The Nightcore (sped up) version of my vocal cover of "Inside It's Raining" by Art of Dying. :D Enjoy!

Vocal Cover by Kayla Wolden
Song: Inside It's Raining (c) Art of Dying

Inside It's Raining -- Art of Dying (NIGHTCORE Vocal Cover)

A new original piano piece I wrote and played, called "Purgatory".

I apologize for the low quality and buzzing (I forgot to switch off the snares on my drum set a few feet from the piano, so the snares were vibrating while I played); I'm now using a different computer for recording, and the microphone needs some adjusting. Hopefully future uploads will sound clearer. :)

(c) Kayla Wolden 2014

Purgatory (Piano)

Addicted by Saving Abel (Nightcore Vocal Cover)

Felt like doing a vocal cover of "In A Little While" by Uncle Kracker. It's sped up, as most of my covers are. ^_^

In A Little While by Uncle Kracker(Nightcore Cover)

Really wanted to do a cover of this song, since it's my favorite song by Disturbed, so here ya go! owo It's just a portion of the song *COUGH* cuz I'm lazy *COUGH*, but I hope ya like it anyways~ :3

"The Animal" by Disturbed
Vocal Cover by Kayla Wolden

The Animal -- Disturbed (Cover)

It was requested long ago that I do a cover of "Memories" by EarlyRise, so I finally did!

"Memories" by EarlyRise
Vocal cover by Kayla Wolden

Memories by EarlyRise (Cover)

ORIGINAL/UNALTERED VERSION: https://soundcloud.com/kaylawolden/memories-by-earlyrise-cover

"Memories" by EarlyRise
Vocal cover by Kayla Wolden

Memories by EarlyRise (Nightcore Cover)

This is my first complete song cover, including both piano/keyboard and vocals. I completely picked apart, re-imagined and simplified "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" by Fuel, one of my favorite songs at the moment. Aside from the melody and lyrics, it's very different from the original, so I think it's a pretty neat twist. 

Feedback would be great, and let me know if you like it!

Song (c) Fuel
Cover by Kayla Wolden

Fuel - Hemorrhage (Cover)

A complete cover of "Far From Home" by Five Finger Death Punch, one of my favorite songs.

Piano and vocals by Kayla Wolden
Song (c) Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch - Far From Home (Cover)

A unique version of "Hate My Life" by Theory Of A Deadman, done with just my voice and no background music. This was a new experience for me, and good practice! :)

Hate My Life by Theory of a Deadman
Vocal Cover by Kayla Wolden

Theory Of A Deadman - Hate My Life (Cover)



A full vocal cover of "Alone In This Bed" by Framing Hanley! The background music is just the original track, which I removed the vocals from using Audacity.

Alone In This Bed by Framing Hanley
Vocal Cover by Kayla Wolden

Framing Hanley - Alone In This Bed (Cover)

A very complex vocal cover of "Never Enough" by Five Finger Death Punch, with lots of cool harmonies. I'm very proud of how this turned out, and I plan on adding some piano in the background if I can. Enjoy!

"Never Enough" by Five Finger Death Punch
Vocal cover by Kayla Wolden

Never Enough by FFDP (Vocal Cover)

(The vocals aren't great in this one since my voice was already worn out by the time I started recording, and I also made a few mistakes, so I'll most likely re-record this soon.)

I've been really working at playing the acoustic guitar lately and I've improved a lot, so I decided to write a song that incorporated both guitar and vocals. I've never successfully done this in the past, so I'm super proud of this. The song just sort of came to me, and it ended up being really sad/depressing/dark, haha.

"In My Mind" written and performed by Kayla Wolden

LYRICS:

Rain falls on the window
But gravity is what's drowning me
Now I see that all I need is me

Everything is wrong
Nothing's ever right
In my mind
It's always night

Wind blows all the shadows
Erasing all of the tombstones
Now I know that everything must go

Everything is wrong
Nothing's ever right
In my mind
It's always night

There's a monster in my brain
And it's driving me insane
But in my mind
I am fine

Trees snap, bridges collapse
Mountains cave, run if you're brave
Boys and girls say it's the end of the world

Don't you dare, it's cold out there
Stay inside, throw out your pride
Cuz everything is going to die

Everything is wrong
Nothing's ever right
In my mind
It's always night

There's a monster in my brain
And it's driving me insane
But in my mind
In my mind
But in my mind
I am fine

Rain falls on the window
But gravity is what's drowning me

In My Mind (Original)

The normal, non-sped-up version can be found here, along with the lyrics: https://soundcloud.com/kaylawolden/in-my-mind-original

In My Mind (Original)(Nightcore)

NEW VERSION: https://soundcloud.com/kaylawolden/life-is-good-original-song-new

I finally felt well enough to sing and record something for once! So, thanks to a burst of inspiration, I went back and gave my original song, "Life Is Good" a nice revamp -- changed a few lyrics, rearranged a bit, changed some of the melody, added a brand-new section, and re-recorded the whole thing. 

