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THE ONE TRUE KEVIN, new from the Killing Swarm

post #1 of 13
6/20/05 at 11:12pm
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THE ONE TRUE KEVIN, new from The Killing Swarm

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keys - Dave
guitar, backing vocals - Micah
drums, bass - Steve
guitar - John
vocals - Nick

Kevin runs without his legs
Sees though his heart and kills with his head
He’s a living phonograph
Needles scratch to bring his wrath

In the name of all that is holy
In the name of all that is holy

No room for Hell in this place

In the name of all that is holy
In the name of all that is holy

Kevin strikes without his fists
Synapses fire inside his wrists
He’s a living phenomenon
He’ll run the show when we’re all gone

In the name of all that is holy
In the name of all that is holy

Kevin, the one true Kevin
Born of fire and milk
Kevin, the one true Kevin
Cleansed in bloodbath, and milk

Kevin bleeds without his veins
Fires his seed inside his brain
He’s a living universe
The better to mankind’s worst

In the name of all that is holy
In the name of all that is holy

Kevin, the one true Kevin
Born of fire and milk
Kevin, the one true Kevin
Cleansed in bloodbath, and milk


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post #2 of 13
6/21/05 at 9:50am
Brilliant.
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post #3 of 13
6/21/05 at 10:23am
You do keep asking for feedback, and i usually don't have anything much to say - the music you put up usually sounds like it was a blast to play, which is a polite way of saying it's no fun to listen to. But the lyrics of this song have a thick vein of the ridiculous running through them that undermines the portentious lyrics of a lot of heavy metal. They're really good fun, and give the song a slyness that puts a smile on my face.

That said, it's still basically meathead-rock to my ears and i really, really don't like the bookends of deliberately conflicting playing (i'm not sure what the musical term for them funny notes and time signatures is). It sounds like musicians showing off, and it sounds like going insane. In a bad way.

To me, of course. keep having fun.
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post #4 of 13
6/21/05 at 2:22pm
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That's a fair comment. Our biggest obstacle is that we don't emulate anyone or fit into a particular vibe. We'll do any genre or style at any given time because we don't have an image. But as far as for music to crank up for a long trip, I think we're right at home. Also, these songs are shit through PC speakers. They're meant for high end headphones or car steroes.

I really appreciate the comments and I bet there's something in our arsenal that'd suit you.
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post #5 of 13
6/21/05 at 3:33pm
Too bad you didn't dig the atonal/tritone/"deliberately conflicting" section of the song, Andrew. That's what really elevates it for me above "meathead rock," as you put it. It's kind of difficult to keep heavy guitars tuneful and straightforward without falling into cliches, but then you're not really into the advant-garde bits either.

Nonetheless, we appreciate the feedback.
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post #6 of 13
6/21/05 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by Nick Nunziata
That's a fair comment. Our biggest obstacle is that we don't emulate anyone or fit into a particular vibe. We'll do any genre or style at any given time because we don't have an image.

Not to be mean, but I've listened to the tunes in here and I'd have to say that you're biggest obstacle is actually the absence of any discernible musical talent or legitimate artistic identity. If you're doing it for kicks and image, that's cool in a Battle of the Network Stars Customizable Cardgame sort of way, though.

IMHO, of course.
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post #7 of 13
6/21/05 at 3:59pm
No offense taken. Our stuff just isn't for you. Fair enough.
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post #8 of 13
6/22/05 at 10:42am
Exactly! However, I know a few guys who do old school eight track stuff in their garages with great passion and purpose who would, I think, love this stuff and learn from it. I'm sending them linkage. Good luck!
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post #9 of 13
6/22/05 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by Dr. Necessiter
the absence of any discernible musical talent
Micah and Dave and John and Steve can flat out play. That's not up for debate.
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post #10 of 13
6/23/05 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by Micah Robinson
Too bad you didn't dig the atonal/tritone/"deliberately conflicting" section of the song, Andrew. That's what really elevates it for me above "meathead rock," as you put it. It's kind of difficult to keep heavy guitars tuneful and straightforward without falling into cliches, but then you're not really into the advant-garde bits either.

Nonetheless, we appreciate the feedback.
I think i just don't feel those sorts of sections - deliberate left turns in songs, key changes, time changes, stuff that deliberately doesn't flow - are really part of a song. This mostly comes down to my own quite specific beliefs of what a song should be - simple, direct, 'of a piece' - so it's a difference in approach rather you having done it badly.

I think there's a song called 'airleron'? I liked that one, it had some very simple and lovely guitar figures in it. It also wasn't too long, if I remember.

And Nick, just if you want more comments, you sound like you are singing too low in your register and singing too quietly - something that happens (well, to me anyway) when recording it in a small space or somewhere you are worried someone will here you or it doesn't seem 'natural' to sing out. I don't know if that reflects the reality of how you recorded it but, hey, give it a yell! it's fun!
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post #11 of 13
6/23/05 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by Andrew Clarke
I think i just don't feel those sorts of sections - deliberate left turns in songs, key changes, time changes, stuff that deliberately doesn't flow - are really part of a song. This mostly comes down to my own quite specific beliefs of what a song should be - simple, direct, 'of a piece' - so it's a difference in approach rather you having done it badly.

I think there's a song called 'airleron'? I liked that one, it had some very simple and lovely guitar figures in it. It also wasn't too long, if I remember.!
I see what you're saying, but you have to realize that there's no deliberate effort to make that part NOT flow. It features a very complex time signature and modal riff, so I can understand how some would mistake it for aural craziness, but it's actually more jazz than anything else.

If you replaced the guitars in that section with trumpet and alto sax and had slightly quieter drums, it would sound like an Ornette Coleman or Miles Davis ripoff. We just took that style of music and put it in a new context. And it helps spice up what would otherwise be a somewhat by-the-numbers "meathead rock" song.

We'll always do stuff like "Aileron" as well, and the other new tune in this very forum, SEA DANCE, is in that vein. But I don't think we're ever going to SOLELY do straightforward, simple stuff. That's what the Coldplays of the world are for. We'd be bored silly if we just followed convention and churned out pleasant ditties.
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post #12 of 13
6/23/05 at 10:58am
Once the song actually got to the SONG it was ok. That opening almost sounded like a pre-show sound check or last minute tune up. But once the riffs hit it was a very cool musical background. And the vocals were good, but I've never been a fan of vocal effects so that kinda hurt it for me. All-in-all you guys are a tight little band, and you seem to keep getting better. There was a song you guys put out awhile back called something like "Jack in the Box." I didn't like that song, and if I remember correctly it was because you guys didn't sound like you were all that tight with it, so, there ya go. Take it for what it's worth and thanks for sharing your stuff with us.
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post #13 of 13
10/13/05 at 3:57pm
I like it; bookends and all. I especially like the vocals on the drawn out "Kevin". It's hooky.
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