Eclectic acoustic & electric instrumentals, encompassing all styles, such as Jazz, Rock, Spanish Flamenco, and everything in between. Creative, melodic and intense.. (Bonus tracks with vocals such as the hit track "Faithful") Great price for sixteen songs

16 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Acoustic, ROCK: Instrumental Rock



Details:
My name is Mark Karris and I from Long Island, New York. I just came out with a new CD entitled Diversity (2005). I produced it myself and it has been receiving a lot of buzz in my area (New York). I wrote all of the songs on it and I am the only member at this point. When I play out, I have different musicians accompany me so that it adds spice and spontaneity to the set.
I have been playing for seventeen years and by now the guitar is a part of me. I have over come great obstacles in my life, such as my mom being a drug addict and my father being abusive but all of my experiences have shaped who I am as a musician.
I have recently got back from Seattle promoting my new CD as well.
I am currently looking for a record label. The internationally known Musician Phil Keaggy is currently reviewing my material and I am excited about what he will say. I am not looking for a major label but if that happens then so be it.

"Diversity is the many colors, shapes, tones, styles, joys, miseries, successes, mistakes, pleasures, flubs, and tears that exist in this vast and multifarious world. Instead of ignoring this profound diversity that exists, we should embrace it, be changed by it and appreciate it's infinite value." Mark Karris

Mark Karris (Marksgift@yahoo.com)

"Mark Karris' CD, "Diversity", lives up to its name with flying colors; Karris' influences for this music cover a wide range which spans the globe, from the middle-east to Latin America to bluegrass country to Jazz. Whether from the acoustic guitar sound of "The Dance" to the more techno-driven "Warfare," Karris' passion for music shines through each piece of music. Most notable, though, is the lyric beauty found in the simplicity of his melodies: They are complex enough to hold the listener's interest, but maintain a simple, folksy beauty. Mark's heart for the Lord and amazing soulful vocals come out and surprise us on the hit song "Faithful". Mark Karris is going to make it and I want to know him before he does." (Written by James Gardener, The Forum)