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Jim Farkas

About Me

Pro musician/multi-instrumentalist, with 20 + years experience on guitar & drums/programming. Also play bass, keys/synth, and sing lead/bkgd.
Been a performer since the age of 10, in every kind of band imaginable, from death metal to jazz, to top 40 cover bands and wedding bands.
Lately, I've been working as a session musician for many major label and indie artists. Some artists and labels are: Joss Stone (EMI/S-Curve), Jonas Brothers (Columbia/Hollywood records), Sarah Hudson (S-Curve), Borialis (Capitol), Baha Men (S-Curve), Beu Sisters (S-Curve), Article A, Lucy Woodward (Universal), plus indie artist like Dennis Desanctis and others....
I have worked on sessions with Josh Freese (Perfect Circle), Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Mary J Blige), Wendy Melvoin (Prince), Steven Tyler, Betty Wright, Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)...and many others. Plus, producers like James Walsh and Sheldon Steiger (Major Who Productions ), Steve Greenwell (Joss Stone, Joey DeGraw) Mike Mangini (David Byrne, Baha Men, etc.), PJ Bianco (Jonas Brothers, Article A), JP Rende (785 records, Tiffany Giardina), Chiba Antoine (Norah Jones), Joey DeMaio (Bruce Springsteen), Bastone&Burnz (Christina Aquilera), Andrew Slater (Fiona Apple, Third Eye Blind).
You can hear my work on movie soundtracks such as: Catch That Kid (2004, 20th Century Fox) Because of Winn Dixie (2005, 20th Century Fox...Dave Matthews big screen debut) "O" (othello remake w/ Julia Stiles, Lions Gate Films 2001) Disappearing Acts (w/ Wesley Snipes, HBO films 2000) Little Mermaid 20th anniversary edition (2006 Disney), Jungle Book anniversary edition (2007 Disney) DisneyMania 5 CD
Video games: "ATV: Off Road Fury" (PSP, PS2) "Gran Turismo 4" (PS2)
I am Currently looking for session work.
Major Who Sampler includes: TODD ALSUP - "Status Quo", Shayna Zaid - "I Remember", Alec Gross - "Until You're Mine", Todd Alsup - "Good Fight"
Oasys Sampler is a collection of pieces of songs I recorded, played & programmed all instruments, mixed & produced for artist Marc Cucchino at Oasys studios. All are instrumental versions and rough mixes.
Check out this work on my friends' pages.
TIFFANY GIARDINA - No Average Angel - Album released 2009, 785 records
ALEC GROSS - "Until You're Mine", "Can't Seem To Sleep"(Major Who)
CJ VINSON- "Yours" (recorded by our friends at MAJOR WHO)
TODD ALSUP - "The Good Fight" , "Theory", 'Status Quo', "Down This way" (once again, MAJOR WHO, love James and Sheldon, and u too Jeremy!), plus the new tracks for his upcoming release!!
SHAYNA ZAID - "I Remember", "I need an Answer" (Major Who)
ERAN JAMES - "Touched By Love" (Steve Greenwell, Jon Leidersdorf)
LILY HOLBROOK - Wicked Ways (album out Sept. 2008)
Mat Brandon - (EP coming soon - Major Who prod)
The Royce Brothers/Red Badge of Honor (EP coming soon)
OTHER ARTISTS I'VE WORKED WITH, PAST or CURRENT:
DESOL - currently working on new material
ONOME OVWORI - Jazz, R&B, Gospel

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Member Since: 31/08/2005
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Type of Label: Major

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