 7pm and 9pm (GMT). Fans from The Netherlands can tune in on 107.6Mhz and cable 103.3Mhz. Fans everywhere can also listen live on the stations website and watch live on the studio webcam!
To listen in live: On the left side on ...the page you see 160kb/sec livestream – click on one of the icons to choose a media player.
To access the webcam: On the left side of the page you see a Live studiocam icon. Just click on it and the LIVE webcam will start automatically.
There will also be a live on-line chat with Ian Jones, Lisa Fury and Ian Harris.
You can join in the chat by going to the stations website www.rosafm.nl/ and following these instructions: On the left side of the page you see a lightblue icon with STUDIO CHAT on it. In "vul je nickname in" you type a nickname. Then press the "start de chat" button. Then it says "the apps digital signature has an error. Do you want to run the application ?" Click on the RUN button. Then you should be in the Progressive x Grooves chatroom !
The Gathering Light is 'Featured Album Of The Month' for the whole of March on the MLWZ show, Radio Alfa, Poland - hosted by Artur Chachlowski! Artur will be announcing a competion on his Wednesday show with the chance for our Polish fans to win a copy of the new album!
Powerplay magazine is available from WH Smiths and all good newsagents. For details of your nearest stockist check the Powerplay Magazine website.
Karnataka In Association with the Classic Rock Society will be performing at Montgommery Hall, Wath-upon-Dearne on July 17th.
Karnataka In Association with the Classic Rock Society will be performing at The Luminaire Kilburn, London on June 11th Tickets £14 door / £12.50 advance (£10 to Classic Rock Society members in advance).
On Sunday Feb 21st Karnataka's new album The Gathering Light will be the featured 'album of the week' on Dutch radio show “Sympho Shop” from 20.00 – 22.00. Click on the link for details on how to listen in on radio, cable or internet.
"...British Prog Rock doesn't get better than this...
...this is KARNATAKA..."
Rick Wakeman Feb 2010
Rick Wakeman featured Your World from The Gathering Light on his Satuday Planet Rock show.
"...from first listening this album blew me away..."
"...If you like very melodic rock-music with a little prog-touch, than buy this stunning CD and you won't be disappointed..."
"...the album ends with the epic ‘The Gathering Light’, which begins with Troy’s yearning pipes as the mist rolls down the glens, then drums thunder as the song opens out to reveal the band at their most soaring and Celtic..."
"...this album is a massive grower, each listen revealing fresh nuances..."
"...a must buy for melodic prog fans, old and new, indeed anyone who likes their classic rock a little bit adventurous..."
"...Enrico Pinna's electric guitar passages and solos are awe-inspiring..."
"...tremendously moving vocals from Lisa Fury..."
"...Karnataka have delivered the first essential progressive rock album of 2010..."
The Gathering Light has been the fastest selling Karnataka album to date with the first pressing of the new album selling out in 7 days!
The response has been amazing!
Karnataka/Immrama Records are pleased to announce the release of their much anticipated new studio album The Gathering Light.
Available in a Limited Edition Signed Digipak from the on-line shop and in standard jewel case format from the on-line shop and all major retailers.
The album has received it's first review at Musical Discoveries with no less than five stars ***** !! Read the review here.
A new 'The Gathering Light'/Michael Bosanko desktop wallpaper is available to download FREE from the Media page.
Congratulations to Troy Donockley (special guest musician on The Gathering Light) for winning the Best Roots Musician Award at the Classic Rock Society Awards held in Rotherham last night. Well done Troy!
We can confirm that Immrama Records will be taking delivery of the new album at the end of January. Pre-orders will be posted/shipped by first class post.
The Gathering Light also has it's official shop release in Feb and will be distributed through The Voiceprint Group Of Companies and Plastic Head. Look out for ads in the music press!