I'm SO proud of how it turned out, and this is probably my best music-related work to date. I'd really love to work with someone to turn this into a proper all-out song with instruments and the whole alt rock/punk/pop/Indie (??) shabang, but for now this is the best I could do with my voice alone. If it ever was turned into a finished song, I'm imagining music vibes along the lines of Paramore or Halestorm maybe? Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy it.

LYRICS:

Everyone is watching you
Waiting for one little slip up
What do they expect you to
Do, why don't you go and give up

Class is almost over now
Someone's walking over to you
They stand and smile, wave their hand,
Stop and glance and say how are you

Are you okay, you all right?
I'm not looking for a fight
You look like you could use
A friend, a brand new muse

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let them bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is good

Feeling like you're all alone
Sitting by yourself in the dark
Every insult thrown at you
Always seems to hit, find its mark

Sunlight comes pouring in
As someone comes and opens the door
Reaches in a hand and says
What are you hiding here for?

Are you okay, you all right?
I'm not looking for a fight
You look like you could use
A friend, a brand new muse

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let them bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is...

Hey
I see you standing there
Feeling that it's not fair and I
I can relate to you

And hey
I know that you might be scared
Thinking that no one cares but I
I'm telling you that I do

But hey
Maybe things aren't so bad
So please don't be sad
Cuz this too shall pass
This too shall pass

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let it bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is
Life is good
Good (x9)
Life is good

Life Is Good (Original Song)

I finally felt well enough to sing and record something for once! So, thanks to a burst of inspiration, I went back and gave my original song, "Life Is Good" a nice revamp -- changed a few lyrics, rearranged a bit, changed some of the melody, added a brand-new section, and re-recorded the whole thing. 

I'm SO proud of how it turned out, and this is probably my best music-related work to date. I'd really love to work with someone to turn this into a proper all-out song with instruments and the whole alt rock/punk/pop/Indie (??) shabang, but for now this is the best I could do with my voice alone. If it ever was turned into a finished song, I'm imagining music vibes along the lines of Paramore or Halestorm maybe? Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy it.

LYRICS:

Everyone is watching you
Waiting for one little slip up
What do they expect you to
Do, why don't you go and give up

Class is almost over now
Someone's walking over to you
They stand and smile, wave their hand,
Stop and glance and say how are you

Are you okay, you all right?
I'm not looking for a fight
You look like you could use
A friend, a brand new muse

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let them bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is good

Feeling like you're all alone
Sitting by yourself in the dark
Every insult thrown at you
Always seems to hit, find its mark

Sunlight comes pouring in
As someone comes and opens the door
Reaches in a hand and says
What are you hiding here for?

Are you okay, you all right?
I'm not looking for a fight
You look like you could use
A friend, a brand new muse

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let them bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is...

Hey
I see you standing there
Feeling that it's not fair and I
I can relate to you

And hey
I know that you might be scared
Thinking that no one cares but I
I'm telling you that I do

But hey
Maybe things aren't so bad
So please don't be sad
Cuz this too shall pass
This too shall pass

We'll make it
Won't take it
Won't let it bring us down

Just stand tall
Don't feel small
Oh, hold onto your crown

Fight stronger
Run faster
We'll beat this thing somehow

Smile bigger
Laugh harder
Nothing can stop you now

Remember this
As you should
Life is
Life is good
Good (x9)
Life is good

Life Is Good (Original Song)(NEW VERSION)

My latest original song, dedicated to victims of abuse, domestic violence, harassment, and suicide. Recorded on my best friend's smartphone accompanied by my atrocious guitar skills, transferred to my laptop and trimmed up a bit in Audacity. 

The characters in this song are completely fictional, it isn't based on a true story or anything (though I've heard many like it). I hope to one day have this performed and recorded by a male and female vocalist (other than myself) with proper music so listeners can get the full effect of the back-and-forth conversation going on. I imagine a music video as well, so I can visually hint at what actually happens to the girl and Derrik, but for now it's up to you guys to make your own guesses.

