Kaya Project - Desert Phase Sales Sheet

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desert phase Label: Interchill Records Catalogue Number: ICHILL CD 038 Release date: March 21, 2010 Barcode: 5060147125191 01. The Stranger Rolls In 02. Desert Phase 03. Ummah Oum (feat. Shahin Badar) 04. The Fortress 05. Desert Child 06. When Only Sand Remains 07. Dust Devil 08. Eye Of The Storm 09. Vijaya 10. Calico Stomp 11. 23 Towers 12. The Fourth Age Of Sand 13. Dobro 14. Arizona Morning Cocoon 15. Sundown

Album Profile Interchill presents the 4th. Kaya Project album “Desert Phase”. Following hot on the heels of “…& So It Goes” (released in November 2008), this latest voyage into global electronica is inspired by windswept journeys through the Sonoran Desert, the Thar Desert and the Northern Sahara. For “Desert Phase” Seb Taylor and Natasha Chamberlain draw upon their personal experiences of time spent in these 3 deserts to convey the spirit of these mysterious landscapes and their inhabitants. The album includes many of the recordings captured by Seb and Natasha in Arizona, Rajasthan and Morocco, from the desert dwelling musicians of Jaisalmer to Moroccan bazaars and atmospheric desert winds recorded amongst the sand dunes in North America. While some of the tracks reflect the timeless, haunting and spacious nature of the desert (‘When Only Sand Remains’, ‘The Fourth Age of Sand’), many are a reflection of the people that inhabit these areas and are a tribute to their resilience, optimism and joyous attitudes in a seemingly harsh and unforgiving environment (‘Desert Phase’, ‘Vijaya’, ‘The Fortress’). Other tracks are rooted in folklore and cinematic myth like the dusty desert/cowboy vibes of 'The Stranger Rolls In', 'Calico Stomp' and 'Arizona Morning Cocoon'. A few of the tracks were transformed by the addition of extra musicians back in London like the vocals of Shahin Badar on 'Ummah Oum' and the upright bass playing on 'Dust Devil' by Riad Abji. The Bollywood recording sessions that were part of the second Kaya Project album “Elixir” (Deepak Pandit on violin and vocals by Sabiha Khan) were also drawn upon to add a distinctive flavour to this release as well as backing vocals from both Irina Mikhailova and Deeyah - singers whose talents have graced previous Kaya Project releases. Omar Faruk Tekbilek, who appeared on the “Elixir” album also makes an appearance on Desert Phase playing ney and zourna on 'Eye Of The Storm' & '23 Towers'.


Artist Profile

Kaya Project is the musical incarnation of Seb Taylor and Natasha Chamberlain. Based in the UK, the duo has achieved a world renowned name via their first three albums 'Walking Through' , 'Elixir' and ‘…& So It Goes’ released on Interchill Records in 2004, 2005 and 2008 respectively. A skilled musician, Seb plays slide guitar, zheng, xylophone, tzoura, banjoud, flute, darbouka, harmonica and the fender precision bass on many of the Kaya Project tracks as well as adeptly handling the programming and production. Natasha contributes vocals, keyboard and flute throughout the compositions. Guest artists who have performed on Kaya Project tracks over the years include Irina MIkhailova, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Shahin Badar, Deeyah, Johnny Kalsi, Randolph Matthews & many more. Since the release of the first Kaya Project album Seb and Natasha have performed live sets at events in Japan, Canada, the US and Australia. In the time after the 2008 album release of ‘…& So It Goes', Seb has been busy working on music for television, including the award winning BBC Natural World Documentary 'Buddha, Bees & the Giant Hornet Queen' as well as composing original music for commercials and TV shows. Seb has also been concentrating on his breakbeat project 'Digitalis' with recent releases on Ministry of Sound, Sinister Recordings and Sound of Habib. His various electronic music projects have previously had BBC Radio One airplay from the likes of Annie Nightingale, John Peel, Danny Rampling, Pathaan and Brandon Block. In addition Seb released his Hibernation album ‘Some Things Never Change’ on Israeli label Aleph Zero Records in 2009 to much acclaim. The Hibernation project delves into more experimental electronic territory as has been heard on compilations from Interchill (Arcana, Bliminal), New Land Music (Max Chillroom) and Aleph Zero (Midnight Soul Dive). Previous Kaya project tracks have been heard on TV shows such as Showtime's 'Sleeper Cell', in movies like the award winning ‘Let It Ride’ as well as on numerous compilations including Claude Challe's renowned 'Buddha Bar' series. Angel Tears tracks (another of Seb's many projects) have been heard on shows such as HBO's Sex & The City, The West Wing & many others.