Further tour dates have been confirmed:
April 11th Mr Kyps - Poole - Box office 01202
Sept 3/4/5th Weyfest Music Festival - Farnham, Surrey www.weyfest.co.uk
Whilst we await delivery of the new album a handful of white label copies have been distributed to the press. The album has received it's first review at Musical Discoveries with no less than five stars ***** !! Read the review here.
Exciting news! Mixing is finished and the band head to Metrolpolis Studios London (one of the worlds premier mastering suites) today for the final mastering process.
The album is being mastered by Frank Arkwright - his cv includes working on U2's The Joshua Tree (whilst based at Pink Floyd's Britannia Row Studios) , Coldplay, Stereophonics..... :-)
Further tour dates have been added to The Gathering Light Tour 2010:
The Flowerpot Derby April 16th 2010
Robin 2 Bilston May 26th 2010
Mixing is currently taking place at Quadra studios London with our very own Mr Enrico Pinna at the controls. It's going extremely well with everything sounding great. We'll be bringing you further news shortly on the album mastering which will be taking place after mixing is finished.
Strictly Limited Edition (1000) signed gatefold digipak + 10 page booklet.
Available to pre-order from the on-line shop - now!
Standard jewel case CD release will be available early in 2010 from all major record shops and on-line retailers.
As part of the build up towards the new album release the band are pleased to launch their new website.
You'll find some brand new 'work in progress' music samples from the forthcoming studio album The Gathering Light here.
The media page features some new wallpapers for you to download.
There's a new gallery here.
There is also a brand new on-line store where you can pre-order the new album and purchase all of the Karnataka merchandise!
Karnataka recently commissioned 'light graffiti artist' Michael Bosanko to produce a series of images for the new album The Gathering Light.
Michael Bosanko is one of the most exciting and original photographers / artists / videographers to emerge in recent years with his work being featured worldwide - including the recent Talk Talk mobile phone adverts. Michael Bosanko has produced a superb series of images for the new album artwork. Visit Michael Bosanko's website www.michaelbosanko.com to see more of his superb work.
CELTIC PROG MONSTERS!
'Highlight of the daylight hours was Karnataka.... Songs from the forthcoming album really stood out, the swelling crowd really enjoying it..... stunning keyboards, guitars and bass all sounded fantastic... Lisa Fury's voice was superb....'
Karnataka are pleased to announce they will be Special Guests at the Summer's End Festival the UK's premier progressive rock festival on October 11th. The line up features Steve Hackett, Pendragon and many other great bands.
Full line up and ticket details on the festival website www.summersend.co.uk/
The new Karnataka album 'The Gathering Light'
It's getting very close now!
The band are in the final stages of recording and the band are getting excited at the prospect of releasing the album. Enrico is currently working on guitars. Ian has been working Ton various parts of prodcution with vocals, keys and bass. Lisa has been back in the studio to record some additional vocals and Gonzalo has been back in to put some finishing touches to his keys.
More news soon on track listing and anticipated release date!!
Karnataka are pleased to announce they will be performing at the Vibes from The Vines Festival on August 8th.
Further information and ticket details onj the festival website http://www.vibesfromthevines.co.uk/
Karnataka are pleased to announce they will be performing at the Cambridge Rock Festival on August 9th.
Further information and ticket details onj the festival website http://cambridgerockfestival.co.uk/
The gallery has been updated with some great new photos taken by Chris Walkden, Ashley Collyer and Rokpix on the recent tour.
We're going to be running a new monthly prize draw with names randomly drawn from the mailing list! If you haven't joined the mailing list now is the time to do it! Just use the form at the bottom of each page.
If your e-mail address has changed or you are not sure if you are on the mailing list just re-submit your details.
The new issue of Record collector features an interview by Tim Jones with Karnataka's Ian Jones!
The gallery has been updated with some great new photos from the opening night of the tour taken by Chris Walkden and Adrian The Rock.... lots more to come....
KARNATAKA Competition
We had a fantastic response to the competition - thank you so much to everyone who entered including those from as far afield as Australia, South America, The USA and all over Europe.
