By the age of 15, Brian was knee deep in The Police, AC/DC, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, ZZ Top and Jimi Hendrix to name a few. Honing his chops by playing every chance he got, Brian graduated High School and left home to study music at The University of North Texas in Denton. What he didn’t realize was that he would be playing more sessions and gigs than attending classes. With a palpable sense of his own artistic vision and a choice to make, he left the school of music to find his own identity as an artist. Cutting his teeth as a guitarist and singer, Brian worked the Texas club circuit for 6 years winning over regional critics and fans. Finally in 1998 he gave in to his childhood dream and moved to California, the land where everything is possible. It was in LA that he really set out to change things, but in reality things would change him. The City of Angels is where he found his own voice going against the superficial grain, and in 2001 Brian embraced his muse and dove in headfirst. In 2004 he released the underground hit album “Real Life”. “Gemini”, an instrumental track from “Real Life”, appears in a coveted position within the hottest video game of 2006 “Guitar Hero II.” Right on the heels of Guitar Hero, Brian released his sophomore record "Suicide King". With musical support from his longtime friends/bandmates, this was the next giant leap for an artist that had firmly come into his own, holding nothing back on this searing statement about igniting that elusive spark of inspiration in even the darkest times. As Winston Churchill said “If you are going through Hell … Keep going!" Definitely music not to be missed. Since the release of "Suicide King", fans have been eagerly anticipating BK's next move. Due out in early 2010, a third record entitled "One True Thing" is in the works. The perfect driving companion, this dynamic collection of original tracks conveys a potent sense of optimism, a reflection of this musician's maturity and confidence. Listeners will be treated to a balanced mix of instrumental and vocal tracks that will keep them cruising down the highway with unlimited possibilities on the horizon.
In addition to pursuits in a solo vein, Brian has recorded guitars and mixed for some of music's top artists including Tim Mcgraw, Multi-platinum Latin Group RBD (Rebels), Virgin recording artist - Betzi, Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros pictures... In fact Brian’s guitar work is featured on the 2006 number one single and record in the Latin American market “Save Me” from RBD's (Rebels) debut. These sessions are just to name a few as he is the behind the scenes vital talent that puts that finishing touch on much of today’s music.
Brian is also a sought-after recording engineer, having mixed and mastered some of the aforementioned artists while working on feature film as an ADR recordist and mixer. Brian’s film and video game credits include ... Pixar's Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, Peter Jackson's King Kong, Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl's Moving Castle and Proco Roso .. and these are just a few. Brian’s future as an artist and producer is as bright as can be imagined. With his boundless drive, energy and talent mixed with the most amazing fans… the sky is the limit.
So Far Away
Brian Kahanek Lyrics
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Then I'm out the door
She gave me all I wanted
But my heart's just not at home
She would love me all my days
But I know that I can't stay
She gave her final warning
Now it's three hours to morning
And a lifetime to let her go
She would know me all my days
But I know that I can't stay
She's so far away
She's so far away
She waited all this time to hope again
She gave all she had to trust a friend
She said love me, I said to wait
Now I'm left to wonder
what's at stake
The lyrics of Brian Kahanek's So Far Away paint a picture of a man who is conflicted between the love that he has found and the need to leave it all behind. He knows that he cannot stay with his lover, despite the love that she has given him. The song starts with the man acknowledging that he has to leave before sunrise, even though his lover has given him everything he wanted. The man's heart cannot find a home with her, and he knows that she loves him for all his days, but he cannot stay.
The second verse describes the woman's final warning. She knows that the man cannot stay, and she probably wants him to stay with her. The woman has shot an arrow to his soul, making it even more difficult for him to make the decision to leave. The man knows that it will take him a lifetime to let go of the woman he loves, but he knows that he has to do it.
The chorus, which is repeated several times, reinforces the idea that the woman is far away. She may still be at home waiting for him, but in reality, she is far away, out of reach. The song's overall theme is one of heartbreak, regret, and the difficult decisions that come with relationships. This is a powerful song that is relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
It's three hours to sunrise
It is getting close to morning
Then I'm out the door
I will be leaving soon
She gave me all I wanted
She provided everything I asked for
But my heart's just not at home
I don't feel content or comfortable
She would love me all my days
She would continue to love me every day
But I know that I can't stay
I realize that I need to leave
She gave her final warning
She made one last indication of the consequences
An arrow to my soul
Her words caused a deep emotional pain
Now it's three hours to morning
It is even closer to the start of the day
And a lifetime to let her go
It will take me a long time to move on from her
She would know me all my days
She understands me completely
But I know that I can't stay
But I must leave regardless
She's so far away
She is a distant memory or person
She waited all this time to hope again
After waiting for a while, she opened up to hope
She gave all she had to trust a friend
She invested her time and trust in someone close to her
She said love me, I said to wait
She expressed her love, but I hesitated
Now I'm left to wonder
Now I am questioning my actions and feelings
Contributed by Lila N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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