The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best and worst of human behaviour. So often I’ve found myself shaking my head at the actions of others. Singer-songwriter Karen Harding has channelled the frustration many of us have felt into her latest single “I Heard Somebody Talking,” a song inspired by anti-mask rallies.
“The beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic was an emotive and scary time for everyone. I was sitting, watching the news about an anti-mask rally, when a man ran across the screen. I immediately sat down at my piano and wrote a song about what I would have liked to say to this man … how he would feel if his decisions led to his family becoming unwell,” she explained.
Producer Joshua Hennessy ensures Karen’s pure vocals and powerful words really shine on this release. She might be relatively new on the scene, but she has a long musical history, learning piano from age six and taking singing lessons from 14. She played in a covers duo in her early 20s, but has just begun finding her own voice.
“It wasn’t until Covid-19 began that I really had the space to see what was possible with my music,” she explained. “I had the opportunity in lockdown, to speak with musicians and music industry experts through my platform, Sounds On The Couch, and as a result, I am now honoured to be sharing my own music with the world.”
If you want to keep up to date with Karen’s musical journey, make sure you follow her Facebook page.
Image used with permission from Karen Harding