VMU: Were the songs recorded digital or analog? (if computer what
programs)
KINETIC: Digital.
VMU: What gear do you use live and in the studio? (in detail)
KINETIC: Marshall, Line 6, Carvin, Kramer, Alhambra, Ibanez,
Charvel/Jackson, Blue Steel, Ernie Ball, Martinez, LesPaul, Dean, DW,
Clayton, Zildian.
VMU: You guys have a real melodic and emotional sound! Who are your
musical influences?
KINETIC:
Teresa Torres - Everything under the sun, except country, old disco and
elevator music, however, Black Sabbath was what led me to play music.
The Double - Tool, Sabbath, Tupac, Mozart, Clutch and Camel Cigarettes.
Kryss Reyes - Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, too great of a variety to
speak about.
JimiSlayer - Rush, Primus, Voivod, Clutch, Mr. Bungle, Slayer.
VMU: How do you feel about the mainstream music scene here in the
USA and over seas?
KINETIC:
Teresa: I feel it needs Kinetic to change it's direction.
The Double: The Scene? What Scene, there aint no scene, it's all the
same...
The stripes...the this...the that...the shame of it all.
How 'bout "The Double?!"
Overseas: Ahhhhh...It's better, trust me. I've been there.
VMU: What do you express in your lyrics?
KINETIC: God only knows.
VMU: (optional) What is your comment about the 2004 president
election?
KINETIC: NO COMMENT (for fear of FBI investigation)
VMU: How do you feel about other groups expressing their beliefs in
music? (religious or politcal)
KINETIC: Hell, we plan on doing it!
VMU: How often do you guys practice?
KINETIC: About three or four times weekly. Sometimes weekend
marathons.
VMU: Do you guys enjoy live or studio recording?
KINETIC: Sure! The studio is best, but, we love playing live.
VMU: Do any of you own a home studio?
KINETIC: The Double. Pro-Tools and Digital Orchestrator Pro.
VMU: What are in the works now? (new releases or tour)
KINETIC: 10 Track CD. Get Ready.
VMU: Any bad experiences playing live?
KINETIC: Never during, but, perhaps after a show...
eg. Our singer thought he was superman and cracked his head on the ceiling
as he flew down three flights...in turn, thus passing out.
VMU: What could you say to the struggling musicians today?
KINETIC: Buy Kinetic CD's...and keep practicing!
You never know, it might work out.
VMU: Thanks so much for your time! Any last words?
KINETIC: Thank you for the time and Publicity! We look forward to
working with you again.
KINETIC
Teresa Torres, Kryss Reyes, JimiSlayer, The Double
