Exclusive Interview with KinderCrowdControl

How do you establish your brand of who you are as a musician? 
 
Edem: By coming up with a name that would leave us the latitude to explore a multitude of musical landscapes. KinderCrowdControl is unique enough to allow this. it was the most crucial element in defining our sound.

Brett: By crafting a sound and image that’s unique to you. The trick is: you’ve gotta stick with it. It can be easy to fall into someone else’s sound or image, like following after a popular sound or style in order to get noticed faster. Problem is, once you’ve gained someone’s attention, why would they pay any time to listen to you if they can get the original “brand” anywhere?

What significance does being able to present yourself to the world through your art have for you?
 
Edem: Again, crucial. My fine art and music are my voice and vision.

Brett: Each Artist is unique so being able to reach a wide audience is crucial. Without it, you might as well be sitting on your sofa playing music only for yourself. The world has changed with the internet and it’s so much easier to get your music out. Just do it!

Do you ever take time to reflect on your career?
 
Edem: I think we all “take stock” of where we’re at from time to time, but I feel it suits me to do my best every time, say my thing, go the “final inch” as the Chinese say, and keep moving forward.

Brett: All the time. You can never know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.

Putting yourself first is important but do you ever feel like you put the music in that position sometimes at all costs?
 
Edem: Funny you should ask this. Definitely focusing on whatever project is crucial, but finding a balance is important too.  The people who know me, understand how important my arts and music are to me. They realize my drive to create is as natural and necessary to me as breathing.

Brett: At all costs? Never. Understanding life’s balance is crucial to living a full life. Balancing music with other things in your life gives your music more meaning, and also gives you more inspiration to pull from when crafting your sound. Putting music first when the time comes, yes – then setting it aside when it’s time for other things. Always.

What has been the best time spent when creating a song?
 
Edem: When compositions take on a life of their own. At this point it’s exciting to give the pieces what they need, rather than what I may have preconceived.

Brett: When the focus is there, that’s the best time spent. It’s reflective of the results.

Could you tell us a story that sticks with you when it comes to the making of that single?
 
Edem: “Yes” is our latest single, so I’ll talk about that. We’ve been working remotely with our brilliant voice, Sandra Ban, who is also a celebrated Croatian artist, for some time now. We usually send her a “concept” rather than an actual track, which she then weighs in on with her inimitable acumen and verve. She then sends us her sound bites, which we incorporate into the track in question. As an amazing note, her timing and timbre always suit the song perfectly. This being said, she sent Brett and I a request to compose a 7 part opus which she is planning to incorporate into a fine art performance she has scheduled in Croatia and Europe next year. She sent us various categories to create music around. One of these was a “lounge” section. Brett grabbed this segment and ran with it, composing a Chapman Stick, sequencer, and drum riff pattern. It was amazing. All I had to do was add my Voxbox. It came easily and naturally. I call these “6 pack” songs; the kind of song created while jamming with other musicians, where the piece is born naturally and easily. Usually these are stellar songs. I love this one. I had absolutely no idea at all what to do before Brett brought the idea. I’m happy to say “Yes” has been placed at #1 on 2 Spotify playlists already.

Brett: “Yes” would never have been written had Sandra not asked Edem & I to create a piece of “Lounge” music. As it turns out, the Chapman Stick was perfect for this style of music. What sticks out in my mind (no pun intended), when playing it back for the first time after we recorded some of the basic tracks, was how blown away we were with the sound.

How do you make sure you visit your roots as you progress in your career?
 
Edem: All my influences are, by now, internalized. I let the pieces go where they will. I don’t have to really think about my roots; I’ve digested all the words, music, and art throughout my life. What comes out is my voice now.

Brett: You can’t help but revisit your roots. Anytime anybody gets stuck, they should go back to playing some of the things they grew up with. Be sure to have someone listening in on what you’re doing because more than likely they’ll hear something in what you’re playing that’s exactly what’s needed. Music is meant to be shared. Perhaps musical progress is too.

We want to know what your fans are listening to right now that they can’t get enough of?
 
Edem: “Yes” seems to be the current favorite! People can stream it, or better yet, download it here: https://kindercrowdcontrol.bandcamp.com/track/yes

Brett: “Yes”. But everything can be heard on Bandcamp.

What are you considering dropping next? 
 
Edem: Well, we’re deep into the other 5-6 parts of Sandra’s performance piece soundtrack, but we’re also re-visiting a track off our 2016 release “Songs To Saadet”. As we journey, our production becomes better and better. As does the technology. Since we don’t have to worry about recording studio rates, we’re free to travel and revisit tracks when the spirit moves us. Pure bliss.

Brett: We have a lot of irons on the fire. I suppose the answer to this question is “wherever the wind takes us”.

Tell us how we keep up with updates on your music?

Edem: Thanks for asking! Here you go. Remember, KinderCrowdControl is one word…

BANDCAMP: https://kindercrowdcontrol.bandcamp.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/KinderCrowdControl-178300222265468

Instagram, Tik Tok, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes etc etc: kindercrowdcontrol

Just Google the one word name! Easy…

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