As i said, i'll be talking about Kaki King in my next blog. So, here it goes.
So, the first thing that comes to your mind must be a foot doesn't it? King of feet? No, it is in fact a name. Not a real name, but an alias to Katherine Elizabeth King. Known as Kaki King, although known for her guitar skils, she actually plays multiple instruments, in fact, the drums were her first serious instrument.
King's style combines fret tapping with slap bass techniques, using the guitar for percussional beats, as well as sound layering and looping, which creates a percussive and complex sound. She has appeared as a guest artist for several bands such as Foo Fighters, Northern State and Tegan and Sara. And believe it or not, the guitar shots of Evan Taylor(Freddie Highmore) from August Rush is in fact, Kaki's hands. Yes, she was the hand "stuntwoman" so to say.
Ahh and, yesterday i talked about Kaki King's newest video of "Pull Me Out Alive" right? Well, it's a really interesting video since it uses stop motion and light writing. A technique i'm quite familiar with but as a photography technique known as light graffiti and urban light sculpting. Though i'm still not capable of doing them because i don't have the proper gear and i haven't delved into the technique yet. But here are a few examples.
I first heard about her from one of my close friend which also happens to be the source of most of my music, Syahir. I can't remember whether he recommended me it as he mostly did or i found it in his folders and just copied them onto my thumb. But the first album i mused into was her third album "Until We Felt Red". So far it is still my fav album of hers even though i only have three albums which are her first album "Everybody Loves You" and her most recent "Dreaming of Revenge". I still haven't downloaded(i'm sorry Kaki) her second album "Legs to Make Us Longer". Hmm, but then again Everybody Loves You is quite great too. Or maybe it's just that part of me that prefers songs without lyrics. Maybe that's why i'm so into orchestra? -_-"But to really appreciate her talent is to SEE her play. You can see a few of her vids on Kaki King YouTube account. And hei, if you have the time check her albums out. Wait, even if you don't, MAKE TIME. Because her songs are ones not to be missed. Oh and don't forger to watch her new video "Pull Me Out Alive" and the making of the vid as well. ;]
Okay, that's about enough blabber for one day. here's Playing with Pink Noise by Kaki. later. :D
i scavenged the house for cents. off to buy ciggies. :I
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