When the combination of a cello and a guitar is mentioned as the sole instr… Read Full Bio ↴When the combination of a cello and a guitar is mentioned as the sole instruments of a band, people are often bewildered and dubious of the sound of the band. The result, is a refreshing new style the band members like to call "cello rock."

The Ken Oak Band, comprised of two members (Ken Oak; Cello/Vocals/Guitar, Ed Gorski; Guitar/Vocal), is a band based primarily around the LA area. With an independent label, they have toured the country with self-booked shows, and currently has two albums for sale: Symposium and From Vienna to Venice.

Ken, the cellist, is the lead vocalist, accompanied by Ed's soothing harmonies and mellow guitar riffs. Ken's heartfelt lyrics and pleasant voice are very well complemented by the usage of the cello as a bass instrument. The smooth sound of the cello helps to encompass the guitar and vocals, and creates a very relaxed kind of music. This is not to say that they cannot play with energy; as clearly illustrated in "What You Want" (Track 6, Symposium), they are able to mix energy with their own style to create a very unique sound.

The band has gone through a name change, and now perform under the name of "Oak and Gorski." The band has released their third CD under this new name, titled Good Advice, Bad Advice.

More can be found at their myspace or homepage.

myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kenoakband
band site: www.kenoakband.com

Midnight Cries
Ken Oak Band Lyrics

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Street light, she passes by
The midnight cries, but you don't hear
Another fight, no need to cry
One more goodbye could take you there

That leads to sorrow
There is tomorrow
To shape the world in small ways

Its hard to trace but that's ok
Cause we could never follow
There lies a burrow
And i can see the waters deep
This is where the silent speak tonight

A photograph in black and white
What happens to that child when innocence dies
The glass of wine, he takes a drive
A lonely ride, to stay alive

That leads to sorrow
There is tomorrow
To shape the world in small ways
Its hard to trace but that's ok
Cause we could never follow
There lies a burrow
And i can see the waters deep
This is where the silent speak tonight

My eyes the rest can tell
People get by when they cant decide
There's no surprise, ive realized
That such ambition is hard to find

That leads to sorrow
There is tomorrow
To shape the world in small ways
Its hard to trace but that's ok
Cause we could never follow
There lies a burrow
And i can see the waters deep
This is where the silent speak tonight

That leads to sorrow
There is tomorrow
To shape the world in small ways
Its hard to trace but that's ok
Cause we could never follow
There lies a burrow

And i can see the waters deep
This is where the silent speak tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Midnight Cries" by Ken Oak Band tells a story of a person who hears the cries of the midnight but chooses to ignore them, probably because they have heard them so many times before. The song starts with a reference to a person passing by under the streetlight, but not listening to the midnight cries. It speaks about the pain of a broken relationship and the inevitability of having to say goodbye. It suggests that tomorrow is always a possibility and that it is possible to shape the world in small ways. The song takes a darker turn when it speaks about a photograph in black and white, asking what happens to a child when they lose their innocence. This question is significant as it suggests that the world is not always a place of laughter and sunshine.

Line by Line Meaning

Street light, she passes by
A woman walks past a streetlight

The midnight cries, but you don't hear
The sadness of the night goes unnoticed

Another fight, no need to cry
A conflict occurred, but tears won't solve it

One more goodbye could take you there
Another farewell could lead to a dark place

That leads to sorrow
Those actions cause sadness

There is tomorrow
Tomorrow presents new opportunities

To shape the world in small ways
Even small actions can make a difference

Its hard to trace but that's ok
It's difficult to see the impact, but that's all right

Cause we could never follow
We can't always understand the path

There lies a burrow
There's a hidden place

And i can see the waters deep
And there's deep emotion involved