Dalis Car- In Glad Aloness

The long awaited Dalis Car EP entitled "In Glad Aloneness" which was recorded during the last five months Mick Karn's life in the late 2010 will be released this spring. 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. The five track EP recalls the exotic Eastern-tinged Art Pop sensibility of Dali's Car's fondly remembered 1984 album 'The Waking Hour'. The album features significant contributions from friends and regular musical collaborators Steve Jansen, Jakko M Jakszyk and Theo Travis. The album will be released on April 4, 2012 and it is now available on pre-order via Burningshed. 

 www.burningshed.com/store/mickkarn

80's Duets: Midge Ure & Mick Karn- After Fashion

In 1983, just after Japan split, Mick Karn teamed up with Midge Ure to record a single "After Fashion" which was released in the same year and which entered the UK top 40. During 2010 has been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer and died in January this year. Midge Ure was among the artists planning another fund raising concert for the old friend. Here is a rare video for the single "After Fashion"(poor quality).

Instant Hit: Mick Karn- Sensitive

"Sensitive" is the first ever single release by Mick Karn who sadly passed away earlier this month. He will certainly be remembered as a great multi-instrumentalist, musician and songwriter. Rare Noise Records has arranged a very special tribute to Mick Karn called 'A Show of Love, Respect and Grace'. More info here.

Mick Karn- 1958-2011

Japan bassist Mick Karn has died in the age of 52. Born Andonis Michaelides in Nicosia, Cyprus, Karn played with Japan from their formation in 1974 until their split in 1982. He also worked with Gary Numan, Kate Bush, Midge Ure and Bauhaus founder member Peter Murphy, with whom he formed Dalis Car in 1984.

Official Statemant

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.

http://www.mickkarn.net/

RIP Mick

Dali's Car- The Second Album

Former Bauhaus vocalist Peter Murphy has announced via Facebook that he will be reuniting with ailing ex-Japan bassist Mick Karn to record a second Dali's Car album, the follow up to their 1984 debut "The Waking Hour".

“It’ll be the first time that we’ve seen each other since ‘83, and it’s going to be a pleasure. We’ve been talking and it’s been great.”

Earlier in this year in June Mick Karn official announced that the singer was diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer. Visit the www.mickkarn.net/index to donate money to the Mick Karn appeal.

http://burningflameblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/japan-and-self-existence.html

http://burningflameblog.blogspot.com/2007/01/dalis-car.html

Mick Karn Appeal

A message from mickkarn.com official:

"With great sadness we regret to inform you that Mick has recently been diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer. Mick is currently in a positive mood and undergoing further tests and treatment. His family and friends are close with him, supporting him in practical ways, and surrounding him with their love, friendship and care.

Mick has been struggling financially for some considerable time now and we are hoping that this appeal may help to raise funds for any necessary treatment and perhaps go some way towards providing a small degree of financial support whilst Mick's immediate family provide the care and comfort we would all wish for him. Quite aside from the sheer brunt of daunting medically-related costs, Mick's clear and major concern is for the security and well being of his wife and young son."

If you purchase any portrait from his website collection and state that you are purchasing as a means of donating to the Mick Karn appeal the funds will be be donated to the fund. Any Mick Karn portrait purchased will automatically be donated to the fund.

http://www.mickkarn.net/

http://www.stevejansen.com/imageshop/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20100611_midge.shtml

'Japan and Self Existence'

Japan's Mick Karn has just published his autobiography which is titled 'Japan & Self Existence' and is described as 'a personal insight into life as a musician and artist spanning more than 30 years'.The 387 pages include 24 photos, of which only 7 have ever been published before. The Book is available on lulu.com

http://www.mickkarn.net/

Retrovision: Dalis Car- Judgement Is The Mirror

Dali's Car

Dalis Car was a musical group formed in 1984 by Peter Murphy and Mick Karn soon after Murphy and Karn left their former bands (Bauhaus and Japan, respectively) to the great disappointment of the numerous fans. They took their name from a Captain Beefheart song from his album Trout Mask Replica. 

Formed by former Bauhaus vocalist/ lyricist Peter Murphy and Japan bassist/composer Mick Karn. Some say that Dalis Car was doomed almost from the start and that the group nearly self-destructed itself, before it was disbanded.

“It was a particularly difficult project. We were two very different people.Socially we were fine, but no matter how good the idea of working together sounded, when it did come to work, we couldn't get on. However, I do think the end result makes for a very interesting album. Situations full of tension can often be the most creative. Perhaps due to our strong, opposing opinions, there's a certain strength to Dalis Car. I doubt if there will be a reunion.” Mick Karn

 

image courtesy of amazon.com

Their album, The Waking Hour, released in 1984, came in at more than thirty thousand dollars over the sixty thousand dollar budget given them by Virgin and Beggars Banquet. As a commercial failure, back then, the album produced one equally disappointing single,"The Judgement Is The Mirror" In musical styles it is post punk with oriental elements and folk. The painting on The Waking Hour cover is by Maxfield Parish, an American artist who used to paint happy psychedelic pictures just like for the food ads.

 

Update:
In August 2010, Peter Murphy announced on Twitter that he and Karn were planning to head into the studio in September to begin work on the second Dalis Car album. The project was cut short, however, as Karn had recently been diagnosed with cancer. He died on 4 January 2011, thus ending the reunion. The tracks they did record—including a re-working of "Artemis" from The Waking Hour with newly added vocals, guitar, and drums, and renamed Artemis Rise—were released on 5 April 2012 as an EP entitled InGladAloneness.

Source: Wikipedia (edit)