KARNEY – How’d a white girl get so funky?
KARNEY – How’d a white girl get so funky? Urban Rag – September 2001 by Erwin A. Karl Although I’ve been spinning discs and giving my opinion for a few moons now, I must defer to the judgment of funk high priest George Clinton who asked the hyperbolic rhetorical question of Karney, “How’d a white girl get so funky?” A first rate singer songwriter who has always supported herself through commercial and creative music gigs (no day jobs!!?!), Karney shows a knack for masterful vocals and instrumental themes, and as writer and producer, blends up musical styles and guest artists like a good DJ –...
Read MoreKARNEY – A Great Record By Yet Another Talented Local Musician
KARNEY – A Great Record By Yet Another Talented Local Musician Zero Magazine – July/August 2001 Remy Armstrong This CD displays the songwriting skills of local singer/songwriter Karney and her diverse musical styles, which she molds into each of her songs. The CD starts off with “Pretty Boy” which is more of an acoustic rock song along the lines of Sheryl Crow.The song shows the power of the singer/songwriter’s smooth, yet powerful voice. Karney’s music doesn’t stagnate. The second song, “Shell Shock Girl,” is more of a ragamuffin jam with guest vocals by Steffen Franz, while on the third...
Read MoreKARNEY – Karney Salutes You
KARNEY – Karney Salutes You CMJ New Music Report – Issue 755 – Mar 25, 2002 by Kristy Martin San Francisco native Karney channels the spirits of female singer/songwriters past and present on her self-titled debut, including Aimee Mann, Edie Brickell, Concrete Blonde’s Johnette Napolitano and Pat Benatar. Dark, airy vocals and oozing horn arrangements pepper the singer’s funky style; “Pretty Boy” is acoustic yet soulful, with a tinge of sarcasm, while the single “Shell-Shock Girl” – which has since been remixed for radio – is a plea for world peace (hence the title) highlighted by emotive...
Read MoreKARNEY – A Good Solid Rock Record
KARNEY – A Good Solid Rock Record Collected Sounds – March 08, 2003 Amy – Producer San Francisco’s Karney knows how to rock. This CD is filled with solid, well-written and fun rock songs. She is a multitalented musician and plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard but also has a great band backing her up. Her songwriting is skillful and interesting. Her voice perfectly suited for her style of music. “Slap” is almost punk-ish with its dissonant chord progression and her voice is a strong scream. She gets some vocal help from Steffen Franz on “Shellshock Girl” (as well as two other...
Read MoreAll Connected – Not Your Average Pop Junk
All Connected – Not Your Average Pop Junk Collected Sounds – November 22, 2003 Amy – Producer Wow, this CD hits you right out of the gate. The opening track has gutsy powerful vocals and a cool dissonance that makes you ready to rock. I’ve reviewed Karney’s work before and liked her other CD, “Karney” but this one is even better. She has a great soulful voice and the music is unique and interesting. Not your average pop junk. It “goes places” you don’t expect which I find very refreshing. They make good use of the minor chord. The songs range from hard rock to ballads and they’re all done...
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