{"id":7193,"date":"2018-08-22T13:12:07","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T13:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=7193"},"modified":"2018-08-22T13:12:07","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T13:12:07","slug":"international-violinist-and-singer-songwriter-kimia-penton-to-release-a-new-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2018\/08\/22\/international-violinist-and-singer-songwriter-kimia-penton-to-release-a-new-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"International Violinist and Singer-Songwriter KIMIA PENTON to Release a new EP"},"content":{"rendered":"
As a recording and touring artist, songwriter, and classical violinist,\u00a0KIMIA PENTON\u00a0uses her music to explore the common themes we share on life\u2019s journey. KIMIA PENTON is proud to announce her\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS\u00a0EP, releasing worldwide in stores and online September 14, 2018. Having garnered favorable comparisons to Norah Jones, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss, Sara Bareilles, and Eva Cassidy, KIMIA PENTON\u2019s music is a tapestry of her adventures and travels that covers wide swaths of Jazz, Pop, and Folk, as well as stitches of Classical, R&B, Blues, and Middle Eastern influences.<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS\u00a0EP is a soulful and sophisticated celebration of self-compassion, authenticity, emotional healing, and fearless femininity. Kimia\u2019s poignant and relatable lyrics and heartfelt vocals are inspired by her broad cultural background and reveal resonant themes of bravery, vulnerability, and self-reflection. \u201cI like to emphasize the things we have in common and can all relate too,\u201d she says. \u201cI want to build bridges, not fences.\u201d KIMIA PENTON produced her\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS\u00a0EP alongside guitarist, co-producer, and co-writer\u00a0Kelyn Crapp. The pair shares a self-described \u201cnerdy\u201d love of classical music, jazz, and literature. The two also share a tireless work ethic and an unspoken intuitive connection that began on Kimia\u2019s previous album,Lessons from Life and Love.<\/div>\n
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Select album stunners on the new release include \u201cAlive Again,\u201d \u201cStepping Stones,\u201d and \u201cWhere the Rain Falls.\u201d The lush and folk-tinged\u00a0\u201cAlive Again\u201d\u00a0is a lighthouse beckoning to those lost on a journey in darkness. Kimia\u2019s vocals manage to be sage and sensual on the track, offering the promise of a fresh start. The poignant piano ballad\u00a0\u201cStepping Stones\u201d\u00a0is a message of gratitude to Kimia\u2019s parents, who made many sacrifices so she could soar with opportunities. The elegant rusticity of \u201cWhere Rain Falls\u201drecalls Van Morrison. Here, Kimia shares her gifts as a violinist, and showcases some of her finest lyrics, including the standout line \u201cWhere the rain falls, life grows.\u201d Another treat is a recent video release of Kimia\u2019s cover of\u00a0Bob Dylan’s \u201cBlowin’ In the Wind.\u201d<\/div>\n
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KIMIA PENTON has earned press coverage and accolades from\u00a0Jamsphere Magazine,\u00a0ORSVP Magazine,\u00a0The NewsHub,Artistviewblog.com,\u00a0Nashvillemusicguide.com,\u00a0Jazzu.org, and\u00a0Sleepingbagstudios.ca. She has a deep love of live performance where she shares her music and message in an intimate setting with her fans and followers, and is able to deliver the strongest impact of the connecting and healing nature of her music. KIMIA PENTON\u2019s vocals are soothing, warm, sweet, and soulful, and she effortlessly sings the haunting and graceful melodies she writes.<\/div>\n
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Reflecting on her\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS EP, Kimia says, \u201cEvery song on this album is a message of perseverance, perspective and hope\u2014you\u2019ve got to keep going and living. It is a celebration of when you realize how much you have grown, and how much better things have become because you were courageous and honest in your life.\u201d<\/div>\n
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KIMIA PENTON was born in the Middle East, raised in London, and now calls Dallas, Texas her home. Her classical training as a violinist started at age seven, and she enjoyed studying both Eastern and Western classics. In her teenage years, she began songwriting and playing the guitar as a way to share messages she was passionate about in a personal way. Kimia’s songs express her love for different cultures and genres of music. Her latest release,\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS, follows her successful debut album\u00a0Lessons from Life and Love.<\/div>\n
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For more information or to Pre-Order the\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS\u00a0EP, please visit KIMIA PENTON\u2019s website and social media pages via:\u00a0https:\/\/kimiapmusic.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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To Pre-Order\u00a0WHERE THE RAIN FALLS\u00a0on digital services please visit:\u00a0http:\/\/smarturl.it\/ KimiaPenton<\/a><\/div>\n
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Source:\u00a0https:\/\/kimiapmusic.com<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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