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Dalis Car 'InGladAloneness' is now available to pre-order from Burning Shed http://www.burningshed.com/store/artrock/

New Mick Karn website - Coming soon

A new Mick Karn official website will be launched soon. Please check here for further details and the new URL when it becomes available.

Posted 15th May 2013

'InGladAloneness' - in Japan

InGladAloneness will be released simultaneously through 51Records in Japan. The CD will contain a memorial photo booklet along with comments from fellow artists who have collaborated with Mick.

The memorial booklet will be exclusively available with the Japanese release of InGladAloneness and contains photographs by Steve Jansen. Comments will be in Japanese but it is likely to also contain English comments in both English and Japanese translation, as this is often the case, however the design for the booklet is currently ongoing so we do not know the full content as yet.

Visit 51records online.

Posted 24th Feb 2012

'InGladAloneness' - Pre Order

Dalis Car 'InGladAloneness' is now available to pre-order from Burning Shed http://www.burningshed.com/store/artrock/

Official release date: April 5th

Respected for his innovative approach to the fretless bass and his groundbreaking work with Japan/Rain Tree Crow, Kate Bush, David Torn and others. Mick Karn died on the 4th of January, 2011.

Initiated by Peter Murphy, Karn's final work during his lifetime saw the unexpected resurrection of the duo's cult mid-1980s project, Dali's Car.

Conceived during the final months of Karn's life, the resulting 5 track EP features contributions from friends and regular musical collaborators Steve Jansen, Jakko M Jakszyk and Theo Travis.

InGladAloneness is a glorious testament to a unique vision tragically cut short by illness.

The release date coincides with the 9th birthday of Mick's son, Metis.

Posted 12th Feb 2012

NEW DALIS CAR DOWNLOAD

To commemorate what would have been Mick Karn’s 53rd birthday on Sunday 24th July a new version of the original Dalis Car title 'Artemis' is now available as a download through the Burning Shed MK Music store. This newly recorded vocal version, entitled 'Artemis Rise', is one of 5 tracks from the upcoming Dalis Car EP 'InGladAloneness' which will be released later this year.

Recorded in 2010 Peter Murphy together with Mick created what was to be the final Dalis Car work and includes all new performances from Mick.

http://www.burningshed.com/store/mickkarn/collection/120/

Posted 22nd July 2011

Dali's Car

The five Dali’s Car tracks have just been mastered by Peter in Istanbul and the artwork by Peter Murphy & Thomas Bak is being finalised. We will be able to advise release date soon.

The EP is entitled 'InGladAloneness', track listing as follows:

KING CLOUD
SOUND CLOUD
ARTEMIS
SUBHANALLAH
IF YOU GO AWAY
Peter Murphy - lyrics and vocals, keyboards
Mick Karn - bass, bass clarinet, additional guitars

The EP features the following musicians:
Steve Jansen - drums
Jakko M Jakszyk - nylon acoustic, electric guitars, and gu zheng
Theo Travis - saxophones and flute
Sengul - vocals on Subhanallah
Gill Morley - violin
Ellen Blair - violin and viola
Pete Lockett – percussion
Paul Lawford – congas
Steve D'Agostino - additional keyboards
David Hornsby - lyrics

Posted: 31st May 2011

First of all thank you to everyone who has sent messages of condolence and support since Mick's passing on the 4th January. As you can imagine it remains a difficult time for us all and I've struggled to find the words to post here.

For now I would like to extend my thanks for all the donations received to the MK Appeal. They were invaluable in providing support for Mick and his family during those last 7 months. It allowed them to relocate to London to receive better care and treatment as well as be close to friends. Thank you so very much for your generosity.

Mick's final work has yet to be released and is a collaboration with Peter Murphy as 'Dalis Car 2'. The duo were reunited in a studio in Oxford at the end of September last year to begin work and four tracks were completed over the ensuing months - a slow process due to Mick's declining health. Steve has just finishing mixing the four tracks which will be released as an EP.

More news to follow soon on this including release date.

Posted 29th March 2011

Mick's Funeral Service

Mick's funeral service took place yesterday afternoon, Monday 17th January, in West London. The private ceremony was attended by close friends and family.

A day of immense sadness, but also a celebration of the life of a very unique man who was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Posted: 18th January 2011

24th July 1958 - 4th January 2011

It's with profound sadness that we have to inform you that Mick finally lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at 4.30pm today, 4th January 2011 at home in Chelsea, London. He was surrounded by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.

Posted: 4th January 2011

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