The Obelisk Questionnaire: Kenny-Oswald Dufvenberg of Cavern Deep
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Kenny-Oswald Dufvenberg of Cavern Deep
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I define myself as a creative person, in the art, writing and music fields, with a humble approach to my craft and a soft spot for the ’60s/’70s heavy rock and prog scene. I started playing and writing music in eighth grade when my stepdad introduced me to his vinyls, guitar gear and such. Before that I was not really interested in playing myself. I needed that creative kick in the ass to get started! No turning back since.
Describe your first musical memory.
Probably my mom humming around the house. A lot of singing all the time. She is one very musical lady.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
There are so many! But the first time I saw Bigelf live was a big one! It blew my brains out! The sheer volume was insane. I was 15 then and the experience had a huge impact on me.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
I thought that nothing would be more important than my music, my guitar playing… Writing… When I got my first kid I realized at once that there are more important things in life.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
It has nothing to do with practice or how much more awesome things you play or make. I think progression is about understanding your strengths as time passes and being able to put them to the best use in your creative process.
How do you define success?
When people I do not personally know, genuinely enjoy my music. When doors open so that you get the chance to work with other creative people you admire.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
The human body in a bloated, half decayed state.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
Aside from exploring the angles on doomy heavy music, I would like to record a stripped-down, nasty blues album: Live. And a fat, gnarly prog epos, In the vein of late-’70s Rush or such. It would be a challenge!
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
To make people feel and connect.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Waiting patiently for the second season of Made in Abyss. A great little animated gem, that series. Very special tone in both story, animation and soundtrack. Great stuff.
I’m also drawing a lot more these days after a quite long hiatus. I am really looking forward making more art in the future.
Thanks again, and may the riff be with you.
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