STOAKES MEDIA RELEASE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM ‘THE ISOLATION SESSIONS’

7th September 2020 0 By Jon Deaux

Here at STOAKES MEDIA over the past few months, we have been putting together THE ISOLATION SESSIONS. A digital downloadable album to raise money for The National Emergencies Trust Covid Appeal. After releasing the first two singles, ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ and ‘Gypsy’ earlier this year, Danny is delighted to present to you the entire album.

The album features 10 songs and features collaborations with musicians from as far away as Sicily. The Isolation Sessions is a collection of DANNY’s favourite songs, all reworked and recorded in isolation. From heavy metal to country, rock and roll to folk, this is a huge cross section of music, delivered in an entirely different style.

The album see’s Danny collaborating with a whole host of different artists including Romeo’s Daughter guitarist Craig Joiner, Voodoo Six axeman Matt Pearce and Tygers of Pan Tang drummer Craig Ellis. The album has been mastered by Benedict Harris Hayes, of Oceanica and Massive Dynamic, who also features on the opening track, Danny’s take on Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’.

Sicilian guitarist Antonello Giliberto and Tygers drummer Craig Ellis feature on ‘Diamonds and Rust’, a track which is a cross between the Joan Baez original and the Judas Priest acoustic version, which, funnily enough was the first Priest song Danny ever heard. Founding member of Judas Priest and KK’s Priest guitarist, KK Downing shared these thoughts about the album;

“I would like to say congratulations and a big thank you to Danny Stoakes and all of the talented musicians for this collaboration. The Isolation Sessions is a collection of many well-known and loved songs that have been interpreted in a unique way during these past difficult months, and all in the name of a most worthy and appropriate charity, “The National Emergencies Trust Covid Appeal”, As I listen to the songs it is difficult to find favourites, but I admit I do warm to Diamonds and Rust – a song I have played with Priest so many times. I would strongly urge everyone to get on board and check out The Isolation Sessions, not only for its much needed cause, but for the undoubtable enjoyment you will have from listening to it. Again, much respect to all involved in this creation and my sincere thanks to you all for your support.” – K.K. Downing

The album also features Kyle Lamley of THEIA, Hoss Thompson of Thirteen Stars, The Big Dirty Axeman, C. Diddy, Liberty Lies drummer Adam Stevens, Burnt Out Wreck’s Gary Moat, Ian Sanderson and Michael Armstrong and really is a great selection of songs.

Danny comments, “I’d like to say a huge thankyou to all the artists who have got involved and got behind this project. They have all done this for nothing ensuring that 100% of the money goes to the charity. Covid 19 is still very much out there and I really hope that we are able to help and support those who most need it. Thank you again to you all.”

Donate and order The Isolation Sessions Here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theisolationsessions

or head over to the Progressive Gears Bandcamp: https://progressivegears.bandcamp.com/album/the-isolation-sessions

– NB. Bandcamp take a 10% distribution charge

Check out the Tracklist below:

THE ISOLATION SESSIONS

Wish You Were Here – Danny Stoakes & Benedict Harris – Hayes

Blodeuwedd The Owl – Danny Stoakes & Craig Joiner

Unsafe building – Danny Stoakes & Kyle Lamley

Diamonds and Rust – Danny Stoakes, Antonello Giliberto & Craig Ellis

Gypsy – Danny Stoakes & Michael Armstrong

Learning to Wheels – Danny Stoakes & Ian Sanderson

Sweet Mary Ann – Danny Stoakes & Hoss Thompson

Whole Lotta Rosie – Danny Stoakes & Gary Moat

Wild Rover – Danny Stoakes & Matt Pearce

You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Danny Stoakes, C Diddy & Adam Stevens

Album Produced by Stoakes Media

Mixed by Danny Stoakes; Blodeuwedd The Owl Mixed by Craig Joiner

Audio Restoration and Mastering at Ethereal Tantrum Studios by Benedict Harris-Hayes

Press Reactions so far:

“What an absolutely brilliant acoustic arrangement of Whole Lotta Rosie! It’s acoustic but with ALL the power of the original electric version. I have a huge amount of anticipation for the full album!” – Rock Today

“Amazing Tracks!” – Tony Fisher, BBC Radio Essex

“I love the Whole Lotta Rosie! Gary Moat, wow, what a voice! Songs in isolation… Excellent!” Colly D, Surrey Hills Radio

“Loved the track” – The Median Man

“Really like the acoustic take. Not every day someone gives a good creative take on a popularised song” – ACDCfans.net

For more information or Interview opportunities;

Contact Danny at Stoakes Media: stoakesproductions@gmail.com