Kala Farnham - music, lyrics, vocals, keyboards, production
Influences
Death Cab for Cutie, Jamison Parker, Claude Debussy, Rachael Yamagata, Emily Bezar, Relient K, Vanessa Carlton, Alanis Morrisette, Sigur Ros, Charlotte Martin, Vienna Teng, Fiona Apple, Michelle Branch, the Honorary Title, Gavin Degraw, Dashboard Confessional, the Dresden Dolls, Christina Aguilera, Sunny Day Real Estate, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, the Cure, Claude Bolling, Rachmaninoff, David Gray, the Flaming Lips, Portishead, Zach Lussier, Justin "JC" Collins, friends and family, philosophy, society and life experiences in general.
Sounds Like
Honesty, hopefulness, serenity.
Comments on Kala Farnham:
"To see the potential in what it may seem a raw and undeveloped talent is necessary. Kala Farnham composes a music based in piano playing and has a very emotional voice. Her music is deeply felt and is sung sincerely. Honestly Im waiting for her new songs. A promising talent that if its constant has wonderful songs in her." - from KIAC radio
"A promising artist . Shes an artist and I wish that in every new song she'll develop her talent even more." - The Talent Searcher, KIAC Radio
"Kala Farnham is one of the most talented human beings I've ever met. The songs that she write are deep, introspective, and beautiful. Her piano playing abilities are unbelievable, and her voice is like gold." - Review of Kala's demo cd "Raincloud"
"Kala Farnham is extremely talented. She is definitely going somewhere. The lyrics in her songs are extraordinary, any person can connect to the songs. This album is a must have for everyone into something new and exotic; it is not a waste." - Review of "Raincloud"
"Great piano and keyboard playing. Kala is an excellent singer songwriter with a very expressive and emotional voice and should I say personal; her voice is distinctive. Even most important for me is the originality in songs like Beat (an amazing song), Distortions or the wonderful ballad Raincloud. I..m looking forward to hear more too." - CDbaby review
"I listen to a lot of CDs. Many of them, like this one, are from piano-oriented singer-songwriters. I find Ms. Farnham's music particularly striking - the piano work is fantastic, the lyrics are eloquent (and serious without being melodramatic). I'm sure college radio is her primary audience, but there's a lot here for those of us old enough to remember when "Little Earthquakes" was released. I'm looking forward to hearing more." - CDbaby review
"Kala, I happened to find your website and all I can say is “Wow!” I enjoyed your songs so much I listened to all of them twice. Keep it real and from the heart. You’ll go far. In peace, Brandon"
"Kala, I just can't say enough how awesome your live performance was. I just wanted to tell you, don’t sell yourself short, you’re a lot better than you think and don’t let anyone tell you different. Trust me, your dreams are what keep your heart and your spirit strong, and if you need someone to help you, I’m here too…Can’t wait for your next performance." - Anonymous
If you have a comment that you want put up here, send it in a message right here on myspace or contact me through my official website at kalafarnham.com. I'll make sure people hear what you have to say! Thank you all for the support.
My demo CD is now available for purchase on Itunes, kalafarnham.com, and CDbaby.com!
I believe in honesty. I don't want to be loved for a sugar-coated version of myself, or respected for a superficial impression I give. I want to live my truth, no matter how society looks upon me. I want to live it openly and unashamedly, because to cloak it underneath a character I portray is to hide myself from the world and run away from reality, and to be cherished for a false mask is to not be cherished at all. I do not want to hide my faults, but to let the world see me whole, as I sincerely am; because if I am living as a character of my creation than I am not living at all, and instead am shielding myself not only from hatred but also from genuine love. Yet if I go through life genuine and real, than I know I am alive and open to love. I will not observe passively from behind a mask and take on the role of the actress. More than superficial appreciation, respect, and love, more than acceptance, I want this. I want to honor my commitment to truth, no matter how dark or unpopular; I want most to have an honest relationship with the world. Through the medium of music and artistic creation, I communicate my deepest, unspoken truths: the ones that just don't seem to come about naturally in everyday speech, the ones that reflect my most personal and spiritual experience of life. The ones that can only be understood fully within the depth and intensity of communication that music permits.
Since age five I have studied classical piano performance. Classical technique was a valuable tool in developing my musicianship, but I felt limited performing the traditional music of the classics and began songwriting about seven years later. Writing my own music was a means of communication and self-liberation. In high school, I began studying classical voice. I embarked for Furman University of South Carolina in 2006 with the intention of majoring in piano performance, but again found the traditional musical repertoire and the strict academic requirements stifling to my creativity. I quickly made the decision to transfer out of there at the end of the year, and studied music creation and psychology at Hampshire College, a small, progressive school in Amherst, MA. I currently reside in Connecticut, where I write and record my music in a small home studio. All of the music you hear is completely self-produced; written, performed, and recorded by me. I have a demo album titled "Raincloud" that is for sale on itunes, cdbaby.com, kalafarnham.com, and at live performances. Thank you for listening!
Kala's song "Eight Months" was voted the number 2 Alternative song on the IAC Picks list by the Independent Artist Company, a website based in California and created to support independent artists. "Eight Months" also reached number 12 on on the KIAC Radio Alternative Chart.
"As creative people, we should never wait for others to validate us. We know if what weve done is our creative best." - Lydia Hutchinson, editor of Performing Songwriter
"Song is best in the absence of cerebration, before constricted and twisted to shape our expectation, the heart feels the rhythms and bathes within its stream." - RpM
Hi Kala, Thank you so much for the add and friendship. It's great to have you as a friend on myspace. Feel free to stop by anytime and say hi. Take care and have a great weekend. Cheers. Ray
Kala, Thanks for the Myspace friendship and great music. I enjoyed visiting your page. Hope that the rest of your week goes well! Many Blessings, ~John
