During the last three months since I finished my new album ‘72 Names’, I tested the “water” by playing gigs and listening to comments from my website and I was amazed by the great feedback that I got from fans and friends. Now it’s decision time - what should be my first single? Although I now have a great team of radio promoters and a PR Company behind me who to run the campaign, it is important to me to make the right choices. If you heard some of my music , I have an eclectic sound that comes from my origin and the different places that I have lived throughout my life. The choice is between 4 songs-some are more cool and catchy and others are still commercial but more spiritual and chilled and I like to get the balance right ! Those people that have bought the album have said that they love it as it keeps the them interested as there are different styles of songs and this is the dilemma- what should be my first single release date 30.1.11– so I need your help! This is an important stage of my career and I would appreciate your support and I will really respect your choices and comment. Please read the blog about the competition and the great prizes on www.tallykoren.com

What should be the single from Tally Koren’s new album 72 Names and your reasons why? Prizes: • 1st Prize - Tally Koren will sing a song at your party/event in the London area & Home Counties - by arrangement. • 2nd Prize - New Apple ipod Shuffle . • 3rd Prize - Accommodation for two at the romantic George Hotel in Pangbourne, Berkshire. • 4th Prize - A signed copy of Tally Koren’s latest album 72 Names. • 5th Two complimentary tickets to the Single Launch. • All voters will be entitled to a 50% reduction to the Single Launch in Punk in London’s West End and will be on the VIP guest list for the ‘after show’ party. The draw will be held on the 14th of November and the winning single and the prize winners will be announced online at www.tallykoren.com To enter: • For a period of two weeks only (starting on the 2.11.10) please download the four competing songs for the single at a reduced price of only £1.99 or buy a physical copy of the album at a reduced price of £6 including postage in the UK payable via paypal or visa. • Once the music has been purchased, you need to email your choice and reason in under 20 words to tallycompetition@gmail.com • Terms and Conditions apply Please enter the competition now and vote on www.tallykoren.com home page The terms and conditions of entry: 1. The competition is organised by TCK Production Ltd PO Box 59837 London SW14 9AD. By entering the entrants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions and accept that the decision of the organiser is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 2. The competition is open to the residents of the UK who are over 18 years old. 3 .To qualify all entrants must select their preferred choice of single and reasons why and email their preference to and tallycompetition@gmail.com by submitting their email, entrants are agreeing to the terms and conditions. 4. The winners will be selected from all qualifying entries and the draw will take place on the on 14th November 2010. 5. The winners will be notified by email and failure to claim the prizes within 14 days may result in disqualification and the selection of new winners. 6 .Only one prize per entrant will be awarded. 7 . Prizes are non-transferrable and no credit or cash alternatives will be offered. The hotel accommodation prize is for one night's bed and breakfast only (subject to availability) and any additional costs incurred during the stay will be the responsibility of the winner. 8 The organisers will not disclose the personal data to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. 9 Winners accept that their names will be disclosed to the public and may be asked to take part in publicity and the organisers reserve the right to use the winner’s names, locations and photographs in publicity. 10 The first prize winner can book Tally Koren (subject to her availability) to perform her single at an organised event i.e birthday, wedding, party etc in London. Greater London and the Home Counties. Other locations may be considered upon application.

