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Karen

About Me

Ever since she sang "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in first grade glee club, Karen has been hooked on singing. A classically-trained soprano, Karen sang for years in local groups, belting out the high notes on classics from Handel and others. Her dream was to become an opera singer, but after college she got sidetracked as she began a career in journalism. Then, in her mid- twenties, her passion resurfaced. She trained in jazz and joined a rock band, and what has emerged in these last few years is a soulful, spiritual style that reflects her love for music, performing and connecting with the audience. She has performed in several cover bands, and performing and writing with songwriter/guitarist Derek Olivero, Karen was half of KanDy. Karen continues working on new orignal tunes on her own and with other talented musicians including the talented Bert Pallini and is a member of the Long Island Philharmonic Chorus. She loves being a teacher at Gymboree Play & Music as well as a reporter for Newsday's FutureCorps.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/19/2005
Influences: ...Nature... Beauty...Walks in the Park...Sitting by the River...The Ocean...The Mountains...Music...Good Friends...Warm Hugs...
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Peggys Song

Yesterday (Nov. 5) I spent the entire day playing my guitar and working on new original tunes. (I am trying to become a stronger guitar player, so I can write and play my own songs.)...Then, jus...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:05:00 GMT

Day...Night

On a quiet day&..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />   I can hear the Earth singing Feel the world whirling Blood pulsing, fire beneath my skin Feel a warm lig...
Posted by on Tue, 15 May 2007 04:41:00 GMT

November Sky

The sun lit the sky with fire in its setting. Pink and gold, red like flames burning the November sky. They stood in the middle of it feeling every moment of it, and feeling every moment of it slippin...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:46:00 GMT

Rain

Rain   Standing in the rain Wind sweeps over me I close my eyes You are here You are gone We are thousands of miles away In a place somewhere perfect Dancing & I open my eyes I am in bed The win...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:52:00 GMT

Teepee

Teepee   A little teepee in the woods I go and hide Sing and swing on my night star Or bask in the light of day My little teepee in the woods Only me and my love for the earth And sky My world he...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:10:00 GMT

Autumns Truth

Autumn's Truth   Autumn, can I find the truth in you? Your colors, your beauty The chill in my air Can I touch you? Taste you? Crisp and clean Bright and dim   Autumn can you see my heart? C...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:54:00 GMT

Another Rum Swizzle to Ease the Pain Please! (How I Almost Killed Myself in Bermuda)

    Another Rum Swizzle to Ease the Pain Please! (How I Almost Killed Myself in Bermuda) Current mood: Nursing my wound Every day in Bermuda, 11 tourists are injured in ...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Sep 2006 22:06:00 GMT

Love

Love   You gave me something to hold onto You gave me life A belief in myself A window to you You say that isnt good enough But I believe it is I believe that love is a living thing I believe tha...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:48:00 GMT

Simply Unforgettable

I may not remember your faceMay not know your nameMay not recall all the times that we hadI may not look the same But somewhere I knowInside my soulHidden where you cant seeDeep in my heart, at ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:03:00 GMT

Music

Music   Its so beautiful to sit down by the river Silent song Its all we need Its all we are Just the sound of the water rushing And the sound of our love Rushing over us   Its so lovely to ...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:43:00 GMT