MUSIC
FARAH ALVIN ON VINYL
Available now!
On Vinyl is a collection of the songs of the seventies, a formative decade in my life and in rock and pop music. An eclectic mix of genres and styles, featuring covers of a wide range of artists - from Joni Mitchell to Elton John to Queen to Led Zeppelin to Glen Campbell to The Carpenters. There’s something for every moment in life on this record. Produced by Michael Holland. Released 2023
“Farah Alvin’s dazzlingly roof-raising high belt takes on challenge after challenge as she unabashedly wields it to channel the roar of rockers of yore (female and male) or a soulful wail...Alvin makes the oldies sound glorious and good–as good as “new.”
“Triumphant!” “Thrilling”
Someday
Farah’s Solo Album
Someday is an EP of original songs written by me. Inspired by those moments when you are fresh out of a break up. But also exploring themes of independence, waning friendships and falling in love again. Produced by Greg Poree. Released 2003
“Someday is full of lots and lots of everything I like in pop music: good tunes, smart lyrics, gorgeous singing, spare and striking arrangements. I especially like “Tragedienne,” a song about two women whose friendship is on the rocks......If you’ve enjoyed the music of Erin McKeown, Jonatha Brooke, Allison Moorer, Luciana Souza, Dave’s True Story, the Lascivious Biddies, or any of the other slightly off-center singer-songwriters and pop groups championed in the past by the like-minded proprietors of this blog, my guess is that Farah Alvin will suit you right down to the ground. Check her out.”
