Kirkendahl Voyd

 

PA ~For someone who doesn't know about Kirkendahl Voyd, please give our readers a brief synopsis.

Stylistically, we pretty much have been all over the map, really. But The Beatles were that way too – their first and last album absolutely bare no resemblance to each other. Our Graveyard-A-Go-Go album was straight ahead garage rock and roll, while Dream was more electro-pop-ish and refined in it's production. The latest album we are working on is more like Joe Walsh meets Moby, in that it is hard core rock against techno grooves.

 

PA ~ During your musical journey so far, any interesting (funny, bizarre, highlight, nightmare etc...) stories come to mind you'd like to share with us?

 

Well, we've done a cupla songs that were written about ex-boyfriends and girlfriends and one about me, whose words were written by an ex (The Way We Don't See Ourselves), and another by me about that ex (Bitchy Little Girlfriend).

 

I think I know how Paul McCartney must have felt when John Lennon sang "How Do You Sleep At Night". A lot of songs are rooted in personal digs on other people. I once read where Paul would stare at Yoko when he was singing Get Back.

PA ~ It's nice to see the music scene in Cleveland evolving, what's your take?

There are a lot of good bands in Cleveland, especially within the last cupla years. I like Kiddo and The New Lou Reeds. Will Cleveland ever get national recognition as a music hotbed? Doubtful.

PA ~ Who were/are your musical influences?

 

Too damn many to list. It depends on the song and the instrument. For example, on piano I'm just the playing style of Elton John has always been an influence. On guitar again, just the playing of Joe Walsh, maybe Johnny Cash but it still depends on the tune. Vocally, anything from Johnny Cash to Johnny Rotten to Trent Reznor. In terms of the songs themselves, that is kind of tough or could be The Cramps, Johnny Cash, The Doors,  Ministry, Debussey, or Nine-Inch-Nails, or sometimes no one at all.

 

 

PA ~ Do you have a favorite composition on the CD (Dream)?

Probably "It's Over", because of the complexity. It has a Debussey-esque intro that I like. Loved his Claire-De-Lune. Not sure I would ever try to play it out.

PA ~ Any other projects or follow ups in the works presently?

Well, another album is in the works. On this it is hard rocking guitars placed against techno-type textures. We have several tunes in-progess Fatman In A Speedo, and a dance version Tchaikovsky's Arabian Dance, as well as a dance version of Duane Eddy's Rumble.

PA ~ Give us your thoughts on the indie music scene good and not so good.

The Indie Scene is alive and well and can be found on college radio. That is one thing the NY and LA based music moguls can never take away from us!

PA ~ What was the best piece of advice you ever heard that motivates you in pursuit of your many projects?

The Wise Old Man On The Mountain once told me, Mark, when dealing with women remember the Five-and-Ten- Rule, which is, simply stated, if they're a five, treat them like a ten and if they're a ten, treat them like a five. That doesn't have shit to do with music, but it is the best damned advice I ever got!

PA ~ Any upcoming shows for KV?

We're working on that!

PA ~ What would someone expect attending one of your shows?

Until we can find a resident psycho for up front, we just sing and play. No explosives or anything. So, you will leave one of our shows intact.

PA ~ Where can someone find out more info on you guys? 

www.KirkendahlVoyd.com. And the CD is available at Doubting Thomas Gallery in Tremont area.