If you're interested in performing/recording the male or female vocals for me, let me know so we can work something out! C: Send me a recording sample of you singing this song, and if I think your voice fits the part, I'll have you record a vocal cover of your part with a good-quality mic and I'll combine the male and female vocals once I have both, then add music. :) If you can provide music, that would be fantastic as well. Note that all of this would be volunteer (not paid), since this song won't be used for profit. This song could just be so amazing with the right vocalists and music, and later a music video.

"Departed Friend" written, performed, and recorded by Kayla Wolden
(c) Kayla Wolden 2017
Do not use without my permission, but please share if you enjoyed it!

LYRICS:

[Girl]: 
Hey there handsome, what's your name? 
I saw you looking at me strange 
Do I know you, have we met? 
That's a face I won't forget. 

[Derrik]: 
My name's Derrik, who are you? 
Don't think we've met, you're someone new 
You're pretty cute though, gotta say 
So what time you wanna hang? 

[Girl]: 
I am flattered, but no way 
I've already got plans today 
And I've got a boyfriend back at home 
So leave me the hell alone. 

[Derrik]: 
I see how it's gonna be 
But I know you're into me. 
Into me 
Into me 

So tell me again departed friend, 
How did it feel in the end, 
What was it like to just pretend, 
You tripped again

[Girl]: 
Hey it's me the girl you met 
You meet a lot of girls I bet 
I'm having kind of a rough day 
So I thought that I'd say hey. 

[Derrik]: 
Hey there girl what's going on? 
My shoulder's yours to lean on 
I'm sorry about yesterday 
Hitting on you was not okay. 

[Girl]: 
Don't apologize, it's fine 
I might leave this boy of mine 
I don't know what else to do 
So for now I'll talk to you. 

[Derrik]: 
Anything you wanna say? 
I am here, are you okay? 
You okay? 
You okay? 

Remind me again departed friend, 
When did you stop believing in, 
The people you know would defend you, 
Til the end, 
Til the end

[Derrik]: 
I've seen the bruises you try to hide 
I heard him yell at you last night 
You say you'll leave him, tell me when 
I swear if he hits you again 

[Girl]: 
Why you calling me this late? 
I need to work at 8. 
I know you mean well, but butt out 
Please stop calling me, don't shout. 

[Derrik]: 
I'm only yelling cuz I care, 
Cuz I love you, were you aware? 
Are you there? 
Are you there? 
Are you there? 
Hello? *dial tone* 

Listen when, departed friend, 
I tell you that I won't give in 
Of all the things that could have been 
I want you back again 
I just want you back again 

(Bridge)
How could I
Even start to try
Forgetting you?
How can I move on?

Losing you
Was the hardest thing
But if I cry
I'd never stop

(All choruses in a row)
Back again
With me again

Departed Friend (Original)

My all-new original song, "House Of Bones". It's about my experience being raised by abusive parents, and slowly recovering from the scars they left behind.

(c) Dusty Bones 2017
Do not use without my permission!

LYRICS:
_____________
You can't change the past
When a parent's love comes last
Family should be there
If only life was fair

That just might be my reality
My trust is gone, what did I do wrong?

This is not my home, it's a house of bones
Full of empty rooms full of empty souls
And I feel so alone

Queen of tricks and lies
With her innocent disguise
King of my worst dreams
I'm tearing at the seams

"My house my rules", "I own you"
Nothing I do is good enough for you

This is not my home, it's a house of bones
Full of empty rooms full of empty souls
And I feel so alone

Fancy words spoken by twisted tongues
Hollow eyes pointed at me like guns
Well shoot me now cuz I'm not giving up
I'm moving on, already packed
I am never coming back

This is not my home, it's a house of bones
Full of empty rooms full of empty souls...
This is not my home, it's a house of bones
Full of empty rooms full of empty souls
This is not my home, it's a house of bones
Full of empty rooms full of empty souls

It's a house of bones
It's a house of bones

And I feel so alone

But someday
Someday I'll find my home

House Of Bones (Original)(Song about abusive parents)

Chronically ill person who likes to make music sometimes. 

All tracks labelled "Original" were 100% made by me, and tracks labelled "Nightcore" have had speed (pitch + tempo) increased. Please ask my permission before using my tracks, thanks.

Dusty Bones

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