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Living High & Running Fast

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

"Living High & Running Fast" is the newest song from Ian James. Recorded July 2010 at Native Cave Studios this song is posted on the music page as the free download of the month, and will be up until the end of August. It may appear on a new release later this year or early next year, so grab it now for free, or wait for it and then pay.

Hip-Tronica now Available!!

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The new EP Hip-Tronica from Ian James is available now for Download only!!

Not available in stores.

This six song EP is collection is of hip-hop and electronica hybrid tracks written between 2005 to 2010, while Ian was working on soundtrack ideas and other projects. Some of the inspiration for these songs comes from the soundtrack to the movie "Ghost Dog" (RZA), as well as artists like DJ Muggs, RZA as Bobby Digital, and The Knux.

This EP also contains the long awaited song "In the Lab" featuring the one and only "D-Tension".

The EP is available for $5.99 at CDBaby and Itunes.

http://cdbaby.com/artist/ianjames

New Album Now Available!!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Ian's new album "My Cascade Amplification" is now available for digital download at CDBaby.com and will soon be available thru i-tunes. This 10 song all electronica collection is the first of it kind by Ian. Its only available on-line and is the first of Ian's two "digital only" releases to come out. In the coming months the EP "Hiptronica", a collection which blends hip-hop and electronica, will also be available for digital purchase.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/ianjames3

New Album On Its Way!!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The long awaited album "My Cascade Amplification", which is the all electronica album Ian has had under wraps since 2006, is about to be released exclusively in the digital platform.

No hard copies of the album will be pressed as it will only be available on-line through select sites. Of course Itunes will carry the beat driven 10 song album which was written and recorded between 2006 and 2008. Its the first release from Ian since 2007's Volume 2. and as always its brought to you by Blue FX Records.
Once the album hits the Itunes store, a release announcement will be made.

Ian Signs One Song Deal With "Platinum Music"

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Ian recently inked a deal with Platinum Music of the UK to include his hip-hop instrumental song "Poker Smoke" in their Library. Platinum Music is a very selective library that supplies music to television networks in the UK, with placements including the BBC. This deal came as a result of Ian's former affiliation with TAXI A&R.

Volume 2 Reviewed in the Noise....

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

IAN JAMES
Blue FX Records
Volume 2
14-song CD
Having recognized Ian’s name from the punk band S.W.A.G.G., this electronica-heavy disc caught me off-guard. According to his press release, Ian’s work has appeared in a number of movies and television shows, which makes sense to me, as these songs certainly seem like they would be better served as the accompaniment to something else than standing on their own. That’s not to say that this is a poor effort by any means, as Ian proves to be a versatile performer by handling essentially all the instruments, with his bass playing particularly standing out. The majority of the instrumental songs, though, too often fall into a mid-tempo drone. The few songs with vocals generally add a nice diversion, as Ian’s Jim-Morrison-meets-Vincent-Price vocals provide an appealing ghoulish quality. More of his voice on Volume 3 would be smart move. (Kevin Finn)

YouTube Clip, featuring "Gettin In"

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

A clip from Inner Balance the DVD of extreme uni-cycling shot by Brian Mackenzie of Balance Productions has been posted on YouTube. Watch as Adam Cohen works his way through Manhattan traffic to the Ian James song "Getting In (My Way)" from the new album Volume 2.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8bM97Hh3I

CD Release Date!!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Volume 2 will be released on Blue FX Records Tuesday July 31st. You'll be able to purchase on-line through CDBaby.com and their major digital affiliates as well as select Newbury Comics locations. The CDBaby link can be found on the "Purchase " page. The CD has 14 new songs and will retail at $6.99.
Check out a sampling of the album at Ian's Myspace page : http://myspace.com/therealianjames

New CD!!

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Vol.2 the next installment from Ian James is close to being released!! 14 new songs including the cuts "Dispute" , "Lost Sunrise" and "Reality Check".
Guitar driven tracks ride along an electronica tinged bottom end, with funk laden bass and organs. Ian's on the mic with guest appearences from Rene Noel on "Getting In (My Way) and "The New Phenomenon". This is the second solo release from Ian on Blue FX Records. Due to be released this summer!

Watch the myspace page in the coming weeks as one song from the album will be added each week, and will be available for download for the first week its up. Then the next song will be posted. etc. etc. leading up to the release.

http://myspace.com/therealianjames

Inner Balance DVD released

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

On April 21, 2007 Balance Productions (formerly LBMmultimedia), released "Inner Balance", the worlds most exciting uni-cycle DVD. The DVD features multiple songs by Ian James as well as fantastic music from other really great bands. The DVD was shot around the world, with some incredible camera angles capturing some extreme footage.
Please visit the following link to preview the trailer and order your copy today:

http://www.balanceproductions.ca/dvds.htm