"I was blown away by Karnataka's gig at The Robin 2 earlier this year "

"Classic Karnataka numbers included a magnificent triple from their highly regarded Delicate Flame of Desire' album"

"beautiful vocal performance by Hayley Griffiths"

"From their latest release we had the magical title track 'The Gathering Light'"

"From the previewed next album material really impressed with 'Poison Ivy' a symphonic rocker"

"Enrico Pinna for a jaw dropping display on guitar'"

"Ian Jones a tremendous bassist"

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"Both the CD and DVD versions benefit from tremendous production"

"The stunning Hayley Griffiths"

"Their New Light tour was extremely successful"

"This double live cd is a breathtaking foray into the world of Karnataka - get it! 9/10"

"We can't wait for their next studio album. Bring it on!"

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"the luscious vocals of Hayley"

"all round amazing musicanship"

"one of the best gigs I have attended"

"This double live cd is a breathtaking foray into the world of Karnataka - get it! 9/10"

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"this grand, ornate hall was simply perfect for the majestic, beautiful soundscapes that Karnataka so specialise in"

"The set opened with one of the impressive instrumental sections from this newly extended sextet's stunning album The Gathering Light"

" the majestic "State Of Grace" giving Pinna the opportunity to stretch out and illustrate just how integral his stinging guitar lines now are to the Karnataka sound"

"The addition of Mold however has been a huge plus for the live approach of this band"

"the level of talent on display is quite mind boggling"

"This is a young lady with a powerful vocal weapon, but more importantly she knows how to use it, showing restraint where required"

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"keyboard player Cagri Tozluoglu gave an immediate indicator of the talent he brings to Karnataka"

"vocalist Hayley Griffiths also brings a wealth of experience... She made a powerful vocal entrance during Serpent, and her stage presence continued to grow as the show progressed"

"multi-instrumentalist, Colin Mold..... was able to add a further dimension to the performance, playing lead and rhythm electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and violin"

"a particular highlight was the performance of The Journey"

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"Karnataka don't do things in halves: nine gigs into their first tour with the new line-up they are filming a multi-camera DVD for release later this year"

"Hayley Griffiths is simply wonderful and provides a theatrical, West End sheen to the proceedings "

"Multi-instrumentalist Colin Mold provides additional texture on violin"

"What a week! It started with the majestic prog of Steve Hackett, whose seventies 'beat combo' has of course influenced Ian Jones, and ended with the new prog on the block. Just as majestic in its own way and - now - fully rejuvenated. What a triumph"

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"delivering a symphonic rock masterpiece in 2010's The Gathering Light"

"there was a new energy to the band, with evidence of the on-stage chemistry "

"The six piece lineup saw Colin Mold swapping between violin and guitar, and the extra instrument on stage gave a lot more depth to the live sound. This made it easier to do justice to the complex arrangements of material from The Gathering Light live"

"This is a more energetic, rockier Karnataka than the previous incarnation"

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"the most uplifting progressive rock music you could ask for, intelligent well structured numbers, soaring guitar work, beautiful vocals - both Hayley's lead and the band's harmonies - and all held together a top rhythm section"

"one of the most effective intros I have heard for a long time"

"one of the evenings highlights was an emotional 'Forsaken' from the latest release with its beautiful keyboard work"

"a violin piece performed to perfection by Colin"

"a real highlight of the evening was the title track of the latest work, the out and out epic of the evening with its at times Celtic feel 'The Gathering Light'"

"My wait to see Karnataka was well worth it and this was a top quality show from start to the finish, so many standouts, the atmospheric opening, the real feel good quality that flows through the band's music, the sensational vocals of Hayley (she also had a fantastic selection of outfits), and last but not least the magnificent musicianship of the band as a whole"

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Review in French

"...this is a superb album..."

"...one of the brightest and most uplifting prog albums I have heard in a very long time..."

"...an opening vaguely reminiscent of Pink Floyd's Keep Talking, State Of Grace soon bursts into joyous life..."

