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Track Listings
| 1. The Calling |
| 2. State Of Grace |
| 3. Your World |
| 4. Moment In Time |
| 5. Serpent And The Sea |
| 6. Forsaken |
| 7. Tide to Fall |
| 8. The Gathering Light |
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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, all 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.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A good few years since Karnataka's last release and wholesale changes in personnel with only one original member still in the band. With this in mind I ordered the pre-release version direct from the bands website with some reservations as to whether the new line-up could deliver an album which would do justice to the Karnataka heritage ?... the answer is a resounding "Yes" but they have gone further and have released an album which will go down as thier best release so far. This new work has a more progressive edge and a slightly heavier feel than before but still retains the Karnataka sound with celtic / folk influences. Great compositions and some amazing guitar work throughout the whole album but for me the stand-out feature is Lisa Fury's vocals, she has an amazing and emotional voice which lifts this album to something special. Buy with confidence !!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Received my copy earlier in the week and I just can't stop playing it! This is without question a terrific album and the best Karnataka has ever done. Apart from the originator of Karnataka, Ian Jones, the personnel have largely changed, yet the whole Album has retained that charactistic Karnataka 'sound'. But today's line up elevates the performances to another level.
The boldness and confidence of the Band is illustrated by starting the album with over 10 minutes of Instrumentals before the third track starts with the superb vocals of Lisa Fury - who has a combination of power and subtlety evident throughout the entire album. What separates this work from others is the intensity of the instrumental passages, which are, without exception, quite breathtaking. Many tracks extend beyond 10 minutes and evolve into scintillating instrumental breaks that are not only powerful but also display a delicious delicacy, 'Forsaken' being an excellent example. Of the whole 68 minutes, more than half is 'Instrumental'....... Those who love guitar driven, majestic pieces really ought to get this!
It's such a shame that music of this nature and quality can't be heard on UK Radio - maybe Karnataka can somehow edit a track or two that will make them 'Radio Friendly'? This is one of the best Albums we've bought for some years and can thoroughly recommend it - an easy 5 Stars!
The boldness and confidence of the Band is illustrated by starting the album with over 10 minutes of Instrumentals before the third track starts with the superb vocals of Lisa Fury - who has a combination of power and subtlety evident throughout the entire album. What separates this work from others is the intensity of the instrumental passages, which are, without exception, quite breathtaking. Many tracks extend beyond 10 minutes and evolve into scintillating instrumental breaks that are not only powerful but also display a delicious delicacy, 'Forsaken' being an excellent example. Of the whole 68 minutes, more than half is 'Instrumental'....... Those who love guitar driven, majestic pieces really ought to get this!
It's such a shame that music of this nature and quality can't be heard on UK Radio - maybe Karnataka can somehow edit a track or two that will make them 'Radio Friendly'? This is one of the best Albums we've bought for some years and can thoroughly recommend it - an easy 5 Stars!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
It's been a long time coming, but Karnataka's latest - their first with the new line-up following the dissolution of the original line-up back in 2004 - really has surpassed my wildest expectations. They performed the majority of this material on their Autumn 2008 tour, and it was impressive then, but clearly the material has benefited from the extra time in the studio. The album is beautifully produced despite a very dense and highly arranged sound: this is powerful and emotive symphonic rock without a hint of the excess that usually accompanies the term.
"The Gathering Light" sees the new-look Karnataka stretching out in a slightly more progressive direction, with several tracks running to ten minutes or more in length. There is, however, no flabby excess here - even when the songs contain lengthy instrumental sections, repetition is kept to a minimum and the results are extremely melodic. Indeed guitarist Enrico Pinna is a particular star throughout: his roots lie in jazz, but here he has risen admirably to the challenge posed by such dense material, providing a virtuoso performance of David Gilmour-esque proportions. His solo on "Forsaken" is set to become a classic progressive rock "moment".
