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Jim Farkas
Rock / Experimental / Alternative

Pro Guitarist/Multi-instrumentalist/Producer



New Jersey
United States

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Member Since8/31/2005
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   About Jim Farkas
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

   Jim Farkas's Friend Space (Top 25)
Jim Farkas has 558 friends.
 Project222 


 deSoL 


 Rhyme and Reason 


 MajorWho 


 Steve Greenwell 


 Shorefire 


 Lakehouse Music 


 TODD ALSUP 


 Alec Gross 


 SHAYNA ZAID & The Catch 


 CJ Vinson 


 Joss Stone 


 Rosi Golan 


 Mat Brandon 


 joel hoekstra 


 Four40 Entertainment/JP Rende 


 The Brothers Royce 


 Eran James 


 Meshell Ndegeocello 


 Tiffany Giardina [new tour dates] 


 ULTRAVIOLET SOUND 


 Jonas Brothers 


 PJ Bianco 


 Tom Welsch 


 Kristen Schaal 





Jim Farkas's Friends Comments
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ROBERT





Apr 12 2009 1:35 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
AVRG JOE - UNDER CONSTRUCTION





Apr 20 2009 8:53 PM

Fancy checking out my page? Theres songs here for everybody! whether you like hip-hop or grime, i do both! If your interested in working with me, just take my myspace songs as a guidline because i never upload my BEST songs. If you want my BEST songs add me
Joe--holton@hotmail.com
Got new beats up too :)
Delaney C. Walsh *EP Available on iTunes!*





May 19 2009 3:06 AM

Hey dude! :)
I sent you an email back before I checked out your page *LOL*! Killer guitar and pedal collection you'e got there :)!
Delaney
ROBERT





Apr 12 2009 1:39 AM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
KATE LYNN - Lyricist/Parolier





Apr 5 2009 9:58 AM

Hello !
I thank you for the friendship.

You are welcome :-)
Keep in touch.

Kate
(¯'•¸·'¯)luvmonkeysaremyfav(¯'·¸•'





Feb 14 2009 4:04 PM

Monkey Tail Heart Pictures, Images and Photos
monkey smiles at joo hope your day is awesome ...heres a heart from joo monkey ..giggle
Cinder





Feb 14 2009 5:51 AM

THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP..
KEEP ROCKIN IT HONEY..



XOXO......

CINDY "CINDER" LOUREIRO
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PROMOTION
ROMULUS X RECORDS

PS...YOU DON'T HAVE A SISTER GALE DO YOU?
♥Love, Jennifer♥





Jan 11 2009 11:21 PM

im going to california for the rest of january. i will be back in february if you want to mess around with beats and such jimmy..... xoooxox see you soon.
MajorWho





Dec 31 2008 8:06 PM

I hope 2009 rocks your socks off!!!

All the best,
MajorWho
MajorWho





Dec 23 2008 9:54 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS JIM!

-MajorWho
Chef Rachel





Dec 19 2008 10:21 PM

Jimmy! Let get together and cook sometime, that would be F.U.N.!!!

<3
♥Love, Jennifer♥





Dec 9 2008 6:53 PM

dude, people are still loving this shit...i cant wait to finish it!! xooxoox
*~*Jen*~*





Dec 4 2008 4:00 PM

Hey I hope you have fun! Good luck!
♥Love, Jennifer♥





Dec 4 2008 1:23 PM

hi. hope ou have fun in LA. If I dont see you tonight at Q & B I will C U TUESDAY!!!! psyched about it.

Love, Jennifer aka "The Girl"
Mat Brandon Official Street Team





Dec 3 2008 10:11 PM

Heey! Just stopping by to say, THANKS FOR THE ADD! :)
Don't forget to check up on Mat Brandon's myspace.
www. myspace. com/matbrandon
His new EP's about to come out, and we don't want you to miss it!!
Thanks!
xoxo,
Mat Brandon Official Street Team
Kelly Carvin





Nov 24 2008 7:35 PM

Hey,
Thanks so much for finding me, adding me and listening to my music! I hope to see you at a show sometime!! Keep doing what you love and inspiring others to do the same!

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<3Kelly Carvin xOxOx ...

PS. hope 2 see ya @ my band show on THANKSGIVING EVE!!
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marc swersky





Nov 16 2008 5:09 PM

look forward to hearing from you.. all the best..
♥Love, Jennifer♥





Nov 12 2008 11:55 AM

now that im all better when you wanna get together?
Whirl - NEW SONG UP!





Oct 26 2008 9:11 PM

Hey there Jim Farkas! I hope you are well. THE FINAL FOUR HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED IN THE BORU VODKA COMPETITION and Whirl is one of them! Out of 800 bands that entered from all over the country, Whirl was selected and was in the top 14. We have now moved to the final round, in which the top 4 compete for the grand prize. In order to help us make it to the #1 slot, please register on www. borubarband. com and vote for Whirl once a day starting on October 23rd until October 29th.

It'll only take a few seconds of your time, and by voting you will be entered in a sweepstakes to win $5,000! So please show some love and vote :) Once you have voted, if you would like a FREE download of the Whirl CD, please write to me and I'll send you a secure link as a token of our gratitude. Thanks so much and have a great day!


♥Love, Jennifer♥





Oct 17 2008 5:05 AM

Project 222 at t he Saint last night was AWESOME. LOVED IT.
Mat Brandon





Oct 8 2008 3:21 AM

Hey Jimmy, finnally finished the first song. Thanks so much for your help.

Mat
DOOM HILDA #33





Oct 7 2008 1:21 PM

Not a derby chick, an AWESOME derby chick!!!!
My team is out of Morristown... Morristown Madams.. Gotta check us out..

Do you play in the city alot? Let me know when your out there next, Ill try to swing by
Musician Research





Oct 1 2008 9:16 PM


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Thanks for the add and for helping us out!!

Whirl - NEW SONG UP!





Sep 25 2008 1:06 AM

Hey there, my band Whirl is one of 14 semi finalists (out of 800 bands that entered from all over the country) in a national competition. We need your support to win - please visit http://www. borubarband. com and vote for Whirl once a day each day until October 25.
It only takes a few seconds to do, and you'll be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000!

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*~*Jen*~*





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