I had an amazing four days in Geneva, I always believe changing the atmosphere and refreshing yourself is helpful. The flight to Geneva is quick, and in one hour and a half I was in a different world, and it’s only 6 minutes from the airport to the town centre where the famous Geneva Lake is and the famous Mont Blanc Bridge. The first night I was filmed for the B1 Nation TV, which organized the event. It was challenge and I tell you, I had to put a lot of makeup on to cover up the tiredness from my 7am flight from Gatwick! But it was a huge hall, with over 500 people there and I met amazing Arab singers who were very supportive and friendly, one of them was the stunning star Huda Saad. The second day was much more intense, it started with breakfast in one of the most exclusive hotels, with lectures from different peace organizations. One of them was the World Food Programme (WFP), who are doing an amazing job delivering food in moments of crisis to every place in the world. There was also a very moving lecture from the Sea Shepherds charity, who save whales and dolphins, who showed an almost disturbing movie of how whales are killed. One of the highlights of my visit was meeting the famous producer Jean-Yves Labat de Rossi, who created a music group named kolechad (one voice), of Israeli and Palestinian’s, it’s really interesting to see how the two collaborate together. The next day I performed in the grounds of the United Nations, in front of the main building which I was very proud of. The last song, I invited to the stage the Arab singer and producer Yusuf Azzar and we improvised and wrote a song together on the stage, which was really exciting, when I get the video I will send you a link. I also met a very special man who was from Peru originally; he had nothing to do with Judaism or Israel, but he has spent a number of years of his life looking to prove that the Hebrew language is the origin of all languages. Check out his website www.edenics.org The star of the event was the French singer Francis Lalanne, who entertained us with pleasant songs. The last night I felt already familiar with the town, I met new friends and we all went out. Geneva is a very easy place to get around on the tram, and I had a great time, the only problem was that I gained two pounds from all of the cheese and chocolate!

This blog is about my video shoot yesterday, it is written by Alison Lamb, who has been working with me. I hope you enjoy it! Tally Yesterday I attended my very first video shoot! I was involved in the recording Tally Koren’s new single, ‘Two Kisses’; the first single to come off her new album ‘72 Names’. The shoot took place in a pub in Barnes, in a back room that turned out to be a really brilliant, intimate live performance room and venue. Once I arrived, everything was already set up to begin filming. ‘Two Kisses’ is a very beautiful song, with very personal and emotional lyrics, and it was obviously very important to show respect for the song through the video. There were a number of different scenes filmed through out the day. Black curtains surrounded the small stage area with little spotlights highlighting the beautiful grand piano, which took centre stage to begin with. The different shots moved from Tally singing whilst playing the piano, her singing directly to the camera, which was intensely emotional for Tally to her finally performing the song with her band to an audience. There was also a running narrative throughout the video reflecting the lost love in the lyrics, which was acted out by Tally. It was brilliant to see Tally’s differing performances and on many of the takes she was singing live along with the track, I know by the end of the day everyone was tired but I couldn’t imagine how Tally must have felt! Her professionalism was inspiring, and even though the song is incredibly emotional she remained positive throughout the day. It was really great to see the filming taking place. All of the guys involved were brilliant and were more than happy to have me looking over their shoulder and ask them stupid questions about what they were doing and why! It looked like incredibly hard work, but the great relationship between the team and the brilliant atmosphere that they created didn’t falter once. Everybody got involved helping out with anything and everything that needed to be done, and there was a great team spirit. There were times when it was touch and go that we were going to be running out of time but the fact we did get finished just shows everyone’s hard-work and dedication to getting the different takes as good as they could be. It was a very early start for everyone and a very long day but a really great experience. Having been present at the recording it’s going to be really interesting to see how all of those different takes become a 5-minute music video! You can listen to ‘Two Kisses’ here http://www.tallykoren.com/music_audio_cd_72_names.htm

I got a chain email today from my sister and as she never sends me any chain emails I opened it and it was all about the wisdom of the Kabala. It asked at the end to send the email to 10-25 people, telling us how someone that responded to it became rich after 10 days and how one that didn’t had an accident. How scary, even just the thought of it, so when I open those emails I always send to my friends just in case..... I have been studying Kabala with a lot of teachers in London from the Kabala centre with same teacher who taught Madonna, Lubavitz, the Tanya book with a group of top psychologists, Rabbi Jeremy Rosen, Rabbi Tatz and few more. Then when I did my BA degree, I studied the Kabala in a more historic and academic context. So I look at things now from a spiritual and mystical view but also a logical one. I believe in miracles and my life story is full of them. But first we have to create them and then let them happen! I will write more on these subjects soon.