Karnataka

The band have been back in the studio recently working on new material for the debut album.

These have been the first sessions for several months whilst band members worked on individual projects, Karnataka tour etc.

There's a new 7.5 minute album compilation to listen to. This exclusive pre-final mix 'work in progress' demo compilation features previously un-released clips from some of the album tracks.

Chasing The Monsoon are very pleased to announce that Troy Donockley recently contributed some beautiful Uillean pipes and whistles to the new album currenlty being recorded. Troy has performed with many artisits including Iona, Moya Brennan and Midge Ure.

For further information on Troy visit his websites :

www.troydonockley.co.uk

and

www.myspace.com/troydonockley

.....is a new and exciting collaborative project featuring Steve Evans, Ian Jones, Ian Simmons and Lisa Fury. The band are in the process of writing/recording the debut album.

This is music that combines powerful rhythmic elements, haunting vocals, shimmering ambient soundscapes and incorporating rock/celtic/world music influences.

Chasing The Monsoon have a Myspace site at:

www.myspace.com/chasingthemonsoon

Get Ready To Rock website in association with The Cambridge Rock Festival have released a limited edition compilation album featuring a number of up and coming artists.

Chasing The Monsoon are pleased ot announce that a 'work in progress' version of Circles Of Stone is featured on the album.

Further details here: www.themusicindex.com

and here www.getreadytorock.com

Ian/Lisa and Karnataka have finished work on the new Karnataka album The Gathering Light. The album was recently mastered at Metropolis Studios London.

A limited edition signed gatefold digipak version of the album is available for pre-order from the Karnataka on-line shop

The album will be on general release from Feb 1st through Voiceprint/Plastic Head.

" From powerful to ethereal, breathtaking to haunting, Karnataka's music draws upon many influences from melodic, classic and progressive rock to dramatic celtic cinematic soundscapes, fused into a unique, dynamic sound that is undeniably Karnataka's own.

The Gathering Light is the stunning, much anticipated new work from Karnataka and their most ambitious to date. Dealing with loss, isolation, love and ultimately hope - this is a powerful, uplifting musical experience that takes the listener on a never to be forgotten musical and emotional journey into The Gathering Light. Music for our times. Music for all time."