Chasing the Sun

by Karan Casey

Overview

Following in the folk-pop path carved out on her 2003 release Distant Shore, ex-Solas vocalist Karan Casey trades in her covers- and traditionals-heavy repertoire for a collection that relies on mostly self-penned material. Chasing the Sun eschews -- for the most part -- the Celtic side of Casey for a more contemporary folk style that suits the Irish siren's gorgeous voice. With minimal but effective accompaniment she waxes on about everything from drink to politics with the breezy but cautious air of a songbird that has seen as much sorrow as it has beauty. Lovely a cappella pieces like "Jimmy Whelan" and "Brown and Yellow Ale" hark back to the singer's Solas days, showcasing the flawless intonation and smooth delivery that have made her one of the genre's most consistently gratifying singer, but this ballad-heavy collection often lulls the listener away from the song itself, leaving them delightfully melancholy but ultimately detached. ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/2005
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351786326
Rank:	228579

Tracks

1. Chasing the Sun
2. When Will We All Be Free
3. The World Looks Away
4. This Time Will Pass
5. The Brown and the Yellow Ale
6. Lady Mary Anne
7. Mother Earth's Revenge
8. Freedom Song
9. The Yellow Furze
10. The Keg of Brandy
11. Waiting for the Snow
12. Bright Winter's Day
13. Jimmy Whelan

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Karan Casey   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ewan Vernal   Double Bass
Michael Aharon   Piano,Wurlitzer
Erik Johnson   Drums
John Anthony   Udu,Bells,Drums,Stick,Tabla,Djembe,Shaker,Bodhran,Taragat,Pandeiro
Paul Meehan   Guitar,Bouzouki,Mandolin
Robbie Overson   Guitar
Ewen Vernal   Double Bass
Niall Vallely   Concertina

Technical Credits

Karan Casey   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Niall Vallely   Audio Production,Producer,Arranger,Engineer
Barry Kerr   Composer
Robert Hakalski   Design
Louis DeCarlo   Photography
Traditional   Composer
John Anthony   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Paul Meehan   Arranger
Robbie O'Connell   Composer
Robbie Overson   Arranger