SHANNON KAREN: Marks On My Heart

Shannon Karen

Marks On My Heart

© 2000 Shannon Karen (634479830723)

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A talented singer-songwriter, piano player who "sings from the heart and her lyrics are as pure as a Diane Warren song."

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Shannon Karen, is a Singer/Songwriter, born & raised in Southern California.
She grew up playing the piano in Bach & Contemporary festivals, writing poetry and doing art. Shannon's debut album, "Marks On My Heart" is a blend of all of her passions. "All of my interests came together and the songs just started pouring out. I was also fortunate to work with (producer, arranger) Guy Thomas, a great musician, who co-produced the album. Guy just knew where I wanted to go with the songs and his production skills brought a high level of quality to this project."

Shannon's style has been described as a cross between Sarah Mclachlan & Joni Mitchell. A few of her influences are:
Peter Gabriel, Sting, ColdPlay & The Beatles.

"Shannon sings from the heart and her lyrics are as pure as a Diane Warren song." We got phones on "Burned" immediately. That didn't happen with the new Madonna record"! -Mark Elliott/OM-PD, B95.1 Gavin Magazine's Program Director of the Year. Cumulus Broadcasting.

"Great music!! I picked cuts #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6---really like #2 Great sound." - Laney Goodman, Host/Producer, Women in Music with Laney Goodman. www.womenonair.com

"Names" Track 1 - was featured on Garageband.com's Alternative Pop Chart as "Track of the Day" on Dec. 5 2004 and is currently ranked #22 as "Best Lyrics of All Time"

"Wake Up Call" Track 7 - held the spotlight on Garageband.com as "Track of the Day" in Alternative Pop on September 30, 2005.

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  • Soulful and playful, easy and complex, bad and beautiful.
    author: Mo Bishop

    An awesome, emotional collection. "Burned" makes me laugh, "Broken Wings" makes me cry. Easy and complex. I enjoy listening to Shannon's music over and over. I can't wait to hear her next CD!!

  • Fantastic talent and terrific mix of songs
    author: Brian Chapman

    I've listened to this CD hundreds of time and it just keeps getting better and better. The nuances that Shannon brings to her craft are unparalleled. She is able to bring the listener into her world from the depths of pain and dispair all the way up to the heights of her playfullness and joy. I can't wait for the next one.

  • An amazing debut work. Bravo!
    author: Michael McFall

    Clean and strong, warm and insightful, baudy and promising, fanciful and sexy. Marks on My Heart's many layers, hidden only moments before, reveal themselves one by one upon repeated listenings, exciting the ear, engaging the mind, energizing the spirit. Exactly what art is supposed to do. An amazing debut work. Bravo!

  • Thoroughly delightful CD you'll want to listen to again and again
    author: Bill Adler

    Shannon Karen's debut CD is a total delight. With insightful, touching lyrics and a melodic voice "Marks On My Heart," is as good as they get.

  • Stirring emotions, recalling memories
    author: Giancarlo - Rome, Italy

    Recently I went to California as part of my job and I came across Shannon Karen’s name. I listened to some of her music and bought “Marks on My Heart”. I am not a music critic; I am not a talent spotter. I am not in a position to make comparisons. I am simply one who listens to music. I have listened to her music and I have liked it. Her songs are beautiful. I listen to them while I work, when I want to think and when I want to stir the emotions and recall memories. Is this not their task? Thank you, Shannon.

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