The international progressive/symphonic rock project CHASING ZENITHS has revealed the new single “Slipstream” featuring CHARLOTTE WESSELS (Charlotte Wessels, former Delain). The song is taken from the project’s debut album “Epochs Changing”, set to be released on November 22nd.
Watch the video of “Slipstream” here!
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The mastermind Carl Kernie stated about the message of “Slipstream” and the collaboration with Charlotte Wessels:
“When Slipstream started coming together for me musically and I began considering what voicing I wanted, I found myself craving the energy and sincerity that Charlotte always brings to the songs she sings. I had the privilege of meeting her some years ago while she was touring in the States. When I shared the song with her, she was excited to collaborate and brought so much enthusiasm to the project. Working with her was an inspiration. She is an incredible musician and friend.” – Carl
“Slipstream” is about the often challenging course that needs to be taken while navigating a failing friendship. Such a transition can be both exhilarating and contemplative, often yielding relief in equal measure to chagrin. Featuring maven vocalist Charlotte Wessels and supported by virtuoso guitarist Timo Somers and bassist Roman Engen, the song delves headlong into these diametrically opposed emotional experiences. Music and lyrics by Carl Kernie.
Composed Carl Kernie and featuring breathtaking performances by 10 renowned musicians from around the world, “Epochs Changing” unleashes a broad variety of musical styles from symphonic and folk to prog rock and metal.
CHASING ZENITHS is a combination of progressive and symphonic music that experiments with elements of numerous genres (folk, synth, metal) and non-traditional instruments. Each song tells a story and features performances by world-renowned guest musicians.
CHASING ZENITHS has also revealed the tracklist of “Epochs Changing”. You can read it as follows:
1. Epochs Changing (Instrumental) (3:40)
2. Last Apsis (feat. Lauren Hart & Anna Murphy) (6:28)
3. None and the Same (feat. Marco Pastorino) (6:27)
4. Slipstream (feat. Charlotte Wessels) (5:42)
5. Midnight Roses (feat. Vicky Psarakis) (10:10)
6. Albatross (5:55)
7. Unmourned Amnesia (feat. Vicky Psarakis) (10:08)
8. Ever Shall We Roam (feat. Charlotte Wessels) (5:00)
9. Yesterday’s Outsider (4:30)
10. Pathfinder (feat. Emilia Amper, Bríet Kristiansen, & Anna Murphy) (10:26)
Album credits:
Music composition and lyrics by Carl Kernie. Produced and edited by Carl Kernie at Entelechy Sound, Spokane, WA. Mixing and mastering by Tom Müller, Flatliners Recording Studios, Ingolstadt, Germany. Photos by Zak Chowdhury.
Guitars by Timo Somers.
Bass by Roman Engen.
Featured Artists
Timo Somers (Charlotte Wessels, fmr. Delain, Ayreon, Kobra Paige, Carthagods)
Roman Engen (Thornbound, Villmark, Hexenbeast)
Charlotte Wessels (Charlotte Wessels, fmr. Delain)
Vicky Psarakis (Sicksense, fmr. The Agonist)
Anna Murphy (Cellar Darling, fmr. Eluveitie)
Lauren Hart (Once Human)
Marco Pastorino (Temperance)
Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (Charlotte Wessels, fmr. Delain)
Emilia Amper (Emilia Amper Band)
Bríet Kristiansen (Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), Blindspot (2015)
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About
CHASING ZENITHS is the progressive and symphonic rock brainchild of songwriter, composer, and guitarist Carl Kernie. While living upon such exotic shores as Washington, Colorado, Kansas, Switzerland, and Norway, Carl developed a sincere love of composing music with all the wondrous sounds of modern and traditional instruments and voices.
An avid concert-goer, Carl soon made the acquaintance of fantastically talented musicians, many of whom he now calls friends and several of whom he invited to participate on his debut album Epochs Changing. Rooted deeply in personal reflection and experiences, “Epochs Changing” is the result of years of grit and determination to create unique soundscapes that will hopefully inspire others to pursue what is most important to them.