The lucky winners and their chosen venues are:
Stewart Edwards - Bilston
Gareth Tanner - Brighton
Colin Tebby - Cardiff
Jayne Kennerley - Crewe
Richard Ellington - London
Stephen Allenby - Rotherham
Phil Leete - Southampton
Iain Birtwell - Southend
Each winner receives two tickets to their chosen venue, post-show backstage passes, new design Karnataka t-shirts and other goodies! Well done to all the winners!
KARNATAKA Competition
Hi all, as you know the Karnataka tour kicks off next week and to celebrate we have decided to run a competition!
The prizes:
Two tickets, two post show backstage passes, tee shirt, and a bag full of Karnataka related goodies!
All you have to do is answer a simple question and state which show you would like to come to.
We will be giving away one prize for each one of the tour dates.
The winners will be sorted by requested venue and drawn from a hat and notified before the start of the tour. GOOD LUCK.
The Question: Karnataka is a southern state of which country??
Please email your answer and preferred venue to:
karnataka@ntlworld.com
| Oct 14 | The Robin2 | Bilston |
| Oct 16 | Club Riga | Southend |
| Oct 18 | CRS | Rotherham |
| Oct 19 | The Brook | Southampton |
| Oct 21 | The Komedia | Brighton |
| Oct 23 | The Astoria 2 | London |
| Oct 26 | The Limelight Club | Crewe |
| Oc t27 | The Point | Cardiff |
Karnataka in association with Spiral Sky Management are very pleased to announce an Autumn 2008 tour.
| Oct 14th | Robin 2 | Bilston | 01902 401211 |
| Oct 16th | Club Riga | Southend | 08700 600 100 |
| Oct 18th | Classic Rock Society | Rotherham | 01709 702575 |
| Oct 19th | The Brook | Southampton | 023 8055 5366 |
| Oct 21st | Komedia | Brighton | 01273 647100 |
| Oct 23rd | Astoria 2 | London | 020 7434 9592 |
| Oct 26th | Limelight | Crewe | 01270 251929 |
| Oct 27th | The Point | Cardiff | 029 2046 0873 |
The band's London appearance at the Astoria 2 will be part of a special double-headline bill featuring Karnataka and Jade Warrior. Further info and ticket details will follow soon.
April 2008. Excellent progress is being made on the new Karnataka album!
Following a complete studio upgrade and taking advantage of a break in the Chasing The Monsoon recording schedule, Ian has been working on pre-production on a number of tracks.
''...this is an exciting stage....it's great to hear the songs evolve and develop as we go through the recording process...." Ian
We'll be bringing you some samples and further news over the coming weeks.
We are very pleased to announce that Troy Donockley will be playing on the new Karnataka album.
Troy, who has recently been touring with Nightwish, has already contributed Uillean pipes and whistles to Circles Of Stone on the forthcoming debut album from Chasing The Monsoon.
Rick Wakeman recently featured Karnataka on his Planet Rock show - the response has been fantastic - thank you to everyone who has been in touch! Thank you Rick!
An exclusive mix of Circles of Stone is featured on a new compilation album 'Songs For Luca 2' from Dave and Debbie Bainbridge (Iona) with contributions from a number of artists including: Moya Brennan, Joanne Hogg, IONA, Phil Keaggy, Troy Donockley, Mostly Autumn, Martyn Joseph and many many more....
All proceeds go towards helping Dave & Debbie's autistic son, Luca continue on his Son-Rise Programme (Autism Center of America).
Further details on the Iona website www.iona.uk.com
Chasing The Monsoon have just launched a new website - check it out @ www.chasingthemonsoon.com.
As part of the build up to the Cambridge Rock Festival Ian Jones has been interviewed by UK City Radio / Get Ready To Rock. The interview will be aired on UK City Radio today July 14th 19.00 - 20.00 GMT but will also be available to download from Get Ready To Rock for the following week.
Ian was talking to Dave Randall about Karnataka, the forthcoming debut release from Chasing The Monsoon and future plans.