The Obelisk Questionnaire: K. Kilfeather of Kilfeather
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: K. Kilfeather of Kilfeather
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
Freak-out. That’s what I do. When I play music, whether it be in the studio, at rehearsal, or in front of a live audience I just let myself go into other realms. To me, there is nothing more freeing than playing music and only a small handful of things can make a person feel that free. Getting here has been a journey but the climb is always the fun part.
Describe your first musical memory.
When I was a toddler my aunt bought me a cassette recorder that I used all the time to record myself. I would do little skits and sing silly songs of whatever came to mind. Eventually when I learned how to play guitar, I would start writing lyrics and recording on that same device into my teen years.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
There are so many. I guess I’d have to say one of my best musical memories is when I got to open up for MC5 for their 50th anniversary. It was such an amazing experience getting to share the stage with such a legendary act that has inspired so many musicians before me. The really cool part was being able to ham it up backstage with all of those dudes and hear stories from over their many years in the music business.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
Every. Single. Day. Living in the United States, firmly held beliefs are tested at every waking moment it seems. As far as music goes, it’s the gatekeepers and show creepers who really stand in the way of artistic freedom. Who would have thought that instead of big cigar chomping executives being the roadblocks to “success” it’s now the cut off jean jacket wearing hesher hipster who stands in the way of progress. The spawn of yuppies are now the tastemakers who book the shows, plan the festivals, and dictate what is cool and worthy of your playlist.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
Power to the people. As an artist, I feel it is important to use your voice to amplify the voices of others who may not have the platform to do so, or the fight to do so for that matter.
How do you define success?
Success is being able to do whatever you want to do and for people to appreciate your individuality or in today’s case, a lack thereof.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
Buckcherry when we opened for them. Track suits all around until they put on their rock and roll clown costumes come stage time.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
A film. Be it drama, comedy, horror, or adult. Perhaps all four in one?
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
To free the mind, body, and spirit and connect us to the universe.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
The empire to fall.
Until then, anything Batman and for the X-Men to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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super cool! great band