Four promotional pictures by Eugenio Mazzinghi has been revealed. Three were published on this Facebook and one was published on Tarja’s microsite for her forthcoming album “Colours in the Dark”.
Yesterday Tarja revealed the cover of her forthcoming album Colours in the Dark along with a press-release:
Following up on the success of the multi-platinum and gold awarded previous records “My Winterstorm” (2007) and “What Lies Beneath” (2010), Tarja finally returns with her long-awaited new rock album. “Colours In The Dark” will be released on August 23rd, 2013 via earMUSIC, the label which also released “Act I”.
Mixed by Tim Palmer in Austin, Texas (Pearl Jam, U2), the songs on “Colours In The Dark” do not shy away from taking a risk and surprising musical turns, introducing new sounds and new musical atmospheres. Still, they maintain a heaviness that will surely bring a big smile to the hardest of rockers.
With its grand orchestra and choir arrangements, Tarja’s next milestone emphasises once again the impressive vocal range of the Finnish artist and shows her artistic growth. With ten brand new songs and over one hour of music, “Colours In The Dark” is definitely going to be one of the brightest moments for rock in 2013.
Tarja will perform the songs from “Colours In The Dark Tour 2013” starting with her forthcoming tour in Europe.
May 15, 2013 – L.A.-based bassist Kevin Chown (TARJA TURUNEN, BOMBASTIC MEATBATS) has posted a promotional video for the title track of his “Light The Way” EP, which was released digitally on May 8. The clip, shot and edited by Dalen Muster, can be viewed at this location http://youtu.be/jLyNyUPlvhg. “We Light The Way” features the talents of female lead vocalist Angel Travis, with additional vocals from Chown, as well as contributions from guitarist Jeff Kollman (BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES), drummer Jono Brown, and Marian Tomas Griffin on backing vocals.
“Light The Way”, which was recorded and mixed by Kevin Chown at The Groove Bubble, Sherman Oaks, CA, with additional production by long-time friends Jono Brown and Jeff Kollman taking place at World of Mouth Recording, Agoura CA, features Chown on bass, cello and lead vocals on the opening cut “Alive”, Kollman and Jeffery Marshall on guitars, drummers Adam Gust and Jono Brown, and Marian Tomas Griffin on backing vocals as well as co-lyrics on “Ties That Bind” from Chown’s former TILES band mate, Chris Herin. Physical copies of “Light The Way”, all personalized by Chown, will be available from www.kevinchown.com starting May 21.
Kevin Chown is currently recuperating at his Los Angeles area home after undergoing brain surgery for epilepsy May 2 at USC Medical Center. A special video message from Kevin, recorded a mere 4 days after surgery, can be viewed on the Kevin Chown GoFundMe.com page at http://www.gofundme.com/Kevin-Chown-Brain-Surgery which so far has raised almost 25,000 dollars in contributions to help offset Chown’s considerable out-of-pocket expenses from his recent medical procedures.
A native of Escanaba, Michigan, Kevin Chown first made a name for himself as a member of highly regarded Midwest progressive hard rock quartet EDWIN DARE, who issued three albums in the 1990s, before becoming a much in demand session and touring musician with likes of TED NUGENT, ARTENSION, TONY MacALPINE, TILES and UNCLE KRACKER. He teamed up with former Edwin Dare band mate Jeff Kollman and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith in the BOMBASTIC MEATBATS in 2008 and joined Finnish superstar TARJA TURUNEN’s band in 2010. He appears on Tarja’s 2012 ‘Act I’ live CD/DVD and tracked bass for her upcoming studio release, “Colours In The Dark”, produced and mixed by Tim Palmer (PEARL JAM, U2) and scheduled for an August/September release via earMUSIC.
Kevin Chown online:
www.facebook.com/kevinchownmusic
www.twitter.com/kevinchown
“We Light The Way” purchase links:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/light-the-way-ep/id645213806
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kevinchown