Karnataka
The band will be back in the studio very soon to complete work on the debut album. Taking advantage of a break in the schedule, Ian and Lisa have been working on the new Karnataka album - further details on the Karnataka site! Troy Donockley, who has recorded Uillean pipes for Circles of Stone, will be a special guest on the new Karnataka album.
A review of compilation album 'Songs For Luca 2' is featured on the entertainment website The Phantom Tollbooth with Chasing The Monsoon's 'Circles Of Stone' singled out for special mention.
"...While there are too many tracks to mention all, Chasing the Monsoon's “Circles of Stone” must be picked out. Anyone who loves bands from Annie Haslam's Renaissance to Note For A Child will love this, with its sun-bathed washes and Lisa Fury's delectable delivery of a gorgeous and natural melody...."
Full review here.
To buy the album visit the Iona website
All proceeds go towards helping Dave & Debbie's autistic son Luca continue on his Son-Rise Programme (Autism Center of America).
The band have been in the studio recently recording vocals for new song December Sky - see the gallery for some new pics.
Thanks for all of your support in 2007. Have a very Merry Xmas and best wishes for the New Year from Ian J, Steve, Lisa and Ian S.
Look forward to chasing the monsoon with everyone in 2008!
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 myriad of talented 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
Welcome to the new website! The old site has served us well but the new site will allow us to feature much more content in the coming months as the album nears completion and we expand on the media content.
New to Chasing The Monsoon? Check out the samples on the music page. Have any questions? Join the forum.
Chasing The Monsoon were recently back in the studio recording a new track (working title 'Skyhigh') for the debut album.
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
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.
Following the very successful Karnataka Spring Tour Ian & Lisa have been back in the studio with Steve Evans and Ian Simmons to continue work on the debut Chasing The Monsoon album. These have been the first sessions for several months whilst band members worked on individual projects, Karnataka tour etc.
As a 'teaser' for the debut release the band have put together a 7.5 minute mp3 compilation track which you can download here. This exclusive pre-final mix demo compilation features previously un-released clips from some of the album tracks. Switch the lights out, turn up the volume, enjoy.......then wait for the album!
Chasing The Monsoon, Karnataka & Immrama Records have a new contact postal address:
Chasing The Monsoon / Karnataka / Immrama Records
PO BOX 917
BROMLEY
BR1 9WY
Chasing The Monsoon have launched an Official MySpace site @ www.myspace.com/chasingthemonsoon
Chasing The Monsoon are very pleased to announce that Troy Donockley recently contributed some beautiful and haunting Uillean pipes and whistles to the new album currenlty being recorded.
Troy has performed with many artisits including Iona, Mostly Autumn, Moya Brennan and Midge Ure.
For further information on Troy visit his websites :
www.troydonockley.co.uk and www.myspace.com/troydonockley
After a break over the summer to work on individual projects the band will be returning to the studio shortly to continue work on the album.
"We have reached the stage where we are starting to hear the album as a whole rather than just a collection of songs. The pattern of writing/recording for a few days and then taking a break has allowed everyone to return each time with fresh ears and a fresh perspective on the direction of the music." Ian/Steve/Ian/Lisa
There are some new demo/work in progress sound samples available to stream - click on music in the menu. More samples soon!
Chasing The Monsoon is a new collaborative project featuring strong rhythmic elements, ambient/experimental soundscapes and incorporating rock/celtic/world music influences.
Ian Jones is bassist/acoustic guitarist/writer with British rock band Karnataka. Karnataka have released four albums and two dvds to date and are currently working on a new studio album The Gathering Light.
Further info @ www.karnataka.org.uk
Steve Evans is a songwriter and producer/engineer and has worked with many artists in a distinguished career. Steve produced Karnataka's last studio album Delicate Flame Of Desire. On this new project Steve's compositional and 'soundscaping' skills come to the fore helping to forge the unique sound of chasing the monsoon.
Ian Simmons is a guitarist, songwriter and artist. His playing encompasses many styles from jazz to rock to classical.
Lisa Fury is a Kent based singer/songwriter, session vocalist and lead vocalist with Karnataka.