Benaco (aka Andy)

Post by **nickking** » 28 Sep 2003 14:23

Just to let you know that Andy's new pseudonym is called Benaco (previously Kompressor). They are signed to Karvavena Records (http://www.nutopia.demon.co.uk/Karvavena/) and the first results will probably be the long-delayed 'The Abduction Of The Art Of Noise', out through Iris Light Records in October (allegedly!

) - http://www.irislight.demon.co.uk/lcomps.htm

Amazon UK say October 13th as the release date http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... 11-4730213

(Apparently, promo copies of the CD are doing the round, but not sure if Benaco's remix is on it)

l8rs,

Nick

IanPeel · Post by **IanPeel** » 28 Sep 2003 19:48

Hi everyone... I am running Karvavena Records and looking after Andy/Benaco. I really hope the long delayed ABDUCTION OF THE ART OF NOISE is out in October but I have a feeling it may be more like November!

There are no album promos doing the rounds yet - although there is a 4-track promo CD sampler for AVON's forthcoming Karvavena album, Salary Man. This features his version of Art of Noise's 'Legs'. They went out to DJs in Germany/Japan/UK a couple of weeks ago. Avon: http://www.avonmastercomputer.com

I have heard some tasters of Andy's Benaco album and it is sounding absolutely wicked!!

Really up-beat, fresh, melodic... We are really looking forward to pressing up and putting out the final version. It should defintely be out before the end of the year. Some tasty T-shirts (and website) in plan too.

I'll keep you posted. And/or keep an eye on http://www.karvavena.com

Post by **nickking** » 28 Sep 2003 21:23

There's an album?

Superb news - many thanks, Ian - let us know when either/both are due out!

l8rs,

Nick

IanPeel · Post by **IanPeel** » 29 Sep 2003 10:53

Yes, Benaco is working on a FULL ALBUM!

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Post by **nickking** » 22 Jan 2004 02:55

Just to let you know that Iris Light Records in the US are now taking pre-orders for the Art Of Noise CD (featuring Benaco aka Andy Barker) here

l8rs,

Nick

Post by **markus** » 18 Mar 2004 12:22

It's out now!
http://www.irislight.demon.co.uk/lmailorder.htm

IanPeel · Post by **IanPeel** » 18 Mar 2004 15:31

Yes - 'The Abduction of The Art of Noise' is officially out and shipping as of this week. You can hear three sample tracks at www.karvavena.com and clicking on "KPOD". You can also order the CD and, if you're that way inclined, a limited edition t-shirt and mousepad by going to www.karvavena.com and clicking on "PRODUCT".

Track list as follows:

1. Chi2 - Eye of the Noodle (05:26)
2. Trafik feat. Rachel Lambert - Moments in Love (07:56)
3. BitTonic & si-cut.db – Donna (04:30)
4. Michael Schiefel - Opus 4 (03:07)
5. Elliot Levine – Rapt: In The Evening Air (Edit 2) (04:17)
6. Avon - Legs (06:26)
7. Disco Gecko Productions – Snapshot (07:10)
8. Benaco – Moments In Love (Beaten) (06:12)
9. Hexstatic – Backbeat (03:37)
10. Benge – Moment In Love (04:24 )
11. Art of Silence - Beat Box (08:50)
12. Velvet Chain – Beat Box (Diversion 2) (02:40)

There is also a gallery on the Karvavena website where you can see the new Benaco logo.

Post by **nickking** » 18 Mar 2004 18:37

Yup, got mine earlier this week - nice work, Ian!

l8rs,

Nick

Post by **markus** » 11 Apr 2007 21:10

The Iris Light label unfortunately are going out of business. This means you should probably hurry up if you haven't got the compilation yet.
Also, on the subject of Benaco, will the album ever see the light of day?
Is karvavena still in business Ian?

IanPeel · Post by **IanPeel** » 11 Apr 2007 22:59

Yes - Iris Light Records has shut up shop. Karvavena, though, will never die!...

So you can still order TAOTAON feat. Benaco from www.karvavena.com. We're at www.myspace.com/karvavena , too.

The Benaco album is on ice, as you might have guessed, but it will come one day I hope.

Post by **markus** » 12 Apr 2007 09:30

Thanks Ian, glad to hear Karvavena is still going strong. Sad about Benaco though.