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Connie Lim

About Me

In a published review of Connie's debut EP entitled Shifting, Berkeley's Daily Californian describes Lim's music as "exuberant" and "more a labor of love, or even fun, than an effort to impress." Often referenced as Fiona Apple, Cat Powers or Sara Mclaghlin, Connie draws inspiration from every bend in the road.

Lim admits that music isn't just an interest for her. It's a necessity. "I'm a very emotional person, and music keeps me from spinning into a crazy frenzy." It continues to both figuratively and literally guide her through her own coming-of-age: "Sometimes I drag the beat a bit. I want to feel it go ahead of me... how lonely if I were always on beat, always on my own! i prefer to feel the pull, the conversation in between. It's a way of proving to myself that even when I can't be superwoman at all times, I'll still make it through."

These days, Connie is in the studio recording tracks as she goes along, determined to not feel rushed, "In a world that values speed processors, instant noodles and go-gurt, I'm taking my time to allow for my work to be as honest as possible. People are not stupid. They can tell when you're just throwing things together."

Connie spends most of her time roaming around in Los Angeles, where she continues to live, write and perform with her live band, The Forrest Philosophy. You can find her at House of Blues, Viper Room, and The Mint.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/07/2005
Band Website: www.climatecrisis.net"

www.climatecrisis.net


Band Members: Connie Lim proudly presents The Forrest Philosophy, a new band with old-school intentions. Come watch us play every month at the House of Blues!
The Forrest Philosophers:
Connie Lim on Voice and Keys
Valerie Franco on Drums
Scott Passarella on Keys
Leo Budirahardjo on Bass
Nick Reiter on Guitar
Producers:
Connie Lim and James Blashaw (Now, Sugar, No More Running)
All Music and Lyrics written by Connie Lim.
Copyright 2009 by Connie Lim

Influences: broccoli, spinach, morning quesadillas, flannel blankets, the boulder rocks at joshua tree, anything dealing with an old mustang, the desert, and wind blowing in.
Sounds Like: young spirits, old souls
Record Label: word of mouth.
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

experimentation: "Sugar"

"Sugar" is about the sugar daddy relationships that control a lot of young female student's lives in sub-Saharan Africa. Many of these girls are caught in relationships with their teachers and elders ...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 12:17:00 GMT

House of Happy Blues

I'm currently thinking bout how hot Penelope Cruz was in "Vicky Christina Barcelona." She makes me want to run through Barcelona barefooted with a camera in hand. Lol.. back to reality. Guess what? I'...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 14:12:00 GMT

woa.

ever heard of the choir of believers? listening to one of their new songs, "these rituals of mine"; it's ridiculously beautiful. i swear, some ridiculous music comes out of denmark.  ---lil update: pr...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:04:00 GMT

Recent press publications on Connie Lim

Woop! Since Connie Lim's release of "Shifting" november 3rd, there have been 3 Press Publications on Connie Lim these past few weeks:1. Issue 11.3, Page 12 for Hardboiled Magazine: http://hardboiled.b...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:22:00 GMT

Love for Local Artists

I have been invited to be creative director and headliner for a benefit concert held by The Norris Theatre, promoting local artists and musicians. All proceeds go to the theatre to bring in the next g...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jan 1981 00:00:00 GMT