"...The album ends with it's title track, a fifteen minute epic once again opened by the pipes which eventually explodes with passion and builds to a stunning crescendo before fading into a beautiful ending..."

"...the attention to detail and sheer quality of the production work shines through..."

"...It never fails to deliver..."

"...dramatic, exotic, and lushly textured..."

"...wonderful vocals of Lisa Fury..."

"...'The Serpent Of the Sea' has the same rolling vibe as Marillion's 'Slainte Mhath' and will certainly appeal to fans of that band..."

"...Pinna's guitar is immaculate throughout..."

"...'The Gathering Light' is like a beacon, and just as dazzling..."

"...surely the tapestry on which Karnataka can weave a future... "

"... Vocalist Lisa Fury could also develop into a genuinely potent force..."

"...the kind of confident musicianship reminiscent of It Bites. Guitarist Enrico Pinna knows when to be a virtuoso... "

"...testament to five musicians who clearly have the creativity and the foresight to be their own musical people..."

"...impressive..."

"...whilst ‘The Gathering Light’ identifiably includes the original feel of the “old” Karnataka, this is a much more ambitious and progressive album. We are now faced with material that is more ethereal and often fragile but also incorporating much more complex soundscapes and these have been carried to a sublime level of accomplishment across the eight tracks, three of which (‘Serpent And The Sea’, Forsaken’ and the title track) are of epic proportions...."

"...Lisa’s multi-tracked, soaring vocals create an atmospheric mood against often complex rhythms and layers of instrumentation..."

"...‘Forsaken’ is an absolute juggernaut, the song bookending a lengthy instrumental bridge that wends its way across another complex instrumental landscape that will, I am sure, have lovers of traditional prog rock wetting themselves in delight!..."

"...this is a magnificent return..."

"...drums thunder as the song opens out to reveal the band at their most soaring and Celtic..."

"...the epic ‘The Gathering Light’..."

"...this album is a massive grower, each listen revealing fresh nuances..."

"...Lisa’s voice is beautiful, magnetic, charismatic and haunting in its own right..."

"...Without a doubt, my album of 2010 so far..."

"...hugely atmospheric..."

"...The Gathering Light may just be the album to springboard them to wider acclaim..."

"...Enrico Pinna furnishes every track with radiant and towering guitar parts that sing of Andy Latimer, Steve Hackett and David Gilmour but laced with his own musical personality..."

"...Lisa’s voice is beautiful, magnetic, charismatic and haunting in its own right..."

"...Without a doubt, my album of 2010 so far..."

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Review in Polish

"...an outstanding album..."

"...The Gathering Light is one of the best CDs I´ve heard this year..."

"...Melodic progressive rock at its best! ..."

Five * review - Swiss website - German language

"...from first listening this album blew me away..."

"...If you like very melodic rock-music with a little prog-touch, than buy this stunning CD and you won't be disappointed..."

"...the album ends with the epic ‘The Gathering Light’, which begins with Troy’s yearning pipes as the mist rolls down the glens, then drums thunder as the song opens out to reveal the band at their most soaring and Celtic..."

"...this album is a massive grower, each listen revealing fresh nuances..."

"...a must buy for melodic prog fans, old and new, indeed anyone who likes their classic rock a little bit adventurous..."

"...Enrico Pinna's electric guitar passages and solos are awe-inspiring..."

"...tremendously moving vocals from Lisa Fury..."

"...Karnataka have delivered the first essential progressive rock album of 2010..."

"...Enrico Pinna's electric guitar passages and solos are awe-inspiring..."

"...The pulsing brilliance of the keyboard..."

"...The Gathering Light stands true to Karnataka's heritage, yet illustrates significant artistic growth since the former lineup's Delicate Flame of Desire release six years ago. Progressive rock influences are more apparent..."

"...While their fans have waited a long time for this release, the care taken in the writing, recording and production of The Gathering Light has delivered an outstanding progressive rock album..."