Kie The Vez

[7red7]

I hear the name all over the place, I've seen them appearing on Various Artists comps, but have yet to get a full length album...What are these guys about, they've always intrigued me...Any good recommendations on what to check out first???

Any info everyone can provide would be great!!! :D

Thanks


DAN

[~meg]

http://www.kiethevez.com/

i used to be WAY into this band back in the day.... their album... i think it was called three empty words... was great! thanks for reminding me about them, 7! gotta dust off the old cds :)

i hope this link helps..... pretty comprehensive website

meg :)

"i just can't see this.... its getting closer.... i just can't see this.... i'll do it anyway...."

[~zoggoz]

You really have to check them out they are sooooo good! When napster was up and running I downloaded A bunch of there tracks.
Pick up there Opium release if you get a chance Its one of my favorites or check songs like Roman Choir, Let the Symphony play on(I think thats what its called),relief ,and happy today I hope this helps

[7red7]

Thanks for the quick responses, I'm gonne try out that link today Meg, and see what I can find on them, and I'll do a some song searches and see what I can hear as well...

Thanks Meg, Thanks zoggoz :D

[~SFARAH]

My favorite one is OPIUM it's a classic , get it from ADD.

[7red7]

Okay so Opium, and Three Empty Words??? What is their sound similar to??? I mean, I know they probably have tons of originality, I'm just wondering if maybe you could compare them to anyone in particular to give me an idea :)

[~SFARAH]

Originally posted by 7red7
Okay so Opium, and Three Empty Words??? What is their sound similar to??? I mean, I know they probably have tons of originality, I'm just wondering if maybe you could compare them to anyone in particular to give me an idea :)

It's hard to say . maybe early De/Vision. They used backing vocals a lot, and that has a really nice effect. The lead singer sounds like the lead singer of Elegant Machinery to me. Buy "Opium" you wont be dissapointed.

[Avil]

Like old de/vision...that sure sounds interesting.
I was just like Dan when it came to this band, had heard so much about them, but never anything WITH them...so I guess I will check out their homepage, and I might find something interesting...

Christina

[Avil]

You know what I discovered while I was listening to the samples on their homepage.

1. I didn´t like it too much...too boring...nothing happens in the songs, except Hope!!!

2. The band is from SWEDEN! Saw that when I was scrolling down the list over the songs...and saw that there was a couple of tracks in Swedish..oh yeah!

Christina

[~jetjaguar15]

Opium is a brilliant album.. a completely engrossing listen from beginning to end. If you like darker, more moody synthpop, you will absolutely love it. And the CD single for "Can't See This" is really good too.. and the "One Roman Choir" MCD has two videos on it!

[~MGun]

ATTENTION ALL INTERESTED IN KTV!!!

If you can, you MUST pick up the Erina single. Or find some compilation with the Erina (Video Edit). This is the best accomplishment by this band. I found the original to be too dark and boring however the Video Edit is definitely (imo) one of the best tracks of the nineties and in my opinion KTV's best work yet.

Anybocy know what I'm talking about??? Anybody heard what I have heard???

[7red7]

Update!!!

I was able to track down Three Empty Words yesterday, and I really like it a lot...I gotta try and find Opium now :D

[~Quietwater]

I would be curious to know, if you can still buy that album in the states. As KTV unfortunately split up some time ago, it is almost impossible to get hold of any of their material here in Europe. I have been trying to find the album, but had no luck.

As to how they sound. I would also compare them to Elegant Machinery. My favorites are on Opium and would be 'One Roman Choir', 'Religion' but Three Empty Words did not grab me that much.

[seraphim]

I know you can pick up "Three Empty Words" and "Ar Som Blad" at Poo-Bahs in Pasadena, Ca. (http://www.poobah.com). They might ship it to you. You can also still pick up "Opium" and the "Destinies" single at Unspun Records in San Fransisco (http://www.unspunrecords.com). Each release is under $20 American.

[7red7]

You can also get all of the albums and singles for KTV at www.adifferentdrum.com as well :)

[Avil]

Originally posted by Quietwater
[b]
As to how they sound. I would also compare them to Elegant Machinery. [b]

I don´t know if I can agree with you people with that one.
Sure, they are both from the great country Sweden (;)) but when it comes to the sound, EM is more happy while KTV bores me to death

[Avil]

Originally posted by Quietwater

As to how they sound. I would also compare them to Elegant Machinery

I don´t know if I can agree with you that. sure they are both from the same country (sweden) but still they doesn´t have anything more in common, at least not when it comes to the sound. EM is more happy while KTV bores me to death

[~skylla]

quitwater...

it shouldn't be all that diifcult to obtain ktv-albums in europe (it'll save you some in postage).

check out the site of the bands' swedish label october/energy records at:

http://www.energy-rekords.se/

under 'mailorder' you'll find the different on-line stores that sell the labels albums (amongst those ktv). these includes stores in scandiavia and germany.

[test]

Ha! Dan sent me another one of his killer compilation cds this week and he put 3 tracks from Kie the Vez. I absolutely adore this band based on these tracks. :) Thank you, Dan. You rule!!! :D

[7red7]

Glad you liked them...And now that this thread has been brought back up, I can say (dunno if I have yet) that I was able to pick up almost everything...Still missing the Undressed Confessions demos, but hey I'm working on it :)

[~Hajas]

Funny, I saw that all of you prefer Opium aside Three Empty Words, but I like more the first album. :)

Freddy

[~Ekstasis]

I saw them live a few years ago with Anything Box and Cosmicity at the CMJ show in NY. I'm pretty sure it was at the Bat Cave. They put on a good show.

