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Harry James Angus Releases Awesome Animated Video For New Single “Old-Fashioned Mayhem.”

When Harry James Angus releases music, you know you’re in good hands. The esteemed Cat Empire trumpeter-vocalist often innovates in his solo music, but he’s accomplished that I’m always happy to go on the ride. His latest release is “Old-Fashioned Mayhem” and it’s like nothing you’ve heard before. Rest assured, that’s a very good thing. The accompanying animated video is also superb.

“Right now, we want things to be in control. We want orderliness, rationality, and community spirit. I totally agree with that. But this song harks back to a time not so long ago when chaos was fun,” Harry said. “Deviance, disobedience, hurtling into the unknown… and yes, even mayhem, which I think a lot of us are missing at the moment.”

So strap yourself in for this one. It’s bold, brassy, and so much fun.

Image used with permission from Story Baker

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“I Saw Red” – Struggle With Glory/ Harry James Angus

Just a few weeks ago I was singing Harry James Angus’ praises, celebrating his innovative single “I Saw Red,” released through his Struggle With Glory project. Now after hearing the EP with the same name, I’m even more impressed.

To bring you up to speed, I Saw Red is an EP of gospel-jazz tracks inspired by Greek mythology. The music doesn’t just live on the recordings; it’s from the Struggle With Glory show Harry James Angus has showcased at theatres and will soon take to music and arts festivals around the country. This is no ordinary musical project. It’s not delivered as one, and it doesn’t sound like one either.

I Saw Red transports you to a different time, a time when jazz, soul, and blues came together for people in mourning and exultation. “Kill The Priest” has a morbid title, but it feels like a song of praise and positivity. It’s a beacon of light which juxtaposes beautifully with the darker title track. “Struggle With Glory” sounds like an old slave song, sorrowful and full of soul. “He Took The Fire” rounds out the EP, lifting us up just as we began. It’s a slow burner, but when the gospel choir and brass band kicks in you’ll be clapping along.

I Saw Red stands alone as a stellar collection of songs. But it also makes me intrigued about Harry James Angus and his Struggle With Glory show. Something tells me I’d appreciate these incredible songs even more in that context.

The I Saw Red EP is available now. Struggle With Glory will play the following events.

1 March 2018 – Perth Festival, Perth
14 & 15 March 2018 – Adelaide, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Harry James Angus Releasing Ambitious EP

In a couple of weeks Harry James Angus will release his highly anticipated new EP I Saw Red, featuring songs from his latest musical project, a show called Struggle With Glory. If the title track is any indication, it will be truly spectacular.

The EP, which is released on November 16, features four original gospel jazz tracks inspired by Greek mythology. The trumpet sounds we love in Harry’s most famous project, The Cat Empire, are there, married beautifully with the double bass, piano, and a soaring gospel choir. Is it ambitious? Absolutely! But do the risks pay off? After watching this video of the title track performed live, I’m sure the answer will be a resounding yes.

If you didn’t catch Struggle With Glory at The Church of Bang Bang Boogaloo or at one of Harry’s Parlour Gigs earlier in the year, don’t worry. He’ll take the show to music and arts festivals and other major events over summer. With a nine-piece band and a gospel choir in tow, these performances should be epic. More dates will be announced soon, but the following are already locked in:

18 & 19 November 2017 – Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby
21 November 2017 – Melbourne Music Week, Melbourne
14 & 15 March 2018 – Adelaide Festival, Adelaide

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Harry James Angus Goes Solo

The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus is taking advantage of his band’s hiatus and releasing a solo album.

Little Stories will be released digitally on September 16 and in stores on October 10. It’s been a bit of a labour of love, with Harry spending the last three years penning the tracks.

“These little stories have provided me with hours of entertainment, just me in the lounge
room. Sometimes my long-suffering wife will patiently listen as I stumble through an idea, but usually it’s just me – laughing at my own jokes, lip trembling at my own tragedies, watching the characters come alive – and the whole story just unfurls, eventually, like a patchwork sail,” Harry said.

Harry James Angus will celebrate Little Stories’ release with a tour of the major capitals later this month.

8 September 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
17 September 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
25 September 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

Image source: Elvina Mae