Koby Dancing Demo
Hello to all...
I am a struggling performer (needless to say really!) I'm a female singer songwriter, funk dancer/choreographer and an actor in Sydney Australia. Its taken me forever to get my shit together. I've outlaid thousands of dollars to several producers, and walked away half way through because it just wasn't me. Problem is I know exactly what I want but I don't play an instrument, so I have to pay others to help me get there. God damn my 12 yr old hands! All my songs are very lyrically orientated because that's all I've ever had. I do feel now more than ever, that I'm at the right stage in my life for the next chapter of my story.
Now all I need is a band!
"IN THE MIRROR"
For the first half of this yr, for the first time in my life, I went to full time dance school. Dancing is such a passion of mine but I am definitely better in the moment and at my own style, than I am at someone else's choreographed routine. Anyway you have to audition to get in, which meant I had to give ballet a shot, which is a story on its own! So because I suck so badly I got in as a reserve. When we sat down for a chat about our assessments the principal (whom I love to absolute bits) of the school said that when she first met me she didn't like me. I was scruffy and looked like I didn't give a fuck! Which I don't!
She then said that she now adores me. However it got me thinking about peoples perceptions of beauty and in turn what my own are. Chicks that go to a dance class with a face full of make-up and fake eye lashes in the latest outfit that push their way to the front, to me says ugly. I think people that wear make-up excessively have something to hide...themselves. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about looking hot on a sat night out on the town or for anything that's linked to a profession, but there's a time and a place. Some people can't leave their house without make-up on and I think that's really sad. What are you trying to hide and who are you trying to impress?
Koby "SCREAMIN' INSIDE"
I wrote this song when I was 12. It's the first song I ever wrote, and I'm so relieved to have it finally come to life, even if it is too many years later!
I always thought I would break into the music industry through acting. Land a spot on a crappy Australian soap or something, so I just kept waiting. Well, I can't even get an audition, let alone a job! So I finally took control and started paying to have my songs produced and recorded, thank god for my credit card! So I can still buy food!
"A FRIENDSHIP LOST"
This is about two female best friends and how that relationship tends to change once one gets a boyfriend. When first hearing it people tend to think it's a love song and in many ways it is, just not a sexual one. One things for sure, good friends are hard to come by and sometimes hard to keep. But are worth the work in maintaining. I learnt that lesson the hard way!
"GONNA BE SOMEBODY"
I grew up in a westie town called Camden. I'm very glad I had that experience of uncontrollable teenage angst, and underage partying. Truly some of the greatest times of my life. Problem is a lot of people there tend to get stuck in a rut. No ambition, no goals in life, just drifting, still doing the same things we were doing at 14. From the moment I could understand, I knew I wanted to be a performer, so inevitably it helped me to change my life around. Gonna Be somebody is about believing in yourself against all the odds. Believe in yourself because no one else will, and that's ok, because it's great to prove them wrong.
"SAY YOU'LL STAY"
This song was co-written by myself and Bridie O'brien, a guitarist that I lived with for a while. It took about 20 min and is written about the love of my life , Christian. I recorded it when I was 19yrs old, and I've tried to re-record it since, as my voice is better than it was back then. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find someone who can play it like she can. It's harder than it sounds and Bridie's a great guitarist. I've lost contact with her, so I've decided to leave it as it is. If I was to get a recording contract, all of my songs would be re-produced and re-recorded anyway.
Peace Love and Harmony, mwa XX