Karen Power

Karen Power: Is it raining while you listen

by John Eyles
January 26, 2015

Is it raining while you listen is the first CD release by the award-winning Irish composer Karen Power. It consists of eight compositions dating back to 2007, including one stereo tape-only piece, “Forever ricefields," created specially for the CD release, based on field recordings made in southern Laos. Other tracks combine tape with live musicians, recorded in Ireland or at events around the world. Judging by the locations--including Japan, Germany, Portugal--it is clear that Power is much in demand and ...