K Road
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"K Road" is not really a band; its just one person - me.
My musical interest lays in an area best described as jazz/pop. I attempt to create a more sophisticated kind of popular music to appeal to a more mature audience. I write original music and also, as with most aspiring jazzers, add my signature to standards. For reasons of copyright, only my original compositions have been posted here. I record by myself and occasionally with other musicians, depending on the instruments I would like to feature. I am a guitarist, vocalist and bass player. I have recorded professionally. Some early four track analogue recordings appear here, together with my more recent material.
My current CD can be found at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/martinkealey
My musical interest lays in an area best described as jazz/pop. I attempt to create a more sophisticated kind of popular music to appeal to a more mature audience. I write original music and also, as with most aspiring jazzers, add my signature to standards. For reasons of copyright, only my original compositions have been posted here. I record by myself and occasionally with other musicians, depending on the instruments I would like to feature. I am a guitarist, vocalist and bass player. I have recorded professionally. Some early four track analogue recordings appear here, together with my more recent material.
My current CD can be found at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/martinkealey
Why this name?
"K Road" comes from a song that I recorded in the mid-80’s when I aquired my first Portastudio. It remains one of my favourites.
Do you play live?
I seldom play live these days since it invariably requires a lot of effort - transporting gear, setting up gear, sound checks, more transporting gear, getting home very late, smelling of cigarette smoke, etc, etc. This has little to do with what I enjoy about music .
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet will empower (unsigned) musicians by liberating them from the commercial dictates imposed by record labels. More importantly, it will enable musicians to get their music "out there".
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Who wouldn't? However, its not important for me since I make music for the sheer creative fun, satisfaction and frustration of it all.
Band History:
K Road: Released EP: "Imagery and Sound" on Ode label (NZ) Catalogue No. SODE277, 1987. Received national air play in NZ.
Jazz Duo: "Eclectic Sound", Berlin, Germany (live act, no commercial releases) 1988-90.
Pop Duo: "The Riddles", Stuttgart, Germany (live act, recorded a series of childrens songs released by Klett Publishing House, Stuttgart) 1993-96
Studio session recording work, vocals and guitar 1996-98
Released CD: "Shades of Desire" 2008, (available at: CD Baby)
Currently song writing and recording material for next CD
Jazz Duo: "Eclectic Sound", Berlin, Germany (live act, no commercial releases) 1988-90.
Pop Duo: "The Riddles", Stuttgart, Germany (live act, recorded a series of childrens songs released by Klett Publishing House, Stuttgart) 1993-96
Studio session recording work, vocals and guitar 1996-98
Released CD: "Shades of Desire" 2008, (available at: CD Baby)
Currently song writing and recording material for next CD
Your influences?
Guitar: Pete Townsend, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Jimmy Bruno, Jack Wilkins. Kenny Burrell.
Vocals: Ella, Sinatra, Cassandra Wilson
Piano and concept: Bill Evans
Vocals: Ella, Sinatra, Cassandra Wilson
Piano and concept: Bill Evans
Favorite spot?
Berlin, Germany (Amsterdam is okay, too)
Equipment used:
Electric Guitars: '83 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, Epihone Sheraton
Jazz Guitars: Höfner New President, Höfner Vice President, Epiphone "Joe Pass"
Acoustic Guitar: Ovation (German) Pinnacle
Bass Guitar: Yamaha BEX 4 (semi-acoustic)
Amps: Crate Vintage Tube 50, Roland Cube 60 (x2), Fender Bullet
Reverb
Microphones: SM 58, AKG C1000S, AKG C452 EB, Dynacord DND 3000
Recorders: Tascam 2488, Tascam 2488 MKII, Tascam 2488 MKIII Neo, Tascam 788, Tascam 424MKIII, Tascam Porta One Ministudio
Mastering Software: Soundforge
Preamplifier: Behringer Tube Ultragain Mic 100
Headphones: AKG K271 Studio
Monitors: KRK (powered) 5's
Drum Machine: Zoom RhythmTrak ...234
Reverb: 1202 Zoom Studio
Jazz Guitars: Höfner New President, Höfner Vice President, Epiphone "Joe Pass"
Acoustic Guitar: Ovation (German) Pinnacle
Bass Guitar: Yamaha BEX 4 (semi-acoustic)
Amps: Crate Vintage Tube 50, Roland Cube 60 (x2), Fender Bullet
Reverb
Microphones: SM 58, AKG C1000S, AKG C452 EB, Dynacord DND 3000
Recorders: Tascam 2488, Tascam 2488 MKII, Tascam 2488 MKIII Neo, Tascam 788, Tascam 424MKIII, Tascam Porta One Ministudio
Mastering Software: Soundforge
Preamplifier: Behringer Tube Ultragain Mic 100
Headphones: AKG K271 Studio
Monitors: KRK (powered) 5's
Drum Machine: Zoom RhythmTrak ...234
Reverb: 1202 Zoom Studio
Anything else...?
Let’s make some memorable music.