The real question for many fans is whether new vocalist Lisa Fury can live up to the legacy of her predecessor, Rachel Jones. Happily, the answer is a resounding yes. Lisa possesses a more versatile and rock-oriented voice, equally at home on billowing ballads like "Moment In Time" and "Forsaken" as it is on chunky rockers like "Your World" and "Tide To Fall". Her crystal-clear vocals mirror accomplished performers such as Julianne Regan, Judie Tzuke and Moya Brennan; effortlessly emotive and with an impressive range, Lisa delivers a virtually perfect performance. Against all the odds, it would seem that Karnataka's lynchpin, bassist Ian Jones, has found the ideal vocalist for the band.
This is an exceptionally strong album, even for a band as reliable as Karnataka, and it would seem, based on the string of rave reviews the album has already received both in the press and online, that I'm far from alone in thinking that they may just have served up their best work to date.
"The Gathering Light" sees the new-look Karnataka stretching out in a slightly more progressive direction, with several tracks running to ten minutes or more in length. There is, however, no flabby excess here - even when the songs contain lengthy instrumental sections, repetition is kept to a minimum and the results are extremely melodic. Indeed guitarist Enrico Pinna is a particular star throughout: his roots lie in jazz, but here he has risen admirably to the challenge posed by such dense material, providing a virtuoso performance of David Gilmour-esque proportions. His solo on "Forsaken" is set to become a classic progressive rock "moment".
The real question for many fans is whether new vocalist Lisa Fury can live up to the legacy of her predecessor, Rachel Jones. Happily, the answer is a resounding yes. Lisa possesses a more versatile and rock-oriented voice, equally at home on billowing ballads like "Moment In Time" and "Forsaken" as it is on chunky rockers like "Your World" and "Tide To Fall". Her crystal-clear vocals mirror accomplished performers such as Julianne Regan, Judie Tzuke and Moya Brennan; effortlessly emotive and with an impressive range, Lisa delivers a virtually perfect performance. Against all the odds, it would seem that Karnataka's lynchpin, bassist Ian Jones, has found the ideal vocalist for the band.
This is an exceptionally strong album, even for a band as reliable as Karnataka, and it would seem, based on the string of rave reviews the album has already received both in the press and online, that I'm far from alone in thinking that they may just have served up their best work to date.
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Worth persevering if you don't enjoy it at first!
It took me a couple of listens to get into this album, but I now find it an absolute delight!
"The Gathering Light" is a very English form of progressive rock, which is... Read more
"The Gathering Light" is a very English form of progressive rock, which is... Read more
Published 18 months ago by alextorres
Massively Prog...
Yes this is a quite superb rock album from another group, like Mostly Autumn, who seem to shun the limelight and really deserve wider recognition for their work. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Northern Warrior
Sumptuous
Having been fan of this band for a while this release was eagerly awaited. It takes the familiar old sound and updates it significantly, the guitars soar and swoop and the new band... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Steve
Buy it
The lush soundscape that has always been Karnataka has been taken to a new level here. Blistering instrumental passages combine with stunning vocals to create an album of such... Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Stevens
There goes Mk II...
Gosh. Yes. Well there goes Karnataka Mark 2 then. That was a bit abrupt, splitting up only a few weeks after the long, very long awaited release of this album. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lloyd Ezra Fortune
Gathering Light
Great album! picked purely on the basis of links to other prog bands; followed links to site, listened to samples and ordered on that basis. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. C. R. Smith
The Gathering Light - Karnataka
Review of the new Karnataka album The Gathering Light
by Tony Grinney.
For those unfamiliar with the sound of Karnataka, they have been described as a mix of Celtic folk... Read more
by Tony Grinney.
For those unfamiliar with the sound of Karnataka, they have been described as a mix of Celtic folk... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by brotherofmine
Blinded by the light?
I'm giving this 4 stars based on the final epic title track. This isnt to say that the other tracks aren't equally as good, but ironically being generally shorter may take more... Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by M. J. Sexton
Superb
With most albums, it takes a few listens to enable you to make an assessment. With this one, I loved it immediately, and that`s a rare thing for me. Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Graham P. Miller
Agree with all the above
Approaching my 50th year, I really thought the days of buying a genuinely new recording and getting excited about it were over - not so. Karnataka have just rejuvinated my faith. Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by Victor
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