Era Sessions EP is Carnival Stars second release, and behind this
project or band is ProducerMark from Scottland. The idea behind Carnival
Star is to cooperate with other bands and musicians around the world.
ProducerMark is the person, like the spider in the web who produce and
write the music and connect the songs with the people out there. Some of
the guitars on this album is played by Liquid Grey and bas Cruel
Britannia.
Era Sessions EP is a tribute to bands from the past, it is a record
filled with five different covers and finally a remix by Cruel Britannia
of Union City Blue (Blondie). On this EP we can find ProducerMark and
five different personalities around the world, contribute by singing and
playing.
Union City Blue by Blondie, now vocals by Allegra Lusini from Italy. Velveteen by Rose Of Avalanche, ProducerMark sings on this one. Walk Away by Sisters Of Mercy, now vocals by Liquid Grey from Norway. The Drowning Man by The Cure, now vocals by Zach Wiser who is a member of The Secret Post. What Difference Does It Make by The Smiths, now vocals by Captain T from The Sovran.
It is a nice production of classical songs in a new package. I think
this is something that everyone should check out. My favorite songs here
are Velveteen and The Drowning Man.
And, don´t forget to check out Carnival Stars single, with My Coreen and Black Rain Down. Released in the end of 2013. Homepage Facebook Bandcamp
Taken from the "Era Sessions EP" - Velveteen is one of five covers featuring 5 bands and 5 albums from the late 70's and early 80's.
The EP features vocalists and musicians from various countries. Released as a tribute to those bands and musicians who remain a strong influence in the music of others around the world.
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"Just heard Carnival Star's cover of one of my old songs. At first I thought it was the fucking original..."
"Carnival Star's version of Velveteen evoked an epoch of good memories that I had almost forgotten... The song was born from one of my simple chord sequence that was meant to go round and round and hypnotise the listener. Live it grew to become a real corker! Cheers Carnival Star for the trip!"
Paul James Berry 2014 Founder & Guitarist - The Rose of Avalanche
The "Era Sessions EP" was recorded in various countries around the world with various musicians taking part during a five month period.
Scotland, England, Italy, Norway & USA to be exact.
The original concept behind recording these covers was simply for entertainment and to take a break from the recording and writing of the original album material for future release.
However, it soon became clear that the fun was producing some interesting results and that these tracks should go out for free as a tribute to the bands that many of us in Carnival Star regard as influences and inspirations to all of our music.
Staying true to the arrangements of the originals, our aim was to simply take the tracks and produce an EP that we enjoyed making and performing. credits released 11 May 2014 Recorded in Scotland, England, Italy, Norway & USA
Union City Blue (Blondie Cover) - Vocals Allegra Lusini - Written by Nigel Harrison / Debbie Harry Velveteen (Rose of Avalanche Cover) - Vocals ProducerMark - Written by Paul J. Berry / Glenn Schultz / Philip Morris Walk Away (Sisters of Mercy Cover) - Vocals Liquid Grey - Written by Andrew Eldritch / Wayne Hussey The Drowning Man (The Cure Cover) - Vocals Zach Wiser (The Secret Post) - Written by Laurence Tolhurst / Robert Smith / Simon Gallup What Difference Does It Make (The Smiths Cover) - Vocals Captain T (The Sovran) - Written by Johnny Marr / Morrissey
Bonus Track - UCB Cruel Brit Mix - Vocals Allegra Lusini - Written by Nigel Harrison / Debbie Harry - Re-mixed by Cruel Britannia
Music recorded and performed by ProducerMark Co-produced by Liquid Grey Remote Engineered by Cruel Britannia Vocals recorded on location by the performers
Additional Guitars Liquid Grey Bass Guitar Cruel Britannia
Artwork - A Self Portrait - original art by Natassa Dialisma /Greece
Special thanks to all those who took part and also to those who didn't but played a vital part : Daniel Dante (Madness of the Night) - Paul B Blues (OnAir Tunes) - Ann Marie Papanagnostou (Fourculture) - Marc Joy (Ear to Ear Records) - Vru Patel (Solarein) - Shauna McLarnon (Ummagma)
Today Carnival Star release a new EP with 6 covers of different classical song from the past.
Tracklist:
1. Union City Blue (Blondie Cover) - ftr. Allegra Lusini
2. Velveteen (Rose of Avalanche Cover) - ftr. ProducerMark
3. Walk Away (Sisters of Mercy Cover) - ftr. Liquid Grey
4. The Drowning Man (The Cure Cover) - ftr. Zach Wiser (The Secret Post)
5. What Difference Does It Make (The Smiths Cover) - ftr. Cpt. T (The Sovran)
6. Bonus Track - UCB Cruel Brit Mix - ftr. Allegra Lusini
With guest lead guitar and backing vocal from Liquid Grey, who adds some real depth and darkness to the overall sound of the track, Carnival Star's "Black Rain Down" is one of the first two releases from Halloween 2013
Released 31 October 2013
Written and Recorded by Carnival Star.
Music and Vocal - ProducerMark.
Lead Guitar and Backing Vocal - Liquid Grey.
"Black Rain Down gives a respectful nod to the point where post-punk and goth were at its peak, replete with 21st Century polish and drive.
Reminiscent of The Nephilim before they became The Nefilim and The Cult before they became The Rolling Stones."
- DJ Cruel Britannia
"A song that's got the gothic sound down to a tee, from the intro of hushed vocal before it bursts into an impressive little rock number. An excellent song! Overall, these are two very good songs and if you like HIM, The Mission or the afore mentioned Sisters Of Mercy you will like Carnival Star"
- Mark Sharpley - Fourculture Magazine
Release Artwork by Natassa D. from her "Distortion" collection.
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Why did you say that the way was clear,
And tell me tales that would well the tears.
When the black rain - Black Rain Down.
Why did you want me to lie and steal,
To take your place on your Catherine Wheel.
When the black rain - Black Rain Down.
Down Down Down Down Down Down,
No No No No No I don't wanna know.
See them drowning,
False Kings they're crowning,
In their black rain - Black Rain Down.
When they said they were taller than god,
Did they know it was written in blood.
In the black rain - Black Rain Down.
Damn the dark pain,
Bring the heart shame,
In the black rain - Black Rain Down.
Read an interview we made with Carnival Star over onairtunes.com
Har lagt upp min intervju med Carnival Star över onairtunes.com. Gå in och lyssna på deras två låtar och läs en djupare diskussion med grundaren till bandet.
Carnival Star från Skottland släpper sina två första låtar, My Coreen och Black Rain Down. ProducerMark (låtskrivare och sång) är personen bakom Carnival Star.
En tanke med Carnival Star är att bjuda in gästmusiker för var låt. Bakgrundsång och gästgitarist i dessa två låtar finner vi Liquid Grey, som är aktuell med en ny skiva.