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Label Profile Interchill Records is an independent downtempo label based between Salt Spring Island and Nelson, BC, Canada. Active since 1995, with a catalogue of 38 releases to date, Interchill’s focus builds upon the foundation of 'organic electronica for expanding minds'. Having earned a solid reputation in the global electronic scene for releasing quality music that lasts, the label maintains diversity while drawing a continuous thread through a wide variety of sounds and styles including dub, world-fusion, ambient, lounge and much in between. Over the years Interchill has released albums from artists across the world like Eat Static, Gaudi, Kaya Project, Ashtech, Adham Shaikh, Ishq, Pushmipulyu and Liquid Stranger. All recent Interchill releases can be found on major download stores worldwide and their current catalogue is available for license to film, television and multimedia via Interchill’s parent company Mariko Music Publishing Ltd. (www.marikomusic.ca). >> Artist Albums Interchill continues to feature outstanding productions from ground-breaking artists. Stay tuned for the May 2010 release of Bluetech’s Love Songs To The Source and a new album from Eat Static due out this coming autumn. > Kaya Project - Desert Phase > Liquid Stranger - The Intergalactic Slapstick > Kaya Project - …& So It Goes > Eat Static - Back To Earth > Mauxuam - Viceversa > Liquid Stranger - The Invisible Conquest > Ashtech - Walkin’ Target > Pushmipulyu - 133 Thursdays > Adham Shaikh - Journey to the Sun > Kaya Project - Elixir > Gaudi - Bass,Sweat & Tears > Kaya Project - Walking Through > Ishq - Orchid > Mere Mortals - Universal Code > Suns of Arqa - Cosmic Jugalbandi > Neil Sparkes and the Last Tribe - Burning Mask > Ekko - Centripetal


>> Compilations Over the course of 15 years Interchill has released tracks by renowned producers like Bill Laswell, Jah Wobble, Ott, Shpongle, Steve Roach, Makyo, Eat Static, Zion Train, Gus Till, Greg Hunter, Jairamji, Bluetech, Omnimotion, Bassnectar, Antonio Testa, Twilight Circus & Legion Of Green Men > One Dub > Future Memories > Devil In The Detail > Bliminal > Sub Signals Volume 1 > Gathering the Tribe > Arcana > Sanctuary > Dissolving Clouds > Earth Octave Lounge Vol. 2 > 13th. Moon > Talisman > Earth Octave Lounge Vol. 1 > Floatation > Infinessence > Ekkocentric > Skydancing Vol.1 > Interior Horizons > Magnetic Blue > Northern Circuits >> EPs Reviving their catalogue of EP releases Interchill brings forth new works and remixes by label artists including Gaudi and Liquid Stranger. Expect forthcoming EPs in 2010 from Kaya Project and Bluetech. > Gaudi - Remixes EP > Liquid Stranger - Steel Trap EP


Sales Notes - Desert Phase is the 4th. album from world-renowned Kaya Project and follows up on the acclaimed success of ‘…& So It Goes’ (Interchill 2008), ‘Elixir’ (Interchill 2005), and ‘Walking Through’ (Interchill 2004). - this album is a standout example of authentic, leading edge world fusion and will appeal to world music and downtempo electronica enthusiasts everywhere. - uncomprising production value makes this album, like all Kaya Project albums, ideally suited for chill room and radio DJ’s as well for home listening, dance/yoga classes and lounge venues. - a digital EP is in the pipeline with remixes of ‘Ummah Oum (feat. Shahin Badar) by Liquid Stranger, 100th. Monkey, Makyo and Adham Shaikh. - a Kaya Project remixed CD is also being planned for Sept. 2010 with reinterpretations by Bluetech, Gaudi, Opiou, Seb Taylor and more tba. - Kaya Project has toured throughout North America and have made appearances in Australia and Japan, creating a diverse fan base wherever they play. - Kaya Project tracks have been licensed to the awarding winning snowboarding film ‘Let It Ride’ and have appeared on compilations from Six Degrees Records, Buddha Bar, One World Music, Canada Dry Japan and others. - Desert Phase is already receiving airplay on BBC 1 radio via the popular radio show Pathaan’s Musical Rickshaw. - contributing vocalist Shahin Badar is probably best known for her haunting vocals on the Prodigy's no.1 hit 'Smack My Bitch Up' - contributing musician Riad Abji's bass and guitar playing has been heard on numerous Ninja Tune / N-Tone releases such as Max & Harvey & Journeyman.

Press and Marketing

- Press campaign worldwide with John Bourke PR to over 70 industry contacts including all leading electronic music magazines in the US and UK. - Promotional mail out and digital download by label to over 250 contacts globally. - Local retail and event-based PR by label reps in the UK, Japan, Canada, USA, & Brazil. - Reviews on internet forums and net zines. - Print reviews, artists features and label profiles in forthcoming editions of electronic music and lifestyle magazines. - Broadcast and podcast radio play with label features. - Release announcement via Interchill newsletter to over 10,000 contacts - Banner postings on select digital download sites.

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