Dont think i ever got around to picking up the album though. I know a friend has it. She says its prety good.

[~Hajas]

Ah! and talking about where I found a long time ago the news about the band that aren't listed on his "news" section at his official site, if you go to the official site and hit "Kie's Page" you'll find that they are recording a new album to be released in 2002.

I think that isn't possible, but maybe we got a new one for 2003.
What I hope a lot! :)

here the direct link:
http://www.energy-rekords.se/ktv/kiepage/kiepage.html

Cheers,

Freddy

[test]

Yeah, I really liked the tracks you sent me. :) You always send me great stuff. I bet you will have the demos in no time.

What does Kie the Vez mean? Does it mean kill the jury? I was at their website earlier this morning looking, but I was too tired to have anything sink in. :laugh:

[~Mike Gjennestad]

just about anything you get from them will be great. they have a pretty solid catalog of stuff although not an extremely large catalog. a lot of really good stuff. you really can't go wrong here.


gjennmike

[~tclutz]

Opium is not only their best cd, it was one of the top 2 or 3 cd synthpop releases of that whole year. A different drum still has their full cds. I know they split, but any chance they may get back together for another project/full cd?

[7red7]

Originally posted by tclutz
Opium is not only their best cd, it was one of the top 2 or 3 cd synthpop releases of that whole year. A different drum still has their full cds. I know they split, but any chance they may get back together for another project/full cd?


As Freddy said above, they were rumored to be working on a new album that was supposed to be out this year...I've not seen it yet, and I haven't been able to find anything that would confirm they're in the studio either...I guess we're all just stuck waiting at the moment :)

[~robotiko1]

Originally posted by Stephanie


What does Kie the Vez mean? Does it mean kill the jury? :

KIEfer Sutherland + Emilio EsteVEZ = Kie the Vez

at least that's the explanation I got from Jesper...although he was probably just f'in with me...guy's a bit twisted (in a good way).

[Avil]

Originally posted by robotiko1


KIEfer Sutherland + Emilio EsteVEZ = Kie the Vez

at least that's the explanation I got from Jesper...although he was probably just f'in with me...guy's a bit twisted (in a good way).

Well...
From what I´ve heard, the name Kie the Vez means:
Kie is a name. The Vez is spanish for spiritual being.

And no, it doesn´t mean Kill the Jury. This is a song made by the band (they have always had problems with the jury in a competition every year, that´s why they made this song)

Check out their homepage for more info.

Christina

[~Pop-off]

I consider this (obviously Ultravox-influenced) song a modern synthpop classic. Do any of their other songs rise to that height? I get the feeling from this thread that might be their best song.

Completely off-topic: (But looking for similar input) Anyone got thoughts on the band Vitesse? I Started a thread here, but no-one replied.

http://www.electrogarden.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4878

[~SFARAH]

Originally posted by Avil


Well...
From what I´ve heard, the name Kie the Vez means:
Kie is a name. The Vez is spanish for spiritual being.


Christina

"the vez" in spanish? Maybe they mean "el vez" which is the mexican elvis, which would translate their name as:

Quien es elvis? [kie-t-vis] (Who is ELVIS?)....makes sense now.

[Avil]

Originally posted by SFARAH


"the vez" in spanish? Maybe they mean "el vez" which is the mexican elvis, which would translate their name as:

Quien es elvis? [kie-t-vis] (Who is ELVIS?)....makes sense now.

That could be right...
I have no idea, I just heard this from a friend that likes this band a lot...

Who is elvis...haha...yeah

[~Hajas]

Wow! What a travel! hehehehe : )

I thought that was something in swedish.

but "el vez" means "the time" what I know. "a vez" in portuguese. :)

Why exist so many languages! hehehe :)

Freddy

[7red7]

So if I'm reading this right, their name could mean...Where is the spirit of Elvis??? :laugh:

[~SFARAH]

Or it could mean where is the spirit of the MEXICAN elvis

[7red7]

Originally posted by SFARAH
Or it could mean where is the spirit of the MEXICAN elvis


Donde esta El-vez-he he he he he he he!!! You know what though, if Elvis is alive, I'm sure he would be in Mexico somewhere enjoying some good drinks, beautiful women, and awesome beaches...We all know Elvis loved a good party ;)

[~SFARAH]

Originally posted by 7red7



Donde esta El-vez-he he he he he he he!!! You know what though, if Elvis is alive, I'm sure he would be in Mexico somewhere enjoying some good drinks, beautiful women, and awesome beaches...We all know Elvis loved a good party ;)

Well El Vez will be in Denver on Tuesday for a rare concert..if I have the opportunity I'll ask him if he was an inspirational source at the time of naming Kiethevez

[7red7]

Originally posted by SFARAH


Well El Vez will be in Denver on Tuesday for a rare concert..if I have the opportunity I'll ask him if he was an inspirational source at the time of naming Kiethevez


HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! He'll probably look at you and go..."Kie The, who???" :laugh:

[~Hajas]

Kie What? hahahah... is like a drunken talk! :)

Please, someone could mail KTV for ask that? :)

don't have this answer on his page? please take someone a fast look! Now I need to know what KTV means. :)

Freddy

[~Pop-off]

We're addicted to the song "Regret" (universal edit). Addicted. And probably so behind the times.